First Down: Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit must-watch backfield battles In approximately three weeks, gridiron warriors from across the country will trade in leisure attire for spikes, pads and helmets. Eye black will adorn faces. A motivation for greatness will consume minds. Battles are about to begin. Pop some Pringles and watch it all unfold. Though toe-to-toe clashes will occur at all … [Read more...]
Federer, Murray heading for semifinal showdown at Wimbeldon
Federer, Murray heading for semifinal showdown at Wimbeldon Stan Wawrinka came into the quarterfinals as the only man who hadn’t dropped a set in the first five rounds. Richard Gasquet came in with only one win in his last 16 matches against top-10 opponents. The matchup definitely looked to favor Wawrinka, but it’s No. 21 Gasquet moving on with the tremendous upset over No. 4 Wawrinka, 6-4, … [Read more...]
Dana White: Jose Aldo ‘would’ve made close to $4 million’ to fight Conor McGregor
Dana White: Jose Aldo 'would've made close to $4 million' to fight Conor McGregor If Jose Aldo thought his ribs were hurting, that's nothing compared to the sting his bank account is feeling now. The outspoken UFC featherweight champ has long been a proponent for higher fighter pay. And now, according to UFC President Dana White, Aldo was finally in line to get that big payday he wanted … [Read more...]
Over/Under: Fish phenom returns
Over/Under: Fish phenom returns Miami welcomed the return (from Tommy John surgery) of Jose Fernandez this past week (6 IP, 3 ER, 0 BB, 6 K). Before bowing out early in '14, he owned a career ERA under 2.25 and a K/9 rate over 10.3. Now that he's back and, so far, throwing as hard as ever (95.7 mph average fastball), can the young Cuban at least pitch somewhat near his career levels to this … [Read more...]
NASCAR unveils details of Indianapolis and Michigan rules tweaks
NASCAR unveils details of Indianapolis and Michigan rules tweaks Sprint Cup Series cars will have more drag at Indianapolis and Michigan this summer. Cars at the Brickyard 400 and the August Michigan race will have a higher spoiler than has been the norm in 2015. The spoilers on the cars will be nine inches (currently six) and the cars will have a one inch wicker with bigger radiator pans … [Read more...]
Slava Voynov has KHL job waiting after jail, but Fetisov says he ‘got off light’
Slava Voynov has KHL job waiting after jail, but Fetisov says he ‘got off light’ Slava Voynov began his 90-day jail term this week after he pled “no contest” to charges of “corporal injury to a spouse,” which is a misdemeanor. The defenseman remains suspended by the NHL for the incident and suspended by the Los Angeles Kings for injuring himself during recreational activities, because the … [Read more...]
Rob Gronkowski, David Ortiz perform new Dunkin’ Donuts song live (Video)
Rob Gronkowski, David Ortiz perform new Dunkin' Donuts song live (Video) Remember the Dunkin' Donuts music video starring New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz that was released a few months ago? Well now the two are back with a sequel to “Sippin’.” This one is called “Turn it Up.” This song is of the more upbeat variety compared to … [Read more...]
Andrew Shaw crashes wedding with the Stanley Cup
Andrew Shaw crashes wedding with the Stanley Cup The Chronicles of Stanley is an occasional series this summer that tracks the Chicago Blackhawks as they each get their special alone time with the Stanley Cup. Kate Cleaver was on the shore of Roblin Lake in Ontario, preparing for her wedding with some photographs with her bridesmaids. Suddenly, an unexpected guest arrived on a boat: The … [Read more...]
Chael Sonnen claims Conor McGregor is 27 pounds over featherweight limit
Chael Sonnen claims Conor McGregor is 27 pounds over featherweight limit Conor McGregor is quite possibly the largest fighter competing in the UFC’s featherweight division today. On Saturday at UFC 189, McGregor meets Chad Mendes for the interim featherweight championship in Las Vegas. However, he will be forced to shed some serious pounds before the fight to meet the required divisional … [Read more...]
First Down: Steve Smith one of several WR seniors with gas-in-tank
First Down: Steve Smith one of several WR seniors with gas-in-tank Welcome to the research season. Soon some 50 million fantasy maniacs will thumb through volumes of scouting reports, stats and trends to put themselves in a position to CRUSH the competition. Questions, some rhetorical and some not, will be bandied about in an attempt to separate the loved from the loathed. Can C.J. Anderson … [Read more...]