Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA Bounce Back Players Monday, August 08, 2016 A lot of players were letdowns last year. We go over which guys we like to turn it around and where it makes sense to target them. Most of these guys are coming off injuries, but a handful just had a bad year. Here's the podcast: Mike Gallagher has covered fantasy hoops for eight years and this season is his second with … [Read more...]
David Ortiz uses day off to photobomb reporter, meet Vin Scully
David Ortiz uses day off to photobomb reporter, meet Vin Scully Sometimes it seems like David Ortiz is ageless. He’s 40 and he’s still hitting homers like he’s in his early 20s. But even Big Papi needs a day off from the Red Sox lineup every now and then, and he got one on Sunday when the Sox faced the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. But as you might suspect, he didn’t actually take … [Read more...]
How Often do Reaches in the Draft Work Out? – Clips Nation
How Often do Reaches in the Draft Work Out? - Clips Nation Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports In every draft, teams take players well ahead of where most fans expect them to be picked. These selections are usually accompanied with anger or disappointment from the fans. But are these feelings deserved? This is a companion article to my piece about draft steals, found here. However, instead of … [Read more...]
Washington adds ex-Oklahoma WR K.J. Young
Washington adds ex-Oklahoma WR K.J. Young (AP Photo/Tyler Evert) K.J. Young has been given a second chance to play college football at the highest level. Washington coach Chris Petersen confirmed Sunday that UW has added Young to its roster. Young, a junior wide receiver, began his career at Oklahoma, but was dismissed in May 2015 for an unspecified violation of team rules. Petersen said he … [Read more...]
Fan gets beard trimmed by hockey skate during game (Video)
Fan gets beard trimmed by hockey skate during game (Video) KHL There are those days where it’s time for a shave and the razor in your bathroom cabinet is overdue for a change. Do you trek all the way to the drugstore for some replacements or do you risk the aggravation of your skin? It’s a tough call. But if you’re a hockey player and happen to have your skates handy, they can do the job … [Read more...]
Aqib Talib says he can't provide details on Dallas shooting
Aqib Talib says he can't provide details on Dallas shooting Aqib Talib returned to Denver Broncos practice Monday (AP) If you’re still wondering what happened to Aqib Talib the night he was shot in the leg in Dallas, you didn’t get any new answers on Monday. Talib, the Denver Broncos’ Pro Bowl cornerback, was back on the practice field Monday. It was his first practice since being shot … [Read more...]
Curt Schilling says he'll run for president, because of course
Curt Schilling says he'll run for president, because of course Future President Curt Schilling? (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) Curt Schilling posts a great number of things on social media, a practice that hasn’t exactly worked out for him in the past. Only time will tell if this next one does. Schilling, the ex-MLB ace turned ex-ESPN commentator turned meme collector, says he’s … [Read more...]
Resurgent del Potro tops No. 1 Djokovic in Olympic 1st round (Yahoo Sports)
Resurgent del Potro tops No. 1 Djokovic in Olympic 1st round (Yahoo Sports) Juan Martin del Potro sobbed into Novak Djokovic's shoulder, the two opponents locked in a long embrace at the net. Del Potro, the 2009 U.S. Open champion stalked by injuries ever since, won 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2) in the first round Sunday at the Rio de Janeiro Games. ''Amazing, amazing match for me,'' del Potro said. … [Read more...]
HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day three at the Rio Olympics (Reuters)
HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day three at the Rio Olympics (Reuters) Latest news from the third day of competition at the Rio Olympics on Monday (all times GMT): 1650 WORLD NO.1 KIM REFLECTS ON HIS SHOCK LOSS AGAINST EGA AGATHA IN THE MEN'S INDIVIDUAL ARCHERY EVENT "I feel really great about getting the gold medal for the team event, but for the individual one I regret much about myself, because I … [Read more...]
WATCH: KHL player goes on stunning one-man rampage, tries to fight entire team
WATCH: KHL player goes on stunning one-man rampage, tries to fight entire team If you hadn't heard, the KHL preseason is serious business. Or it's a post-apocalyptic version of hockey. You'll have to decide for yourself. A preseason game between the KHL's Kazakhstan-based club Barys Astana and Kunlun Red Star, the league's first China-based team playing in their inaugural season, was suspended … [Read more...]