Challengers lining up to take on American Pharoah in Belmont (The Associated Press) There's no shortage of challengers looking to upend American Pharoah in the Belmont Stakes and spoil his chance to win the Triple Crown. Two more horses have been added to the mix, raising to 10 the number of rivals the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner could face in the 1 1/2-mile Belmont on June 6. A … [Read more...]
NFLPA formally requests Goodell recuse himself from Brady appeal
NFLPA formally requests Goodell recuse himself from Brady appeal The NFLPA said last week in its appeal letter on behalf of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady that commissioner Roger Goodell is “inherently biased” to decide his punishment. Tuesday, the NFLPA formally requested the commissioner to recuse himself as the arbitrator in the appeal hearing that will ultimately decide … [Read more...]
Carmelo Anthony is afraid of ‘a cat,’ and potentially multiple cats
Carmelo Anthony is afraid of 'a cat,' and potentially multiple cats Carmelo Anthony took a brief break from DECLARING HIS COMMITMENT and having his leadership questioned by former teammates on Monday to visit Facebook's New York offices and participate in a rapid-fire question-and-answer session. 'Melo got through 18 fan questions in a minute, and while he hedged his bets on "Jay Z or Nas?" … [Read more...]
Matt Harvey continues to put up zeroes in comeback season with Mets
Matt Harvey continues to put up zeroes in comeback season with Mets It's hard to believe, but Matt Harvey keeps findings ways to impress us. Coming off seven shutout innings in his last start, Harvey did even better on Monday night against the St. Louis Cardinals. This time he threw eight shutout innings, striking out nine while allowing just six hits and walking one. He left the game with … [Read more...]
Arsene Wenger says that Financial Fair Play ‘never worked’
Arsene Wenger says that Financial Fair Play ‘never worked’ Arsene Wenger believes the new £5billion Premier League domestic TV rights deal has provoked clubs in the rest of Europe to demand changes to UEFA's financial fair play rules. UEFA president Michel Platini confirmed on Monday that the FFP rules … Continue reading → Arsene Wenger believes the new £5billion Premier League … [Read more...]
Draft Preview: NBA Combine: Measurements
Draft Preview: NBA Combine: Measurements Tuesday, May 19, 2015 The NBA Combine took place last week in Chicago, bringing together most of the top NBA prospects for physical measurements, athletic and skills testing, and for some, 5-on-5 scrimmages. As has been the recent trend, players who are likely to go in the Top 15 to 20 varied how much they took part. Jahlil Okafor, Karl Towns and … [Read more...]
Even A-Rod is gushing about Bryce Harper these days
Even A-Rod is gushing about Bryce Harper these days Any baseball fan being honest with him or herself has to acknowledge that Bryce Harper has been a joy to watch the past few weeks. He's captured back-to-back NL player of the week honors and he's hitting .411/.529/.982 with nine homers and 22 RBIs since May 1. That's ridiculously good. We've covered the whole Bryce Harper is not … [Read more...]
Five-star Caleb Swanigan, former Mich. State commit, picks Purdue – CBSSports.com
Five-star Caleb Swanigan, former Mich. State commit, picks Purdue - CBSSports.com Caleb Swanigan to Purdue means the Boilers are a real force in the Big Ten next year. (USATSI) Purdue is going to be huge next season. Five-star 2015 big man Caleb Swanigan has verbally committed to the Boilermakers. Swanigan had previously picked Michigan State, but he backed out of that choice earlier this month. … [Read more...]
Copa America 2015 Predictions, Analysis: Why Chile Could Win it All – Latin Post
Copa America 2015 Predictions, Analysis: Why Chile Could Win it All - Latin Post The Copa America is fast approaching with less than a month to go before the big event kicks off. Twelve teams will compete for CONMEBOL glory, but only one team will walk away. Chile is clearly one of the favorites to lift the trophy come July 4. It is the host nation, is filled with a number of top end stars and … [Read more...]
Fight of century is now battle in court as fans sue Pacquiao (The Associated Press)
Fight of century is now battle in court as fans sue Pacquiao (The Associated Press) Boxing fans across the country and their lawyers are calling the hyped-up fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. a fraud and want their money back, and then some. At least 32 U.S. lawsuits seeking class-action status allege Pacquiao should have disclosed a shoulder injury to fans before the … [Read more...]