Miguel Cabrera hits No. 400, becomes Venezuela's all-time home run leader Through the rain drops in St. Louis, Miguel Cabrera reached a career milestone and made baseball history with one swing of the bat during the Detroit Tigers 4-3 win over the Cardinals. With his first-inning solo home run off Trevor Lyons, Cabrera became the 53rd member of baseball's 400 home run club and the eighth … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Greinke, Votto, Cano, Escobar and more
Daily Dime: Greinke, Votto, Cano, Escobar and more Here’s a look at 10 DFS options for Saturday but be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before first pitch approaches. Zack Greinke, SP, vs. Col (De La Rosa), $10100 at FanDuel: He’s the fourth most costly SP despite the Dodgers being by far the most favored team (-240) during Saturday’s slate. Despite decreased velocity, … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia stage 8 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia stage 8 results (Reuters) May 16 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Giro d'Italia (Fiuggi - Campitello Matese, 186 km) on Saturday 1. Benat Intxausti (Spain / Movistar) 4:51:34" 2. Mikel Landa (Spain / Astana) +20" 3. Sebastien Reichenbach (Switzerland / IAM Cycling) +31" 4. Fabio Aru (Italy / Astana) +35" 5. Alberto Contador (Spain / Tinkoff - Saxo) 6. Richie … [Read more...]
Pimlico official says Preakness could move to Sunday in 2016 (The Associated Press)
Pimlico official says Preakness could move to Sunday in 2016 (The Associated Press) There could come a time in the next few years when the Preakness is held on a Sunday at Laurel Park. Speaking hours before the running of the Preakness on Saturday, Maryland Jockey Club general manager Sal Sinatra said the owners of Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park are considering moving the second jewel … [Read more...]
Rain washes out 1st day of qualifications at Indy 500 (The Associated Press)
Rain washes out 1st day of qualifications at Indy 500 (The Associated Press) Ryan Hunter-Reay finished the rain-shortened first day of Indianapolis 500 qualifying in the same spot he finished last year's race - No. 1. After Hunter-Reay posted the faster of two four-lap qualification runs Saturday, finishing with an average speed of 229.845 on the 2.5-mile oval, heavy rain washed out the … [Read more...]
Mane scores fastest-ever Prem hat trick
Mane scores fastest-ever Prem hat trick Southampton's own Sadio Mane just scored the fastest hat trick in Premier League history. ESPN FC's Tommy Smyth explains the relegation battle as the Premier League heads into the final week. Southampton forward Sadio Mane has made Premier League history by scoring the fastest-ever hat trick in just 2 minutes and 56 seconds. Mane smashed the record … [Read more...]
Watch Alex Ovechkin help eliminate U.S. from IIHF worlds (Video)
Watch Alex Ovechkin help eliminate U.S. from IIHF worlds (Video) Your browser does not support iframes. Alex Ovechkin arrived at Team Russia’s hotel in Prague less than 24 hours after his Washington Capitals were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Game 7 against the Rangers. He practiced for about a half hour in the day before their semifinal game against the U.S., ready to jump … [Read more...]
Hunter Pence rejoins Giants lineup on Saturday
Hunter Pence rejoins Giants lineup on Saturday The San Francisco Giants have proven to be a resilient group during their recent run of remarkable success. However, it's apparent they aren't quite the same without the heartbeat of their lineup, right fielder Hunter Pence, in the lineup Fortunately for them, they won't be without Pence any longer. On Friday, Pence completed his rehab … [Read more...]
Cavs' Irving uncertain for Game 1 vs. Hawks
Cavs' Irving uncertain for Game 1 vs. Hawks 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 INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Kyrie Irving's status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks: Eastern Conference finals begin – CBSSports.com
Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks: Eastern Conference finals begin - CBSSports.com Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. (USATSI) Welcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks, where CBS hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz get you ready for every game every day of the postseason and share their predictions for each. Tampa Bay Lightning at New York … [Read more...]