Stanley Cup Final scheduled released; Game 7 set for June 17 Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final will take place on Wednesday, June 3, with a potential Game 7 taking place on Wednesday, June 17. In other words: The NHL will have played two conference final Games 7 and Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final before the NBA plays the first game of its championship series between the Cleveland Cavaliers … [Read more...]
Auburn not increasing number of officially-recognized titles
Auburn not increasing number of officially-recognized titles Auburn won't be claiming any more national titles in football. A year ago, athletic director Jay Jacobs said the school was in the process of looking at its football history to officially recognize more national championships, saying "We want to do what's best for Auburn, regardless of what the rest of the world thinks or says." … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia team classification after stage 18 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia team classification after stage 18 (Reuters) May 28 (Infostrada Sports) - Team Classification Giro d'Italia after Stage 18 on Thursday 1. Astana(Kazakhstan) 216:50:51" 2. BMC Racing(United States) +20:13" 3. Movistar(Spain) +32:24" 4. Team Sky(Britain) +50:24" 5. Cannondale(United States) +1:28:58" 6. Tinkoff - Saxo(Russia) +1:58:02" 7. Lotto(Belgium) +2:11:12" 8. … [Read more...]
Contador extends lead; Gilbert wins 18th stage of Giro (The Associated Press)
Contador extends lead; Gilbert wins 18th stage of Giro (The Associated Press) Alberto Contador increased his lead on the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday with a well-timed attack on the leg's big climb, while former world champion Philippe Gilbert posted his second victory in this year's race. Astana riders Mikel Landa and Fabio Aru fell behind due to a crash before the climb to … [Read more...]
Bryan Murray announces next season is last as Ottawa GM
Bryan Murray announces next season is last as Ottawa GM Every time I see Bryan Murray talking into a reporter’s microphone, I’m thankful. Thankful that he’s battled through 21 chemotherapy treatments for Stage 4 colon cancer and is able to do the thing that’s defined him for nearly five decades. Thankful that his class and his wisdom remain a part of the Ottawa Senators and, in turn, the … [Read more...]
Chicago Bulls fire head coach Tom Thibodeau
Chicago Bulls fire head coach Tom Thibodeau The Chicago Bulls fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on Thursday, bringing an end to years of palace intrigue within United Center and weeks of speculation that the increasingly tense relationship between the Bulls front office and the hard-charging and remarkably successful coach had run its course after five seasons. This post will be updated. - - - … [Read more...]
Paul Molitor has surprising Twins in tie for first in tough AL Central
Paul Molitor has surprising Twins in tie for first in tough AL Central You could make a pretty good case that the AL Central is toughest division in baseball right now. You’ve got the Tigers, a perennial powerhouse who have won the division four years in a row. You’ve got the Royals, the defending American League champions. The Indians were a trendy preseason World Series pick by some, and … [Read more...]
Meet Jared Goff, the 2016 NFL Draft's Top QB Heading into Next Season – Bleacher Report
Meet Jared Goff, the 2016 NFL Draft's Top QB Heading into Next Season - Bleacher Report Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY SportsJared Goff goes into his junior season at California as the nation's top NFL quarterback prospect. As preparation for the 2016 NFL draft gets going within scouting departments throughout the league, teams with a potential need for a franchise quarterback should start by … [Read more...]
Retired NFL player needed new path, decided to become a psychologist
Retired NFL player needed new path, decided to become a psychologist There are more than a few troubling stories of NFL players struggling to find their way once their football careers are done, but there are also many great stories like Kareem McKenzie's tale. A fantastic story from the NFL's player engagement site tells of how McKenzie, who played in 161 games over 11 seasons with the New … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Pitcher Stats, Picks for May 28 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Pitcher Stats, Picks for May 28 - Bleacher Report Jason Miller/Getty Images It may be Throwback Thursday, but the MLB slate presents a wealth of young aces to choose from. Between the Condor and the Klubot, there is no shortage of prime arms to pick apart as No. 1 starters. Despite having just seven matchups, the decisions are still arduous for DraftKings … [Read more...]