Here's the second-closest finish in Truck Series history Kasey Kahne beat Erik Jones at Charlotte Friday night in the second-closest finish in Truck Series history. Kahne's winning margin was 0.005 seconds. Yes, that's five-thousandths of a second. But – and this is a big but – Kahne's truck failed inspection after the race. NASCAR ruled the truck was too low on both sides of the front and … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Game 7 Preview
The Daily Dose: Dose: Game 7 Preview With only one Game 7 left in the Conference Semifinals, we were left with just one game on Saturday and Sunday. The Warriors will find out who they’re going to play Sunday with the Clippers traveling to Houston for a must-watch Game 7 at 3:30 EDT. Get your errands done right now and I won’t be offended if you need to stop reading this to do so. Errands done? … [Read more...]
Duncan Keith’s engine in no need of tune-up for Blackhawks
Duncan Keith's engine in no need of tune-up for Blackhawks ANAHEIM, Calif. – Both science and genetics can tell Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville how often he can play do-it-all defenseman Duncan Keith. “Dunc's in amazing condition. He's got one of those bodies ... Some guys have different metabolisms, how they can deal with heavy workloads. He's got some of it probably in his genes as well … [Read more...]
Mixed martial arts-UFC to debut in Seoul in November (Reuters)
Mixed martial arts-UFC to debut in Seoul in November (Reuters) The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to expand its presence in Asia with an event in Seoul in November, the mixed martial arts promotion announced on Saturday. Kenneth Berger, general manager of UFC Asia, said in a statement: "The UFC in Asia is growing at an impressive pace and this event in Seoul will mark our … [Read more...]
American Pharoah settles frayed nerves in a resounding Preakness romp (Yahoo Sports)
American Pharoah settles frayed nerves in a resounding Preakness romp (Yahoo Sports) Not even a sloppy track could slow American Pharoah's quest to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. … [Read more...]
France’s Alaphilippe wins to take Tour of California lead (The Associated Press)
France's Alaphilippe wins to take Tour of California lead (The Associated Press) France's Julian Alaphilippe took the overall lead in the Tour of California on Saturday with solo a victory in the mountainous seventh stage. The 22-year-old Alaphilippe, riding for Etixx-Quick Step, bolted to the front with 2 1/2 miles left and completed the 80-mile leg from Ontario to Mount Baldy ski resort … [Read more...]
Rory McIlroy eyed 59 in taking Wells Fargo lead
Rory McIlroy eyed 59 in taking Wells Fargo lead When Rory McIlroy is at his best, he's almost impossible to beat. That's why it's going to be awfully tough for the Wells Fargo Championship field to topple the world No. 1 on Sunday. McIlroy shot a new course record, an 11-under round of 61 at Quail Hollow Club on Saturday to open up a four-shot edge over Webb Simpson. However, McIlroy had … [Read more...]
Watch Southampton 6-1 Aston Villa match highlights [VIDEO]
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Watch Southampton 6-1 Aston Villa match highlights [VIDEO] Southampton manager Ronald Koeman heaped praise on Sadio Mane after his record-breaking hat-trick kicked off an "amazing afternoon" against Aston Villa. This has been a remarkable season for Saints but one which looked to be petering out after a downturn … Continue reading → Southampton manager Ronald Koeman heaped praise on Sadio … [Read more...]
Jersey Fouls of the Week: McBeer creates a ‘Virus’
Jersey Fouls of the Week: McBeer creates a 'Virus' Jersey Fouls can be found anywhere. You can find one at a game! You can find one on a plane! Or you can find one at the World Championships, or a rock concert. The above photo was snapped at U2’s show at Vancouver’s Roger’s Arena. If it was seen at a Canucks game, it would have been in high-level foul territory. This makes the decision … [Read more...]
Mariota takes field for 1st time with Titans at rookie camp – FOXSports.com
Mariota takes field for 1st time with Titans at rookie camp - FOXSports.com Updated MAY 15, 2015 6:08p ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Marcus Mariota has started the process of getting used to being under center as an NFL quarterback, and the Tennessee Titans liked what they saw on the field. The Heisman Trophy winner and the No. 2 draft pick overall was happy to be back on the field during the first … [Read more...]