Roger Goodell 'respectfully' disagrees with Brady ruling, NFL will appeal After having another high-profile decision overturned when someone independent looked at it, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he'll appeal Judge Richard M. Berman's decision to overturn New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's suspension. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league todayl] The … [Read more...]
The Clippers are planning to add a mascot, so here are some suggestions
The Clippers are planning to add a mascot, so here are some suggestions Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has made no secret of his plans to change the identity of the most consistently shameful and mismanaged organization in NBA history. Not engaging in overt racism means that he has already been an improvement over Donald Sterling, although early returns on the franchise's new … [Read more...]
Rafa, Venus survive second round
Rafa, Venus survive second round NEW YORK – Rafael Nadal survived a tight second-round match late on Wednesday afternoon. At least, fans thought it was tight. Nadal said later that he never doubted he’d win. The 14-time Grand Slam champion won in straight sets, defeating Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman, 7-6, 6-3, 7-5. As Nadal finished on Armstrong, Venus Williams prepared to take the court … [Read more...]
Wife of Redskins GM apologizes for inappropriate tweets about ESPN reporter
Wife of Redskins GM apologizes for inappropriate tweets about ESPN reporter OK, this is already spoiled because you saw the headline, but if I were to tell you that the wife of a certain NFL team's general manager is in trouble because she posted inappropriate tweets about said general manager and an ESPN reporter, which team would you guess is involved? Washington, you say? Of course you … [Read more...]
Shuffle Up: Julio and Maclin, then you’ll be cackling
Shuffle Up: Julio and Maclin, then you'll be cackling If you're new to the Shuffle Up series, welcome aboard. Let's settle on the general rules, then get you some prices. [Rankings: Top players overall and by position] The first thing to know: the dollar values are unscientific in nature. I'm just looking for a way to compare the players to one another, in a manner that's easily digested. … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Paying up for Matt Harvey and going cheap with hitters
Daily Dime: Paying up for Matt Harvey and going cheap with hitters Here are 10 DFS recommendations for Wednesday’s slate on Yahoo but be sure to double-check the weather and lineups before first pitch approaches. Matt Harvey, SP, vs. Phi (Nola), $56: He hasn’t allowed more than two runs in any of his last eight starts, including a 0.52 ERA over his last five outings, with a 33:2 K:BB ratio … [Read more...]
Nick Saban: I’ve had teams good enough to win 8 titles
Nick Saban: I've had teams good enough to win 8 titles Yes, Alabama coach Nick Saban plays the "what if?" game when it comes to national championships his team could have won. In an interview set to air Sunday morning on ESPN's Outside the Lines, Saban said he felt he's had teams good enough to win eight national titles during his coaching career. "We haven’t finished the season the last … [Read more...]
Hacked emails reveal Sony edited ‘Concussion’ to avoid NFL’s wrath
Hacked emails reveal Sony edited 'Concussion' to avoid NFL's wrath The NFL is the dark overlord of the universe, or at least that's how the league is portrayed by Hollywood. Even Sony Pictures Entertainment, one of few film companies with no major strings attached to the NFL, feared what the league's lawyers might have done had they pulled no punches in a movie about the nation's most … [Read more...]
Ex-USC LB Morgan Breslin sues school over disability insurance
Ex-USC LB Morgan Breslin sues school over disability insurance Former USC linebacker Morgan Breslin is suing the university. According to the Los Angeles Daily News, Breslin claims that school officials “guided him in purchasing” a disability insurance policy that has provided “inadequate coverage” for an injury. Breslin, 24, played for the Trojans in 2012 and 2013, filed the suit Friday … [Read more...]
U.S. Open: Rafa, Djokovic breeze through first round
U.S. Open: Rafa, Djokovic breeze through first round NEW YORK – On a humid, still day in New York, No. 1 Novak Djokovic had no intentions of spending an extra minute on the court. He's here on a misson, and he completed the first step in rapid fashion, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1. "I'm going to do everything in my power to get an opportunity to fight for the trophy. That's all I'm looking for," he said … [Read more...]