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There are plenty of high-quality guard and wing options, with James Harden, Gordon Hayward, C.J. McCollum, and Rajon Rondo, among others, all in action during tonight’s five-game slate. Spending up at the PF and C spots makes sense with so many guards and small forwards readily available. MORE FANTASY: Tuesday’s optimal NBA lineup | 2016 football rankings | Play FanDuel! As usual, the experts at FantasyAlarm.com will publish their top daily fantasy basketball picks at each position across various DFS sites in the Playbook (free preview below)....

As usual, the experts at FantasyAlarm.com will publish their top daily fantasy basketball picks at each position across various DFS sites in the Playbook (free preview below). Playbook PRO members get even more daily fantasy basketball advice, along with detailed analysis and strategies, suggested team “stacks” and optimal daily fantasy lineups. Also, PRO members get access to all the DFS Playbooks and tools for every sport, including NFL, college football and NHL, with one subscription....

Fade higher-owned players to a certain degree in GPPs, but don’t avoid them completely; they’re high-owned for a reason and do provide foundational blocks for the more creative lineups that can win tournaments. After dissecting the indicators, these players boast a case for high DFS ownership on FanDuel in Week 14. MORE: Week 14 fantasy football rankings:Quarterbacks | Running backs | Wide receivers | Tight ends | Defenses | Kickers...

Playbook PRO members get even more daily fantasy hockey picks, along with detailed analysis and strategies, suggested team “stacks” and optimal daily fantasy lineups. Also, PRO members get access to all the DFS Playbooks and tools for every sport, including NFL, college football and NBA (coming soon), with one subscription. So, check out tonight’s free daily fantasy hockey plays below, and check out FantasyAlarm.com’s premium product when you’re ready to go PRO!...

Playbook PRO members get even more daily fantasy hockey picks, along with detailed analysis and strategies, suggested team “stacks” and optimal daily fantasy lineups. Also, PRO members get access to all the DFS Playbooks and tools for every sport, including NFL, college football and NBA (coming soon), with one subscription. So, check out tonight’s free daily fantasy hockey plays below, and check out FantasyAlarm.com’s premium product when you’re ready to go PRO!...

Playbook PRO members get even more daily fantasy hockey picks, along with detailed analysis and strategies, suggested team “stacks” and optimal daily fantasy lineups. Also, PRO members get access to all the DFS Playbooks and tools for every sport, including NFL, college football and NBA, with one subscription. So, check out tonight’s free daily fantasy hockey plays below, and check out FantasyAlarm.com’s premium product when you’re ready to go PRO!...

What did the reporter ask Dak Prescott? A reporter asked, in an attempt at humor, why the two-time Pro Bowl QB was not there in-person for the press conference on Wednesday before the Raiders game was due to having surgery. Prescott, who was quite bewildered by the question, responded, saying: Although it was an attempt at humor by the reporter in question, the joke in itself may not have been in good taste....

Earnhardt will not race again this season as he continues recovery from a head injury. His focus now is on being able to drive when Speedweeks activities begin in February ahead of the 2017 Daytona 500. MORE: In jeopardy in Chase | What drivers must do at Dover | Kyle Larson sets pace UPDATE: Friday’s qualifying at Dover was canceled because of rain. Sunday’s lineup was set on owner points, with Chase drivers in the first 16 starting positions....

Yes, he has enjoyed the last six months as the Daytona 500 winner. Yes, he has enjoyed knowing he doesn’t have the pressure of making the Chase for the Sprint Cup every week. MORE: Earnhardt’s superstitions | What to like about Chase | Driver vs. driver, nation vs. nation But it’s time to race for the championship that he knew he would be racing for once the checkered flag dropped for the Daytona 500....

Earnhardt Jr. is sporting a special decal on his No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet to commemorate the milestone. He ranks 25th all-time in Cup starts and second among active drivers after Matt Kenseth, USA Today notes (Kenseth will pass Tony Stewart for 22nd on the list when he drives under the green flag for the 619th time Sunday). Dale Jr.’s father, Dale Earnhardt, made 676 Cup starts, which ranks 18th all-time, before his death at the 2001 Daytona 500....

Hamlin was not cleared to race last week due to what was initially reported as a sinus infection that caused blurred vision. His team announced the decision less than an hour before the start of the race at Auto Club Speedway. MORE: Hamlin cleared to race | Will fans embrace Larson? | Danica outlook | Can Earnhardt catch Johnson, Gordon On Tuesday, Earnhardt said he wanted Hamlin or NASCAR to put out a statement or timeline of events surrounding the injury to end any speculation of the diagnosis....

It was 13 years ago today when Earnhardt died on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. NASCAR would never be the same, with his death having an incredible impact on everyone in the sport. PHOTOS: Memorable moments of Earnhardt’s No. 3 | NASCAR’s most beloved drivers For every individual, Earnhardt and his legacy mean something different. He touched many people in different ways. For many of us, that day 13 years ago is still clearly etched in our minds....

Although fast bowling can be termed one of the most important aspects of the game, it can’t be ignored that the imposition of tighter field restrictions and heavier bats used in the modern game have surely put the fast bowlers at a far greater disadvantage than their famed predecessors. But some things don’t change. One can’t deny the romanticism associated with balls whizzing past the outside edge at obnoxious speeds....

Rangers coach Alain Vigneault revealed the injury following New York’s 3-2 win over the Blues in the season opener Thursday night. Boyle logged just more than 14 minutes of ice time in his Rangers debut. Vigneault did not say when the 38-year-old veteran got hurt. The defending Eastern Conference champions signed Boyle to a $9 million, two-year contract in the offseason to help quarterback a spotty power play. Boyle had six goals and 12 assists on the power play last season for San Jose and added three power-play assists during a seven-game playoff series against Los Angeles....

Detroit (0-5) suffered the second such defeat on Sunday, giving up a 54-yard field goal to Vikings kicker Greg Joseph on the final play of the game to lose 19-17: MORE: The best of Dan Campbell’s quotes as Lions head coach, from kneecaps to turds Lions coach Dan Campbell was clearly emotional discussing the loss after the game, calling it tough but saying his team would come out better because of the hardship:...

On Sunday against the Jets in the season finale, Carpenter missed his sixth extra point attempt of the season. Then he tried to take out his frustration on his helmet. He missed that too. MORE: Coaches on the hot seat | Week 17 scoreboard | Playoff picture Carpenter isn’t the only kicker to struggle with the longer field goal attempts this season. But he is the only one to hit himself in the face with his helmet....

Patrick was voted into the Sprint All-Star Race for the third time in four years Saturday, joining young star Chase Elliott, who also was voted in through the Sprint Fan Vote. MORE: All-Star strategy: race like hell for 12th | Elliott, Larson produce epic battle While Elliott and Kyle Larson engaged in a spectacular battle to win the final segment of the Sprint Showdown, Patrick finished ninth in the Showdown....