Russell Westbrook gave the car he got for winning All-Star MVP to a single mom in need When he was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2015 NBA All-Star Game back in February, Russell Westbrook received a brand new Kia SUV as part of the car manufacturer's sponsorship deal with the league. That's a neat little ancillary benefit of winning the MVP, of course, but a free car doesn't really … [Read more...]
Millsap, Hawks' leading scorer, out next 2 games
Millsap, Hawks' leading scorer, out next 2 games Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN.com Close NBA writer for ESPN.com since 2008 Former contributor and editor at NPR 0 Shares Print ATLANTA -- Forward Paul Millsap will miss the Hawks' next two games following a right shoulder injury in Saturday night's 131-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at Philips Arena. Paul Millsap was knocked to the … [Read more...]
The Cubs bring out porta-potties to help Wrigley Field restroom woes
The Cubs bring out porta-potties to help Wrigley Field restroom woes The Chicago Cubs don't have completed bleachers at Wrigley Field. They don't have Kris Bryant in their lineup. They haven't even scored a run yet in this very young MLB season. But, here's the good news: They have porta-potties set up to help fans go to the bathroom. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball: Sign up and join a league … [Read more...]
Sacramento Kings vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction and Betting Picks
Sacramento Kings vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction and Betting Picks. Sacramento Kings host Minnesota Timberwolves as -10 favorites with a 213 line on Tuesday, 10.00 PM ET, April 7 2015. Sacramento won three straight and five of last seven in the series. Last meeting in Minnesota ended 107-110 for the Kings, but the hosts covered a +4.5 spread. Three most recent meetings went over, with an … [Read more...]
Randy Johnson throws out D-backs’ first pitch, could still probably strike you out
Randy Johnson throws out D-backs' first pitch, could still probably strike you out Soon-to-be-enshrined Hall of Famer Randy Johnson joined the Arizona Diamondbacks for opening day, taking the mound to throw out the first pitch. The Big Unit has aged since we last saw him on a pitcher's mound, but not enough that he's any less intimidating when he's standing 60 feet away from home plate with … [Read more...]
Andretti adds de Silvestro to New Orleans lineup (The Associated Press)
Andretti adds de Silvestro to New Orleans lineup (The Associated Press) Andretti Autosport has added Simona de Silvestro to its lineup for this weekend's race in Louisiana. The Swiss-born de Silvestro ran IndyCar's season-opening race at St. Petersburg for Andretti and finished 18th. Andretti later added her as a fifth entry for the Indianapolis 500 driving the No. 29 TE Connectivity Honda … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta al Pais Vasco classification after stage 2 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta al Pais Vasco classification after stage 2 (Reuters) April 7 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Vuelta al Pais Vasco after Stage 2 on Tuesday 1. Michael Matthews (Australia / Orica) 8:29:39" 2. Michal Kwiatkowski (Poland / Etixx - Quick-Step) ST 3. Fabio Felline (Italy / Trek) 4. Tony Gallopin (France / Lotto) 5. Kevin Reza (France / FDJ) 6. Julien Simon (France / … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta al Pais Vasco stage 2 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta al Pais Vasco stage 2 results (Reuters) April 7 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Vuelta al Pais Vasco (Bilbao - Vitoria-Gasteiz, 175.4 km) on Tuesday 1. Fabio Felline (Italy / Trek) 4:32:32" 2. Michael Matthews (Australia / Orica) ST 3. Tony Gallopin (France / Lotto) 4. Philippe Gilbert (Belgium / BMC Racing) 5. Kevin Reza (France / FDJ) 6. Michal Kwiatkowski (Poland / … [Read more...]
Cycling-Riders protest over safety at Tour of Basque Country (Reuters)
Cycling-Riders protest over safety at Tour of Basque Country (Reuters) Riders at the Tour of the Basque Country delayed the start of the second stage on Tuesday in a protest over safety after a pileup late in Monday's opening stage in Bilbao left several racers needing hospital treatment. The five-minute protest was organised by the Association of Professional Cyclists (CPA), who were … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods will compete in Par-3 Contest for first time since 2004
Tiger Woods will compete in Par-3 Contest for first time since 2004 Tiger Woods will play in the Masters Par 3 Contest on Wednesday for the first time in 11 years. Woods' friend and 1998 Masters champion Mark O'Meara told Golf Channel Tuesday that the four-time Masters winner will play on the short course for the first time since he played with Arnold Palmer in 2004. [DraftKings: Win $1 … [Read more...]