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Take note that the Braves-Mets, Blue Jays-Rays, Mariners-Astros, and Giants-Diamondbacks are the four games starting after 4:05 pm ET. Unfortunately, that removes some of today’s top options (Marcus Stroman, Matt Harvey, Jeff Samardzija, etc.) from afternoon contests, but there are still several high-upside hurlers who will be available. MORE DFS: Lineup Builder John Lackey is easily the safest choice among the afternoon starters, but boom-or-bust guys like Gio Gonzalez, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Tyler Skaggs could deliver big strikeout games while facing mediocre offenses....
The two games with the highest Vegas point totals are the Pelicans-Nuggets (230.5) and the Thunder-Suns (227.5). This doesn’t mean the lowest total game (Spurs-Mavs, 189.5), doesn’t have fantasy potential, though. As always, projected point totals are an important part of any DFS strategy, so use these numbers wisely. Follow our Player Alarms for injury/rest-related news during the day and closer to tip-off, and check back for updates to the Playbook on Fantasy Alarm....
Earnhardt passed teammate Jimmie Johnson for the lead on a green-white-checkered restart and had a healthy advantage on Kevin Harvick when Kurt Busch was turned by Clint Bowyer, resulting in a caution and another two-lap dash to the finish. Harvick, who had four fresh tires from a recent pit stop while Earnhardt had just two, easily passed Earnhardt on the next green-flag lap to capture the Bojangles Southern 500. MORE: Harvick dominates, wins late shootout | Southern 500 results | Behind the scenes with Chase Elliott...
Considering many had long flights home from Auto Club Speedway, they had a little extra time to express their frustration and air grievances. Dale Earnhardt Jr. engaged with fans throughout the night about his tire issues: He also was happy with the way his car drove: Brad Keselowski, who said he had to race conservatively for much of the event and then suffered a tire problem on the last long run, also offered explanations: Not sure how you tell the best teams and drivers in the world to not give 100% @pferrell @nateryan Keselowski's spotter, Joey Meier, offered a slightly different take: David Ragan provided an alternate view: Jeff Gordon tried to remain upbeat: Kevin Harvick crew chief Rodney Childers also tried to look at a bright side: And Clint Bowyer?...
The 26-year-old reportedly hosted a birthday party for a friend at his home in Prosper, Texas, which would have violated the social distancing guidelines the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Texas residents have been told to shelter-in-place during the outbreak and avoid contact with people who don’t live in the same household wherever possible. Pictures of the gathering found their way on TMZ....
Both franchises arrive into Week 14 with a 6-6 record, but while according to FiveThirtyEight’s statistical projections the Cowboys have a 66 percent chance of making the playoffs, the Bears’ postseason hopes are all but done and currently stand at three percent. That is despite the fact Dallas has lost the last two games, while the Bears are on a two-game winning run. While Chicago has seen the 9-3 Green Bay Packers and 8-4 Minnesota Vikings disappear over the hill in the NFC North, the Cowboys’ only credible rival in the NFC East has repeatedly tripped over itself....
Entering the game, the Cowboys are pretty banged up. Quarterback Dak Prescott went down in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he fractured his thumb late in the game. He missed last week’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals as Cooper Rush started and helped his team win. Prescott won’t suit up on Monday night, but he isn’t the only piece on the offense that will be missing....
Astros starter Dallas Keuchel is going through a disappointing 2016 season after being named the AL Cy Young Award winner last year, but Friday he turned in an award-winning performance as his team cut into the rival Rangers’ AL West lead. MORE: Trade deadline winners and losers In the opener of a three-game series, Keuchel threw his fourth career complete-game shutout to narrow the Astros’ deficit in the West to 5 1/2 games....
A day later, the Stars are back at it, alleging that bandwagon Biebs was the reason behind the team's uniform change.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter has reported that Damian Priest is scheduled to be called up to WWE RAW. This news follows a similar report from PWInsider, which stated that Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley were both scheduled to be called up after NXT New Year’s Evil. On this week’s episode of WWE NXT, Priest lost his match with former NXT Champion Karrion Kross. Priest is a former NXT North American Champion, and he has been viewed as someone Vince McMahon could be enamored with....
White sat down in the UFC War Room with Full Send podcast hosts Kyle and Bob. One of the most highlighted topics of the discussion was, inevitably, Jake Paul. White remarked on how starting up a feud helps Jake Paul “get noticed”. He then shifted focus to Paul’s recent signing with the Showtime network. Dana White said: Dana White admits that Jake Paul’s performance against Ben Askren impressed him After Dana White’s remarks on Showtime and Jake Paul, the podcast host asked him whether Jake Paul’s performance against Ben Askren impressed him....
Patrick’s car caught fire. Stewart’s car and that of Jamie McMurray hit the wall. Although there were no serious injuries, Stewart reacted to pain in his surgically repaired back. MORE: Danica doesn’t deserve All-Star votes | Tale of terrible Teresa Earnhardt Sprint Cup drivers are preparing for Sunday’s race at Dover. Additionally, Kurt Busch’s car had a mechanical failure. That means three of the four Stewart-Haas cars had major issues in the first minutes of practice....
What more could the world’s most successful live tournament player Daniel “Kid Poker” Negreanu possibly do to prove his skills as a poker player? According to some Twitter followers, he could start with dominating online cash games. MORE: Negreanu back to #2 on GPI World Rankings | Daniel Negreanu Player of the Month | WSOP November Nine Set Recent interactions between the Canadian and his followers on Twitter suggest that Negreanu could soon offer up yet another seven-figure proposition bet....
Ricciardo appeared to slow down suddenly leading into turns 16 and 17, with some fans even accusing him of ‘brake-testing’ the young German driver. FIA stewards were quick to announce that the incident was under investigation. “No. 3 driver Daniel Ricciardo — incident between cars 3 and 7 at turns 16 and 17 at 14.37. Alleged breach of article 33.4 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations," the FIA statement read....
Danish cyclist Michael Rasmussen, who quit the 2007 Tour de France when he was wearing the race leader’s yellow jersey, admitted Thursday that he had used banned drugs between 1998-2010. Rasmussen, a renowned climber who added that he was now retiring from the sport, said he had used the blood-booster EPO, growth hormones, testosterone, insulin and cortisone, as well as receiving blood transfusions. “I used doping products and methods from 1998 until 2010,” Rasmussen told a press conference, refusing to name who had collaborated with him....
Amendola escaped with only a knee sprain and is not expected to be out an extended period, according to CSNNE.com. He will, however, be limited in practice this week and a likely game-time decision Sunday night against the Broncos. MORE: Week 12 Power Rankings | Injury-riddled offense leaves Patriots limping toward perfection Wide receiver Aaron Dobson was also injured Monday, leaving the Patriots with only two healthy wideouts at one point in the game....
