Kentucky begins party planning for new racing king (The Associated Press) Police escorts guided American Pharoah and his entourage back home to Churchill Downs on Sunday, hours after his stunningly smooth run into Triple Crown history. At the headquarters of American horse racing, Churchill Downs' famous twin spires are displaying Zayat Stables' turquoise and gold colors all week to … [Read more...]
Warriors’ Marreese Speights misses fast-break dunk, gets sat on by ref
Warriors' Marreese Speights misses fast-break dunk, gets sat on by ref The third quarter of Game 2 of the 2015 NBA Finals was an absolute rock-fight, with the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers combining for just 29 points on 9-for-37 shooting. What's the perfect way to cap such a vomitous 12-minute stretch of offensive basketball? Ladies and gentlemen, Marreese Speights: [Follow … [Read more...]
The future is now: Astros promote shortstop Carlos Correa to the majors
The future is now: Astros promote shortstop Carlos Correa to the majors Step aside, Kris Bryant and Carlos Rodon. There's a new rookie who just got the call to the majors and is looking to take the shine off your debuts. The Houston Astros have promoted uber-prospect Carlos Correa to the majors Sunday. [On this week's StewPod: Who belongs in the baseball video-game Hall of Fame?] Since being … [Read more...]
Report: MLB owners rejected proposals to add more protective netting
Report: MLB owners rejected proposals to add more protective netting Major League Baseball's owners rejected proposals to extend protective netting around the field during the last two labor negotiations, according to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports. The request, which was proposed by the MLB Players Association, would have extended protective netting down the foul lines, and potentially to the … [Read more...]
Jeff Gordon: Driver’s council one of ‘coolest things’ he’s seen
Jeff Gordon: Driver's council one of 'coolest things' he's seen Jeff Gordon was a member of the group of driver who met with NASCAR officials Saturday night at Dover. And he's not understating the importance of the meeting and the drivers' unofficial organization. “I’ve got to say I think this is one of the coolest things I’ve seen happen in this sport since I’ve been in it," Gordon said … [Read more...]
Nuggets to again interview Malone, sources say
Nuggets to again interview Malone, sources say Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print Former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Malone has secured a second interview for the Denver Nuggets' coach vacancy, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that … [Read more...]
Astros calling up prized SS prospect Correa
Astros calling up prized SS prospect Correa RP Jake Buchanann sent down to Triple-A Fresnoby Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com (8:56 pm ET) The Astros have demoted reliever Jake Buchanan to Triple-A Fresno to make room on their roster for Carlos Correa. Buchanan, who arrived on May 14, pitched just nine innings over the last three-plus weeks. He allowed two runs on five hits. Astros bring up … [Read more...]
Dixon dominates Texas race that should ease IndyCar angst (The Associated Press)
Dixon dominates Texas race that should ease IndyCar angst (The Associated Press) Scott Dixon certainly knows how to get to Victory Lane, even if he prefers staying out of the spotlight. ''Scott is a racer. ... He is an incredible driver,'' said Tony Kanaan, the runner-up in Texas by 7.8 seconds to his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate. … [Read more...]
Triple Crown win draws big TV rating, but not biggest (The Associated Press)
Triple Crown win draws big TV rating, but not biggest (The Associated Press) American Pharoah's historic Triple Crown win drew the third-best preliminary television rating for the Belmont Stakes since that started being measured in 1988. With the competition over so quickly, horse racing doesn't benefit from a dramatic contest in the way other sports do. The race portion of NBC's broadcast … [Read more...]
Bartolo Colon has a three-game hitting streak
Bartolo Colon has a three-game hitting streak Don't look now, but the pitcher we all love to watch hit because his hitting is unintentionally entertaining is now turning into an offensive threat. Bartolo Colon, the 42-year-old right-hander with the poorly fitted helmet and seemingly hopeless swing, extended his hitting streak to three games on Saturday with a clean single against Arizona's … [Read more...]