Rangers lament limited chances in Game 7 loss to Lightning NEW YORK — Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final went as you’d expect. It was a tightly-played contest that was scoreless through two periods and once the Tampa Bay Lightning grabbed the lead 1:54 into the third period thanks to Alex Killorn, the frustration levels of the New York Rangers increased. In Game 7, as they were so … [Read more...]
Cody Asche beats the shift to break up Chad Bettis’ no-hit bid
Cody Asche beats the shift to break up Chad Bettis' no-hit bid As we've seen many times in the past, Major League Baseball teams will not hesitate to use a shift or unusual defensive alignment when there's a lot on the line. That even includes moments when history hangs in the balance, as was the case on Friday night in Philadelphia. Colorado Rockies right-hander Chad Bettis put on a … [Read more...]
FA vice-chairman Gill rejects FIFA role
FA vice-chairman Gill rejects FIFA role The chairman of the Football Association, Greg Dyke, speaks about the developments at FIFA on Wednesday morning. Football Association vice-chairman David Gill says the "terribly damaging events'' of the past week convinced him to reject a place on FIFA's executive committee while Sepp Blatter is still president. Gill, a Manchester United director, … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy MLB Lineup: Hitters to buy, sell for Saturday – SportingNews.com
Daily Fantasy MLB Lineup: Hitters to buy, sell for Saturday - SportingNews.com Editor's note: FanDuel has a format for everyone: Entry fees starting at $1 for head-to-head contests, small leagues and large tournaments -- try it out today! Not sure whom to buy today in DFS or whom to sit in your season-long fantasy leagues? Let us help set your daily fantasy baseball lineups with today’s most … [Read more...]
Arsenal vs. Aston Villa; predicted lineups and team news
Arsenal vs. Aston Villa; predicted lineups and team news Arsenal aim to become the first side to retain the FA Cup title since Chelsea five years ago when they face Aston Villa at Wembley on Saturday. A victory for the Gunners will make them the most successful club in … Continue reading → Arsenal aim to become the first side to retain the FA Cup title since Chelsea five years ago when they … [Read more...]
Napoli vs. Lazio; predicted lineups and team news
Napoli vs. Lazio; predicted lineups and team news Napoli host Lazio at the Stadio San Paolo knowing that only a victory will do for them if they are to qualify for the Champions League next season. Rafa Benitez’s side have had a most inconsistent campaign in which they … Continue reading → Napoli host Lazio at the Stadio San Paolo knowing that only a victory will do for them if they are to … [Read more...]
Season Reviews: Chelsea Season Review
Season Reviews: Chelsea Season Review Saturday, May 30, 2015 Final Table Position: 1st Points: 87 2014-2015 Summary Chelsea completely dominated the Premier League this season, finishing eight points ahead of second place Manchester City. It could have been an even bigger gap if the Blues weren’t complacent throughout the whole season and especially at the end when they had the league clinched … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Strasburg Stymied
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Strasburg Stymied Saturday, May 30, 2015 A bad season turned worse for Stephen Strasburg on Friday. Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @Nate_Grimm on Twitter. Strasburg, who had struggled to a 6.50 ERA through nine starts heading into Friday's game, exited after 16 pitches due to neck muscle tightness. The right-hander faced just five hitters in the outing, leaving … [Read more...]
Ben Bishop over King in Game 7, as Lightning feed off goalie’s effort
Ben Bishop over King in Game 7, as Lightning feed off goalie’s effort NEW YORK – Going by the numbers, sticking to the trends and acknowledging the history, Ben Bishop was not expected to be the goaltender raising his arms in the air in victory at the end of Game 7, having pitched a shutout and propelled his team to the Stanley Cup Final. Not the guy who gave up five goals on three … [Read more...]
Rangers fan gives amazing Game 7 interview, bought $4.5K tickets ‘in hundreds only’ (Video)
Rangers fan gives amazing Game 7 interview, bought $4.5K tickets 'in hundreds only' (Video) Tickets for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final were the highest selling of the playoffs on the secondary market. So Scott Oake of CBC decided to ask a fan at Friday night’s Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Rangers final what his seats cost, considering he was against the glass in prime real … [Read more...]