Giancarlo Stanton ditches protective mask for first time this season It wasn't at all surprising to see Giancarlo Stanton break out of his early season batting slump in Miami's 8-2 win over Atlanta on Tuesday. However, he did do something that was a little unexpected. For the first time since being hit in the face with a fastball last September, Stanton went to the plate in a major league … [Read more...]
Lack, Allen get Game 1 starts; Vermette healthy scratched; Pittsburgh’s chance at success? (Puck Headlines)
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Danny Shelton leads NFL draft's defensive tackle crop – USA TODAY
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Listen to Brian Dunseth, Kris Heneage and Kartik Krishnaiyer on WST Radio live from 5-6pm ET
Listen to Brian Dunseth, Kris Heneage and Kartik Krishnaiyer on WST Radio live from 5-6pm ET Tonight’s World Soccer Talk Radio is a special episode focused on tonight’s US against Mexico game in San Antonio, Texas. On the show, we’ll have Brian Dunseth, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kris Heneage dissecting what they’ll be looking for in tonight’s … Continue reading → Tonight’s World Soccer Talk … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: RCR’s appeal, the All-Star Race and more
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Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction and Free Pick
Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors 15/04/15 Prediction and Betting Pick. Golden State plays host to the Denver Nuggets as -11 favorite and a 215.5 line at 10.30 PM ET on Wednesday, April 15 2015. The 30-51 Denver Nuggets go into Oracle Arena to take on the 66-15 Golden State Warriors. With Golden State gearing up for the playoffs and have shown they are ready by building a 27 point … [Read more...]
The awful 2014-15 New York Knicks, set to ‘One Shining Moment’ (Video)
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The Washington Wizards’ new logo comes without a Wizard in it
The Washington Wizards' new logo comes without a Wizard in it The Washington Wizards are attempting to distance themselves with what is pictured above. The Washington Wizards new logo, as pictured below, does not figure an actual Wizard: The team admitted as much in a press release on Wednesday: The new primary logo incorporates the "monument ball" design that has been in place since 2011 … [Read more...]
Jackie Robinson remembered in outer space by astronaut Terry Virts
Jackie Robinson remembered in outer space by astronaut Terry Virts Wednesday is Jackie Robinson Day, when every player in MLB wears No. 42 and Robinson is honored as a baseball trailblazer. While we're used to seeing Robinson remembered on the field every April 15, he's also being honored in one place we've never seen before. And it's not so much a baseball field as it is an entire galaxy. … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks: Canadiens, Sens kick off postseason – CBSSports.com
Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks: Canadiens, Sens kick off postseason - CBSSports.com Carey Price and Erik Karlsson will be key figures in Habs-Sens series. (USATSI) Welcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks, where CBS hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz get you ready for every game every day of the postseason and share their predictions for each. Series: 0-0 The Senators and … [Read more...]