Why are second-round Stanley Cup series so one-sided? (Trending Topics) In theory, each round of the postseason in any sport is supposed to be what separates out the weak teams from the strong. In theory, it's hard for a worse team to win four games against a better one, even if the margin between them is thin. It doesn't always happen that way, of course, but that's how it's supposed to … [Read more...]
Listen to Soccer Morning live from 9-10:15am ET with Travis Clark
Listen to Soccer Morning live from 9-10:15am ET with Travis Clark Today’s Soccer Morning features guest Travis Clark. Hosted by Jason Davis and produced by Trevor Hayward, Soccer Morning features interviews with prominent journalists, players and coaches in addition to taking listener calls. Travis Clark from Top Drawer Soccer will join … Continue reading → Today’s Soccer Morning features … [Read more...]
Daily Picks: Rangers at home facing elimination
Daily Picks: Rangers at home facing elimination Welcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks, where CBS hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz get you ready for every game every day of the postseason and share their predictions for each. Washington Capitals at New York Rangers, Game 5, 7 p.m. ET, NBCSN Capitals lead series, 3-1 The Washington Capitals have a chance to do something this … [Read more...]
Contador ready to take Giro-Tour gamble (Reuters)
Contador ready to take Giro-Tour gamble (Reuters) By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - Alberto Contador, gunning for his seventh major tour title at the Giro d'Italia, embarks on Saturday on a three-week journey that could either cement his reputation as one of the best grand tour riders or signal his downfall. The Spaniard, who has not won either the Giro or the Tour de France since 2009, … [Read more...]
Cycling-Weather protocol to be tested on Giro d’Italia (Reuters)
Cycling-Weather protocol to be tested on Giro d'Italia (Reuters) An "extreme weather conditions protocol" will be tested for the first time during this year's Giro d'Italia after the peloton experienced extreme conditions in recent races, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Friday. "Representatives from the UCI-- notably commissaires (stewards) -- riders (CPA), teams (AIGCP) and … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: Hot Cole
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: Hot Cole Friday, May 08, 2015 The No. 1 pick in the 2011 MLB draft is fulfilling his immense potential. Gerrit Cole has been very good over the past two seasons, with a 21-12 record and 3.45 ERA in 41 starts, but this year he appears to be taking the next step. Through six turns he is 4-1 with a 2.27 ERA, positioning himself as an early Cy Young favorite in the … [Read more...]
Cavs' Smith back for Game 3; Shumpert iffy
Cavs' Smith back for Game 3; Shumpert iffy Dave McMenamin, ESPN.com Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate 0 Shares Print CHICAGO -- While J.R. Smith will return to the Cleveland Cavaliers after a two-game suspension, it remains to be seen if Iman … [Read more...]
Reigning AL Cy Young winner Corey Kluber is still winless. What gives?
Reigning AL Cy Young winner Corey Kluber is still winless. What gives? Suffice is to say that the Cleveland Indians are not off to the start they envisioned in 2015. After a sneaky good 2014 season in which they won 85 games, the Tribe were a sexy playoff pick this year. Sports Illustrated even picked them to win the World Series. That, of course, led to fears about the infamous SI cover … [Read more...]
Hideki Matsuyama finds the flat stick, share of The Players lead
Hideki Matsuyama finds the flat stick, share of The Players lead If you don't know the name Hideki Matsuyama, you may become very familiar with it this week at The Players. Matsuyama, the 23-year-old who won the Memorial last year, shares the Day 1 lead at TPC Sawgrass with Kevin Na, Charley Hoffman and David Hearn, who each shot 5-under 67. The young Japanese star has become a staple on PGA … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best DraftKings MLB Pitcher Picks for May 8 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best DraftKings MLB Pitcher Picks for May 8 - Bleacher Report Adam Hunger/Associated Press A ton of aces will be on the mound on Friday, thus your DraftKings contests may be won and lost on the mound. You obviously get to pick two hurlers, but in case you need options, here's a list of the top five who figure to score big. Matt Harvey ($11,000) at Philadelphia … [Read more...]