What was learned from American Pharoah's Preakness victory (The Associated Press) Two weeks after struggling but winning the Kentucky Derby, American Pharoah ignored thunder, lightning, rain and the opposition and splashed his way to a seven-length victory in the Preakness on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course. ''He's just an amazing horse,'' trainer Bob Baffert glowed after winning his sixth … [Read more...]
Marlins Man was everywhere at the Preakness Stakes
Marlins Man was everywhere at the Preakness Stakes We first became acquainted with Laurence Leavy, who's better known to the world as Marlins Man, during baseball's 2014 postseason. At various points throughout the playoffs, most notably during the World Series in Kansas City and San Francisco, Leavy would pop up on our screen and immediately grab our attention with his bright orange Miami … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Miggy Joins the 400 Club
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Miggy Joins the 400 Club Sunday, May 17, 2015 If April showers bring May flowers, then what do May showers bring? Rain delays and lots of ‘em. Across Major League Baseball, there were three on Saturday. Not all rain delays are created equal. Some are worth the wait. Others aren’t. Saturday’s Cardinals/Tigers game was too good to leave early. But even if you didn’t … [Read more...]
Gennady Golovkin showed boxing is alive and well, and he wasn’t the only one… (Yahoo Sports)
Gennady Golovkin showed boxing is alive and well, and he wasn't the only one... (Yahoo Sports) GGG delivered a brutal KO of Willie Monroe Jr. before calling out some of the sport's top names. … [Read more...]
Manchester United vs Arsenal predicted lineups and team news
Manchester United vs Arsenal predicted lineups and team news Manchester United welcome rivals Arsenal to Old Trafford as they prepare to exert revenge on the Gunners for the 2-1 defeat they suffered in the FA Cup earlier in the year. Arsenal are second on the Premier League’s form table … Continue reading → Manchester United welcome rivals Arsenal to Old Trafford as they prepare to exert … [Read more...]
Denny Hamlin wins Sprint All-Star Race
Denny Hamlin wins Sprint All-Star Race Denny Hamlin FedExed Joe Gibbs Racing its first Sprint All-Star Race victory Saturday night. Hamlin drove off pit road first and maintained the lead throughout the final 10-lap segment of the race and won the exhibition event at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the first time. The final segment was precipitated by a mandatory four-tire pit stop for the … [Read more...]
Jason Kipnis’ ninth-inning homer leads Indians past the Rangers
Jason Kipnis' ninth-inning homer leads Indians past the Rangers Take a look around the league with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. Two of baseball's most disappointing teams took the field together on Saturday night and actually produced the most … [Read more...]
Preakness winner Espinoza gets 3rd try at Triple Crown (The Associated Press)
Preakness winner Espinoza gets 3rd try at Triple Crown (The Associated Press) Victor Espinoza couldn't wait to get off American Pharoah. So, forgive Espinoza for acting like a man in a hurry to get the job done after the gate burst open Saturday to launch the 140th running of the Preakness. ''I just wanted to get it over with.'' The Mexican jockey guided American Pharoah to a seven-length … [Read more...]
Tall Tale: Surprising 2nd for Tale of Verve in Preakness (The Associated Press)
Tall Tale: Surprising 2nd for Tale of Verve in Preakness (The Associated Press) A 30-1 long shot in the morning line, Tale of Verve got virtually no love from the media or bettors leading up to the Preakness. On Saturday, the bay colt proved to be better than every horse except the incomparable American Pharoah. ''What a horse,'' trainer Dallas Stewart said. He's an improving horse.'' … [Read more...]
Middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin stops Monroe in 6th (The Associated Press)
Middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin stops Monroe in 6th (The Associated Press) Gennady Golovkin's latest big drama show had a few extra twists and turns. Golovkin stopped Willie Monroe Jr. 45 seconds into the sixth round Saturday night, retaining the 160-pound belts with his 20th consecutive knockout victory. … [Read more...]