Roland Thatcher comes up 1 inch short of Web.com Tour 59 If you're ever in this situation, just remember: Do not leave a putt for 59 short. Unfortunately, that's what Roland Thatcher did on Sunday at the BMW Charity Pro-Am, having to settle for 11-under 60 at Thornblade Club in Greer, S.C. Thatcher went out in 29, making five birdies and an eagle at the par-5 fifth. After two pars to close … [Read more...]
Messi goal lifts Barcelona to La Liga title
Messi goal lifts Barcelona to La Liga title ESPN FC's Mark Donaldson breaks down Barcelona's title-clinching victory and what led them all season to the title. Lionel Messi's second-half winner sealed the Primera Division title for Barcelona, who claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon on Sunday. The Catalan side dominated for the majority of the first half but … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia points classification after stage 9 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia points classification after stage 9 (Reuters) May 17 (Infostrada Sports) - Points Classification Giro d'Italia after Stage 9 on Sunday 1. Elia Viviani (Italy / Team Sky) 78 2. Andre Greipel (Germany / Lotto) 75 3. Marco Bandiera (Italy / Androni Giocattoli) 60 4. Diego Ulissi (Italy / Lampre) 50 5. Giacomo Nizzolo (Italy / Trek) 47 6. Marco Frapporti (Italy / … [Read more...]
Eulogy: Remembering the 2014-15 Montreal Canadiens
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks: Ducks, Blackhawks set for Game 1 – CBSSports.com
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College teams play rock-paper-scissors during rain delay, inspire MLB teams
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Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia classification after stage 9 (Reuters)
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Live blog: Keep up with Sunday's best action
Live blog: Keep up with Sunday's best action The longest winning streak is baseball currently belongs to the Chicago Cubs. They've won each of their last six games and have managed to cut their NL Central deficit in half. They were six games back of the Cardinals on Monday and now they're only three back. For the most part the six wins came in very close games -- four were one-run games, one … [Read more...]
Pitcher Jacob deGrom records two hits in Mets 10-run inning
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Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Position Player Picks for May 17 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Position Player Picks for May 17 - Bleacher Report Lynne Sladky/Associated Press Rubber games on Sunday will decide not only several series across the MLB, but also the fate of DraftKings owners everywhere. With 15 games set for Sunday, picking out the best MLB position players can be tough to manage. Before the first pitch is thrown, take a look at these … [Read more...]