Callahan back at practice after appendectomy Ryan Callahan was back at practice for the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. (USATSI) Ryan Callahan had to miss the Tampa Bay Lightning's series clinching win against the Montreal Canadiens this week after undergoing an emergency appendectomy on Monday night. Just three days later, Callahan is back on the ice at practice for the Lightning on Thursday … [Read more...]
LeBron looks for closeout win in MJ's old home
LeBron looks for closeout win in MJ's old home 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 -- Back in the United Center for a potential closeout Game 6 in the building affectionately known as "The House that … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring ‘Jimmy Butler is Your Father’
The 10-man rotation, starring 'Jimmy Butler is Your Father' A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Froggy Fresh feat. Money Maker Mike and Gator Jones. The genius behind Official Jam Of 2013 "Dunked On" comes in … [Read more...]
Mike Trout takes over in extra innings, leads Angels to win over Rockies
Mike Trout takes over in extra innings, leads Angels to win over Rockies Take a look around the league with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. When the game of baseball presents Mike Trout with an opportunity to take and lead his Angels to a victory, more … [Read more...]
Did Deflated Footballs Really Give the Patriots a Fumble Advantage? – Bleacher Report
Did Deflated Footballs Really Give the Patriots a Fumble Advantage? - Bleacher Report Elise Amendola/Associated Press Tom Brady fumbled just once at Gillette Stadium last year: a botched snap against the Bears that a teammate quickly pounced on. The Patriots rarely fumble, particularly at home. It's a fact that kept hitting me on the head as I tried to make sense of the full DeflateGate … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Pitcher Stats, Picks for May 14 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Pitcher Stats, Picks for May 14 - Bleacher Report Jason O. Watson/Getty Images Welcome to the Thursday edition of DraftKings MLB daily advice. Thursday may be scant in terms of matchups, but there is no shortage of quality pitchers to pick apart with impressive stats already this season. Many of the pitchers found below will be facing each other, so not … [Read more...]
Connor Barwin, Mark Sanchez visit train crash victims in hospital (Photos)
Connor Barwin, Mark Sanchez visit train crash victims in hospital (Photos) Two days after Monday night’s deadly Amtrak train crash in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Eagles players Connor Barwin and Mark Sanchez were at Temple University Hospital in North Philly to visit with victims and their families. The two apparently showed up completely unannounced on Wednesday afternoon and handed out … [Read more...]
New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays Free Pick and Betting Lines May 14, 2015
New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 19-16 Tampa Bay Rays play host to the 21-14 New York Yankees tonight in MLB action on the turf of Tropicana Field, May 14, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Yankees -121/Rays +111 O/U Total: 7.4 Pitching Matchup Chase Whitley (R) W/L 1-1 WHIP 1.19 ERA 3.06 Erasmo Ramirez (R) W/L 0-1 … [Read more...]
Navy sprint football player killed in Amtrak crash
Navy sprint football player killed in Amtrak crash One of the victims in the Amtrak train crash in Philadelphia on Monday was a Navy sprint football player. Justin Zemser, a wide receiver, was one of seven confirmed deaths from the accident, which happened, when a train went around a low-speed curve at over 100 MPH and derailed. Navy confirmed Zemser's death on Wednesday. He was heading home … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia classification after stage 6 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia classification after stage 6 (Reuters) May 14 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Giro d'Italia after Stage 6 on Thursday 1. Alberto Contador (Spain / Tinkoff - Saxo) 20:25:43" 2. Fabio Aru (Italy / Astana) +2" 3. Richie Porte (Australia / Team Sky) +20" 4. Roman Kreuziger (Czech Republic / Tinkoff - Saxo) +22" 5. Dario Cataldo (Italy / Astana) +28" 6. … [Read more...]