Froome's Sky team wins time trial to open Tour of Romandie (The Associated Press) VALLORBE, Switzerland (AP) -- The Sky team of two-time defending champion Chris Froome began the six-day Tour of Romandie by winning a team time trial on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
White Sox-O's postponed again amid unrest
White Sox-O's postponed again amid unrest The scene Monday night at Camden Yards. (USATSI) The Baltimore Orioles announced late Tuesday morning that their game against the Chicago White Sox had been postponed for a second straight day because of violence and civil unrest in the city. The clubs had been scheduled to play Monday and Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. ET. Here's the text of the Orioles … [Read more...]
Power rankings: WGC-Cadillac Match Play Championship
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...]