A-Rod picks up 1995th RBI, passes Lou Gehrig for most in AL history - CBSSports.com NEW YORK -- Alex Rodriguez climbed another leaderboard Wednesday afternoon, this time the all-time RBI leaderboard. The Yankees slugger hit a three-run home run off Chris Young of the Royals in the third inning and passed Lou Gehrig on the all-time RBI list. Here's the milestone RBI: RBI did not become an official … [Read more...]
NASL’s deep ties with Traffic Sports create serious questions about league’s future
NASL’s deep ties with Traffic Sports create serious questions about league’s future As the dust begins to settle from the initial reaction to the momentous events that resulted in CONCACAF and FIFA officials being charged with corruption among other charges, questions have arisen about the viability and future of the second-division North … Continue reading → As the dust begins to settle … [Read more...]
Matusz to have suspension appeal heard June 3
Matusz to have suspension appeal heard June 3 Cubs' Maddon: It's possible Kyle Schwarber is a September callupby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (1:54 pm ET) All Cubs prospect Kyle Schwarber has done since turning pro last season is hit the cover off the baseball in the minors. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2014 MLB Draft posted a .344/.428/.634/1.061 slash line and 18 home runs in 72 games … [Read more...]
Who are the risky picks for the upcoming NBA draft? – USA TODAY
Who are the risky picks for the upcoming NBA draft? - USA TODAY UP NEXT03 ]]> This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service - if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Final scheduled released; Game 7 set for June 17
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...]