Djokovic to face Nadal in Monte Carlo Masters semifinals (Yahoo Sports) Winning a game against Novak Djokovic these days is quite an achievement. Djokovic won the first eight games of his Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinal match Friday before Marin Cilic managed to hold his serve, raising a thumb in the air to celebrate. The momentum change was short-lived, though, with the top-ranked … [Read more...]
Jacksonville Jags mascot touches down to win charity par-3 contest
Jacksonville Jags mascot touches down to win charity par-3 contest Golfers typically wear goofy clothes, by choice, on the course. They also typically don't play very well. So imagine how the average hacker might do playing in a mascot costume. Well, Curtis Dvorak, the guy who plays Jacksonville Jaguars mascot Jaxson de Ville, managed to win $10,000 for charity winning a closest-to-the-pin … [Read more...]
Gary Bettman: No need to change NHL standings point system
Gary Bettman: No need to change NHL standings point system Does a three-point NHL standings point system appeal to you? Then you’re probably not a Calgary Flames player, coach or fan. The Flames would have missed the playoffs under a system that awarded three points for a regulation win, two points for any type of overtime win and one point for an overtime loss. They would have finished … [Read more...]
Stars give John Klingberg 7-year, $29.75 extension after stellar rookie year
Stars give John Klingberg 7-year, $29.75 extension after stellar rookie year Before the season, the one Dallas Stars youngster who was garnering some buzz was forward Valeri Nichushkin. He played only eight games this season. In November, Swedish defenseman John Klingberg was called up and played his way into a full-time job with the team and into the Calder Trophy conversation. After a … [Read more...]
Washington Wizards Toronto Raptors Prediction and Betting Pick
Washington Wizards at Toronto Raptors Prediction and Betting Pick. The 46-36 Wizards are set to take on the 49-33 Raptors in the 1st game of a 7 game play-off series in Toronto April 18, 2015 at the Air Canada Center. Wagering Odds Point Spread: Toronto -4 Over/Under Total: 193 This game may well set up to be explosive at the Air Canada Center in Toronto as the home Raptors will look to … [Read more...]
VOD: Iowa State channels ‘Field of Dreams’
VOD: Iowa State channels 'Field of Dreams' This is glorious. The ISU Letterwinners Club posted a 'Field of Dreams' imitation to YouTube earlier in the week featuring linebacker Levi Peters and coach Paul Rhoads. We're not sure you need us to explain the similarities to the movie, which was set in Iowa. The clip is a promo for the renovations the school is doing at Jack Trice Stadium. Iowa … [Read more...]
FOX Sports 1 scores 806,000 viewers for USA-Mexico friendly
FOX Sports 1 scores 806,000 viewers for USA-Mexico friendly Wednesday’s friendly between USA and Mexico in San Antonio, Texas averaged 806,000 viewers and a 0.4 adults 18-49 rating on FOX Sports 1. The English-language broadcast featured commentary duo John Strong and Alexi Lalas with a studio team that included … Continue reading → Wednesday’s friendly between USA and Mexico in San … [Read more...]
Bosh movitated by absence: I miss basketball
Bosh movitated by absence: I miss basketball ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print The longest offseason in seven years awaits the Miami Heat, but Chris Bosh, who was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs and hasn't taken a shot since All-Star Weekend, isn't going to let it get him down. "As I got ill, the afterthought was maybe I need to miss basketball," said Bosh, who added … [Read more...]
Cubs promote Bryant, batting him at cleanup
Cubs promote Bryant, batting him at cleanup Padres SP Ian Kennedy set for extended spring action on Mondayby Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (12:57 pm ET) Padres pitcher Ian Kennedy completed a bullpen session at Wrigley Field without any reported issues with his left hamstring strain, per MLB.com. Kennedy is scheduled to throw 75-90 pitches in an extended spring training game on Monday in Arizona. … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best DraftKings MLB Pitcher Picks for April 17 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best DraftKings MLB Pitcher Picks for April 17 - Bleacher Report DG/Associated Press The aces are back in action, which creates the perfect opportunity to rack up the points in Friday's daily fantasy baseball contests. While there are certainly days when the list of probable starters is full of unrecognizable names and bottom-of-the-barrel options, that won't be … [Read more...]