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)
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Kristian Nicht signing shows NASL’s value to Montreal Impact once again
Kristian Nicht signing shows NASL’s value to Montreal Impact once again The NASL is often ignored by North American soccer fans especially around times like tonight’s CONCACAF Champions League final, which could be a major boon for the league. But the second leg of the final between Montreal and Club America … Continue reading → The NASL is often ignored by North American soccer fans … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Adam Lind against a rookie, Carlos Martinez against Philly
Daily Dime: Adam Lind against a rookie, Carlos Martinez against Philly Another full slate of delicious DFS action. Be sure to check those lineups and weather reports carefully. Here's my ten cents, worth less in some municipalities. Players to Buy Adam Lind, 1B, at Cincinnati (Lorenzen), $3300 on Fan Duel: He’s made a career out of punishing right-handed pitching (.862 OPS), and here he … [Read more...]
Fan chases down foul ball, drops phone and beer in the process
Fan chases down foul ball, drops phone and beer in the process Fans can sometimes go to crazy lengths to get their hands on a foul ball at a big league game. We've already seen fans use beer cups and popcorn buckets to make a play in the stands this season. Our latest foul ball-seeker might have them all beat. This fan at Tuesday's Royals-Indians game in Cleveland was so committed to the … [Read more...]
Newcastle, Lyon, Pachuca and Swansea among clubs to compete in Texas tournament this July
Newcastle, Lyon, Pachuca and Swansea among clubs to compete in Texas tournament this July The Dallas Fort Worth area will be the destination for six soccer teams from around the world this July when they’ll play in an international soccer tournament. The clubs will include Newcastle United, Olympique Lyonnais, Pachuca, Swansea City, Malaga and Raja … Continue reading → The Dallas Fort Worth … [Read more...]
African-American golf great Calvin Peete dead at 71
African-American golf great Calvin Peete dead at 71 African-American golf great Calvin Peete has died at the age of 71. Born in Detroit on July 18, 1943, Peete notched 12 PGA Tour wins, including the 1985 Players Championship. He won four times in 1982, finishing fourth on the money list that year. He also had two-win seasons in 1983, '85 and '86. Peete was a member of the 1983 and '85 Ryder … [Read more...]
Jeff Gordon to drive pace car in Indianapolis 500 (The Associated Press)
Jeff Gordon to drive pace car in Indianapolis 500 (The Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Jeff Gordon will drive the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 next month. … [Read more...]