Fantasy football waiver wire, Week 2: Greg Jennings scores in Week 1
Greg Jennings kicked off his 2014 with a score. We break down the fantasy implications.Perhaps no receiver picked up more hype in the offseason than Vikings wideout Cordarrelle Patterson, and that hype...
View ArticleFantasy football waiver wire, Week 2: Allen Hurns puts himself on the radar
The undrafted rookie made his name known in Week 1 by hauling in two touchdowns in a near-upset of the Eagles. We break down the fantasy implications.Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Hurns was...
View ArticleFantasy football waiver wire, Week 2: Jake Locker shows more promise
Jake Locker led the Titans to a blowout win over the Chiefs and gets the Cowboys' porous defense next week. We break down the fantasy implications.Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker has a lot to...
View ArticleGoldman's baseball quotables #5: Pete Rose, Nightmare at 20,000 Feet
Pete Rose flies the unfriendly skies and opens a window into his character -- and maybe ours as well -- proposing to die happy based on a particular accomplishment. But was it really all he implied it...
View ArticleFantasy football waiver wire: 5 running backs to target for Week 2
We're only one week into the season and the waiver wire is already on fire with hot pickups. Here are five guys to add to your bench for Week 2 and beyond.There's no position in fantasy quite like...
View ArticleThis is the front page Roger Goodell is waking up to this morning
.@nflcommish Roger Goodell, @RayRice27 and the @nfl are a disgrace. http://t.co/ZMaEQLeRuypic.twitter.com/2p7G6HH11d — New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) September 9, 2014The NFL league headquarters...
View ArticleSoccer team gifted their weight in beer
.@JoseReyes_19, Iborra, @GrzegKrychowiak y Beto, en la báscula de @Cruzcampo#MiPesoEnCruzcampopic.twitter.com/UIRkIhNExb — Sevilla Fútbol Club (@SevillaFC) September 9, 2014This is what you get when...
View ArticleWhy would anyone threaten to poison the Mets?
A man who repeatedly threatened Mets players and staff has been given his sentence. The second part of that sentence is more surprising than the first.These are great times for people that act like...
View ArticleBubba Watson calls himself ‘nuts,’ offers services as a ‘mental coach’
Bubba Watson says he would quit the PGA Tour before hiring a sports psychologist.Bubba Watson, who’s been known to pull a nutty or two on the golf course, says he would leave the game before hiring a...
View Article2014 FIBA World Cup schedule: Spain and France to square off, Serbia will...
The quarterfinals wrap up on Wednesday headlined by a matchup between Spain and France. The winner of that game will move on to face either Brazil or Serbia.The field at the FIBA World Cup continues to...
View ArticleTexas Tech having a blackout on 'Celebrate Cotton' day
On a day devoted to cotton, the Red Raiders are asking fans to wear all black. Whoops.Saturday's game vs. Arkansas has been declared a BLACKOUT! Limited tickets remain, secure your seat today....
View ArticleRead Chris Paul's touching tribute to Chauncey Billups
The Los Angeles Clippers point guard was effusive in his praise for his former teammate, who announced his retirement Tuesday.Chauncey Billups' ability to connect with teammates is the biggest reason...
View ArticleRoger Goodell blames Ray Rice for being 'ambiguous about what actually happened'
NFL Comissioner Roger Goodell told CBS that the initial Ray Rice punishment was too light because Rice was "ambiguous about what actually happened" in their first meeting.NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell...
View ArticleBlue Jays fan mimics cheerleader while drinking beer
Your browser does not support iframes.This is determination. This is skill. This is talent. It's not easy to keep up with a professional cheerleader, and it's even harder to do it while drinking sips...
View ArticleJames Shields is the perfect pitcher at the perfect time
The Royals knew what they were getting when they dealt for Shields, and are set to finally reap the benefits.James Shields is a rarity who merits appreciation, especially within the history of Royals...
View ArticleOklahoma vs. Tennessee 2014 preview, odds, keys, score prediction
Dan Rubenstein reviews everything you need to know about the Vols going to Norman to take on Oklahoma.
View ArticleFantasy football start/sit advice, Week 2: Le'Veon Bell
Le'Veon Bell is the starter in Pittsburgh -- that much is clear after one game. We break down the fantasy implications.Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell might end up giving up some carries...
View ArticleUCLA vs. Texas betting guide and Pick
UCLA is favored by more than a TD in its trip to Texas to take on the Longhorns (Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, FOX).The UCLA Bruins are 3-1 SU and ATS in their last four games against the Texas Longhorns. They...
View ArticleUCLA vs. Texas 2014 preview, odds, keys, score prediction
Dan Rubenstein reviews everything you need to know about the Bruins going to Arlington to take on the Longhorns.
View ArticleIllinois basketball's long, sorry history of recruiting misses
Local recruits keep spurning the Illini, and so far there's nothing John Groce has been able to do about it.Jalen Brunson didn't need to rub it in this time around to instill the same creeping feeling...
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