Saves and Steals: Final Stone Buddha Boss Last week's lede was “Trouble in STL!” That proved to be spot on – Trevor Rosenthal lost his job after allowing three more runs on Friday. He didn't retire anybody. He now has a 5.40 ERA for the season. Woof. St. Louis wasn't the only closer mess this week. Rays fireman Alex Colome hit the disabled list yesterday with right biceps tendonitis. The move is … [Read more...]
Germany have learnt lessons from Euro 2012 loss to Italy: Hummels
Germany have learnt lessons from Euro 2012 loss to Italy: Hummels Evian (France) (AFP) – Germany defender Mats Hummels said they will use painful lessons, learnt from their Euro 2012 defeat to Italy, for Saturday’s quarter-final against the Azzurri. The Italians humbled Germany 2-1 in the Warsaw semi-final four years ago when Mario Balotelli’s first-half goals fired them to the Euro 2012 final. … [Read more...]
Sources: Durant to meet with OKC before frenzy
Sources: Durant to meet with OKC before frenzy 12:35 PM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 Kevin Durant will meet with his current team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, on Thursday, according to league sources. NBA rules preclude any team -- even the incumbent Thunder -- from … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players June 29 – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players June 29 - Heavy.com Today, Wednesday June 29th, is a day full of baseball! From 12:10 to 10:10, a full 15 games are going to be played today. There's no shortage of players at your disposal throughout the day and night that can get you big time points for your daily DraftKings lineup. With only a couple of tried and true aces on the mound … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: NBA Free Agency: Pacific
Offseason Beat: NBA Free Agency: Pacific Welcome to the second installment of Rotoworld's division-by-division 2016 NBA free agency preview. Next up is the Pacific division, exploring the team needs and free agent situations of the Warriors, Clippers, Lakers, Suns and Kings. Previous installments: Northwest Division (Ryan Knaus) Salary info from spotrac.com Golden State Warriors 2015-16 … [Read more...]
Cycling-Varnish won’t appeal Olympic snub, criticises British Cycling (Reuters)
Cycling-Varnish won't appeal Olympic snub, criticises British Cycling (Reuters) British track sprinter Jess Varnish will not appeal against her non-selection for the Rio Olympics but launched a fierce criticism of British Cycling on Wednesday. Varnish's contract with British Cycling was not renewed in March, shortly after she and Kelly Marchant failed to seal an Olympic spot for the women's … [Read more...]
Best option for Durant? Stay with Thunder
Best option for Durant? Stay with Thunder 9:30 AM ET Sometime in the next 10 days, Kevin Durant will have made his decision where to play basketball next season. He's heading overseas on July 9 for a promotional tour, and according to sources, he plans on having made his free agency choice before he leaves. Despite having meetings lined up with six other teams, the Oklahoma City Thunder are the … [Read more...]
NFL offseason rules are brutal for QB development – ABC News
NFL offseason rules are brutal for QB development - ABC News With only six total hours allowed at the facility on OTA days -- which includes lifting, meetings and practice -- time constraints are a legitimate concern. It's not enough, and the coaches I've talked to agree. They want more time with every rookie. And quarterbacks are no exception.Think of a pilot who wants more time in the simulator. … [Read more...]
TOUR DE FRANCE 2016: A look at the overall contenders (The Associated Press)
TOUR DE FRANCE 2016: A look at the overall contenders (The Associated Press) The overwhelming favorite after his victories in 2013 and 2015, Chris Froome is aiming to join an elite club of just seven riders who have won cycling's biggest event at least three times. Born in Kenya and representing Britain, the 31-year-old Froome will be supported by a Sky squad that is considered the sport's … [Read more...]
Tough love: psychology of Argentina’s Messi relationship
Tough love: psychology of Argentina’s Messi relationship Buenos Aires (AFP) – Like neurotic parents, Argentines swung from criticism to unconditional love for their star footballer Lionel Messi this week, providing the soccer-mad nation’s many therapists with rich material for psychoanalysis. Fans’ frustration at the superstar’s missed penalty in Sunday’s defeat to Chile in the Copa America … [Read more...]