Czech Republic leads France 2-0 in Fed Cup semis (Yahoo Sports) Defending champion Czech Republic took a commanding 2-0 lead over France in the Fed Cup World Group semifinals after Lucie Safarova and Petra Kvitova won the opening singles matches on Saturday. Safarova saved five match points before beating Caroline Garcia 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-1 and Kvitova returned from almost a two-month break … [Read more...]
City 'not getting what they deserve'
City 'not getting what they deserve' After a disappointing season in the Premier League, Manchester City appear to be ready to overhaul their squad this summer. Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini adamantly stated Yaya Toure won't be leaving the Etihad despite interest in the midfielder from abroad. The ESPN FC panel debate whether or not Liverpool have a chance to usurp … [Read more...]
NHL Draft Lottery: Which teams should we hope don’t win it?
NHL Draft Lottery: Which teams should we hope don't win it? The NHL Draft Lottery is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday night, and there’s unprecedented hype for it. Connor McDavid, the brilliant junior hockey star, is the top prize; Jack Eichel, the brilliant NCAA hockey star, is a heck of a consolation prize. The NHL is so super concerned about transparency, it's released the number … [Read more...]
Cleveland Indians Minnesota Twins Prediction and Betting Pick
Cleveland Indians Minnesota Twins Prediction and Betting Pick. The 4-6 Minnesota Twins host the 3- 6 Cleveland Indians today April 18, 2015 at Target Field at 2:10PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Indians-105 / Twins -115 O/U Total: 8.5 runs Pitching Match Up Cleveland: Danny Salazar (0-0, 0.00 ERA) Minnesota: Phil Hughes (0-2, 5.25 ERA) The Minnesota Twins will be looking … [Read more...]
Oakland Athletics at Kansas City Royals Prediction and Betting Pick
Oakland Athletics at Kansas City Royals Prediction and Betting Pick. The 5-6 Oakland A’s take on the 8 -2 Kansas City Royals in this 2nd of a 3 game series at Kauffman Stadium April 18, 2015, first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 tonight on the grass. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Kansas City -126/Oakland +116 O/U Total: 7.5 The Kansas City Royals are looking for another win tonight against … [Read more...]
New Orleans Pelicans Golden State Warriors Prediction and Betting Pick
New Orleans Pelicans Golden State Warriors Prediction and Betting Pick. The 45-37 Pelicans are set to take on the 67-15 Warriors in this first game of a 7 game play-off series at Oracle Arena April 18, 2015, tip off time is scheduled for 3:30PM EST. Wagering Odds Point Spread: Warriors -11.5 O/U Total: 204.5 The Pelicans are having their 1st showing in playoffs since 2011 and have the … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Bucks Chicago Bulls Prediction and Betting Pick
Milwaukee Bucks Chicago Bulls Prediction and Betting Pick. The 41-41 Bucks are set to take on the 50-32 Bulls at home in the United Center on April 18, 2015, tip off time is 7:00PM EST. Wagering Odds Point Spread: Chicago -7.5 O/U Total:187 This matchup is looking to be Epic! Chicago luckily managed to pick up talented power forward Paul Gasol last summer to compliment Joakim Noah and … [Read more...]
Chelsea-United TV scheduling conflict devalues Arsenal-Reading FA Cup semi-final
Chelsea-United TV scheduling conflict devalues Arsenal-Reading FA Cup semi-final Today’s a big day for British soccer, as five Barclays Premier League matches and an FA Cup semi-final match between Arsenal and Reading are scheduled to take place. With the Premier League season winding down, most teams will only have five … Continue reading → Today’s a big day for British soccer, as five … [Read more...]
RCR appeals tire penalty to final appeals officer
RCR appeals tire penalty to final appeals officer Richard Childress Racing isn't satisfied with the decision it got from NASCAR's appeals panel Thursday. The team has decided to appeal its tire penalty from California to NASCAR's final appeals officer. NASCAR's appeal panel upheld the violation for manipulating tires but reduced the penalty assessed to the team by 25 points to 50 (and crew … [Read more...]
Matic hails Chelsea character
Matic hails Chelsea character ESPN FC's Alison Bender previews Chelsea's clash with Manchester United, with Chelsea currently seven points atop the Premier League. Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic believes his side have shown a title winning mentality in their last three matches as they close in on winning the Premier League's top prize. Jose Mourinho's side have not been at their best in recent … [Read more...]