Cardinals Matt Carpenter diagnosed with 'extreme fatigue,' out for weekend St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter has been one of baseball's hottest hitters through the first four-plus weeks of the season. Through 27 games, Carpenter is a .333 hitter with a robust 1.024 OPS. He has 20 extra-base hits, including a league-leading 14 doubles, to along with 20 RBIs. To put it simply, … [Read more...]
NBA fines Barnes $50k for inappropriate language to Harden’s mother
NBA fines Barnes $50k for inappropriate language to Harden's mother Los Angeles Clippers wing Matt Barnes, one of the NBA's foremost pests and instigators, has been fined $50,000 for directing inappropriate language at a fan during Wednesday's Game 2 of the Clippers' Western Conference Semifinals with the Houston Rockets. The real news, though, is the identity of that fan. [Follow Dunks … [Read more...]
Police chief: Marshall has been cooperative in investigations
Police chief: Marshall has been cooperative in investigations The Huntington, W.Va., police chief says Marshall University officials have been cooperative during investigations involving athletes, including the recent investigation involving former running back Steward Butler. Butler was kicked off the team Wednesday after he was charged because of an alleged beating of two gay men on April … [Read more...]
Fire hits Leavine Family Racing shop in North Carolina
Fire hits Leavine Family Racing shop in North Carolina Leavine Family Racing lost multiple cars in a fire at its shop on Friday morning in Harrisburg, N.C. From WSOC: The fire marshal told Channel 9 that they did not know how the fire started but that four race cars in the building were destroyed and there was extensive damage to an 8,000-square foot section of the shop. Officials with the … [Read more...]
Barnes fined $50K for remark to Harden's mom
Barnes fined $50K for remark to Harden's mom Arash Markazi, ESPNLosAngeles.com Close Former columnist and writer after five years with Sports Illustrated Markazi has also written for Slam, King, Vibe and Playboy On board of directors for Jim Murray Memorial Foundation. 0 Shares Print The NBA has fined Clippers forward Matt Barnes $50,000 for directing inappropriate language at … [Read more...]
Jake Marisnick turns unique, unassisted double play from centerfield
Jake Marisnick turns unique, unassisted double play from centerfield There’s nothing like a good ol’ fashioned double play to help a pitcher get out of an inning. Astros centrefielder Jake Marisnick helped out his pitcher on Thursday, but his double play was anything but run-of-the-mill. In the fourth inning already trailing the Angels 1-0, Astros starter Colin McHugh gave up a single to … [Read more...]
Cincinnati Reds at Chicago White Sox Free Pick and Betting Lines
Cincinnati Reds at Chicago White Sox Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 10-15 Chicago White Sox host the 14-14 Cincinnati Reds in MLB play tonight on the grass of U.S. Cellular Field, May 8, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Reds+121/White Sox _131 O/U Total: 9 Pitching Matchup Jason Marquis (R) W/L 3-1 WHIP 1.43 ERA 5.22 Hector Noesi (R) W/L 0-3 WHIP … [Read more...]
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers Free Pick and Betting Lines
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 9-20 Milwaukee Brewers play host to the 14-13 Chicago Cubs tonight in MLB action on the grass of Miller Park, May 8, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Brewers -112/Cubs +102 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Jason Hammel (R) W/L 2-1 WHIP 1.02 ERA 3.73 Jimmy Nelson (R) W/L 1-2 WHIP 1.17 … [Read more...]
Karim Benzema to be included in Real Madrid squad on Saturday
Karim Benzema to be included in Real Madrid squad on Saturday Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema resumed training earlier this week and will feature in Saturday’s league game against Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu. Benzema has missed the club’s last six matches due to a strained ligament in his right knee. The … Continue reading → Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema resumed training earlier … [Read more...]
Hextall’s off-season plans; Hartley effect; Burke Calgary Pride grand marshal (Puck Headlines)
Hextall's off-season plans; Hartley effect; Burke Calgary Pride grand marshal (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. The #Isles Dynasty Banners make their way down from the … [Read more...]