Lael Stables' Divining Rod set to run in Preakness (The Associated Press) BALTIMORE (AP) -- The owners of Barbaro plan to run a horse in the Preakness on May 16. … [Read more...]
The last-minute results are in, and NBA referees are actually quite good at their job
The last-minute results are in, and NBA referees are actually quite good at their job On Wednesday, the NBA’s referee union released a statement that confirmed what we’ve been trying to tell some of you angrier sorts for years: NBA referees actually do a pretty amazing job. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Seriously. Stop shouting. They really don’t … [Read more...]
Remembering Babe Ruth’s first major-league home run – 100 years ago
Remembering Babe Ruth’s first major-league home run – 100 years ago The date was May 6, 1915 – 100 years ago Wednesday. The Boston Red Sox are in New York to face the Yankees. It seems like just another regular game in the hundreds of thousands that have been played in baseball history, except for one thing – there’s a 20-year-old pitcher named Babe Ruth on the mound for the Red Sox. It was … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper smashes three home runs in first three at-bats
Bryce Harper smashes three home runs in first three at-bats Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper had a tremendous day against the Miami Marlins. The 22-year-old hit a home run in each of his first three at-bats Wednesday. Not bad for a player who was voted the "most overrated" coming into the season. The first blast came in the bottom of the second inning. Harper took a 92-mph … [Read more...]
Game 4 is a must-win for the New York Rangers
Game 4 is a must-win for the New York Rangers So is Game 4 of the New York Rangers’ series against the Washington Capitals a must-win for the Blueshirts? “I look at it like every game in the playoffs is a must-win,” center Derick Brassard said. Well that’s boring. “You could say that our backs are against the wall here," he said, "but we’ve responded whenever we’ve been in that position, so … [Read more...]
Goal Line Stand: Silva's Post-Draft Top 150
Goal Line Stand: Silva's Post-Draft Top 150 It can be difficult to become overly bullish on certain fantasy players with OTAs not yet underway, and depth charts four months from being established. Inevitably, players will swing (sometimes wildly) up and down my monthly Top 150 Rankings as we glean meaningful information from practice and beat writer reports. So this is very much a rough … [Read more...]
The 10 hidden highlights from Ted Wells’ report on deflate-gate
The 10 hidden highlights from Ted Wells' report on deflate-gate By now you are well aware of the term "more probable than not" and that in the case of deflate-gate, two New England Patriots employees you've never heard of were probably at fault and quarterback Tom Brady knew about it ... more probable than not, of course. Investigator Ted Wells' report, which took more than three months to … [Read more...]
How will Gary Bettman respond on concussion lawsuit questioning?
How will Gary Bettman respond on concussion lawsuit questioning? Ever since it was teased in the since-settled Todd Bertuzzi lawsuit, I’ve had a hankering to see NHL commissioner Gary Bettman under oath and answering questions about the League’s culture of violence. Not only because I think there’s a better chance of cracking Captain America’s shield than there is Gary Bettman in a lawsuit … [Read more...]
Look: Topps is making a series of Will Ferrell collectable baseball cards
Look: Topps is making a series of Will Ferrell collectable baseball cards Will Ferrell stole the hearts of baseball-watchers this spring by playing 10 positions during a single day. Now, his athletic feats will be preserved for all eternity. Topps Company has announced that it will release a line of Will Ferrell collectable baseball cards this summer. You asked for it. We got it! Will … [Read more...]
Charles Clay among late draft picks to hit it big in NFL – Tulsa World
Charles Clay among late draft picks to hit it big in NFL - Tulsa World He might not be Tom Brady, but former Tulsa Golden Hurricane standout Charles Clay does have something in common with the New England Patriots quarterback: Both were sixth-round NFL Draft picks. Subscription required We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us. So far we have not found one. If … [Read more...]