Guerrero knocked down, but wins split decision over Martinez (The Associated Press) Robert Guerrero rebounded from a fourth-round knockdown and won a split decision over Aron Martinez in a welterweight bout Saturday. The verdict for Guerrero (33-3-1) was booed by a portion of the crowd after the former four-division champion rallied in the second half of the 10-round bout to beat Martinez … [Read more...]
Women’s World Cup: Canada vs China and New Zealand vs Holland TV times and open thread
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Lightning apologize to Army captain for stupid playoff ticket policy
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Greg Cosell’s NFL analysis: Playing to Cam Newton’s strengths
Greg Cosell's NFL analysis: Playing to Cam Newton's strengths The Carolina Panthers are an interesting case. They just paid their quarterback Cam Newton a lot of money, yet they run an offense that's as close to a collegiate offense as you'll see in the NFL. Let's talk about Newton first, because he's a fascinating player. Newton is what I'd call a "wow" player. If you don't watch him snap … [Read more...]
Kyrie undergoes surgery on broken kneecap
Kyrie undergoes surgery on broken kneecap Associated Press 0 Shares Print CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers All-Star guard Kyrie Irving has undergone surgery to repair his broken kneecap, an injury sustained in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The team says Irving had the operation on Saturday at the Cleveland Clinic. The surgery was performed by team physician Dr. Richard Parker, with two other … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Position Player Picks for June 6 – Bleacher Report
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Morning Line Belmont Stakes, Game 2 Blackhawks-Lightening, Cavs-Warriors … – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Morning Line Belmont Stakes, Game 2 Blackhawks-Lightening, Cavs-Warriors ... - SportsBlog.com (blog) Oddsmakers say that the drought of Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing ends today. Belmont Stakes morning line has Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner American Pharoah the 2/3 favorite to become the first horse since Affirmed in 1978 to win the Triple Crown. Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods shoots career-worst 85 at Memorial
Tiger Woods shoots career-worst 85 at Memorial Tiger Woods made the cut at the Memorial Tournament on Friday, putting in a 6-footer on his last hole of the day to see the weekend. It might have been better had he missed. Woods followed up rounds of 73 and 70 at Muirfield Village Golf Club with career-worst, 13-over 85. That score is three shots worse than the 11-over 82 Woods shot to miss … [Read more...]
Horse racing-Dettori and Golden Horn storm to Derby glory at Epsom (Reuters)
Horse racing-Dettori and Golden Horn storm to Derby glory at Epsom (Reuters) LONDON, June 6 (Reuters) - Frankie Dettori rode his second English Derby winner when unbeaten favourite Golden Horn powered to victory at Epsom on Saturday. Golden Horn (13-8) finished 3-1/2 lengths ahead of Jack Hobbs (4-1) in a 1-2 for trainer John Gosden. Storm The Stars (16-1) was third. Italian Dettori rode his … [Read more...]
Browns land safety, receiver in Round Four – The Orange and Brown Report (subscription)
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