Cycling-Valverde claims third Fleche Wallonne title (Reuters) Spain's Alejandro Valverde won the Fleche Wallonne classic race for the third time, timing his effort to perfection in the final climb at the end of a 205.5km effort on Wednesday. The Movistar rider joins Belgians Eddy Merckx and Marcel Kint as well as Italians Davide Rebellin and Moreno Argentin as triple Fleche champions. "I … [Read more...]
Thunder's Kanter has arthroscopic knee surgery
Thunder's Kanter has arthroscopic knee surgery 0 Shares Print OKLAHOMA CITY -- Thunder center Enes Kanter underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Wednesday, the team announced. He can resume offseason basketball activities in four to six weeks. Enes Kanter underwent knee surgery and can resume basketball activities in four to six weeks. Mark D. Smith/USA TODAY … [Read more...]
Mets win ninth in a row, and close in on club-record winning streak
Mets win ninth in a row, and close in on club-record winning streak No doubt, the early surprise of the 2015 is the first-place New York Mets. After winning their ninth game in a row Tuesday night, the 11-3 Mets sit atop the National League East division and have the best record in the entire NL. Of course, it’s early, but the Mets look like they are for real. And a nine-game winning streak … [Read more...]
Baltimore Orioles Toronto Blue Jays Free Pick and Betting Odds 4/22
Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays Free Pick and Betting Odds. The Orioles will go at it again against the jays in Game 2 of a 3 game series at the Rogers Centre on April 22, 2015. First pitch for the game is set for 7:07PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Baltimore +105/Toronto -115 O/U Total: 8.5 Pitching Matchup Ubaldo Jimenez (R) ERA: 0.00 W/L: 1-0 Aaron Sanchez (R) ERA: 6.23 … [Read more...]
Jameis Winston explains crab legs issue to Jim Harbaugh (Video)
Jameis Winston explains crab legs issue to Jim Harbaugh (Video) We now have an explanation from former Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston about the crab leg incident from a Tallahassee, Fla.-area Publix last spring. Almost a year ago, Winston was issued a citation for shoplifting crab legs and crawfish and suspended from the Florida State baseball team. The 2013 Heisman winner did … [Read more...]
FSU trustees discuss ACC’s place in CFB landscape during meeting
FSU trustees discuss ACC's place in CFB landscape during meeting People associated with schools outside the Big 12 were also apparently frustrated with the College Football Playoff's process in 2014. According to Warchant.com, two members of the Florida State Board of Trustees expressed concern at a March meeting over the ACC's status and one called for an expansion of the College Football … [Read more...]
NFL position rankings: No first-round-caliber TEs, not even Maxx Williams
NFL position rankings: No first-round-caliber TEs, not even Maxx Williams The NFL loves its tight ends these days, which makes the 2015 draft allotment so disappointing. It’s not a strong group overall — one of the weakest in years, one NFL evaluator told the Shutdown Corner last week, in fact — and the player with the highest ceiling, Minnesota’s Maxx Williams, is far from perfect prospect. … [Read more...]
Listen to Soccer Morning live from 10-11:15am ET with Janusz Michallik and Eric Gomez
Listen to Soccer Morning live from 10-11:15am ET with Janusz Michallik and Eric Gomez Today’s episode of Soccer Morning features guests Janusz Michallik and Eric Gomez. Hosted by Jason Davis and produced by Trevor Hayward, Soccer Morning features interviews with prominent journalists, players and coaches in addition to taking listener calls. Janusz Michallik will … Continue reading → … [Read more...]
Charlotte to serve 6.5-lb burritos, 6-lb burgers at All-Star Race (Updated)
Charlotte to serve 6.5-lb burritos, 6-lb burgers at All-Star Race (Updated) The track that gave us the Funnel Bacakonator is back with some more crazy concessions. Charlotte Motor Speedway announced Friday that it will serve a 6.5-pound burrito and a six-pound burger during the All-Star Race weekend on May 15-16. Yes, those measurements are in pounds and not ounces. If you're looking for … [Read more...]
Despite request, NFL gives Jets a home game on Rosh Hashanah
Despite request, NFL gives Jets a home game on Rosh Hashanah It will not be a happy start to the NFL season for some New York Jets fans, who may end up choosing to celebrate a religious holiday over celebrating touchdowns. The NFL decided that the Jets will play a home game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13 to start the season. This game coincides with … [Read more...]