Sources: Cavs to start Thompson in Game 2 Brian Windhorst, ESPN.com Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books 0 Shares Print CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers coach David Blatt is planning to change his starting lineup by inserting Tristan Thompson for Game 2 against the Chicago Bulls, sources confirmed to ESPN.com. Thompson will replace … [Read more...]
Off to slow start in 2015, Nationals now lose Strasburg to injury
Off to slow start in 2015, Nationals now lose Strasburg to injury Are the Washington Nationals experiencing a World Series-favorites curse? The preseason championship favorites, according to oddsmakers, are off to a rough start in 2015. They won just 10 games in April and sit in fourth place in the surprisingly-tough National League East. But things were starting to look up. They won … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy Power Rankings: Brandon Prust, Stanley Cup Playoff fate, end of Lou
Puck Daddy Power Rankings: Brandon Prust, Stanley Cup Playoff fate, end of Lou [Author's note: Power rankings are usually three things: Bad, wrong, and boring. You typically know just as well as the authors which teams won what games against who and what it all means, so our moving the Red Wings up four spots or whatever really doesn't tell you anything you didn't know. Who's hot, who's not, … [Read more...]
Liverpool to sign youth Paulinho
Liverpool to sign youth Paulinho ESPN FC's Alejandro Moreno and Janusz Michallik discuss Philippe Coutinho's development under Brendan Rodgers' system at Liverpool. Liverpool have reached an agreement for 17-year-old Paulinho, according to the player's club. A.D. Sanjoanense, who play in Portugal's third tier, published a statement on their official website outlining the deal. Paulinho is now … [Read more...]
Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers Free Pick and Betting Odds
Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 53-29 Cleveland Cavaliers host the 50-32 Chicago Bulls in this 2nd Game of a 7 series tonight at the Quicken Loan Arena May 6, 2015. Tip-off time is scheduled for 7:00PM EST. Wagering Odds Point Spread: Cavaliers -5.5 O/U Total: 194.5 The Chicago Bulls will try to make it two in a row at the Quicken Loans Arena after … [Read more...]
Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates Free Pick and Betting Lines
Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 12-14 Pittsburgh Pirates host the 13-13 Cincinnati Reds tonight in MLB action game 3 of 3 on the grass at PNC Park, May 6, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Pirates -152/Reds +142 O/U Total: 7 Pitching Matchup Mike Leake (R) W/L 1-1 WHIP 0.90 ERA 3.03 Gerrit Cole (R) W/L 4-0 WHIP … [Read more...]
New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays Free Pick and Betting Lines
New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 13-15 Toronto Blue Jays are hosting the 17-10 New York Yankees tonight in MLB action on the turf of Rogers Center May 6, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Bluejays -106/Yankees -104 O/U Total: 8.5 Pitching Matchup C.C. Sabathia (L) W/L 0-4 WHIP 1.39 ERA 5.40 Buehrle (L) W/L 3-2 … [Read more...]
Three new bowl games are reportedly official for 2015
Three new bowl games are reportedly official for 2015 There will be three new bowl games in 2015. According to ESPN, the NCAA made the games official and they will be hosted in Austin, Texas, Orlando and Tucson, Ari. An official announcement is expected later this week from the NCAA. From ESPN: Matchups for the new bowls are as follows: Tucson (Mountain West versus Conference USA), Austin, … [Read more...]
Bears add three draft picks, Cornick – WSBT-TV
Bears add three draft picks, Cornick - WSBT-TV The Chicago Bears reached agreement with three 2015 draft picks on four-year contracts on Tuesday and claimed offensive lineman Paul Cornick off waivers. Running back Jeremy Langford, a fourth-round draft pick by the Bears, reached a deal after rushing for 2,967 yards in four seasons at Michigan State. Tayo Fabuluje, an offensive lineman who was the … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Backlund buries Ducks in OT; Kane’s goal holds over Wild
NHL Three Stars: Backlund buries Ducks in OT; Kane's goal holds over Wild No. 1 Star: Mikael Backlund, Calgary Flames The forward’s goal at the 4:24 mark of overtime sent Calgary to a 4-3 win pushed the Flames’ second-round series with Anaheim to a 2-1 Ducks lead. Along with the big goal, Backlund played 24:46, most amongst Calgary forwards. No. 2 Star, Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks In … [Read more...]