22 horses entered for 141st Kentucky Derby (The Associated Press) Twenty-two horses have been entered for Saturday's Kentucky Derby, two more than the maximum field of 20. Leading the way is expected favorite American Pharoah, winner of the Arkansas Derby. The colt is trained by three-time Derby winner Bob Baffert, who will also saddle likely second favorite Dortmund, undefeated at 6-0. … [Read more...]
Weekly Picks: The Bargain Hunter – Week 35
Weekly Picks: The Bargain Hunter - Week 35 Wednesday, April 29, 2015 I used to LOVE double gameweeks. That was then, and this....just stinks. The story of my fantasy season for 2014/2015 has featured two distinct bullet points: 1) double gameweeks have burned me like no other season has before and 2) I just cannot seem to follow my own advice. Of the four featured picks I presented in Week … [Read more...]
Report: C-USA won’t keep UAB without football
Report: C-USA won't keep UAB without football Conference USA won’t let UAB remain a league member without football, according to a report from CBS Sports’ Jon Solomon. UAB dropped its football program in December along with rifle and bowling due to financial reasons. If football does not return for the 2016 season, Solomon is reporting that UAB “will most likely be a C-USA member for one … [Read more...]
Crittenton pleads guilty in 2011 shooting death
Crittenton pleads guilty in 2011 shooting death John Barr, Reporter ESPN Enterprise Unit Close Joined ESPN in June 2003 Winner: 2013 Peabody Award; 2011 Edward R. Murrow Award/Video Investigative Reporting Covers breaking news, investigative pieces and human interest features 0 Shares Print Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton pleaded guilty to manslaughter Wednesday, admitting … [Read more...]
D-Backs P Bradley on DL after liner to face
D-Backs P Bradley on DL after liner to face Red Sox promote two, demote two in Wednesday movesby Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com (2:58 pm ET) John Farrell announced Wednesday that the Red Sox have made a slew of moves, including the demotion of outfielder Jackie Bradley back to Triple-A Pawtucket a day after he had been brought up. Farrell also told WEEI that Anthony Varvaro has been designated for … [Read more...]
Oklahoma-Villanova will headline doubleheader at Pearl Harbor
Oklahoma-Villanova will headline doubleheader at Pearl Harbor On the 74th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, one of the buildings that withstood the attack will host a special commemorative event. Pearl Harbor's Bloch Arena will host a college basketball doubleheader that will pit likely preseason top 15 teams Oklahoma and Viilanova in the marquee game and Oregon and Navy in the … [Read more...]
Amid riots, Nuggets’ Will Barton hosts BBQ in Baltimore
Amid riots, Nuggets' Will Barton hosts BBQ in Baltimore Tuning into the news on Tuesday meant watching police hold back protesters. It meant images of National Guardsmen wearing head-to-toe protective gear and holding thick plastic shields as rocks and blocks of cement, thrown by protestors fed up with the conditions in inner-city Baltimore, sailed toward them. A small portion of the city's … [Read more...]
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Nick Cotsonika, Erik Erlendsson and a Game 7 preview
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Nick Cotsonika, Erik Erlendsson and a Game 7 preview LISTEN HERE! [And if that doesn't work, try here.] It's a Wednesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Stars: Nick Cotsonika of Yahoo Sports! and Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune! • The Stanley Cup Playoffs! … [Read more...]
Houston Astros San Diego Padres Free Pick and Betting Lines
Houston Astros San Diego Padres Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 11-11 San Diego Padres host the 13-7 Houston Astros for game 3 of 3 tonight on the grass of Petco Park April 29, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 3:40PM EST Wagering Odds Moneyline: Houston -102/San Diego -108 O/U Total: 6.5 Pitching Matchup Dallas Keuchel (L) W/L 2-0 WHIP 0.83 ERA 0.62 Andrew Cashner (R) W/L 1-3 WHIP … [Read more...]
Trailblazers-Grizzlies Sports Betting Picks Preview and Vegas Odds – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Trailblazers-Grizzlies Sports Betting Picks Preview and Vegas Odds - SportsBlog.com (blog) Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports The Portland Trailblazers are at the Memphis Grizzlies trying to keep their playoff hopes alive. Memphis leads the best-of-seven series 3-1. Memphis is a 5.5-point favorite with a total as low as 189.5. Though that is the most widely available number, some sportsbooks … [Read more...]