Report says Patriots RB Dion Lewis needs another knee surgery Dion Lewis (AP) Dion Lewis’ injury has been somewhat of a mystery, like most things surrounding the New England Patriots. There’s a reason there hasn’t been much positive news about Lewis this month: He reportedly needs another knee surgery. Jim McBride of the Boston Globe said Lewis, who hasn’t practiced in training camp, needs a … [Read more...]
Kobe: Coach K brought 'pride of being American' back to Team USA
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 8/21/16 – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 8/21/16 - SportsBlog.com (blog) Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports P- Jose Quintana (vs. Oakland A's): $9,900. Unfortunately for Quintana, his team doesn't give him much run support, which doesn't lead to a lot of wins. Of course that isn't great for DraftKings scoring, but he has still been dominant on the mound. He has made six straight quality starts, … [Read more...]
4 bold predictions for WWE SummerSlam – FOXSports.com
4 bold predictions for WWE SummerSlam - FOXSports.com WWE SummerSlam is almost here. Six titles are on the line - including the brand-new Universal Championship - and it's highly likely that WWE has some surprises in store Sunday night at the Barclays Center. Here are four things we think will happen at SummerSlam. The New Day will lose The New Day have become one of the best teams in … [Read more...]
Nino Schurter of Switzerland wins Olympic mountain bike race (The Associated Press)
Nino Schurter of Switzerland wins Olympic mountain bike race (The Associated Press) Nino Schurter of Switzerland pulled away from reigning champion Jaroslav Kulhavy of the Czech Republic on the penultimate lap to win the Olympic mountain bike race on Sunday. It was a reversal of their finish at the 2012 London Games, when Kulhavy overtook Schurter on the final section of turns within 200 … [Read more...]
HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day 16 at the Rio Olympics (Reuters)
HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day 16 at the Rio Olympics (Reuters) Latest news from the 16th and final day of competition at the Rio Olympics on Sunday (all times GMT): 1626 SPAIN EDGE AUSTRALIA IN THRILLER TO TAKE BASKETBALL BRONZE Spain beat Australia 89-88 to win the bronze medal in the men's basketball in a match that went to the wire. 1600 AMERICAN REID PRIDDY CALLS TIME ON CAREER AFTER … [Read more...]
West Ham striker Carroll sidelined by knee injury
West Ham striker Carroll sidelined by knee injury London (AFP) – West Ham United striker Andy Carroll will be sidelined for several weeks after suffering a knee injury, Hammers boss Slaven Bilic revealed on Sunday. Carroll sustained the problem during West Ham’s Europa League play-off first leg 1-1 draw against Astra Giurgiu on Thursday. The injury-plagued 27-year-old is expected to be out of … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy Summer Series: Weird Ottawa Senators
Puck Daddy Summer Series: Weird Ottawa Senators [Ed. Note: Some lists chronicle the best in hockey. Others the worst. Others the most memorable or greatest or essential. What Puck Daddy’s 2016 Summer Series seeks to do is capture those indefinable, quirky, oddities that occur every season. Moments that defy prediction or, in some cases, logical explanation. Welcome to WEIRD NHL.] By: Joe … [Read more...]
Allen Iverson picks top 5 players of yesterday and today
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Alabama is the team to beat in the preseason AP Top 25
Alabama is the team to beat in the preseason AP Top 25 Nick Saban’s Alabama squad was picked to repeat as SEC champions. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) The preseason AP Top 25 Poll is starting the same way it ended last year with Alabama No. 1 and Clemson No. 2. The Tide is the No. 1 team for the third time under coach Nick Saban, but that might not be a good thing. Since 1999, only two teams that … [Read more...]