Strike Zone: May Top 300 Overall Monday, May 04, 2015 It's time for the May rankings update. As always, players are ranked based on how I believe they'll perform in 5x5 scoring over the rest of the season. I try to list players at the positions at which they're most valuable, so if you can't find that second baseman you're looking for, check shortstop instead. Click to see other May … [Read more...]
Kentucky Derby win raises expectations for American Pharoah (The Associated Press)
Kentucky Derby win raises expectations for American Pharoah (The Associated Press) Trainer Bob Baffert barely had 14 hours to digest his Kentucky Derby victory with American Pharoah before hearing the inevitable question. Does his horse have what it takes to win the Triple Crown? ''I don't even think about that yet.'' The question seems somewhat premature, but it isn't totally farfetched … [Read more...]
Ducks up 2-0, keep Flames in check again
Ducks up 2-0, keep Flames in check again Despite Karri Ramo's best efforts the Ducks earned a 2-0 series lead with a win in Game 2. (USATSI) Every night during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Eye On Hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters will bring you up to speed everything you need to know about all of the action around the NHL. Anaheim Ducks vs. Calgary Flames, Game 2 Ducks 3, Flames 0 | Ducks … [Read more...]
Drogba refuses to be drawn on future
Drogba refuses to be drawn on future John Terry and his Chelsea teammates celebrate their Premier League title victory in style. The ESPN FC crew respond to Chelsea clinching the Premier League title, where all are in agreement Jose Mourinho's side are more than deserving of the title. ESPN FC's Steve Nicol and Alejandro Moreno have a heated discussion about whether or not the Premier League … [Read more...]
Strike Zone: May Shortstop Rankings
Strike Zone: May Shortstop Rankings Monday, May 04, 2015 Welcome to the May shortstop rankings update. Players are ranked for the rest of the season based on a 5x5 scoring format. Included along with the position rankings is an updated top 300. Players are listed wherever they’re most valuable, so if you don’t see that third baseman you’re looking for, he’s probably listed at second or short. … [Read more...]
Olympics-American Vonn named Pyeongchang honorary ambassador (Reuters)
Olympics-American Vonn named Pyeongchang honorary ambassador (Reuters) SEOUL, May 4 (Reuters) - United States Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn has been named as an honorary ambassador for the 2018 Winter Games in South Korea's Pyeongchang, organisers (POCOG) said on Monday. Vonn, an Olympic gold medallist at the 2010 Vancouver Games, becomes the first international honorary ambassador for Asia's … [Read more...]
American Vonn named Pyeongchang honorary ambassador (Reuters)
American Vonn named Pyeongchang honorary ambassador (Reuters) SEOUL (Reuters) - United States Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn has been named as an honorary ambassador for the 2018 Winter Games in South Korea's Pyeongchang, organizers (POCOG) said on Monday. Vonn, an Olympic gold medalist at the 2010 Vancouver Games, becomes the first international honorary ambassador for Asia's first Winter Games … [Read more...]
Draft Preview: Draft Comparisons: 2015 PGs
Draft Preview: Draft Comparisons: 2015 PGs Monday, May 04, 2015 Numbers alone rarely tell the story about a player, especially a college kid entering the NBA draft. In general, numbers will back up what you’ve gathered already about a player, though certainly not the context and circumstances that actually let you get a better handle on a player’s abilities. Still, there can be some value in … [Read more...]
Brewers ax skipper Roenicke; to hire Counsell
Brewers ax skipper Roenicke; to hire Counsell Ron Roenicke has been fired. (USATSI) We have our first manager firing of the 2015 season, and it's the Brewers who have given Ron Roenicke the ax. Given the circumstances, it's not surprising at all and few could have survived the situation. Remember, Roenicke's Brewers were in first place for most of the 2014 season. They only won 11 of their final … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Wizards Steal Game 1
The Daily Dose: Dose: Wizards Steal Game 1 Monday, May 04, 2015 The Wizards looked like a force to be reckoned with in Sunday’s Game 1 win over the Hawks, but there was no shortage of drama as Jeff Teague, John Wall and Bradley Beal all picked up injuries. Meanwhile, Stephen Curry is expected to claim the MVP Award this week, and he led the Warriors to a relatively easy win over the helpless … [Read more...]