Year: 2016

Dec 26, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) stands on the court during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Hornets defeated the Grizzlies 98-92. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 8

Nashville Predators should trade Shea Weber

Bengals rule out Andy Dalton, will start A.J. McCarron versus Steelers

D-League Showcase: Day 2 Call-Up Candidates

Dec 31, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson (90) skates with the puck against the Washington Capitals during the second period at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 4-2. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Marcus Johansson will have disciplinary hearing for hit to head

December 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Conor McGregor enters the stage before his weigh-in for UFC 194 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Conor McGregor, Holly Holm focus of EA’s UFC 2 trailer

Apr 16, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Crawford (55) during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Warriors won 116-112. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

IMPORTANT: Jordan Crawford scored 72 points and had 16 rebounds

Dec 14, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Shane Larkin (0) drives against Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Orlando Magic won 105-82. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Fantasy Basketball: 5 Pickups for the Weekend

Dec 22, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Johnny Oduya (47) and left wing Patrick Sharp (10) and defenseman Jason Demers (4) and center Tyler Seguin (91) and left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrate the goal by Sharp against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at the American Airlines Center. The Stars shut out the Blackhawks 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars reward GM Jim Nill with contract extension

Nov 30, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns fans in the stands against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Ravens won 33-27. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

One silver lining for every team that missed the playoffs

January 5, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Brown (3) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 8

Dec 30, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks to David West (behind) and LaMarcus Aldridge (right) during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Freelance Friday: Optimal Basketball Theory

Dec 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) runs after a pass reception against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

DeAngelo Williams injury update: Steelers RB out Saturday vs Bengals in Wild Card Round

Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

BAE Index, 01/08/2016: Kobe Bryant is dunking like it’s 2007

Dec 19, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Utah Utes forward Jakob Poeltl (42) controls the ball against Duke Blue Devils center Marshall Plumlee (40) during overtime at Madison Square Garden. Utah defeated Duke 77-75 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Jakob Poeltl Scouting Report: January 2016

Jan 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) walks from the field following the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Minnesota won 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Five reasons the Minnesota Vikings will win Super Bowl 50

Jan 2, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates with Boris Diaw (33) during the second half against the Houston Rockets at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Knicks vs Spurs live stream: Watch NBA online

Oct 8, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) passes the ball in front of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Warriors vs. Trail Blazers live stream: Watch NBA online

Jan 2, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) places his hand on the shoulder of head coach Billy Donovan before going to the bench late in the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Thunder defeated the Hornets 109-90. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Thunder vs Lakers live stream: Watch NBA online

Jan 6, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) shoots the ball as Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) looks on in the second quarter at Verizon Center. The Cavaliers won 121-115. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves live stream: Watch NBA online

Jan 7, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) reacts to a call during the second quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-115. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant goes vintage on alley-oop slam

Nov 15, 2015; Melbourne, Australia; Holly Holm (blue gloves) celebrates after defeating Ronda Rousey (not pictured) during UFC 193 at Etihad Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Report: UFC 197 to feature Holly Holm vs Miesha Tate, Conor McGregor vs Rafael dos Anjos

Jan 23, 2015; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; ESPN broadcasters Mike Tirico (left) and Jon Gruden at Team Carter practice at Scottsdale Community College in advance of the 2015 Pro Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Rumors: Jon Gruden shoots down interest in Eagles coaching job

James Harden hauls a pass out of bounds after thinking he can’t pass it (Video)

Nov 21, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Jim Mora during the second half against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. UCLA won 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jim Mora addresses potential move to NFL

Oct 22, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Trey Lyles (41) holds the ball as Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone looks on during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 98-78. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Trey Lyles drives and dunks on Houston Rockets

Jan 6, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner (11) reacts along with his teammates on the bench after a basket during the first half against the Detroit Pistons at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Evan Turner gets an assist off Pau Gasol’s face (Video)

Jul 1, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Nationals center fielder Denard Span (2) hits an RBI single as Atlanta Braves catcher A.J. Pierzynski (15) is shown on the play in the seventh inning of their game at Turner Field. The Braves won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco Giants Denard Span: Fantasy Fallout