UConn strikes again: Ryan Boatright has the Huskies one win from dancing Ryan Boatright is doing his best Kemba Walker impersonation this week at the American Athletic Conference tournament. Maybe it's more of a tip of his cap to former teammate Shabazz Napier. [DraftKings: Play Conference Championship Fantasy – Free entry with first deposit] Take your pick. Boatright is taking over games … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper thinks Kris Bryant belongs on Cubs opening day roster
Bryce Harper thinks Kris Bryant belongs on Cubs opening day roster As we've noted at several different times throughout the offseason and into spring training, the Chicago Cubs have an interesting decision to make in regards to power-hitting prospect Kris Bryant and whether to place him on the opening day roster or send him back to the minors. Honestly, it shouldn't be much of a decision at … [Read more...]
American Pharoah takes easy win in Oaklawn’s Rebel Stakes (The Associated Press)
American Pharoah takes easy win in Oaklawn's Rebel Stakes (The Associated Press) American Pharoah, last year's 2-year-old champion, made his return to the track appear easy Saturday, winning Oaklawn Park's Rebel Stakes by 6 1/4 lengths despite a loose shoe on a sloppy track. The victory gave trainer Bob Baffert his fifth Rebel victory in six years and moved the Zayat Stables colt to fifth … [Read more...]
Murray, Sharapova advance to 3rd round at Indian Wells (Yahoo Sports)
Murray, Sharapova advance to 3rd round at Indian Wells (Yahoo Sports) Andy Murray beat Vasek Pospisil 6-1, 6-3 to reach the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday, with the hard-serving Canadian making it easier with 35 unforced errors. Two-time champion Maria Sharapova needed six match points to put away Yanina Wickmeyer 6-1, 7-5 in her bid to become the first woman to win the … [Read more...]
NASCAR needs to drop the Chase waiver
NASCAR needs to drop the Chase waiver When NASCAR introduced its revamped Chase format in 2014, it said that drivers needed to attempt a full season to be eligible. But with the announcement less than two years removed from Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s concussion that sidelined him for two races and less than a year from Denny Hamlin's back injury that put him on the bench for four, the sanctioning … [Read more...]
Sharks pummeled by Hawks in first game after Thornton/Wilson public feud
Sharks pummeled by Hawks in first game after Thornton/Wilson public feud So that whole Joe Thornton, Doug Wilson Friday rift. The one where Thornton told his general manager to “shut his mouth” after Wilson said “stress” and “pressure” led to his stripping Thornton of his captain’s C. How was that going to play out in San Jose’s next day game against Chicago. Well, horribly if you’re the … [Read more...]
Ticket punched: Iowa State beats Kansas to repeat as Big 12 champion
Ticket punched: Iowa State beats Kansas to repeat as Big 12 champion Wayne Selden Jr. did all he could for Kansas with 25 points, but the Jayhawks couldn't stop Iowa State forward Georges Niang and his teammates on Saturday in the Big 12 Confernece tournament chamnpionship game. [DraftKings: Play Conference Championship Fantasy – Free entry with first deposit] Niang scored 18 points and led … [Read more...]
Cavs' success helps Love cope with struggles
Cavs' success helps Love cope with struggles ORLANDO, Fla. -- Cleveland forward Kevin Love said the team's recent stretch of success has helped him cope with lingering struggles with his role and health as the Cavaliers gain momentum heading toward the playoffs. Love continues to deal with soreness in his back and found himself benched again in the fourth quarter of Cleveland's overtime … [Read more...]
Rajai Davis forgets jersey, borrows from bench coach Gene Lamont
Rajai Davis forgets jersey, borrows from bench coach Gene Lamont Spring training games are confusing enough with all those players from minor league camp wearing numbers in the 80s and 90s. Now imagine the confusion of Detroit Tigers fans on Saturday when a player they could have sworn was outfielder Rajai Davis walked to the plate wearing a jersey they could have sworn belonged to bench … [Read more...]
Al Rosen, former MVP and Executive of the Year, dies at 91
Al Rosen, former MVP and Executive of the Year, dies at 91 The baseball lost one of its greatest talents and brightest minds on Friday when former Cleveland Indians infielder and longtime MLB executive Al Rosen died at age 91. Known as the "Hebrew Hammer" Rosen spent the entirety of his 10-year playing career with the Indians, hitting .285/.384/.495 with 192 home runs and 717 RBIs over 4,374 … [Read more...]