Jonathan Huberdeau inks 2-year bridge deal with Panthers After some offer sheet “tire kicking” earlier in the week, forward Jonathan Huberdeau and the Florida Panthers agreed to a 2-year deal that’ll get the restricted free agent into camp this week.  The deal comes after the Panthers had made their “best offer” to Huberdeau, the team’s leading scorer with 54 points (15 goals, 39 assists) … [Read more...]

Daily Dime: Going with Estrada, Sano, Harper and Trout Here are 10 DFS recommendations for Thursday’s slate on Yahoo but be sure to double-check the weather and lineups before first pitch approaches. Marco Estrada, SP, at Atl (Wisler), $41: The Blue Jays are the biggest favorites on the board Thursday (-210), and Estrada is reasonably priced despite facing a Braves team that’s scored the … [Read more...]

Fans petition WhiteHouse.gov on Nick Diaz's behalf after suspension UFC fighter Ronda Rousey, announcer Joe Rogan and others across the MMA world have come out in support of Nick Diaz after the Nevada Athletic Commission hammered him with a five-year sentence for a positive marijuana test. Rousey called Diaz a ‘dear friend’ and said the commission should not be testing for weed at all, and … [Read more...]

Nevada coach Brian Polian fined $10,000 for misconduct penalties Nevada has fined coach Brian Polian $10,000 for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. Polian was penalized twice during his team's loss to Arizona on Saturday. The school announced the sanctions on Tuesday. “I believe Coach Polian is moving the football program in the right direction, academically, athletically and socially. … [Read more...]

Report: Rutgers coach Kyle Flood suspended three games following internal investigation Rutgers University has suspended coach Kyle Flood for three games and fined him $50,000 stemming from a university-led investigation into whether he violated the university’s compliance rules, according to a report from NJ.com. The university’s office of ethics and compliance, with help from outside … [Read more...]

Adam Jones fined $35,000 for slamming Amari Cooper's head ... fair? After watching the video of Cincinnati cornerback Adam Jones ripping off Oakland Raiders receiver Amari Cooper's helmet and then slamming his head into it, everyone assumed Jones was going to be in major trouble from the NFL. And while a $35,000 fine is a major deal to 99.9 percent of the world, it still was a bit surprising … [Read more...]

One-handed receiver sets Pennsylvania school yardage record Great story here: Kris Silbaugh of Cambridge Springs (Pennsylvania) High School has become his school's leading receiver despite having only one hand. Silbaugh was born without a left hand. “It was just some sort of birth defect,” Silbaugh told USA Today. “Nothing was wrong. It has never stopped me. I just don’t let it; never … [Read more...]

Blind long snapper Jake Olson practices with USC Jake Olson finally lived his dream of joining the USC football team as a player. Olson, a blind long-snapper, suited up and joined the team for practice Tuesday after being granted a waiver by the NCAA. He was wearing a yellow No. 17 jersey. The color is usually reserved for quarterbacks so they take minimal contact. Olson was born with … [Read more...]

Video shows 49ers fans beating Vikings fan after Monday night game A disturbing video has emerged after Monday night's game between the Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers, images showing a number of 49ers fans beating on and kicking a Vikings fan. The video — a warning: it's quite graphic, and it contains strong language — appears to show two 49ers fans kicking the Vikings fan and a … [Read more...]

Simon Gagne announces retirement after 14 NHL seasons Simon Gagne has announced his retirement from after 14 NHL seasons.  "Today, I want to thank my trainers and teammates,” Gagne wrote in a statement. “You inspired me to surpass myself. You made me understand that you need more than talent; it takes sacrifice and discipline and you need to work harder than your rivals. I also wish to thank … [Read more...]