Report: Former Toledo OL filed suit against Tim Beckman, others A former Toledo offensive lineman reportedly filed a lawsuit in 2013 against Illinois coach Tim Beckman and five other members of his staff because of a 2011 incident. According to the Chicago Tribune, Beckman was named in a lawsuit by former Toledo player Kyle Cameron. Beckman was previously the coach for the Rockets before he … [Read more...]
The NFL’s Super Bowl invitation to Tom Brady is now rich with irony
The NFL's Super Bowl invitation to Tom Brady is now rich with irony Here's the great disconnect in this whole Tom Brady/deflate-gate/suspension kerfuffle: both Brady and the NFL need each other far more than they want to admit. And so, like a high school couple that's broken up yet must share the same halls together until summer vacation, they'll carry out this awkward ballet of forced … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Pirates at Philadelphia Phillies Free Pick and Betting Lines
Pittsburgh Pirates at Philadelphia Phillies Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 11-23 Philadelphia Phillies play host to the 17-16 Pittsburgh Pirates tonight in MLB action on the grass of Citizens Bank Park, May 13, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Pirates -117/Phillies +107 O/U Total: 7 Pitching Matchup Francisco Liriano (L) W/L 1-2 WHIP 0.93 ERA … [Read more...]
Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles Free Pick and Betting Lines
Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 14-17 Baltimore Orioles play host to the 17-17 Toronto Blue Jays tonight in MLB action on the grass of Camden Yards, May 13, 2015. First pitch is scheduled 7:05PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Orioles -121/Blue Jay +111 O/U Total: 8.5 Pitching Matchup Aaron Sanchez (R) W/L 3-2 WHIP 1.55 ERA 3.62 Miguel Gonzalez (R) … [Read more...]
Spain court delays La Liga strike decision
Spain court delays La Liga strike decision The Players' Union is threatening to suspend all Spanish football competitions this weekend and through the final weeks of the 2014-15 season over a dispute with La Liga over a TV rights distribution deal. LFP president Javier Tebas believes the fallout from the league's planned strike could result in potential losses of around €50 million per match … [Read more...]
Washington Redskins: Ranking Remaining Offseason Priorities – Bleacher Report
Washington Redskins: Ranking Remaining Offseason Priorities - Bleacher Report Christian Petersen/Getty Images Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan can be pleased after meeting most of his team's offseason priorities, in terms of adding talent. He's made smart use of both free agency and the draft to bolster each line, as well as adding to a suspect secondary. Now McCloughan's … [Read more...]
John Daly to get the ’30 for 30′ treatment
John Daly to get the '30 for 30' treatment If you didn't know any better and someone told you John Daly's story, you'd be convinced that it was utter fiction -- but that it would make a great movie. Well, Daly's highs and lows will finally be chronicled in a film. ESPN announced a new set of "30 for 30" documentaries at its upfront presentation to advertisers on Tuesday, including a movie … [Read more...]
Depay to be new Ronaldo – Fer
Depay to be new Ronaldo - Fer Take a look back at all the best action from around the world of football including Lionel Messi's brilliant chip goal, and Memphis Depay's stunner of a free-kick. Check out the best 5 goals from this weekend in the Eredivisie including a Memphis Depay free kick and a Aron Johannsson game-winner. Memphis Depay scored a brilliant free-kick in his last PSV home … [Read more...]
Italian rider Rabottini banned 2 years for doping with EPO (The Associated Press)
Italian rider Rabottini banned 2 years for doping with EPO (The Associated Press) AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) -- Italian cyclist Matteo Rabottini has been banned for two years after testing positive for EPO. … [Read more...]
Boxing-Fans flock to see beaten Pacquiao arrive back in Manila (Reuters)
Boxing-Fans flock to see beaten Pacquiao arrive back in Manila (Reuters) By Peter Blaza MANILA, May 13 (Reuters) - An injured Manny Pacquiao arrived back in the Philippines to a hero's welcome on Wednesday, the boxer still adamant he did enough to win his welterweight megabout against Floyd Mayweather Jr at the start of the month. The 36-year-old southpaw was wearing a sling on his right … [Read more...]