WR Nelson may be final UAB player drafted J.J. Nelson may be the last UAB Blazer ever drafted. (USATSI) Congratulations, your favorite NFL team is the proud new owner of a J.J. Nelson! Now, odds are that you aren't all that familiar with J.J. seeing as how he's not a household name that played at a major school. Luckily for you, we know a bit about him that we would be more than happy to share … [Read more...]
Gronk’s suit at the Kentucky Derby wins the day, month and year
Gronk's suit at the Kentucky Derby wins the day, month and year I enjoy Rob Gronkowski and his antics. He's an all-time force at tight end for the New England Patriots, is now a Super Bowl champion, and he's living the life as only Gronk can. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football is back: Sign up for a league today!] Patriots quarterback Tom Brady posted a photo on his Facebook account of himself … [Read more...]
Horse racing-International Star scratched from Derby field (Reuters)
Horse racing-International Star scratched from Derby field (Reuters) International Star has been scratched from Saturday's Kentucky Derby over concerns over a possible abscess in his left front foot, owner Ken Ramsey said. Without International Star, rated a 20-1 shot in the early betting line, the field is down to 18 horses at Churchill Downs for the first race of the Triple Crown series … [Read more...]
The Latest: Flay fires up winner in Derby undercard race (The Associated Press)
The Latest: Flay fires up winner in Derby undercard race (The Associated Press) It was the second stakes win of the day for trainer Todd Pletcher, who saddles three runners later in the Derby: Carpe Diem, Materiality and Itsaknockout. The colt trained by Buff Bradley and ridden by Rafael Hernandez is now 2 for 3 after rallying from 11th to beat A Lot by three quarters of a length. He made … [Read more...]
Live blog: Keeping up with Saturday's action
Live blog: Keeping up with Saturday's action It's Saturday, which means a full docket of wholesome, nutritious baseball! Of particular note are a clash between AL East blood rivals in Boston, a key NL Central encounter between the Pirates and Cardinals in St. Louis (Friday night's tilt between these two teams had a September intensity to it), another match-up between the disappointing Nats … [Read more...]
The Latest: New Pat Day Mile a hit on Derby Day (The Associated Press)
The Latest: New Pat Day Mile a hit on Derby Day (The Associated Press) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- 1:50 The $200,000 Derby Trial for 3-year-olds, the traditional opening day feature at Churchill Downs, has a new name and a new spot on the calendar. It has been rechristened the Pat Day Mile, in honor of the retired Hall of Fame rider, and now kicks off the stakes undercard on Derby Day. … [Read more...]
Saturday Dose: Hawks Take Flight
Saturday Dose: Hawks Take Flight Saturday, May 02, 2015 Game 6 was a statement game from the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta finished their regular-season with a record of 60-22, looking like one of the most dominant teams coming out of the East, but that team did not show up for the start of their first-round series with the Brooklyn Nets. While the Hawks had beaten the Nets convincingly throughout … [Read more...]
Barry Trotz has made Alex Ovechkin team player for Capitals
Barry Trotz has made Alex Ovechkin team player for Capitals Alex Ovechkin has 475 career goals, three Hart Trophies and four goal-scoring titles during his NHL career. What he doesn’t have: an appearance in the Eastern Conference Final, let alone a Stanley Cup ring. His career has been as characterized by his incredible regular-season performances as it has been by the Washington Capitals’ … [Read more...]
Cal is poised for a huge year after landing elite recruit Jaylen Brown
Cal is poised for a huge year after landing elite recruit Jaylen Brown One of the schools on Jaylen Brown's list has been to the Final Four four of the past five seasons. Another played for the national championship two years ago. A third has captured the title twice in the past decade and could start next season atop the polls. Brown didn't select any of them late Friday night. To the … [Read more...]
Germany: Couple suspected in attack plan had extremist video (The Associated Press)
Germany: Couple suspected in attack plan had extremist video (The Associated Press) German authorities say they found violent Islamic extremist videos on a computer belong to a couple suspected of preparing an attack on a cycling race. Udo Buehler, a spokesman for the criminal police office in Hesse state, declined to give details of the videos found at the home of the couple in Oberursel, … [Read more...]