New York Mets at Chicago Cubs Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 18-15 Chicago Cubs play host to the 20-14 New York Mets in MLB action tonight on the grass of Wrigley Field, May 14, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Cub -123/Mets +113 O/U Total: N/A Pitching Matchup Jon Niese (L) W/L 3-2 WHIP 1.43 ERA 1.95 Travis Wood (L) W/L 2-2 WHIP 1.22 ERA … [Read more...]
Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers Free Pick and Betting Lines May 14, 2015
Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 15-19 Texas Rangers play host to the 21-13 Kansas City Royals tonight in MLB play on the grass of Glove Life Park, May 14, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 2:05PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Royals -117/Rangers +107 O/U Total: 9 Pitching Matchup Jeremy Guthrie (R) W/L 2-2 WHIP 1.51 ERA 5.70 Ross Detwiler (L) W/L … [Read more...]
Horse racing-Brazil jockey makes every post a winning one in Asia (Reuters)
Horse racing-Brazil jockey makes every post a winning one in Asia (Reuters) By Julian Linden SINGAPORE, May 14 (Reuters) - Horse racing has always thrived on its romantic notions. The Brazilian jockey Joao Moreira is living proof of that endearing appeal. … [Read more...]
Boxing-Joshua is fast learner but tougher tests loom (Reuters)
Boxing-Joshua is fast learner but tougher tests loom (Reuters) By Martyn Herman LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - As flashbulbs illuminate his cast-iron torso in a gym wedged under a railway arch near London Bridge, Anthony Joshua paws at a punchbag with considerably less force than he used to demolish his first dozen opponents. The 25-year-old then levers himself into the ring and is introduced … [Read more...]
Henrik Lundqvist really, really loves playing in Game 7s on May 13th
Henrik Lundqvist really, really loves playing in Game 7s on May 13th Henrik Lundqvist helped the New York Rangers win a playoff series in a Game 7 on May 13th after making 35 saves. This is not a recording. Before Wednesday night’s win over the Washington Capitals, Lundqvist had done it twice before. As Andrew Shapiro of SidelineBuzz.com noted on Twitter, this is the third consecutive May … [Read more...]
Capitals fail again, but heads held high for Ovechkin and Co.
Capitals fail again, but heads held high for Ovechkin and Co. NEW YORK – Alex Ovechkin looked to his left and watched Derek Stepan end his season with an overtime goal in Game 7. He hung his head for a brief moment, before raising it and stoically staring at the Madison Square Garden rink that was being consumed by the bedlam of a New York Rangers’ celebration. He slowly undid his chin … [Read more...]
Genoa loan spell has breathed life back into M’Baye Niang’s career
Genoa loan spell has breathed life back into M’Baye Niang’s career In 38 matches for AC Milan, M’Baye Niang’s stat line was simple – one Coppa Italia goal and two assists in all competitions. A one-time transfer target for Arsenal and Chelsea, the French-born striker was signed by Milan in 2012 … Continue reading → In 38 matches for AC Milan, M’Baye Niang’s stat line was simple – one Coppa … [Read more...]
Firing Line seeks to end runner-up stigma in Preakness (The Associated Press)
Firing Line seeks to end runner-up stigma in Preakness (The Associated Press) His horse has amassed nearly $1 million in earnings over six races, so owner Arnold Zetcher found no need to lament Firing Line's reputation for finishing second in big events. Coming into the Derby, Firing Line had twice finished second behind Dortmund. Firing Line finally beat Dortmund at Churchill Downs, which … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Stepan leads Rangers win in Game 7
NHL Three Stars: Stepan leads Rangers win in Game 7 No. 1 Star: Derek Stepan, New York Rangers The center won a faceoff and then won Game 7 of the Rangers’ series against the Washington Capitals, putting a rebounded Dan Girardi shot past Braden Holtby for the 2-1 win. No. 2 Star: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers Lundqvist won his sixth straight Game 7 with a 35-save effort, including … [Read more...]
Warriors thump Grizzlies in dominant Game 5, now lead 3-2
Warriors thump Grizzlies in dominant Game 5, now lead 3-2 The Golden State Warriors looked in crisis just four days ago. After a second straight blowout victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, it's safe to say that the best team of the NBA's regular season is still one of the league's obvious championship contenders. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] … [Read more...]