Miller's head-first dive at the finish line beats Felix (Yahoo Sports) For beating Allyson Felix, Shaunae Miller gets a gold medal. It took a head-first dive, Superwoman-style, for Miller to spring an Olympic upset Monday over America's top female sprinter in the 400 meters and deny her a record fifth gold medal. Neck-and-neck with two steps to go, Miller sprawled and tumbled across the … [Read more...]
Bilic waits on Ayew scan result
Bilic waits on Ayew scan result London (AFP) – West Ham’s record signing Ghanaian international Andre Ayew is to undergo a scan on the thigh he injured in his Premier League debut for them in the defeat by Chelsea. The 26-year-old France-born forward — who cost West Ham £20.5million (24m euros, $26.6m) when they signed him earlier this month from rivals Swansea — cut an unhappy figure as he left … [Read more...]
Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Chayka's moves, World Cup of Hockey (Puck Daddy Q&A)
Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Chayka's moves, World Cup of Hockey (Puck Daddy Q&A) (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/NHL/Getty Images) Oliver Ekman-Larsson gushes when he’s asked about the Arizona Coyotes’ offseason and some of the moves the team has made with new general manager John Chayka. Defenseman Alex Goligsoki, “is going to help our team to get better to take a couple of steps closer to the … [Read more...]
James Harrison doesn't say if he'll speak to NFL in Al Jazeera case
James Harrison doesn't say if he'll speak to NFL in Al Jazeera case The reality of the NFL’s ultimatum to the four players accused in the Al Jazeera America report on performance-enhancing drugs is that if the players don’t speak to the NFL, they’ll pay the price. It’s their career. It’s their paycheck. Their teams will suffer without them in the lineup. It’s all well and good to … [Read more...]
History maker Bartolo Colon does something he’s never done before
History maker Bartolo Colon does something he’s never done before There are a lot of words you could use to describe Bartolo Colon’s 2016 season. Weird. Wonderful. Strange. Fantastic. Mind-blowing. Awesome. Improbable. The list goes on and on. No matter what words you use, you shouldn’t leave out history, because that’s what the New York Mets pitcher keeps on making. On May 7, he hit his … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Picks For August 16 – Fantasy CPR
DraftKings MLB Picks For August 16 - Fantasy CPR Aug 10, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (4) pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports DraftKings MLB Picks For August 16 We have a full slate tonight. 10 of the 30 pitchers are priced at $9,000 or more. We need to find … [Read more...]
Cuban wrestler dances, body slams coach after winning gold
Cuban wrestler dances, body slams coach after winning gold Your browser does not support iframes. Medal count | Olympic schedule | Olympic news Cuba’s Mijain Lopez had won two Olympic gold medals in the 130-kilogram wrestling division, but when he won his third gold medal, well, he acted like it was his first time. Lopez beat Riza Kayaalp of Turkey and proceeded to dance and then body slam … [Read more...]
2016 Fantasy Basketball Draft Prep: Utah Jazz Team Outlook
2016 Fantasy Basketball Draft Prep: Utah Jazz Team Outlook Just some words of wisdom: If you're looking for an under-the-radar team whose bandwagon you want to jump on before it gets too crowded, you already missed your chance with this Jazz team. A 40-win team last season, the Jazz are pretty much everyone's favorite pick of a Western Conference lottery team to make the leap to the playoffs, so … [Read more...]
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: What’s Up with Ladarius?
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: What’s Up with Ladarius? There’s not a ton to be gained from watching HBO’s Ballers. It’s essentially an Entourage retread set in Miami with Dwayne Johnson (the man who gave us The People’s Elbow) playing the lead role of Spencer Strasmore, a financial advisor who once played for the Dolphins. It’s not particularly original but occasionally the show will touch on … [Read more...]
Nothing can stop Hunter Pence from making this ridiculous catch
Nothing can stop Hunter Pence from making this ridiculous catch Hunter Pence, right fielder for the San Francisco Giants, has had a really tough year. In early June he completely tore his right hamstring which required surgery and kept him out of action for about two months. And he missed a game a week ago when he fouled a ball off the ground that bounced back up and hit him on the cheek. It … [Read more...]