Law: Brantley, Ramos key pickups for Astros, MetsLaw: Brantley, Ramos key pickups for Astros, Mets
Michael Brantley can fill the DH role for the Astros, while the Mets didn’t have to gut their farm system in landing catcher Wilson Ramos.
Day: December 18, 2018
Yearender: Hamilton and Mercedes shift from fourth to fifthYearender: Hamilton and Mercedes shift from fourth to fifth
Yes, the top three — the ‘Silver Arrows’ along with Ferrari and Red Bull — again won all the races, just as they have for the past five years. At the front, however, the fight for supremacy was far closer, with the outcome far from clear and Mercedes having to wait until the fourth race to open their win account. Ferrari won six, their best effort since 2008 but still some way short of what might have been, and were hit hard by the death mid-season of combative chairman Sergio Marchionne and their own mistakes.
NFL playoff picture still blurry heading into Week 16NFL playoff picture still blurry heading into Week 16
The Rams clinched a playoff spot so early, it looked at the time as if they’d be coasting across the finish line by now, maybe even resting their starters and getting some snaps for their reserves. But losses to Chicago and Philadelphia – the first back-to-back defeats in Sean McVay’s two seasons
NFL notebook: Foles to start again for EaglesNFL notebook: Foles to start again for Eagles
Nick Foles will make another start for the Philadelphia Eagles after leading a 30-23 upset of the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night, coach Doug Pederson announced Monday. Carson Wentz remains out with a back injury but will not yet be placed on injured reserve, Pederson said of the Eagles’ approach
Predicting remaining games for Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee TitansPredicting remaining games for Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans
NFL Network’s David Carr predicts how the AFC playoff picture will shake out down the stretch.
Yahoo Fantasy Football Week 16: NFL DFS picks, lineup advice for cash gamesYahoo Fantasy Football Week 16: NFL DFS picks, lineup advice for cash games
For our Yahoo daily fantasy football cash lineup in Week 16, we’re not changing our strategy. We’re targeting high-floor players and we’re paying up at RB and QB to make sure that we get definitely get some points out of this key picks. With a lot of good matchups on the slate, we’re
Reports: Astros reach 2-year deal with BrantleyReports: Astros reach 2-year deal with Brantley
Michael Brantley adds a needed left-handed presence to the middle of the Astros’ lineup, which is heavily right-handed with key cogs Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa and George Springer.
49ers QB Nick Mullens shows he belongs in NFL49ers QB Nick Mullens shows he belongs in NFL
No matter what happens when Jimmy Garoppolo is healthy again and steps back in as starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Nick Mullens has proven there’s a place for him somewhere in the NFL. The former undrafted free agent out of Southern Mississippi who wasn’t even deemed worthy
Simplified offense energizes VikingsSimplified offense energizes Vikings
Chicago Bears: A division title in hand doesn’t mean Bears head coach Matt Nagy is ready to back off the accelerator. The Bears could still be as low as the No. 4 seed in the NFC depending on the results of the final two games. “Right now, we’ve got to win,” Nagy said Monday.
Yankees pay Sabathia’s $500K bonus despite ejection in finaleYankees pay Sabathia’s $500K bonus despite ejection in finale
CC Sabathia gave up half a million dollars to show he had his teammate’s back. Instead, the New York Yankees paid their veteran left-hander for his loyalty. The 38-year-old pitcher was two innings from receiving a $500,000 for pitching 155 innings last season when he was ejected for throwing at