Pacquiao, Roach scheme on plan for Mayweather's defense (The Associated Press) Manny Pacquiao and trainer Freddie Roach have spent the past two months trying to solve the biggest puzzle in modern boxing. How does anybody hit Floyd Mayweather Jr., a fighter whose perfect career is built on being nearly impossible to touch? Pacquiao and Roach will reveal their answer in detail Saturday night … [Read more...]
Watch Petr Mrazek make unbelievable stick save on Brian Boyle (Video)
Watch Petr Mrazek make unbelievable stick save on Brian Boyle (Video) The Tampa Bay Lightning had a great start in the face of elimination Monday night in Game 6 against the Detroit Red Wings. Tyler Johnson and Jason Garrison gave the visitors a 2-0 as they try to force a Game 7. Brian Boyle had a golden opportunity in the second period to give Tampa a commanding 3-0 lead, but Petr Mrazek … [Read more...]
Smith, Olynyk suspended for Game 4 incidents
Smith, Olynyk suspended for Game 4 incidents Associated Press 0 Shares Print CLEVELAND -- The NBA has suspended Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith two games without pay and Celtics center Kelly Olynyk one game for their roles in separate incidents during a playoff game. The NBA announced the suspensions Monday night following Cleveland's win to sweep Boston in the first round Sunday. Kelly … [Read more...]
East Tennessee State unveils new uniforms (Video)
East Tennessee State unveils new uniforms (Video) East Tennessee State is set to return to the football field in 2015 for the first time since 2003, and on Monday, the program unveiled its brand new uniforms. The Buccaneers will have six different combinations of blue, white and gold to wear when they hit the field in the fall. ETSU senior associate athletic director Scott Carter said in a … [Read more...]
Horse Racing-Itsaknockout lands winning deal for Kentucky Derby (Reuters)
Horse Racing-Itsaknockout lands winning deal for Kentucky Derby (Reuters) Itsaknockout is a long shot for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, but the horse's owners have already landed a winner with a sponsorship deal to promote the championship fight that will be held later in the day. Hours before Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao square off in Las Vegas in a world welterweight bout, … [Read more...]
Four keys for Islanders vs. Capitals in Game 7
Four keys for Islanders vs. Capitals in Game 7 The Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in Game 7 of their Metro Division semifinal series on Monday night. The Islanders successfully avoided losing their last game at Nassau Coliseum; they need to win to squeeze out a few more games in the old barn. The Capitals meanwhile, are looking to overcome a decade of Game 7 failures, many … [Read more...]
Adam Wainwright officially out for the season with torn Achilles
Adam Wainwright officially out for the season with torn Achilles The St. Louis Cardinals' worst fears were confirmed Monday after it was announced ace Adam Wainwright would miss the rest of the season due to a torn Achilles in his left foot. The 34-year-old injured himself attempting to run out a pop-up during Saturday's game. [There's still time to sign up for Yahoo Sports Fantasy … [Read more...]
Kansas’ Michael Cummings hurt in spring game, needs surgery
Kansas’ Michael Cummings hurt in spring game, needs surgery Kansas quarterback Michael Cummings needs surgery on his injured left knee, Jayhawks head coach David Beaty announced Monday. Cummings, Kansas’ returning starter, was injured during the team’s spring game on Saturday on a low hit from safety Michael Glatczak. “Michael sustained a left knee injury that is going to require surgery,” … [Read more...]
Boxing-Megafight numbers add up to new sporting landscape (Reuters)
Boxing-Megafight numbers add up to new sporting landscape (Reuters) By Steve Keating April 27 (Reuters) - Even in Las Vegas where fortunes are won and lost on the roll of the dice, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have Sin City abuzz over a megafight that will generate millions and reshape the sport business landscape. From $100,000 ringside seats to $150 million paydays, Saturday's … [Read more...]
Taylor in line to lead new-look England against Ireland (AFP)
Taylor in line to lead new-look England against Ireland (AFP) James Taylor could find himself captain of a much-changed England one-day side when the squad to play Ireland is announced on Tuesday. So crowded is England's fixture schedule that none of the players selected for the third and final Test against the West Indies in Barbados, which starts later this week, will be available for the … [Read more...]