Praying mantis finds best seat at PNC Park: The top of Juan Perez's hat The four-game set between the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates that began Thursday night at PNC Park is drawing a lot of attention from baseball fans. So much so, that even insects are interested in what will unfold when the Pirates and Giants square up. The insect in question – a praying mantis – was so … [Read more...]
Seahawks OC Darrell Bevell on Super Bowl play call: ‘I wouldn’t change it’
Seahawks OC Darrell Bevell on Super Bowl play call: ‘I wouldn’t change it’ From the instant Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson in the Super Bowl in February, a legion of unemployed play callers (and some who do have jobs) openly questioned THE WORST CALL IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND. It was a somewhat unfair assault on a coach in Bevell, who called a play that — if run correctly — made a … [Read more...]
W. Michigan uses onside kick to deliver a scholarship (Video)
W. Michigan uses onside kick to deliver a scholarship (Video) Western Michigan and coach P.J. Fleck deserve a ton of points for creativity on this one. The Broncos used an onside kick to give walk-on Trevor Sweeney a scholarship. How so? Watch the video: [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league today!] It's a damn good thing that Sweeney got to the ball on the second … [Read more...]
Rabbit on track delays Truck Series practice (Video)
Rabbit on track delays Truck Series practice (Video) NASCAR tracks apparently double as wildlife preserves. Animals have become a common sight during events recently (remember the cat at Atlanta?) and a rabbit delayed the Camping World Truck Series practice on Wednesday at Bristol. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league today!] After NASCAR officials threw a caution flag … [Read more...]
Family buys Phil Kessel’s childhood hockey net on Craigslist (Photos)
Family buys Phil Kessel's childhood hockey net on Craigslist (Photos) Ever want an old beat up hockey net that was used by an NHL star? Just search Craigslist and you may end up with said item used by the one and only Phil Kessel while he was growing up in Madison, Wisconsin. That’s what Matthew Wallock (@locksforwalls and Reddit LocksForWalls) did while looking for a net for his children. … [Read more...]
Danica Patrick re-ups with Stewart-Haas, gets new sponsor for 2016
Danica Patrick re-ups with Stewart-Haas, gets new sponsor for 2016 Danica Patrick is staying at Stewart-Haas Racing. And she's got a replacement for her current sponsor, GoDaddy. Nature's Bakery will be Patrick's primary sponsor in 2016. The company will sponsor 28 races after GoDaddy announced earlier this year that it was leaving Patrick's No. 10 car at the conclusion of the 2015 season. … [Read more...]
Watch Sedin Twins play H-O-R-S-E, basketball weep (Video)
Watch Sedin Twins play H-O-R-S-E, basketball weep (Video) The Vancouver Canucks have an ongoing series called “Sedin vs. Sedin,” in which hockey wonder twins Henrik and Daniel Sedin battle in a series of daunting challenges. Although once you’ve dragged Anson Carter to 33 goals, is any challenge really that daunting? The latest battle features the Bros. Sedin playing some basketball, … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Going with Dickey, Liriano, Trout and Harper
Daily Dime: Going with Dickey, Liriano, Trout and Harper Here are 10 DFS recommendations for Tuesday’s slate on Yahoo but be sure to double-check the weather and lineups before first pitch approaches. R.A. Dickey, SP, at Phi (Nola), $25: He’s allowed three runs or fewer in 13 of his past 14 starts, recording four wins over his past five outings thanks to going deep into games and playing for … [Read more...]
Tennessee using homemade virtual reality technology to help QBs
Tennessee using homemade virtual reality technology to help QBs Tennessee is the latest program to begin using virtual reality technology to give players (mainly quarterbacks) a special way to review practice film, but the Vols didn’t go the route that others have chosen. Instead of employing the technology created at Stanford (STriVR) like other programs and NFL teams do, Tennessee sports … [Read more...]
Spin Doctors: What running back would you rather invest in for fantasy, Matt Forte or Justin Forsett?
Spin Doctors: What running back would you rather invest in for fantasy, Matt Forte or Justin Forsett? Offensive architect Marc Trestman switched hats this offseason going from Chicago to Baltimore. What affiliated running back will churn out more fantasy production: The former, Matt Forte (10.1 ADP), or the current, Justin Forsett (21.5)? Fanalysts Brad Evans and Liz Loza disagree … [Read more...]