Songforjohnmichael wins Santa Anita feature (The Associated Press) Songforjohnmichael rallied in the stretch to win the $58,000 feature by 6 1/4lengths on Friday at Santa Anita. Ridden by Joe Talamo, Songforjohnmichael ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:02.16 and paid $6.20, $4.20 and $2.80. Image of Joplin returned $17.60 and $7.80, while 2-1 favorite Valley Cat was another two lengths back in third … [Read more...]
Bill Belichick declines to talk about Darrelle Revis in every way possible
Bill Belichick declines to talk about Darrelle Revis in every way possible There's some perverse fascination in dealing with New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, not unlike the days when you were back in your first apartment and you were starving. You'd go to that refrigerator, open it again and again and again, hoping against hope that there'd be something other than half-full … [Read more...]
Huge American flag rips during national anthem at World Series Game 3
Huge American flag rips during national anthem at World Series Game 3 SAN FRANCISCO — The combined strength of America is just too much, apparently. The San Francisco Giants rolled out a huge American flag for the pre-game national anthem at World Series Game 3. People stood in the outfield and stretched it out. There's wonderful metaphor in that. Problem was, the flag tore. Such is the … [Read more...]
Utah Jazz put up two-part billboard for Gordon Hayward
Utah Jazz put up two-part billboard for Gordon Hayward When you match a $63 million max contract offer for a restricted free agent, you sort of commit to him by default. Looks like the Utah Jazz have no reservations about taking the plunge with Gordon Hayward, and have even put up two great billboards for him in Utah. Just killer NBA marketing. Love it. pic.twitter.com/XkJK81usdw — Clint Peterson … [Read more...]
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Week 8 RB Adds
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Week 8 RB Adds Friday, October 24, 2014 Patrick Daugherty: Bryce Brown, Tre Mason, Denard Robinson and Anthony Dixon are the players people will be wasting the most work hours trying to add this week. Who is your preferred choice going forward? My heart says Mason (electric feet), my head says Dixon (seemingly a coaching staff favorite) and some combination of … [Read more...]
The Numbers Game: Projected Meta-Rankings
The Numbers Game: Projected Meta-Rankings Friday, October 24, 2014 This column provides 'meta-rankings' for the top-200 players in 9-cat and 8-cat leagues, based upon the combined league-wide statistical projections of three prominent and well-regarded NBA sites. If you're playing fantasy basketball, you're on at least one of these sites on a daily basis. Rotoworld is one of them, and our full … [Read more...]
Joe Maddon won’t manage Tampa Bay Rays in 2015
Joe Maddon won't manage Tampa Bay Rays in 2015 Contrary to statements he made 10 days ago after Andrew Friedman left the Tampa Bay Rays to join the Los Angeles Dodgers, Joe Maddon reportedly is using an opt-out clause in his contract with the Rays to leave the organization. He won't manage them in 2015, which Major League Baseball's account on Twitter confirms. Buster Olney of ESPN had the … [Read more...]
Tony Gwynn tribute held before Game 3 of World Series
Tony Gwynn tribute held before Game 3 of World Series SAN FRANCISCO — Late Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn was honored before Game 3 of the World Series. The Padres star died June 16 of oral cancer, a disease he attributed to years of chewing tobacco. He was 54. His family stood on the infield at AT&T Park with MLB chief operating officer Rob Manfred as a tribute was played on the center-field video … [Read more...]
Former Michigan WR Csont’e York sentenced to 7 days in jail
Former Michigan WR Csont'e York sentenced to 7 days in jail Former Michigan wide receiver Csont’e York was sent to jail Friday to serve a seven-day term after being convicted on two misdemeanor assault convictions. In an incident that took place July 18 outside an Ann Arbor bar, York knocked a man unconscious with a punch and broke his jaw. York pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and … [Read more...]
Associate wins Belmont feature (The Associated Press)
Associate wins Belmont feature (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Associate rolled to an easy win against three rivals on Friday in the $80,750 allowance feature at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]