Polanco's pratfall leads to Cubs' fifth consecutive victory The Chicago Cubs are enjoying a charmed week, or maybe they're just taking advantage of opponents' mistakes and doing what it takes to win. Regardless, they have won five straight, including three times in the final at-bat. Chicago has won on a walk-off walk, a passed ball and an outfielder losing his footing this week. That … [Read more...]
WKU RB Leon Allen, arrested Sunday, also cited in March
WKU RB Leon Allen, arrested Sunday, also cited in March It turns out last week’s public intoxication arrest wasn’t the only recent run-in with the law for Western Kentucky running back Leon Allen. According to the Bowling Green Daily News, Allen was also cited on March 22 on charges of “alcohol intoxication in a public place, second-degree criminal trespassing, and menacing” after an … [Read more...]
Paul Menard and Greg Biffle qualify on front row for Showdown
Paul Menard and Greg Biffle qualify on front row for Showdown Paul Menard and Greg Biffle have the top two starting spots for the Sprint Showdown on Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The race is the precursor to the All-Star Race and features all of the drivers not already qualified for Saturday night's exhibition event (17 drivers are already qualified for the All-Star Race). The … [Read more...]
AB InBev Picks IMG as US Sports Marketing Agency of Record – AdAge.com
AB InBev Picks IMG as US Sports Marketing Agency of Record - AdAge.com PepsiCo/Anheuser-Busch for Super Bowl 2013 Anheuser-Busch InBev, which has historically been one of the largest sports marketers in the U.S., has selected WME's IMG as its new sports experiential marketing agency of record. The brewer had previously handled U.S. duties in-house, while using Octagon for global work. Octagon … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia classification after stage 7 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia classification after stage 7 (Reuters) May 15 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Giro d'Italia after Stage 7 on Friday 1. Alberto Contador (Spain / Tinkoff - Saxo) 27:48:00" 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. Esteban … [Read more...]
Contador retains Giro lead despite dislocated shoulder (The Associated Press)
Contador retains Giro lead despite dislocated shoulder (The Associated Press) A day after dislocating his shoulder in a crash, Alberto Contador retained the overall lead in the Giro d'italia on Friday as Diego Ulissi sprinted to victory in the longest stage of the race. ''I'm happy because I got through the day,'' Contador said. Then we'll see.'' The Spaniard, attempting to become the … [Read more...]
Now comes the hard part for Gedion Zelalem’s U.S. career; By Steve Davis
Now comes the hard part for Gedion Zelalem’s U.S. career; By Steve Davis It seems the red tape rigmarole was apparently worth it; U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati confirmed via Twitter this week that Gedion Zelalem has successfully jumped through all the requisite FIFA hoops and may now, officially, represent the United States in … Continue reading → It seems the red tape rigmarole was … [Read more...]
Wizards now selling ‘I called game’ t-shirts in honor of Paul Pierce
Wizards now selling 'I called game' t-shirts in honor of Paul Pierce In the moments after he banked home a game-winning jumper in Game 3 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards veteran forward Paul Pierce responded to a question about whether he called glass on the shot with the now famous quip: "I called game." The Internet exploded, and … [Read more...]
J.R. Smith needles Knicks on Instagram after Cavs advance to ECF
J.R. Smith needles Knicks on Instagram after Cavs advance to ECF The Eastern Conference semifinals didn't start so well for J.R. Smith. The mercurial shooting guard missed the first two games of the Cleveland Cavaliers' matchup with the Chicago Bulls, serving the suspension he received for clocking Jae Crowder in the face during Cleveland's opening-round sweep of the Boston Celtics, and … [Read more...]
Hawks-Wizards and Warriors-Grizzlies: What to watch for in Game 6
Hawks-Wizards and Warriors-Grizzlies: What to watch for in Game 6 We've got a pair of potential closeout Game 6s on tap this evening, with the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies each looking to stave off elimination. Can they follow in the Houston Rockets' thrilling footsteps by staying alive and forcing Game 7s? Or will the Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors take after the … [Read more...]