Report: N.O. replaces Charlotte as NBA ASG site 9:53 AM ET Associated Press NEW ORLEANS -- A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that the NBA has decided to hold the 2017 All-Star Game in New Orleans. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Friday because the decision hasn't been announced. New Orleans replaces Charlotte, which was set to host the game … [Read more...]
Duke suspends 2 players for first 3 games of season
Duke suspends 2 players for first 3 games of season Duke’s Brandon Boyce (55) is suspended for the team’s first three games. (AP Photo/Rob Brown) Duke has suspended two defensive players. Head coach David Cutcliffe announced Thursday night that safety Phillip Carter and defensive tackle Brandon Boyce will be held out for the Blue Devils’ first three games of the season — home games against … [Read more...]
2016 Fantasy Football Draft Day Dilemmas: Remember the Titans on Draft Day?
2016 Fantasy Football Draft Day Dilemmas: Remember the Titans on Draft Day? Note: Special FanDuel offer -- Deposit today and you'll get five free entries to NFL beginner contests (up to $50 in value). Finish anywhere in the top-half of those contests to win cash! Claim your entries now. "In Greek mythology, the Titans were greater even than the gods. They ruled their universe with absolute … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Picks For August 19 – Fantasy CPR
DraftKings MLB Picks For August 19 - Fantasy CPR DraftKings MLB Picks: Bargain Bin Plays August 18th by Matt McGarvey Aug 14, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (32) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports DraftKings MLB Picks For August 19 We have a full player pool … [Read more...]
Silva sparking Monaco’s start to the season
Silva sparking Monaco’s start to the season Paris (AFP) – After being deprived of a place in Portugal’s Euro 2016 squad due to injury, Bernardo Silva is the man of the moment for Monaco at the start of the new season. The principality club travel to face Nantes at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday on the second weekend of the new Ligue 1 campaign and do so buoyed by the impact of the … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Bryant Blasts Off
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Bryant Blasts Off Las Vegas will always hold a special place in my heart because it’s where I met Brett Vandermark and Ed Williams, who eventually hired me to come work at Rotoworld. In addition to being the only place you can get away with charging $50 to see Carrot Top, Vegas is also known for producing top baseball talent. Greg Maddux went to high school in Vegas as … [Read more...]
Fantasy Football Mailbag: Big names back in action
Fantasy Football Mailbag: Big names back in action Note: Special FanDuel offer -- Deposit today and you'll get five free entries to NFL beginner contests (up to $50 in value). Finish anywhere in the top-half of those contests to win cash! Claim your entries now. Fantasy owners got good news this week with several high profile players returning to practice after extended absences. Jordy Nelson , … [Read more...]
Rogic flourishing under Rodgers at Celtic
Rogic flourishing under Rodgers at Celtic Glasgow (AFP) – This time last year, Tom Rogic’s career at Celtic was at a crossroads. The Australian international had endured a frustrating time at Celtic Park following his arrival from A-League side Central Coast Mariners in January 2013. The Socceroo star suffered several injury problems and found his game time limited before being shipped back to … [Read more...]
2016 Rio Olympics daily viewer's guide – Day 14 (August 19)
2016 Rio Olympics daily viewer's guide - Day 14 (August 19) On tap today: Usain Bolt’s final race takes place tonight, U.S. men’s basketball looks for a trip to the gold medal game and the women of the U.S. 4×100-meter team look to recover from a shaky qualifying round to repeat as Olympic champs. Add in an American diver and wrestler looking to repeat and another women’s team looking to … [Read more...]
Brazil wins beach volleyball gold medal in rain (Yahoo Sports)
Brazil wins beach volleyball gold medal in rain (Yahoo Sports) Alison and Bruno stood on the top step of the Olympic podium, holding back tears as the booming voices of the Carioca singing the Brazilian national anthem rose above the waves crashing against Copacabana beach. In the best spot for this sport,'' Bruno said after the reigning world champions beat Italy in straight sets in the … [Read more...]