Unlikely freshmen carry Duke to its fifth national title INDIANAPOLIS — Their deficit had ballooned to nine early in the second half. Their star player was saddled with foul trouble. Their ears were ringing from the roars of the red-clad pro-Wisconsin crowd. This could have been the point in Monday’s national title game when the enormity of the situation swallowed Duke’s freshmen whole. … [Read more...]
Since Tiger Woods last won a Masters, golf and the world have changed
Since Tiger Woods last won a Masters, golf and the world have changed AUGUSTA, Ga. – When he was a kid practicing his chips and putts, Tiger Woods listened to music on a portable CD player. When he won his first tournament, he beat Davis Love III using a driver made of persimmon wood, a style you’re now more likely to find in an antique store than anywhere near a course. When he won his … [Read more...]
Radwanska defeats Wickmayer in 1st round of Katowice Open (Yahoo Sports)
Radwanska defeats Wickmayer in 1st round of Katowice Open (Yahoo Sports) KATOWICE, Poland (AP) -- Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska eased into the second round of the Katowice Open on Tuesday with a 6-1, 6-3 win over Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium. … [Read more...]
Felline wins Tour of Basque Country stage 2, Matthews leads (The Associated Press)
Felline wins Tour of Basque Country stage 2, Matthews leads (The Associated Press) Fabio Felline of Italy won the second stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on Tuesday after finishing half a wheel-length ahead of Australia's Michael Matthews, who retains the overall lead. The Trek Factory Racing rider's powerful sprint appeared to catch first-stage winner Matthews by surprise and … [Read more...]
Colonial Downs lays off workers, will close betting venues (The Associated Press)
Colonial Downs lays off workers, will close betting venues (The Associated Press) Colonial Downs is closing all of its betting venues amid a dispute with horse owners and trainers. Colonial Downs attributes the moves to legislation that it says would reallocate funds to a new Northern Virginia horsemen's coalition. Colonial Downs wants fewer races with higher purses. … [Read more...]
What went wrong in San Jose; Kings slipping; Kane’s Round One status (Puck Headlines)
What went wrong in San Jose; Kings slipping; Kane's Round One status (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • Well that’s a neat little ‘Hamburger-like’ giveaway by the … [Read more...]
Patrick Peterson confirms he’s diabetic but is reticent to discuss it
Patrick Peterson confirms he's diabetic but is reticent to discuss it In a wide-ranging interview, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson told the Arizona Republic's Kent Somers that he is diabetic. But Peterson had little interest talking more about the matter. Here's how that portion of the Q&A with Peterson went: Q: Coach [Bruce] Arians said in February that you had a blood sugar … [Read more...]
President Barack Obama talks trash to Paul Pierce at White House Easter Egg Roll
President Barack Obama talks trash to Paul Pierce at White House Easter Egg Roll Noted basketball obsessive Barack Obama, whose well-documented love of hoops has been a favorite topic here at BDL throughout his two terms as president of the United States, welcomed several members of the Washington Wizards to the White House on Monday to participate in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. … [Read more...]
White Sox-Royals rivalry ramps up after spirited opening day matchup
White Sox-Royals rivalry ramps up after spirited opening day matchup A 10-1 loss to the Royals was not the start Jeff Samardzija and the new-look Chicago White Sox were looking for, and they may have ramped up a pre-existing rivalry in the process. Samardzija, making the opening day start in place of the injured Chris Sale, plunked Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain with a 93 mph fastball … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction and Betting Picks
Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction and Betting Picks. LA Clippers host LA Lakers as -17 favorites tonight, with a line of 205 points. These teams met last Sunday, and the Clippers led by as many as 43 points while posting a 106-78 victory. The Clippers lead the series 3-0 this season, and have covered the spread in last two. Clippers have won the last six meetings. Los … [Read more...]