Ventura gets 5 years, $23M Nationals starter Doug Fister goes six solid on Saturdayby Ted Leshinski | Staff Writer (4:57 pm ET) After two consecutive rocky starts, Nationals pitcher Doug Fister threw well on Saturday, holding the Yankees to two runs on four hits in six innings of work.Fister threw four scoreless frames but the Yankees posted two runs in the fifth inning thanks to a two-run home … [Read more...]
Final Four Expert Picks: Who will play in NCAA championship game? – CBSSports.com
Final Four Expert Picks: Who will play in NCAA championship game? - CBSSports.com The CBSSports.com college basketball experts are ready for the Final Four and tell you who they are picking -- and why -- in Saturday's semifinal games. Gary Parrish, College Basketball Insider: Michigan State has been playing really well, Travis Trice is operating like a guard capable of carrying his team to two … [Read more...]
MLB experts make picks: Who will win it all in 2015? – MLB.com
MLB experts make picks: Who will win it all in 2015? - MLB.com Here's a look at how this group of baseball reporters and analysts sees the 2015 season playing out: Complete coverage AL EAST: Red SoxOne step back and now another big step forward for the Red Sox is in store, according to our panel. The majority predict Boston's retooled lineup and revamped rotation are headed for a division title, … [Read more...]
Michigan fan gets tattoo of Jim Harbaugh on Saved by the Bell (Photo)
Michigan fan gets tattoo of Jim Harbaugh on Saved by the Bell (Photo) Michigan fans are still absolutely giddy that Jim Harbaugh is the Wolverines’ head coach. One is so stoked that he got a tattoo of Harbaugh – and it’s not just any Harbaugh tattoo. See for yourself. So, this just happened: #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/jqlqyDoFsM— Mark (@MarktheNomad) April 4, 2015 The tattoo is a depiction of … [Read more...]
Montreal Canadiens Hall of Fame player Elmer Lach dies at 97
Montreal Canadiens Hall of Fame player Elmer Lach dies at 97 Former Montreal Canadiens forward Elmer Lach died Saturday. He was 97 years old and was the oldest living former NHLer according to a release by Montreal. According to the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens icon Elmer Lach, the nearly indestructible centreman for Maurice (Rocket) Richard and Toe Blake on his team’s magnificent 1940s … [Read more...]
Paul George to return to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday
Paul George to return to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday As long expected, Paul George will be making a spring return, hoping to save the Indiana Pacers’ season. [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with first deposit] Here is what George, who broke his right leg in a gruesome accident during a Team USA scrimmage in August, put on Instagram on Saturday morning: … [Read more...]
Yordano Ventura and Royals finalize five-year extension
Yordano Ventura and Royals finalize five-year extension The Kansas City Royals and Yordano Ventura have reached an agreement on a new five-year contract extension, according to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman. According to Heyman, the deal is worth a guaranteed $23 million and will include two option years, which could keep him under Royals control through the 2021 season. That would cover all of … [Read more...]
Three keys for Wisconsin and Michigan State to pull off upsets
Three keys for Wisconsin and Michigan State to pull off upsets For Kentucky and Duke to meet for the national championship on Monday night, they will have to thwart the upset bids of a pair of capable Big Ten underdogs. Ultra-efficient Wisconsin has been one of the nation's best teams all season thanks to a versatile frontcourt that is a matchup nightmare for most opponents. Surging … [Read more...]
Kyle Larson cleared to race at Texas
Kyle Larson cleared to race at Texas Kyle Larson's absence from the Sprint Cup Series looks to be for just one race. Chip Ganassi Racing announced Thursday in a brief statement that Larson is cleared to drive in the race at Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday, April 11. Following a thorough review of all the test results by his attending physicians and in conjunction with the medical staff … [Read more...]
Horse racing-Scudamore can be the real McCoy – Champion (Reuters)
Horse racing-Scudamore can be the real McCoy - Champion (Reuters) By Ian Chadband LONDON, April 4 (Reuters) - Bob Champion, the rider who produced the most outlandish Grand National story of them all, believes Tom Scudamore will take the reins from Tony McCoy as Britain's next jump jockey hero. If he triumphs for a second time it is almost certain to be his last ride in a matchless career … [Read more...]