Games-European Games leave British broadcasters unconvinced (Reuters) By Alan Baldwin LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - Britain's leading free-to-air broadcasters expressed reservations on Thursday about the sporting merits and future prospects of next month's inaugural European Games in Baku. More than 20 sports, 11 of them offering direct or indirect qualification for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro … [Read more...]
Weekly Picks: AM's Week 37 Player Picks
Weekly Picks: AM's Week 37 Player Picks Welcome to Week 37 of my player picks for the Yahoo Fantasy game, the penultimate column of the season. Before I begin please note The 2015 Rotoworld Cup Semi Final results (from Week 35) can be found here, with the final taking place THIS WEEK. Good luck to all those involved - Cup glory awaits you! Check in with Rotoworld.com for news, analysis and … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Wizards Lose in Wall's Return
The Daily Dose: Wizards Lose in Wall's Return Thursday, May 14, 2015 There wasn't much NBA news that didn't relate to the playoffs on Wednesday. The league's GMs don't seem inclined to change the rules to eliminate the 'Hack-a-Shaq' strategy, Omer Asik was non-committal about re-signing with the Pelicans in free agency, and draft prospect Ohio State's D'Angelo Russell is expected to … [Read more...]
New York Mets at Chicago Cubs Free Pick and Betting Lines May 14, 2015
New York Mets at Chicago Cubs Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 18-15 Chicago Cubs play host to the 20-14 New York Mets in MLB action tonight on the grass of Wrigley Field, May 14, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Cub -123/Mets +113 O/U Total: N/A Pitching Matchup Jon Niese (L) W/L 3-2 WHIP 1.43 ERA 1.95 Travis Wood (L) W/L 2-2 WHIP 1.22 ERA … [Read more...]
Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers Free Pick and Betting Lines May 14, 2015
Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 15-19 Texas Rangers play host to the 21-13 Kansas City Royals tonight in MLB play on the grass of Glove Life Park, May 14, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 2:05PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Royals -117/Rangers +107 O/U Total: 9 Pitching Matchup Jeremy Guthrie (R) W/L 2-2 WHIP 1.51 ERA 5.70 Ross Detwiler (L) W/L … [Read more...]
Horse racing-Brazil jockey makes every post a winning one in Asia (Reuters)
Horse racing-Brazil jockey makes every post a winning one in Asia (Reuters) By Julian Linden SINGAPORE, May 14 (Reuters) - Horse racing has always thrived on its romantic notions. The Brazilian jockey Joao Moreira is living proof of that endearing appeal. … [Read more...]
Boxing-Joshua is fast learner but tougher tests loom (Reuters)
Boxing-Joshua is fast learner but tougher tests loom (Reuters) By Martyn Herman LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - As flashbulbs illuminate his cast-iron torso in a gym wedged under a railway arch near London Bridge, Anthony Joshua paws at a punchbag with considerably less force than he used to demolish his first dozen opponents. The 25-year-old then levers himself into the ring and is introduced … [Read more...]
Henrik Lundqvist really, really loves playing in Game 7s on May 13th
Henrik Lundqvist really, really loves playing in Game 7s on May 13th Henrik Lundqvist helped the New York Rangers win a playoff series in a Game 7 on May 13th after making 35 saves. This is not a recording. Before Wednesday night’s win over the Washington Capitals, Lundqvist had done it twice before. As Andrew Shapiro of SidelineBuzz.com noted on Twitter, this is the third consecutive May … [Read more...]
Capitals fail again, but heads held high for Ovechkin and Co.
Capitals fail again, but heads held high for Ovechkin and Co. NEW YORK – Alex Ovechkin looked to his left and watched Derek Stepan end his season with an overtime goal in Game 7. He hung his head for a brief moment, before raising it and stoically staring at the Madison Square Garden rink that was being consumed by the bedlam of a New York Rangers’ celebration. He slowly undid his chin … [Read more...]
Genoa loan spell has breathed life back into M’Baye Niang’s career
Genoa loan spell has breathed life back into M’Baye Niang’s career In 38 matches for AC Milan, M’Baye Niang’s stat line was simple – one Coppa Italia goal and two assists in all competitions. A one-time transfer target for Arsenal and Chelsea, the French-born striker was signed by Milan in 2012 … Continue reading → In 38 matches for AC Milan, M’Baye Niang’s stat line was simple – one Coppa … [Read more...]