One block from Camden Yards, bar attempts Orioles viewing party Orioles officials closed the stadium on Wednesday, hosting the first unattended game in Major League Baseball history. The move was intended to keep fans away as protests continue in the surrounding area. The decision has been tough on businesses near the stadium. Donald Kelly, owner of Pratt St. Ale House (located about one … [Read more...]
2015 NFL Draft: 5 Bold Predictions – Dante Fowler follows QBs off board – CBSSports.com
2015 NFL Draft: 5 Bold Predictions - Dante Fowler follows QBs off board - CBSSports.com If the NFL Draft was predictable, it wouldn't continue to be the fastest-growing niche event in sports. The volatility of the draft, especially the first round, is what makes mock drafts the most visited pages on the internet each spring and drives television ratings for the draft higher than World Series … [Read more...]
Arsenal-Chelsea game nets 997,000 viewers on NBCSN
Arsenal-Chelsea game nets 997,000 viewers on NBCSN This past Sunday’s Premier League top-of-the-table clash between Arsenal-Chelsea averaged 979,000 viewers to rank as the fourth most-watched BPL match in US cable history. Top TV markets for Arsenal vs Chelsea on NBCSN 1 Washington DC 2 New York 3 Miami … Continue reading → This past Sunday’s Premier League top-of-the-table clash between … [Read more...]
Romandie specialist Albasini wins 2nd stage to lead overall (The Associated Press)
Romandie specialist Albasini wins 2nd stage to lead overall (The Associated Press) SAINT-IMIER, Switzerland (AP) -- Tour of Romandie specialist Michael Albasini of Switzerland won the second stage Wednesday in a sprint finish to take the overall lead. … [Read more...]
22 horses entered for 141st Kentucky Derby (The Associated Press)
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...]