Derek Jeter doesn't miss playing baseball 'at all' For 20 years, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter played arguably the most important position for arguably the most popular baseball franchise. During that period, Jeter won multiple championships, appeared in various commercials and was generally accepted as the face of Major League Baseball. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball: Sign up and … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: St. Louis Blues vs. Minnesota Wild
Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: St. Louis Blues vs. Minnesota Wild (Ed. Note: There are five Canadian teams in the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, trying their hardest to recapture Lord Stanley’s Cup and return it to the Great White North after it’s been in the grimy, unworthy hands of American teams since 1994. Here is Puck Daddy’s Playoff Preview for the first round, complete with a celebration … [Read more...]
Chauncey Billups could have been the Timberwolves’ coach, and declined
Chauncey Billups could have been the Timberwolves' coach, and declined Around the time Chauncey Billups led the Detroit Pistons to the 2004 NBA title, because he was a heady point guard and because this is the NBA, he was unofficially anointed as The NBA’s Next Great Coach. Billups, who was the lead guard on a Pistons team that would make the next four Eastern Conference finals following … [Read more...]
Indiana Pacers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Prediction and Free Pick
Indiana Pacers vs Memphis Grizzlies 15/04/15 Prediction and Betting Pick. 54-27 Memphis hosts the 38-43 Pacers at Fedex Field as a -2.5 favorites with a 196 total line at 9.30 PM ET on Wednesday,April 15 2015. Wagering Odds Point Spread: Pacers -2.5 Total O/U: 184.5 The 54-27 Memphis Grizzlies are sporting an impressive record heading into this final regular season match-up of the season … [Read more...]
Blacktype wins Aqueduct feature (The Associated Press)
Blacktype wins Aqueduct feature (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Blacktype beat Barrel of Love by a nose Wednesday in the $75,000 allowance feature, the first turf race of the year at Aqueduct. … [Read more...]
This fan cannot handle Shane Victorino falling into the stands
This fan cannot handle Shane Victorino falling into the stands Interacting with a professional baseball player can be an exciting moment for any fan. Getting so close that you can actually touch one is a whole different thing entirely. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball: Sign up and join a league today!] Some Boston Red Sox fans got to experience both recently. And while some were able to … [Read more...]
Charges dropped vs. Florida’s Thompson, Tennessee’s Thomas
Charges dropped vs. Florida's Thompson, Tennessee's Thomas Charges were dropped in legal cases against two SEC players – Florida’s Chris Thompson and Tennessee’s Coleman Thomas. The misdemeanor simple battery charge against Thompson, a junior wide receiver, was dropped Wednesday due to a lack of evidence. According to the Gainesville Sun, the State District Attorney’s Office said the alleged … [Read more...]
Sefolosha teammates express support, concern
Sefolosha teammates express support, concern Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN.com Close NBA writer for ESPN.com since 2008 Former contributor and editor at NPR 0 Shares Print CHICAGO -- Teammates of Thabo Sefolosha voiced support Wednesday for the injured Atlanta Hawks forward and offered opinions about the larger issue of law enforcement and people of color. Sefolosha suffered a broken fibula … [Read more...]
Westbrook's focus on playoffs; thanks Kobe
Westbrook's focus on playoffs; thanks Kobe 0 Shares Print MINNEAPOLIS -- Barring a major swing on the final night of the season, Russell Westbrook is set to win his first scoring title. But the Oklahoma City Thunder star said Wednesday he's much more interested in something else. Russell Westbrook is on the verge of clinching the NBA's scoring title for this season. Patrick … [Read more...]
Mike Trout might have a career in weather once this baseball thing is done
Mike Trout might have a career in weather once this baseball thing is done Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is doing pretty well in his current line of work. The 23-year-old has already won an MVP award, and signed an impressive six-year, $144.5 million deal. Given all his success, there's no way he's going to step away from the game any time soon. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball: … [Read more...]