Denny Hamlin will start first at Dover Denny Hamlin will lead the field to green at Dover on Sunday for the third time. Hamlin was the fasted in the third round of Friday's qualifying session, the 21st pole of his career. He'll start alongside Martin Truex Jr. Hamlin ran a lap of 160.121 MPH while Truex ran a lap of 159.723 MPH. Kyle Larson starts third, Matt Kenseth starts fourth and Joey … [Read more...]
Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane line makes Joel Quenneville look like a genius
Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane line makes Joel Quenneville look like a genius ANAHEIM, Calif. – The decision to put Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane on the same line from the end of Game 5 of the Western Conference Final to Game 7 was not just smart. It was flat-out brilliant by Chicago coach Joel Quenneville. Did it change the series and lead to Chicago’s eventual deciding game 5-3 win? Let’s … [Read more...]
Mourinho wants Champions League improvement
Mourinho wants Champions League improvement Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has said that he expects his Premier League rivals to react and come back better next year. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants to see his Premier League champions perform much better in the Champions League next season. Mourinho led Chelsea to their third title under his stewardship this season, the first since his return in … [Read more...]
Devante Smith-Pelly has a bit of Twitter fun at expense of ex-Anaheim teammates
Devante Smith-Pelly has a bit of Twitter fun at expense of ex-Anaheim teammates Devante Smith-Pelly came up through the Anaheim Ducks’ system after being drafted in 2010. This past February, he was dealt to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Jiri Sekac. While he still remains friends with many of his ex-teammates, he seemed to be enjoying Chicago’s Game 7 victory versus his old team … [Read more...]
Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams had surgery for completely torn quad
Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams had surgery for completely torn quad The St. Louis Cardinals knew they would be without first baseman Matt Adams for an extended period after he pulled up with a quad injury during Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. An MRI confirmed as much, revealing that Adams had suffered at least a partial tear of his quad, which they knew would require … [Read more...]
Fraley: Top targets for Rangers in MLB draft; looking at past No. 4 picks – Dallas Morning News
Fraley: Top targets for Rangers in MLB draft; looking at past No. 4 picks - Dallas Morning News Jerome Miron/Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Texas Rangers will have the No. 4 overall pick in the upcoming MLB draft. Insider Gerry Fraley has tabbed five candidates that the Jon Daniels (pictured) and the Rangers could select with their first draft choice. On June 8, the Rangers will … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Talking Madison Bumgarner and looking for cheap hitters
Daily Dime: Talking Madison Bumgarner and looking for cheap hitters Here are 10 DFS recommendations for Sunday but be sure to double-check the weather and lineups before first pitch approaches. Madison Bumgarner, SP, vs. Atl (Teheran) $10000 at FanDuel: He’s priced high but as usual, I’m recommending the best-looking SP option of the day. Bumgarner is a good pitcher wherever he throws, but … [Read more...]
Brad Richards heads to Stanley Cup Final in right fit with Hawks
Brad Richards heads to Stanley Cup Final in right fit with Hawks ANAHEIM, Calif. – Brad Richards never looked at himself at being down on his own luck last offseason. After being bought out by the New York Rangers and hitting unrestricted free agency, he knew he’d get calls for his services. He was still a 20-goal scorer in the NHL and notched 51 points a year ago with New York. But he … [Read more...]
Grandal's homer spurs Dodgers to 5-1 win over Cardinals
Grandal's homer spurs Dodgers to 5-1 win over Cardinals [unable to retrieve full-text content]ST. LOUIS (AP) Yasmani Grandal's three-run homer capped a four-run sixth inning off Michael Wacha and the Los Angeles Dodgers prevailed for a rain-soaked 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night. … [Read more...]
Protection order against Kurt Busch upheld
Protection order against Kurt Busch upheld The protection order against Kurt Busch has been upheld by a Delaware judge. Busch was appealing the decision in favor of his ex-girlfriend Patricia Driscoll that came the week before the Daytona 500. After commissioner David Jones' findings were released on Feb. 20, Busch was indefinitely suspended by NASCAR. He unsuccessfully appealed the … [Read more...]