Oakland Athletics at Minnesota Twins Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 14-13 Minnesota Twins host the 12-16 Oakland Athletics tonight in MLB action on the grass of Target Field, May 6, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: A’s -135/Twins +125 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Scott Kazmir (L) W/L 2-0 WHIP 0.93 ERA 1.62 Kyle Gibson (R) 2-2 WHIP 1.42 ERA … [Read more...]
Soccer Morning (5.6.15) David Amoyal and Paul Tenorio
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Long-awaited deflate-gate investigation implicates Pats, Tom Brady
Long-awaited deflate-gate investigation implicates Pats, Tom Brady Ted Wells' investigation into the possibility that the New England Patriots were involved in deflating footballs for the AFC championship game has found that it's more likely than not some of the Patriots were guilty. "Based on the evidence developed in connection with the investigation and summarized in this Report, we have … [Read more...]
Over/Under: Assessing the ailing Andrew McCutchen
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Police raid Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct HQ as part of investigation
Police raid Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct HQ as part of investigation Police have searched Mike Ashley's Sports Direct headquarters in Derbyshire as part of their ongoing investigation relating to Rangers. The Newcastle United owner has close to a nine per cent stake in the Ibrox club, and Sports Direct has control … Continue reading → Police have searched Mike Ashley's Sports … [Read more...]
Things are going really, super well for Thomas Vanek
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Saves and Steals: Holland Returns
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Pope Francis is now an Honorary Harlem Globetrotter
Pope Francis is now an Honorary Harlem Globetrotter NBA scouts scouring the globe for international talent must be cursing themselves this morning, after being beaten to the punch for the services of the hottest Argentine to rock Italy since Manu Ginobili in the early 2000s. The organization that swooped in? The Harlem Globetrotters. The talent in question? The ball-handlin' Bishop of Rome, … [Read more...]
Ezekiel Elliott throws out first pitch at St. Louis Cardinals game (Video)
Ezekiel Elliott throws out first pitch at St. Louis Cardinals game (Video) Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott was back in St. Louis – his hometown – on Tuesday and threw out the first pitch before the Cardinals hosted the Cubs at Busch Stadium. Elliott, the offensive MVP of the national championship, showed that he has skills beyond the football field by firing a perfect strike. he … [Read more...]
Florida’s top recruit intends to seek a release from his letter of intent
Florida's top recruit intends to seek a release from his letter of intent In the past six weeks, Florida has lost its head coach to the NBA, its second-leading scorer to the draft and its third-leading scorer to a transfer. Now the Gators may also have to wave goodbye to their top recruit too. Shooting guard KeVaughn Allen, Rivals.com's No. 67 prospect in the class of 2015, will seek a … [Read more...]