Baffert comes to defense of American Pharoah owner Zayat (The Associated Press) Trainer Bob Baffert says ''it's a shame'' that a lawsuit involving American Pharoah owner Ahmed Zayat has become an issue in the buildup to the Belmont Stakes next Saturday. Speaking on a national conference call Thursday, Baffert said some people are ''jealous'' of Zayat's good fortune of owning a Kentucky … [Read more...]
Josh Hamilton doubles in first at-bat back at Globe Life Park
Josh Hamilton doubles in first at-bat back at Globe Life Park It's been quite the road back for Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton. After beginning the year with the Los Angeles Angels, Hamilton was reacquired by the club in April. Though he missed nearly the first two months of the season, Hamilton was able to return Monday against the Cleveland Indians. His second debut with the … [Read more...]
Red Sox lefty Rodriguez wins MLB debut, 5-1 at Texas
Red Sox lefty Rodriguez wins MLB debut, 5-1 at Texas [unable to retrieve full-text content]ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Eduardo Rodriguez threw 7 2/3 scoreless innings to become the youngest Red Sox starter to win in his major league debut on the road since 1967, and Boston beat the Rangers 5-1 to spoil Josh Hamilton's first home game back in Texas on Thursday night. … [Read more...]
U.S. TV schedule for FIFA U-20 World Cup
U.S. TV schedule for FIFA U-20 World Cup This weekend the United States kicks off its participation in the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Featuring rising stars like Gedion Zelalem of the U.S. and Andreas Pereira of Brazil, this tournament can be a stage for players’ Q ratings to … Continue reading → This weekend the United States kicks off its participation in the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Featuring … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Bulldozed
The Daily Dose: Dose: Bulldozed Thursday, May 28, 2015 I hope you have a fun trip or a lot of work coming up this week. Thursday was the first of seven days we’ll be deprived of NBA basketball. We’ve also seen the last NBA game on Wednesday or Saturday. As you could expect, it was a fairly quiet news day for the players. On the other hand, the inevitable news came down in Chicago. The Bulls … [Read more...]
Player Analysis: Minute Adjusted Age Explained
Player Analysis: Minute Adjusted Age Explained Thursday, May 28, 2015 The most obvious way to calculate the age of any given Premier League squad is to look at the roster and take a straight average of the players that you find on their roster. This is certainly not an inappropriate way to evaluate but it has some obvious flaws. If the club lists a number of young players who never actually … [Read more...]
Report: Dwyane Wade could be ready to leave the Miami Heat
Report: Dwyane Wade could be ready to leave the Miami Heat Few active NBA players are as associated with their franchises as Dwayne Wade is with the Miami Heat. Since they selected him with the fifth pick of the 2003 draft, the now 33-year-old future Hall of Famer has won three titles, made eight All-NBA teams, and generally been one of the best players in the league. Beyond those … [Read more...]
In honor of the Scripps Spelling Bee, here are our favorite MLB names
In honor of the Scripps Spelling Bee, here are our favorite MLB names The Scripps National Spelling Bee begins Thursday, and we know all of you are going to watch. The Scripps Bee has basically become our country's fifth-biggest sport by now. Admit it, though, the main reason you watch the Bee is because you love to see the reactions from the kids when they lose. This probably makes you a … [Read more...]
Report: Big 12 to sanction schools who show ‘controversial’ replays
Report: Big 12 to sanction schools who show 'controversial' replays A day after the Big 12 said it was going to punish schools whose fans storm the field, the conference is reportedly going to crack down on another practice and punish schools who repeatedly show 'controversial' replays in-stadium. Part of the Big 12's new sportsmanship policy: Schools can be subject to penalty if they show … [Read more...]
Will Power reflects on near-victory at Indy 500 (The Associated Press)
Will Power reflects on near-victory at Indy 500 (The Associated Press) Will Power can still revisit in his mind the last few seconds of the Indianapolis 500. Teammate Juan Pablo Montoya was within sight, but not within reach. ''It just happened the way it was meant to happen.'' Power settled for a second-place finish at Indy, and now it's time for the defending series champion to turn his … [Read more...]