Lukas right at home in stakes barn with Mr. Z at Preakness (The Associated Press) D. Wayne Lukas long ago reached the age where it's acceptable to sleep in, play a round of golf on a weekday afternoon or take a cruise to the Caribbean. Lukas was sitting at the Pimlico Stakes Barn on Saturday morning, wearing his trademark boots and 10-gallon hat around nine hours before he was slated to … [Read more...]
Injured Contador retains Giro lead after mountain test (The Associated Press)
Injured Contador retains Giro lead after mountain test (The Associated Press) Alberto Contador's dislocated shoulder stood up to the mountain test as he retained the overall lead through eight stages in the Giro d'Italia on Saturday. Contador, injured in a fall on the final sprint on Thursday, was clearly in pain at times on the 186-kilometer (116-mile) leg from Fiuggi to Campitello Matese, … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring Allen Iverson’s story and the challenge of telling it
The 10-man rotation, starring Allen Iverson's story and the challenge of telling it 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: Eye on Basketball and espnW. Zach Harper and Sarah Spain on "Iverson," a new documentary on … [Read more...]
Joe Namath gets results from hyperbaric chamber treatments for concussions
Joe Namath gets results from hyperbaric chamber treatments for concussions Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath doesn't remember ever suffering a concussion or going through concussion protocol. Such terms didn't exist 40 years ago. In Namath's playing days, they called a concussion “getting their bell rung,” as he recalls. Not much was known about concussions or the long-term … [Read more...]
As Adrian Beltre joins 400 home run club, Hall of Fame debate heats up
As Adrian Beltre joins 400 home run club, Hall of Fame debate heats up Major League Baseball's 400 home run club gained a new member on Friday night. Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre became only the 52nd player to achieve that lofty milestone with a first-inning home run off Cleveland Indians left-hander Bruce Chen. The home run was the second of back-to-back shots. The first came … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia classification after stage 8 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia classification after stage 8 (Reuters) May 16 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Giro d'Italia after Stage 8 on Saturday 1. Alberto Contador (Spain / Tinkoff - Saxo) 32:40:07" 2. Fabio Aru (Italy / Astana) +4" 3. Richie Porte (Australia / Team Sky) +22" 4. Dario Cataldo (Italy / Astana) +30" 5. Mikel Landa (Spain / Astana) +42" 6. Roman Kreuziger (Czech … [Read more...]
Cycling-Contador doubles his lead after eighth Giro stage (Reuters)
Cycling-Contador doubles his lead after eighth Giro stage (Reuters) Spain's Alberto Contador doubled his Giro d'Italia lead to four seconds after a hilly eighth stage won by compatriot Benat Intxausti on Saturday. The two times Tour de France winner finished fifth in the undu1ating 186km stage from Fiuggi to Campitello Matese in central Italy, with the same time as his closest rivals, but … [Read more...]
Daily Picks: Bolts at NYR to begin East finals
Daily Picks: Bolts at NYR to begin East finals 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 Rangers, 1 p.m. ET, Game 1, NBC And … [Read more...]
X-rays on wrist of Nats OF Werth negative
X-rays on wrist of Nats OF Werth negative Tigers receive encouraging news: Bruce Rondon fine after BPby Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com (11:55 am ET) Potential Tigers closer-in-waiting Bruce Rondon felt good Friday after a bullpen session, which could lead to a simulated game and rebab assignment, the Detroit News has reported. Rondon has struggled to regain his health after missing the entire 2014 … [Read more...]
Cleveland Indians at Texas Rangers Free Pick and Betting Lines May 16, 2015
Cleveland Indians at Texas Rangers Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 15-21 Texas Rangers play host to the 13-21 Cleveland Indians tonight in MLB action on the grass of Globe Life Park, May 16, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Indians -132/Rangers +122 O/U Total: 9 Pitching Matchup Danny Salazar (R) W/L 4-1 WHIP 0.88 ERA 3.27 Colby Lewis (R) W/L 3-2 … [Read more...]