Rotoworld Podcasts: Fantasy 3-Pointers Podcast Friday, August 19, 2016 It certainly makes sense for fantasy owners to wait a bit on treys because so many players are firing away. Plus, a lot of players have more of a green light than usual. We'll talk about the guys you'll want to keep in mind. If you don't get a 3-pointer stud in the first few rounds, it's totally fine. Here's the podcast! … [Read more...]
Video: How the Dodgers became baseball’s most unlikely underdogs
Video: How the Dodgers became baseball’s most unlikely underdogs Here’s a hot take for you: The Los Angeles Dodgers, with their tumultuous season of injuries, have actually turned into underdogs. Yes, the baseball team with the highest payroll in baseball has become a riches-to-rags-back-to-riches story at which you have to marvel. I tackle this in the latest installment of my Open Mike … [Read more...]
Rickie Fowler hits near 400-yard drive at Wyndham en route to 67
Rickie Fowler hits near 400-yard drive at Wyndham en route to 67 Rickie Fowler came into this week knowing he needed a special four rounds to secure his place on the Ryder Cup team in September. Check off Round 1 as Fowler shot a 3-under 67 and is just four strokes back of the lead after 18 holes. Fowler's most outrageous shot was this 373-yard drive off the cart path that led to the first of … [Read more...]
Steelers QB Jones intercepted 4 times in shutout loss to Eagles – Tribune-Review
Steelers QB Jones intercepted 4 times in shutout loss to Eagles - Tribune-Review Steelers QB Jones intercepted 4 times in shutout loss to Eagles Pick it Landry Jones interceptions in preseason: Year Interceptions 2016 4 2015 2 2014 1 2013 1 Related Stories For a schedule, map, roster and everything else you need to know, click here for the Trib's digital roundup of the Steelers … [Read more...]
Three-Point Stance: Is Funchess over Benjamin crazy talk?
Three-Point Stance: Is Funchess over Benjamin crazy talk? Funchess over Benjamin is a hot take that may actually have some merit. (Getty) Falling just short of collecting their first Lombardi Trophy in franchise history, the Carolina Panthers were a firestorm of fantasy fun last season. Cam Newton, Greg Olsen and Jonathan Stewart were starting lineup mainstays. Ted Ginn Jr. and Devin … [Read more...]
High standards: Bolt wins gold again, but misses record (Yahoo Sports)
High standards: Bolt wins gold again, but misses record (Yahoo Sports) Usain Bolt tilted his head backward and screamed. The Jamaican superstar romped in what he says is likely his last Olympic individual race Thursday night, but finished in 19.78 seconds, .59 short of his own world record - the one he said he really wanted to break. ''I knew it was going to be hard to break the world … [Read more...]
Chelsea bid to continue solid start under Conte
Chelsea bid to continue solid start under Conte Watford (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will pit his wits against a familiar face on Saturday as his side travel to face a Watford side coached by fellow Italian Walter Mazzarri. Conte was recruited by the Stamford Bridge hierarchy partly because of his reputation as a determined and demanding coach, qualities he demonstrated … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics results: USA wins medals in track and field, wrestling on Day 13
Rio Olympics results: USA wins medals in track and field, wrestling on Day 13 The U.S. won two medals early on Thursday -- one in track and field and one in women's wrestling. Kerron Clement won the first individual Olympic gold medal of his career by taking the men's 400-meter hurdles. Helen Maroulis made history by becoming the first U.S. woman to win wrestling gold. Another night of track and … [Read more...]
NFL Preseason Blitz: With RG3, the Browns could be … fun?
NFL Preseason Blitz: With RG3, the Browns could be ... fun? We don’t know how Robert Griffin III will play when the games count. Every year preseason games produce many results that seem important at the time, and never bear fruit in the regular season. But it’s possible we’re seeing the start of a cool story. Griffin made a couple nice throws in the Cleveland Browns’ first preseason game. … [Read more...]
Michael Malone's family hasn't worn purple since the Kings fired him
Michael Malone's family hasn't worn purple since the Kings fired him Michael Malone wears various colors that are definitely not purple. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) The Sacramento Kings have made several questionable and baffling decisions over the past few seasons — some of which have been identified by their own star player. Yet it’s arguable that the worst of the bunch remains the … [Read more...]