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...]
Wout Poels wins tough 4th stage of Tirreno to move into lead (The Associated Press)
Wout Poels wins tough 4th stage of Tirreno to move into lead (The Associated Press) CASTELRAIMONDO, Italy (AP) -- Wouter Poels won the fourth stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico on Saturday and moved into the overall lead as the race hit the mountains. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Paris – Nice classification after stage 6 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Paris - Nice classification after stage 6 (Reuters) March 14 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Paris - Nice after Stage 6 on Saturday 1. Tony Gallopin (France / Lotto) 28:49:42" 2. Richie Porte (Australia / Team Sky) +36" 3. Michal Kwiatkowski (Poland / Etixx - Quick-Step) +37" 4. Geraint Thomas (Britain / Team Sky) +38" 5. Jakob Fuglsang (Denmark / Astana) 6. Rui Costa … [Read more...]
Watabe wins last Nordic combined World Cup event of season (The Associated Press)
Watabe wins last Nordic combined World Cup event of season (The Associated Press) Akito Watabe of Japan won the final Nordic combined World Cup event of the season Saturday, while former Olympic champion Jason Lamy Chappuis of France placed 12th in his farewell race. Watabe was only 11th after the ski jump on the large hill but made up more than a minute on the leaders in the 15-kilometer … [Read more...]
Watch Houston 0-1 Orlando City match highlights [VIDEO]
Watch Houston 0-1 Orlando City match highlights [VIDEO] Mobile app users, watch the match highlights here. Mobile app users, watch the match highlights here. … [Read more...]
Repeated contact sends Kasey Kahne into the wall, Carl Edwards sliding
Repeated contact sends Kasey Kahne into the wall, Carl Edwards sliding Your browser does not support iframes. Carl Edwards pushed Kasey Kahne into the wall off of turn four. Kahne was not happy and returned the favor a lap later. And while Kahne's car sustained damage on both sides from the impact, Edwards ended up with the worse end of the deal. Let's rewind to how the conflict started. … [Read more...]