Power rankings: WGC-Cadillac Match Play Championship It's time to showdown. The WGC-Cadillac Match Play Championship begins Wednesday with a new format, date and venue. The 64 players in the field, including almost the entire top 50 in the world, have been divided into 16 groups for round-robin play during the first three days of the event. The winner of each group will then move into a … [Read more...]
USGA will offer sidehill, downhill tee boxes at U.S. Open
USGA will offer sidehill, downhill tee boxes at U.S. Open The U.S. Open at Chambers Bay in June near Tacoma, Wash., is going to be a unique test. For one, it's the first time it's hosted a major championship. Despite hosting the 2010 U.S. Amateur, almost the entire field will have never seen the course before playing practice rounds. (Jordan Spieth's caddie, Michael Greller, used to loop … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Who’s our No. 1 this week?
Power Rankings: Who's our No. 1 this week? Our Power Rankings are far from a scientific formula. In fact, it's the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. And you think we dislike your favorite driver, so it makes sense, right? Direct all your complaints to us at [email protected]. 1. Jimmie Johnson (LW: 1): If Johnson made a nice recovery last week, what … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Brewers Cincinnati Reds Free Pick and Betting Lines
Milwaukee Brewers Cincinnati Reds Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 9-10 Cincinnati Reds host the 4-16 Milwaukee Brewers tonight in game 2 of a 3 game series on the grass of Great American Ball Park, April 28, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Reds -192/Brewers +181 O/U Total: 7 Pitching Matchup Kyle Lohse (R) W/L 1-3 WHIP 1.37 ERA 7.94 Johnny Cueto … [Read more...]
A post-draft declaration look at next season’s top 20 teams
A post-draft declaration look at next season's top 20 teams If a clear-headed look at next season's top teams is difficult the morning after the national title game, now is the time when the 2015-16 landscape gains some clarity. The NBA's early-entry deadline passed Sunday night, meaning we know which players are entering the draft and which will return to school. Many of the key transfers … [Read more...]
Sporting KC are scoring goals, but they need to fix defensive frailties
Sporting KC are scoring goals, but they need to fix defensive frailties Ten points from two wins and four draws has Sporting KC sitting sixth in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference. Peter Vermes’ team picked up its most recent draw last weekend at Houston’s BBVA Compass Stadium in a wild 4-4 Texas shootout. … Continue reading → Ten points from two wins and four draws has Sporting KC … [Read more...]
Michael Irvin not pleased at all that Winston and Mariota won’t be at draft
Michael Irvin not pleased at all that Winston and Mariota won't be at draft I don't get the sense that many people are really too riled up that quarterbacks Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota decided to stay at home with family and friends for the NFL draft instead of attending it in person. Well, except a random rant from Hall-of-Fame receiver MIchael Irvin on the subject. Speaking to … [Read more...]
Chicago White Sox Baltimore Orioles Free Pick and Betting Lines
Chicago White Sox Baltimore Orioles Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 8-9 Chicago White Sox head into the 9-10 Baltimore Orioles after yesterdays postponed game to play a 1st of 4 series on the grass at Camden Yards, April 28, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Baltimore -119/Chicago +109 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Jeff Samardzija (R) W/L 1-1 WHIP … [Read more...]
Dallas Mavericks Houston Rockets Free Pick and Betting Lines Game 5
Dallas Mavericks Houston Rockets Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 50-32 Dallas Mavericks head into the 56-26 Houston Rockets for this Game 5 of a 7 series at the Toyota Center, April 28, 2015. Tip-off time is scheduled for 8:00PM EST. Wagering Odds Point Spread: Houston -7 O/U Total: 221.5 The Dallas Mavericks staved off elimination in Game 4 with a big 121–109 win. Dallas looked done … [Read more...]
Butler: Bulls must refocus defensive energy
Butler: Bulls must refocus defensive energy Nick Friedell, Chicago Bulls beat reporter Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. 0 Shares Print CHICAGO -- Jimmy Butler admitted after the Chicago … [Read more...]