Hinchcliffe surprise command for IndyCar race in Texas (The Associated Press) FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- James Hinchcliffe gave the command for IndyCar Series drivers to start their engines in Texas on Saturday night - through a surprise video shown on the track's huge HD screen. … [Read more...]
American Pharoah aces each test in Triple Crown run (Reuters)
American Pharoah aces each test in Triple Crown run (Reuters) By Larry Fine ELMONT, New York (Reuters) - The mile-and-a-half Belmont Stakes is known as the 'Test of the Champion' and American Pharoah passed it with flying colors to become the first horse in 37 years to claim U.S. thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown. The bay colt rallied from behind to win the Kentucky Derby, dominated in … [Read more...]
Analyzing Arsenal’s midfield options in the transfer market
Analyzing Arsenal’s midfield options in the transfer market Arsenal is widely considered to be looking into adding multiple players during the upcoming summer transfer period. While in years past the Gunners have tried to add squad depth, this year’s Arsenal team will most likely not sign five or … Continue reading → Arsenal is widely considered to be looking into adding multiple players … [Read more...]
Goalie Interference? Blackhawks score controversial Game 2 goal (Video)
Goalie Interference? Blackhawks score controversial Game 2 goal (Video) TAMPA – Here we go again. The Chicago Blackhawks tied Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on a third-period goal by Brent Seabrook. Immediately, Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop and his teammates went over to the referees and complained. Their gripe? That Bishop had been interfered with on the play. Marian Hossa went … [Read more...]
Quotes from Belmont after American Pharoah wins Triple Crown (The Associated Press)
Quotes from Belmont after American Pharoah wins Triple Crown (The Associated Press) Reaction to American Pharoah winning the Belmont Stakes on Saturday and becoming the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978: … [Read more...]
The Latest: It’s a Triple Crown for American Pharoah (The Associated Press)
The Latest: It's a Triple Crown for American Pharoah (The Associated Press) American Pharoah ended a record 37-year drought without a Triple Crown winner by soaring to victory in the Belmont Stakes on a historic Saturday in front of 90,000 cheering fans. Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert failed on three previous Triple Crown attempts, and jockey Victor Espinoza was 0 for 2 in Triple … [Read more...]
Minnesota WR has successful surgery to remove brain tumor
Minnesota WR has successful surgery to remove brain tumor A concussion turned out to be a blessing for Minnesota wide receiver Jeff Borchardt. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Borchardt suffered a concussion after a hard landing while making a catch during a March practice. He was given a CT-Scan to assess the damage. And while no further damage consistent with a head injury was … [Read more...]
Season Reviews: Liverpool Review
Season Reviews: Liverpool Review Saturday, June 06, 2015 Final Table Position – 6th Total Points - 62 Rotoworld.com Season Wrap-ups: CHE | MAC | ARS | MAN | TOT | LIV | SOU | SWN | STO | CPL | EVE | WHU | WBA | LEI | NEW | SUN | AST | HUL | BUR | QPR 2014-15 Summary It is a team sport. No one player can do it alone. Well tell that to Liverpool fans in their first season without Luis Suarez. … [Read more...]
Giancarlo Stanton launches 484-foot homer, longest in MLB this season
Giancarlo Stanton launches 484-foot homer, longest in MLB this season Let us preface this by saying everybody loves hitting at Coors Field in Denver. Humidor or not, it always has been and always will be a hitter's haven because of the thin air and its spacious dimensions. With that in mind, no player in MLB seems to enjoy Coors Field more than Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton. And, … [Read more...]
American Pharoah’s date with destiny arrives (Reuters)
American Pharoah's date with destiny arrives (Reuters) By Steve Ginsburg ELMONT, New York (Reuters) - American Pharoah seeks to become the first winner of the U.S. Triple Crown in nearly four decades when he takes on seven rivals in the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes later on Saturday. The last horse to sweep the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes was Affirmed in 1978 and … [Read more...]