Ben Bishop's approach has helped him step up when needed TAMPA — Ben Bishop became a goaltender by chance. Growing up, everyone on his team got an opportunity to tend net. Turned out he was pretty good at it and he liked the fact that goalies don’t come off the ice regularly during a game like skaters. He played other sports like baseball and football, but hockey was the one that led him to … [Read more...]
GM: Nets not planning to buy out Williams' pact
GM: Nets not planning to buy out Williams' pact 0 Shares Print EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Brooklyn Nets general manager Billy King says the team will not buy out or use the stretch provision on the final two seasons of point guard Deron Williams' contract. Asked about the possibility Wednesday, King responded, "No." Williams is owed $21 million next season and $22.3 million in … [Read more...]
Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers Free Pick and Betting Lines June 3, 2015
Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 21-32 Miami Marlins host the 27-23 Chicago Cubs tonight in MLB action on the grass of Marlins Park, June 3, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 10PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Cubs -112/Marlins +102 O/U Total: 7 Pitching Matchup Chris Sale (L) W/L 4-2 WHIP 1.08 ERA 3.66 Nick Martinez (R) W/L 4-1 WHIP 1.26 ERA … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Final Daily Picks: Lightning host Blackhawks for Game 1 – CBSSports.com
Stanley Cup Final Daily Picks: Lightning host Blackhawks for Game 1 - CBSSports.com The Lightning and Blackhawks are set to open the Stanley Cup Final. (USATSI) Welcome to the Stanley Cup Final Daily Picks, where CBS hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz get you ready for every game every day of the final series and share their predictions for each. The buildup only has hours left before it … [Read more...]
At Belmont, a chance for another spoiler? (The Associated Press)
At Belmont, a chance for another spoiler? (The Associated Press) Marylou Whitney, philanthropist, horse owner and socialite, was thinking back to one of the most spectacular Triple Crown upsets in history: her homebred Birdstone's victory over Smarty Jones in the 2004 Belmont Stakes. Whitney and husband John Hendrickson plan to be at Belmont Park on Saturday, hoping to see American Pharoah … [Read more...]
Swiss parliament votes on law to bring FIFA, others, under scrutiny (Reuters)
Swiss parliament votes on law to bring FIFA, others, under scrutiny (Reuters) By Stephanie Nebehay BERN (Reuters) - Swiss lawmakers gave preliminary approval on Wednesday to a law to make it easier to investigate corruption allegations at sporting bodies located in Switzerland, a vote that coincided with the worst scandal to ever hit soccer's ruling body FIFA. The law would end a system … [Read more...]
Why Robert Guerrero is everything that’s right with boxing (Yahoo Sports)
Why Robert Guerrero is everything that’s right with boxing (Yahoo Sports) The former champ, who fights Saturday, is a hero in many ways and always aims to put on a show. … [Read more...]
American Pharoah to break from fifth post at Belmont (Reuters)
American Pharoah to break from fifth post at Belmont (Reuters) By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - American Pharoah, seeking to become the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years, drew the fifth post position on Wednesday for Saturday's running of the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes and was installed as the 3-5 morning line favorite. Frosted, the winner of the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct with Joel … [Read more...]
Real Madrid’s lack of continuity and critical fans are delaying David de Gea’s decsion
Real Madrid’s lack of continuity and critical fans are delaying David de Gea’s decsion Despite widespread reports from England, David de Gea has not made a decision on his future and has not said ‘goodbye’ to his teammates and staff at Manchester United. The 24-year-old goalkeeper is currently training with the Spanish national team … Continue reading → Despite widespread reports from … [Read more...]
Oakland Athletics at Detroit Tigers Free Pick and Betting Lines June 3, 2015
< strong>Oakland Athletics at Detroit Tigers Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 28-25 Detroit Tigers play host to the 21-33 Oakland Athletics tonight in MLB action on the grass of Comerica Park, June 3, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 7:08PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Athletics -109/Tigers -101 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Sonny Gray (R) W/L 6-2 WHIP 0.97 ERA 1.82 Anibal Sanchez … [Read more...]