NCAA chairman: Turn page on O'Bannon case Harris Pastides wants the NCAA's O'Bannon appeal to stop short of the Supreme Court. (Getty Images) DESTIN, Fla. -- NCAA Division I board of directors chairman Harris Pastides said he is not inclined to have the NCAA try to get the US Supreme Court to hear the Ed O'Bannon case if the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals rules unfavorably against the … [Read more...]
Kerr expects Thompson will play in Game 1
Kerr expects Thompson will play in Game 1 Ethan Sherwood Strauss, ESPN Staff Writer Close Covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN.com Contributes to ESPN's TrueHoop blog Hosts TrueHoop TV Live 0 Shares Print OAKLAND, Calif. -- Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is expected to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, according to coach Steve Kerr. "He's doing well," Kerr said … [Read more...]
Indiana records strike’em out, throw’em out, throw’em out again triple play
Indiana records strike'em out, throw'em out, throw'em out again triple play They say the double play is a pitcher's best friend, and the strike'em out, throw'em out double play in particular is a result that tends to send a jolt of energy through the defense while taking the wind out of the offensive team. During Friday's NCAA tournament regional game against Radford, the Indiana University … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks: Ducks, Blackhawks ready for Game 7 – CBSSports.com
Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks: Ducks, Blackhawks ready for Game 7 - CBSSports.com 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. Chicago Blackhawks at Anaheim Ducks, 8 p.m. ET, NBC, Game 7 Series tied 3-3 For a series that has been remarkably … [Read more...]
A.J. Ellis takes exception to umpire Mike Winters critiquing his pitch framing
A.J. Ellis takes exception to umpire Mike Winters critiquing his pitch framing The Los Angeles Dodgers road struggles continued on Friday as they were shut out for the fourth consecutive game away from Dodger Stadium, losing 3-0 to the St. Louis Cardinals. With that in mind, it would be only natural to expect some frustration and anger, and the Dodgers target turned out to be home plate … [Read more...]
Tampa Bay celebrates as many Lightning-turned-Rangers look on
Tampa Bay celebrates as many Lightning-turned-Rangers look on Food for thought: If the actual Prince of Wales came out and presented the Prince of Wales trophy to the Eastern Conference champion, would the captain of the team feel more obligated to lay a hand on it? It’s definitely something the NHL should consider as Steven Stamkos followed superstition and did not touch the trophy. Even … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia classification after stage 20 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia classification after stage 20 (Reuters) May 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Giro d'Italia after Stage 20 on Saturday 1. Alberto Contador (Spain / Tinkoff - Saxo) 84:03:30" 2. Fabio Aru (Italy / Astana) +2:02" 3. Mikel Landa (Spain / Astana) +3:14" 4. Andrey Amador (Costa Rica / Movistar) +8:19" 5. Ryder Hesjedal (Canada / Cannondale) +9:52" 6. Leopold … [Read more...]
Contador suffers but poised to win Giro (Reuters)
Contador suffers but poised to win Giro (Reuters) (Reuters) - Barring a crash in Sunday's final stage, Alberto Contador is poised to win the Giro d'Italia after the Spaniard limited the damage on the 20th stage, a punishing 199-km trek from Saint-Vincent to Sestriere on Saturday. The Tinkoff-Saxo rider, who won the race in 2008, lost touch with his main rivals in the penultimate climb, up … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia points classification after stage 20 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia points classification after stage 20 (Reuters) May 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Points Classification Giro d'Italia after Stage 20 on Saturday 1. Giacomo Nizzolo (Italy / Trek) 159 2. Sacha Modolo (Italy / Lampre) 142 3. Elia Viviani (Italy / Team Sky) 134 4. Philippe Gilbert (Belgium / BMC Racing) 128 5. Nicola Boem (Italy / Bardiani Valvole) 127 6. Alberto Contador … [Read more...]
Arizona Diamondbacks at Milwaukee Brewers Free Pick and Betting Odds
Arizona Diamondbacks at Milwaukee Brewers Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 16-33 Milwaukee Brewers play host to the 22-25 Arizona Diamondbacks today in MLB action on the grass of Miller Park, May 30, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Brewers -137/Diamondbacks +127 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Jeremy Hellickson (R) W/L 2-3 WHIP 1.46 ERA 5.33 Kyle … [Read more...]