Weekend ratings predictions: Olympic Games, NFL preseason and more - Sporting News First, the results of last week's predictions: — PGA Championship, third and final rounds. Predictions: 2.7 and 4.3; final ratings: 1.3 (rain) and 3.4. — Women's British Open, final round. Prediction: 0.5; final rating: 0.6. — MLB "Sunday Night Baseball," Mariners-Cubs. Prediction: 1.0; final rating: 1.2. — NHRA … [Read more...]

Weekend picks: Summer Stomp brings music to the great outdoors - Chicago Daily Herald Band camp? Spend a summer weekend outdoors when Mackey's Hideout launches this year's Summer Stomp Music & Camping Festival Friday. The fest's two stages feature a lineup of local musical acts, including Thinner Teed, Found Hounds, Miles Over Mountains, Family Groove Company, Under the Willow and more, and … [Read more...]

Thunder face new challenge in building around Russell Westbrook after extension - CBSSports.com When Kevin Durant left town, the word out of Oklahoma City was that this would only "embolden" Russell Westbrook to stay, and that the team planned to actively work toward signing him to an extension. This was met from a lot of eye-rolling from some media members (including writers like, oh, say, me). … [Read more...]

Jeff Fisher casually says Case Keenum, not Jared Goff, is Rams' starting QB - CBSSports.com The Rams gave up a lot to trade up to the No. 1 pick and take their latest franchise quarterback, Jared Goff. But the team apparently has no plans to rush the former Cal star into the lineup. Goff is currently working with the second-team, and coach Jeff Fisher said Wednesday that former undrafted … [Read more...]

Pick Six: Pivotal Players Who Could Change the Big Ten - ABC News Ohio State reminded us all last season that sometimes what seems like a good problem is really just a problem.There is no doubt who the quarterback of the Buckeyes will be to start this season. Barring injury, J.T. Barrett is the man and considering all the retooling being done around him, he might just be the most important player … [Read more...]

Fantasy NASCAR Cheez-It 350 at the Glen Driver Picks - FOXSports.com The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series travels to Watkins Glen, New York this week for the Cheez-It 350 at the Glen. The series takes a break from the left-hand turns to race on the second road course track this season. Be sure to test your knowledge of NASCAR by competing in the Fox Sports Fantasy Auto Racing. One of the biggest mistakes … [Read more...]

The biggest dead weight gone from each NFL team - The Mercury News Every NFL team got rid of some dead weight this offseason. Which players deserved to get cut the most? Roster turnover is a natural process in every sport. As training camps have kicked off across the NFL, players are adjusting to the new faces surrounding them in the huddle. They also must proceed without the veterans who … [Read more...]

Weekend picks: Cameron's 'Avatar' inspires Cirque spectacular - Chicago Daily Herald 'Avatar' spectacle Cirque du Soleil finds inspiration from James Cameron's blockbuster "Avatar" for the touring indoor spectacular "Toruk -- The First Flight" starting Wednesday at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $46-$140. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to … [Read more...]

UFC Fight Night 92 predictions: 'Rodriguez vs Caceres' FOX Sports 1 'Prelims' undercard preview, Pt. 2 - MMAmania.com More fights are coming to Fight Pass and FOX Sports 1 this weekend (Sat., Aug. 6, 2016) when UFC Fight Night 92: “Rodriguez vs. Caceres” storms Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. MMAmania.com's Patrick Stumberg continues the UFC Fight Night 92 … [Read more...]

Red, White and Bronze: The death and rebirth of USA Basketball - NBC Olympics 1470141240at 1470141240By: Bill Leopold & Ben Teitelbaum Share this An oral history of the U.S. men's basketball team at the 2004 Athens Olympics and the subsequent restructuring of USA Basketball Part I: 24-0 24-0. That was the Olympic record of USA Basketball from 1992  – the year of the Dream Team, when NBA … [Read more...]