Rain washes out 1st day of qualifications at Indy 500 (The Associated Press) Ryan Hunter-Reay finished the rain-shortened first day of Indianapolis 500 qualifying in the same spot he finished last year's race - No. 1. After Hunter-Reay posted the faster of two four-lap qualification runs Saturday, finishing with an average speed of 229.845 on the 2.5-mile oval, heavy rain washed out the … [Read more...]
Mane scores fastest-ever Prem hat trick
Mane scores fastest-ever Prem hat trick Southampton's own Sadio Mane just scored the fastest hat trick in Premier League history. ESPN FC's Tommy Smyth explains the relegation battle as the Premier League heads into the final week. Southampton forward Sadio Mane has made Premier League history by scoring the fastest-ever hat trick in just 2 minutes and 56 seconds. Mane smashed the record … [Read more...]
Watch Alex Ovechkin help eliminate U.S. from IIHF worlds (Video)
Watch Alex Ovechkin help eliminate U.S. from IIHF worlds (Video) Your browser does not support iframes. Alex Ovechkin arrived at Team Russia’s hotel in Prague less than 24 hours after his Washington Capitals were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Game 7 against the Rangers. He practiced for about a half hour in the day before their semifinal game against the U.S., ready to jump … [Read more...]
Hunter Pence rejoins Giants lineup on Saturday
Hunter Pence rejoins Giants lineup on Saturday The San Francisco Giants have proven to be a resilient group during their recent run of remarkable success. However, it's apparent they aren't quite the same without the heartbeat of their lineup, right fielder Hunter Pence, in the lineup Fortunately for them, they won't be without Pence any longer. On Friday, Pence completed his rehab … [Read more...]
Cavs' Irving uncertain for Game 1 vs. Hawks
Cavs' Irving uncertain for Game 1 vs. Hawks Dave McMenamin, ESPN.com Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate 0 Shares Print INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Kyrie Irving's status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks: Eastern Conference finals begin – CBSSports.com
Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks: Eastern Conference finals begin - CBSSports.com 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 … [Read more...]
QB Greyson Lambert says he’s transferring from Virginia
QB Greyson Lambert says he's transferring from Virginia Not long after he fell to second-string on the depth chart, Greyson Lambert is leaving Virginia. The Cavaliers' quarterback posted the following on Twitter on Saturday. He graduated the same day, meaning he can play immediately in 2015 as a graduate transfer. Hardest decision of my life... I love my brothers. #Wahooforlife … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia points classification after stage 8 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia points classification after stage 8 (Reuters) May 16 (Infostrada Sports) - Points Classification Giro d'Italia after Stage 8 on Saturday 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...]
Cabrera hits 400th homer, barring rain out
Cabrera hits 400th homer, barring rain out The only entity able to stop Miguel Cabrera from joining the 400 home run club will be Mother Nature. Cabrera went deep to center field against Tyler Lyons in the bottom of the top of the first inning Saturday at Busch Stadium, giving himself 400 career homers, and giving the Detroit Tigers a 1-0 lead against the St. Louis Cardinals. Cabrera's celebratory … [Read more...]
DraftKings Picks: Butler, Springer, Greinke – MLB.com
DraftKings Picks: Butler, Springer, Greinke - MLB.com Billy Butler (A's): With a lifetime .911 OPS against left-handers (.766 vs. righties), the slugger could be in an advantageous position when he steps in the batter's box against White Sox lefty John Danks (career 1.33 WHIP) on Saturday. Marcus Semien (A's): Semien has been among the most productive middle infielders this season, with six … [Read more...]