Hard work, low pay and early risings at Churchill Downs (The Associated Press) Life on the backside at Churchill Downs seems a world away from the glamour of the grandstand. EARLY RISER Wells is up before 4 a.m. in his tiny room in a Churchill Downs dormitory where he lives for free, an important perk considering he clears $217 a week. … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best DraftKings MLB Pitcher Picks for May 1 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best DraftKings MLB Pitcher Picks for May 1 - Bleacher Report Kathy Kmonicek/Associated Press It isn't a full-house day of daily fantasy baseball aces Friday night, but whenever Matt Harvey and Max Scherzer are toeing the slab on a full MLB slate, you have to consider them among the best DraftKings pitcher picks. You might not be able to afford both, unless you're … [Read more...]
Filipinos urged to turn off appliances during Pacquiao fight (The Associated Press)
Filipinos urged to turn off appliances during Pacquiao fight (The Associated Press) An officer at a Philippine electric company has urged customers to turn off major appliances to help prevent outages that have recently plagued his province so people can watch the much-awaited fight between Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. Palawan Electric Cooperative secretary Rante … [Read more...]
World Soccer Talk Radio (4.30.15) Brian Quarstad
World Soccer Talk Radio (4.30.15) Brian Quarstad Download the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Brian Quarstad. Minnesota’s own Brian Quarstad will be on the show tonight to discuss the latest developments regarding the MLS stadium situation for Minnesota United as well … Continue reading → Download the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring … [Read more...]
Why the power play rules all in Stanley Cup Playoffs (Trending Topics)
Why the power play rules all in Stanley Cup Playoffs (Trending Topics) As has been explored at length over the last few weeks, referees didn't exactly cover themselves in glory when it came to policing the various playoff series. The data suggests they called more penalties than in the regular season, but that certainly isn't enough for a lot of people, especially when so many games finished … [Read more...]
Jameis Winston celebrates NFL draft with crab legs
Jameis Winston celebrates NFL draft with crab legs Jameis Winston was the first pick in the 2015 NFL draft, and he accepted the honor with humility and a recognition of the difficulties he's had in his past. Kidding! He posted a photo on Instagram of himself celebrating with Tampa Bay Bucs gear and, yes, crab legs. The same seafood that got him into so much trouble a few months back when he … [Read more...]
Virginia adds Stanford TE Charlie Hopkins as grad transfer
Virginia adds Stanford TE Charlie Hopkins as grad transfer Virginia received a boost to its depth at tight end on Thursday. The program announced that Stanford tight end Charlie Hopkins will transfer to Virginia for his final season of eligibility. Hopkins is set to graduate from Stanford in June and will have immediate eligibility to play for the Cavaliers as a graduate transfer. After … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Hockey 2015: NHL DraftKings Picks for May 1 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Hockey 2015: NHL DraftKings Picks for May 1 - Bleacher Report Chris O'Meara/Associated Press The first round of the 2015 NHL playoffs is in the books, which means that daily fantasy options are limited to no more than two games on any given night. But with the right digging, favorable lineups can still be pieced together. Two second-round series begin Friday night, as the Tampa … [Read more...]
Mich. St. RB Delton Williams pleads guilty to reduced weapons charge
Mich. St. RB Delton Williams pleads guilty to reduced weapons charge Six weeks after his arrest for brandishing a firearm during a traffic incident, Michigan State running back Delton Williams pleaded guilty to a reduced weapons charge on Wednesday. According to police, on March 16, Williams cut off a man in traffic and the man honked at Williams. At that point, after the man told Williams … [Read more...]
West Bromwich Albion announce friendlies against Orlando, Charleston and Richmond
West Bromwich Albion announce friendlies against Orlando, Charleston and Richmond West Bromwich Albion have announced that they’ll be conducting their preseason training in the United States this summer with friendlies scheduled against MLS’ Orlando City Soccer Club, and USL’s Charleston Battery and Richmond Kickers. West Brom will play Orlando on … Continue reading → West Bromwich Albion … [Read more...]