Copa America 2015 Predictions, Analysis: Why Chile Could Win it All - Latin Post The Copa America is fast approaching with less than a month to go before the big event kicks off. Twelve teams will compete for CONMEBOL glory, but only one team will walk away. Chile is clearly one of the favorites to lift the trophy come July 4. It is the host nation, is filled with a number of top end stars and … [Read more...]
Fight of century is now battle in court as fans sue Pacquiao (The Associated Press)
Fight of century is now battle in court as fans sue Pacquiao (The Associated Press) Boxing fans across the country and their lawyers are calling the hyped-up fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. a fraud and want their money back, and then some. At least 32 U.S. lawsuits seeking class-action status allege Pacquiao should have disclosed a shoulder injury to fans before the … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia classification after stage 10 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia classification after stage 10 (Reuters) May 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Giro d'Italia after Stage 10 on Tuesday 1. Alberto Contador (Spain / Tinkoff - Saxo) 42:58:09" 2. Fabio Aru (Italy / Astana) +3" 3. Mikel Landa (Spain / Astana) +46" 4. Dario Cataldo (Italy / Astana) +1:16" 5. Roman Kreuziger (Czech Republic / Tinkoff - Saxo) +1:46" 6. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia mountain classification after stage 10 (Reuters)
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IndyCar’s Hinchcliffe awake, communicating, girlfriend says (The Associated Press)
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2015 NBA draft lottery primer: 5 things to know about this year’s lottery
2015 NBA draft lottery primer: 5 things to know about this year's lottery The 2015 NBA draft lottery takes place in New York City on Tuesday, locking in the order of selections for the first round of the June 25 NBA draft. Let's get up to speed for this year's drawing with the relevant facts, figures and frozen envelopes fun related to the NBA's annual ping-pong-a-palooza. [Follow Dunks … [Read more...]
Previewing the 2015 NBA Draft Lottery: Odds and pick scenarios – NBCSports.com
Previewing the 2015 NBA Draft Lottery: Odds and pick scenarios - NBCSports.com Previewing the 2015 NBA Draft Lottery: Odds and pick scenarios Brett Pollakoff May 19, 2015, 9:15 AM EDT 9 Comments The NBA will hold its Draft Lottery in Manhattan on Tuesday, and while there are reasons why all 14 teams participating can feel good about their chances, here are the actual odds that will factor … [Read more...]
Robert Kraft drops the fight, says he’ll accept deflate-gate punishment
Robert Kraft drops the fight, says he'll accept deflate-gate punishment Robert Kraft put the NFL's interests as a whole over what he thought might have been best for the New England Patriots. The Patriots owner will accept the punishment of commissioner Roger Goodell in deflate-gate, sanctions that include the loss of two draft picks and a $1 million fine. On Tuesday, Kraft took the unusual … [Read more...]
Notre Dame paid Charlie Weis more than Brian Kelly in 2013
Notre Dame paid Charlie Weis more than Brian Kelly in 2013 Surprise! Notre Dame is still paying Charlie Weis handsomely. Weis hasn’t coached the Fighting Irish since he was fired in November 2009, yet he still collected nearly $2.1 million from the university in the 2013 calendar year – more than current head coach Brian Kelly. Weis also collected more from Notre Dame in 2012 and 2011. From … [Read more...]
Arsene Wenger remains coy over Raheem Sterling to Arsenal transfer rumors
Arsene Wenger remains coy over Raheem Sterling to Arsenal transfer rumors Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger refused to be drawn on the latest transfer speculation surrounding Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling – and insisted it would be "stupid" to allow anything to disrupt their end to the season. Reports have emerged the 20-year-old … Continue reading → Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger refused to … [Read more...]