Seahawks try to defend one of the draft's most controversial picks At times we try to turn football teams into something they're not, mostly because football teams try to portray themselves as something they're not. Teams do care about arrest records and character issues. But if we're being honest, their concern is if those issues will prevent certain players from helping on the football … [Read more...]
Alex Rodriguez gets emotional discussing 660th home run
Alex Rodriguez gets emotional discussing 660th home run Now that Alex Rodriguez's milestone 660th career home run is in the books and he's officially tied with the legendary Hall of Famer Willie Mays for fourth place on the all-time home run list, it's interesting to look back at the reaction. Not of the fans in Boston, since they reacted exactly as you'd expect in greeting A-Rod with boos … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de Romandie classification after stage 5 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de Romandie classification after stage 5 (Reuters) May 2 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Tour de Romandie after Stage 5 on Saturday 1. Ilnur Zakarin (Russia / Katusha) 18:13:00" 2. Thibaut Pinot (France / FDJ) +6" 3. Chris Froome (Britain / Team Sky) +14" 4. Simon Spilak (Slovenia / Katusha) +19" 5. Nairo Quintana (Colombia / Movistar) +54" 6. Rigoberto Uran … [Read more...]
Will Rory McIlroy make it to the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight?
Will Rory McIlroy make it to the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight? The struggle is real for Rory McIlroy. The Ulsterman advanced through group play into the knockout stage of the WGC-Cadillac Match Play Championship, coming back from 2 down with two holes to play on Friday to beat Billy Horschel in sudden-death extra holes. Next up is Hideki Matsuyama in the Round of 16. If McIlroy wins that match, … [Read more...]
Tampa Bay Rays Baltimore Orioles Free Pick and Betting Lines
Tampa Bay Rays Baltimore Orioles Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 10-11 Baltimore Orioles host the 13-10 Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action tonight in game 3 of 4 on the turf of Tropicana Field, May 2, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05PM EST Wagering Odds Moneyline: Tampa Bay -138/Baltimore +128 O/U Total: 7 Pitching Matchup Chris Archer (R) W/L 3-2 WHIP 0.74 ERA 0.84 Miguel Gonzalez … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Angels San Francisco Giants Free Pick and Betting Lines
Los Angeles Angels San Francisco Giants Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 10-13 San Francisco Giants host the 11-12 Los Angeles Angels tonight in MLB action for game 3 of a 4 series on the grass of AT & T Park, May 2, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Angels-102/Giants -108 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Hector Santiago (L) W/L 2-1 WHIP 1.23 ERA … [Read more...]
Kentucky Derby Free Picks and Betting Lines
Kentucky Derby Free Picks and Betting Lines. The 2015 Kentucky Derby is scheduled to be run at 6:30 PM on May 2nd at Churchill Downs in Kentucky. A large field of twenty horses are entered and expected to go to post today in what many call the best two minutes in horse racing. So it’s Derby Day and you can’t make it to the races or an off track wagering establishment? No problem, they’re a ton … [Read more...]
International Star scratched from 141st Kentucky Derby (The Associated Press)
International Star scratched from 141st Kentucky Derby (The Associated Press) International Star has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby, leaving 18 horses to run for the roses. ''I am sad to announce that International Star has a quarter crack in his hoof and has been scratched form the Kentucky Derby,'' tweeted Ken Ramsey, who owns the horse with his wife Sarah. International Star … [Read more...]
Cycling-Dowsett smashes world one hour record in Manchester (Reuters)
Cycling-Dowsett smashes world one hour record in Manchester (Reuters) (Adds details) LONDON, May 2 (Reuters) - British cyclist Alex Dowsett broke the one hour world record on Saturday, recording 52.937km kilometres for the iconic 60-minute challenge at the Manchester Velodrome. The 26-year-old Commonwealth time trial champion rode a perfectly-controlled race to enjoy a powerful last … [Read more...]
Lydia Ko makes N. Texas Shootout cut on the number, keeps streak alive
Lydia Ko makes N. Texas Shootout cut on the number, keeps streak alive Lydia Ko found a way to make her 51st consecutive LPGA cut on Friday at the Volunteers of America North Texas LPGA Shootout. More importantly, she'll be able to make some money that, at the start of the week, she pledged would all go to help children in Nepal as the country tries to recover from a recent 7.8-magnitude … [Read more...]