Top hoops recruit Caleb Swanigan picks Michigan State - Detroit Free Press McDonald’s All-American and Indiana Mr. Basketball Caleb Swanigan has chosen to play for Michigan State.(Photo: AP Photo/The Indianapolis Star, David Dixon) Less than a week after coaching in the Final Four for the first time in five years, Tom Izzo managed something he hasn't done in 12 — landing two McDonald's … [Read more...]
Owner Artie Moreno not sure Josh Hamilton will play again for Angels
Owner Artie Moreno not sure Josh Hamilton will play again for Angels It's not a well kept secret that the Los Angeles Angels would rather not continuing doing business with outfielder Josh Hamilton following his recent admitted relapse involving cocaine and alcohol. But just in case that wasn't one-hundred obvious to everyone just yet, Angels owner Artie Moreno bridged the gap to clarity on … [Read more...]
Dustin Johnson soared to Masters record three eagles on Friday
Dustin Johnson soared to Masters record three eagles on Friday If someone is going to catch Jordan Spieth at this Masters, they're going to have to make up strokes in a hurry. Dustin Johnson showed the blueprint on Friday, making a tournament record three eagles in Round 2 as part of a 5-under 67 that has him in a tie for third place. Johnson made eagle 3 on three of the four par 5s at … [Read more...]
Derek Holland could miss two months with shoulder injury
Derek Holland could miss two months with shoulder injury Already missing Yu Darvish for the season following Tommy John surgery, the last thing the Texas Rangers needed was another injury in their starting rotation. Unfortunately, that's exactly the hand they were dealt on Friday when left-hander Derek Holland exited the home opener against the Houston Astros with tightness in his left … [Read more...]
2015 NFL Draft: Running backs return to respectability – CBSSports.com
2015 NFL Draft: Running backs return to respectability - CBSSports.com Welcome to the return of the running back to a position of respect in the National Football League. After disappointing results from three first round runners in 2012, teams passed on that position in the first round of the past two drafts. But Georgia's Todd Gurley, injury and all, and Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon figure to be … [Read more...]
How to beat Jordan Spieth and win the Masters
How to beat Jordan Spieth and win the Masters No one has ever played Augusta National Golf Club for the first 36 holes of a Masters as well as Jordan Spieth. The 21-year-old set the 36-hole scoring record on Friday at 14-under 130, ending Raymond Floyd's 39-year mark from 1976. Spieth is five shots clear of 38-year-old Charley Hoffman, who is known more for his now trimmed long hair and … [Read more...]
Tigers stay unbeaten, wreck Indians' opener with 8-4 win
Tigers stay unbeaten, wreck Indians' opener with 8-4 win CLEVELAND (AP) Somebody forgot to tell the Tigers they're no longer the team to beat in the AL Central. Detroit's still on top. Overlooked in preseason predictions despite winning the division the past four years, the Tigers stayed unbeaten with an 8-4 win over Cleveland on Friday, spoiling the Indians' home opener in their remodeled … [Read more...]
All-Star Race adds 20 laps in 2015
All-Star Race adds 20 laps in 2015 The Sprint All-Star Race will be 110 laps in 2015. The format for the race was revealed Wednesday and, like 2014, will consist of five segments. The first four segments will be 25 laps (up from 20 in 2014) and the final segment will be 10 laps. The average position of the field through the first four segments will determine the order cars head to pit road … [Read more...]
Matt Barnes’ time with the 76ers sounds like it was pretty interesting
Matt Barnes' time with the 76ers sounds like it was pretty interesting Sports Illustrated just a pretty great feature story by Chris Ballard — as if Chris Ballard writes anything other than great feature stories — on Los Angeles Clippers swingman Matt Barnes, who has spent the better part of the last dozen years developing a reputation as one of the NBA's foremost pot-stirrers and enforcers, … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction and Betting Pick
Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction and Betting Pick. Los Angeles Lakers host Minnesota Timberwolves as -5 favorites with a 203 line at 10.30 PM ET on Friday, April 10 2015. The Lakers won the last two meetings, covering the spread too, and both games went under. Los Angeles Lakers are one of the worst teams in the league right now, but not the worst. That title goes to … [Read more...]