This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Baseball series. Cristian Javier put forth a masterful performance against the Phillies in Game 4, evening up the World Series at two games apiece. Now a pivotal Game 5 brings a matchup between Justin Verlander and Noah Syndergaard. Verlander did not pitch well in Game 1, allowing five runs across five innings. Syndergaard was originally scheduled to pitch Game 3, but a rainout gave the Phillies an opportunity to rework their rotation, and they… Source link
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This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Baseball series. The Phillies took care of business at home in Game 3 on Tuesday, giving them a 2-1 advantage in the World Series. They will have Aaron Nola on the mound for Game 4, putting them in an excellent position to potentially earn another victory. He had a stellar regular season, registering a 3.25 ERA and a 2.58 FIP. Starting for the Astros will be Cristian Javier, who had a 33.2 percent strikeout rate during the regular season. He’s… Source link
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This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Baseball series. After a rainout Monday, the World Series will resume with Game 3 on Tuesday. Starting for the Astros will be Lance McCullers Jr., who has allowed four runs (three earned) over 11 innings this postseason. The Phillies decided to use the rainout to shuffle their starting rotation, and will now deploy Ranger Suarez instead of Noah Syndergaard. Suarez pitched out of the bullpen in Game 1 and this will mark his first start since Game… Source link
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This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Baseball series. After a day off Sunday, the World Series resumes Monday in Philadelphia. The series is tied at a game apiece, so Game 3 could be key. Taking the mound for the home team will be Noah Syndergaard, who was acquired from the Angels earlier this season. Starting for the Astros will be Lance McCullers Jr., who has allowed four runs (three earned) over 11 innings this postseason. Let’s dig into the hitting options for Yahoo’s single… Source link
Read More »Christian McCaffrey became the first player since 2005 to run, catch and throw a touchdown in the same game
Christian McCaffrey just did something only four other players have accomplished in modern NFL history. The San Francisco 49ers running back ran, caught and passed for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8. The last player to do that was running back LaDanian Tomlinson for the then-San Diego Chargers in 2005. New England Patriots wideout David Patten and Chicago Bears Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton also completed the feat. Seven others did it as well, though all were… Source link
Read More »Florida and Georgia condemn antisemitic message projected onto TIAA Bank Field exterior after game
Florida and Georgia issued a joint statement on Sunday morning condemning an antisemitic message that was projected onto the exterior of TIAA Bank Field after the Bulldogs’ 42-20 win over the Gators. The message positively referenced Kanye West’s antisemitic remarks earlier this month. The statement from the school not only denounced what was projected onto the stadium but “other antisemitic messages” in the city of Jacksonville. “We strongly condemn the antisemitic hate speech… Source link
Read More »World Series Game 1 Picks
This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Baseball series. The long wait is finally over. The World Series begins Friday in what is an unexpected matchup. The fact that the Astros won the American League is no surprise, given that they had the best record there in the regular season. However, the Phillies, who entered via a Wild Card spot after finishing third in the NL East, will be representing the National League. We have a great pitching matchup out of the gate with Justin Verlander… Source link
Read More »NFL reviewing alleged autograph interaction between Bucs WR Mike Evans and game referees
The NFL is reviewing an alleged autograph interaction between two referees and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans, a league source told Yahoo Sports. The exchange was captured on video by a Carolina Panthers beat writer and posted on Twitter following the game. In the two interactions on a pair of separate videos, referees Tripp Sutter and Jeff Lamberth can be seen handing Evans a piece of paper and a writing utensil, at which point each stands by individually as Evans appears to… Source link
Read More »NFL Week 7 early game tracker: Dak Prescott returns to lead Cowboys vs. Lions – Yahoo Sports
ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports Broncos could be sellers at the trade deadline Before the season, the Broncos were viewed as Super Bowl contenders. Now? Not. In fact, with Russell Wilson injured and the 2-4 Broncos underdogs at home today to the Jets, they now might be sellers at the trade deadline. The Broncos have received multiple trade inquiries about defensive end Bradley Chubb and wide receivers Jerry [more] Source link
Read More »NFL Sunday Week 6: Game times, broadcast info, live tracker, stats, results and more
After two weeks of London games, the NFL’s Sunday slate returns its more familiar schedule albeit with the addition of bye weeks for the first time this season. The Bills, Eagles, Rams and Vikings each have the week off, meaning two fewer games on Sunday. In the early window, markets without a local game on FOX will see the New York Jets visit the Green Bay Packers, while on CBS markets without a local game in the window will see the Baltimore Ravens visit the New York Giants. There are just… Source link
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