Editor's note: This is an update of Jim Bowden's article which originally...
Editor's note: This is an update of Jim Bowden's article which originally appeared in December 2015. With baseball's annual winter meetings heating up just outside Washington, D.C., the people who...
View ArticleAs the playoffs take shape and the regular season winds to a close, I'm...
As the playoffs take shape and the regular season winds to a close, I'm taking a look at players with captivating storylines. From players who could affect the playoff picture to veterans who have...
View ArticleIs there anything that Giannis Antetokounmpo can't do on a basketball court?...
Is there anything that Giannis Antetokounmpo can't do on a basketball court? The young Milwaukee Bucks forward continues his rise up our weekly and season-long NBA player rankings. Outscore LeBron...
View ArticleWhen Bayern Munich host Atletico Madrid Tuesday it will be one of the most...
When Bayern Munich host Atletico Madrid Tuesday it will be one of the most inconsequential matches between great teams in history. Both sides have already secured advancement out of the Champions...
View ArticleEven in early December, you can see significant adjustments being made by...
Even in early December, you can see significant adjustments being made by big-name programs. Here are three examples furnished by teams that have won national titles within the past nine years -- and a...
View ArticleTwo of Duke's previously injured freshmen played against Maine last week and...
Two of Duke's previously injured freshmen played against Maine last week and will take the floor when the Blue Devils face Florida at the Jimmy V Classic. What exactly does that mean for No. 5 Duke and...
View ArticleLAS VEGAS -- The New England Patriots remain the top team in the NFL Vegas...
LAS VEGAS -- The New England Patriots remain the top team in the NFL Vegas Rankings, but the Seattle Seahawks have moved ahead of the Dallas Cowboys into the No. 2 spot. The Patriots, even with the...
View ArticleNATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - On the day that the Cubs traded for Aroldis Chapman...
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - On the day that the Cubs traded for Aroldis Chapman last summer, Chicago was 20 games over .500, at 59-39, and had a seven-game lead in the NL Central. The Cubs were 10 1/2 games...
View ArticleIt's December and the fantasy playoffs are here for most, but the...
It's December and the fantasy playoffs are here for most, but the end-of-season rankings continue for a few more weeks! As always, this is one man's opinion on future value but please don't confuse...
View ArticleThe announced four-player trade between the Milwaukee Brewers and Boston Red...
The announced four-player trade between the Milwaukee Brewers and Boston Red Sox might not seem to matter so much in fantasy, but compare it to Monday's Mark Melancon signing with the San Francisco...
View ArticleReportedly, the White Sox and Nationals have discussed a deal for Chris Sale...
Reportedly, the White Sox and Nationals have discussed a deal for Chris Sale built around pitcher Lucas Giolito and outfielder Victor Robles, with more progress needed. In the eyes of some rival...
View ArticleThe cost to win the Stanley Cup is great. At the conclusion of the finals,...
The cost to win the Stanley Cup is great. At the conclusion of the finals, the list of injuries always emerges, injuries like punctured lungs, separated shoulders, torn cartilage in the rib cage -- and...
View ArticleEvery Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, we pose a question to a rotating panel...
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, we pose a question to a rotating panel of ESPN fantasy basketball experts to gauge their thoughts on a hot topic. Today's contributors are ESPN NBA Insider...
View ArticleThe Minnesota Wild are a pretty good hockey team. In order to be a great...
The Minnesota Wild are a pretty good hockey team. In order to be a great team, they need one more top-end player. The Wild are in third place in the difficult Central Division and sport the best goal...
View ArticleOn Thursday night, the Oakland Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs will play the...
On Thursday night, the Oakland Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs will play the most important game of the 2016 NFL season so far. It's rare that a game this early in December has such strong implications...
View ArticleWhile Chris Sale will be changing his Sox and that is, of course, a big story...
While Chris Sale will be changing his Sox and that is, of course, a big story in the real world, everyone loves prospects and Chicago is getting one of the top, albeit unproven, young players in the...
View ArticleI thought a healthy Wilson Ramos would have gotten four years and $60 million...
I thought a healthy Wilson Ramos would have gotten four years and $60 million in this light free-agent class, as the best catching option available and one who was coming off a career year on offense....
View ArticleMatchups are often a driving force behind fantasy owners' weekly lineup...
Matchups are often a driving force behind fantasy owners' weekly lineup decisions. When choosing between two or more similarly talented players, you know the first question that comes to mind: Which...
View ArticleESPN senior writer Mike Sando asks league insiders to pick winners in...
ESPN senior writer Mike Sando asks league insiders to pick winners in selected games each week. Three evaluators took the challenge in Week 14. The games on the docket: Raiders-Chiefs,...
View ArticleOur five-person NFL Insiders panel debates which team has the brighter...
Our five-person NFL Insiders panel debates which team has the brighter future: the Oakland Raiders or the Dallas Cowboys? Plus: Which AFC team should the Patriots avoid in the playoffs? And who is the...
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