Cup Final Game 6 tickets going for up to $71K Want to see Game 6 in Chicago? Take out a second mortgage. (USATSI) Even though the Chicago Blackhawks have won two Stanley Cups since 2010, they haven't lifted one of the most famous trophies in sports on home ice since 1938. After beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 2-1 Saturday night, the Blackhawks will have a chance to do just that in Game … [Read more...]
Cycling-Froome sends Tour warning with Dauphine win (Reuters)
Cycling-Froome sends Tour warning with Dauphine win (Reuters) * Trademark late attack boosts Briton * Van Garderen second (Adds quotes) By Julien Pretot MODANE VALFREJUS, France, June 14 (Reuters) - Although not yet at his peak, Chris Froome sent a deafening warning to his Tour de France rivals by winning the Criterium du Dauphine with a trademark late attack to claim the final stage on … [Read more...]
Tour de Suisse Results (The Associated Press)
Tour de Suisse Results (The Associated Press) 1. Kristijan Durasek, Croatia, Lampre, 3 hours, 36 minutes, 52 seconds. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de Suisse stage 2 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de Suisse stage 2 results (Reuters) June 14 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Tour de Suisse (Risch-Rotkreuz - Risch-Rotkreuz, 161.1 km) on Sunday 1. Kristijan Durasek (Croatia / Lampre) 3:36:52" 2. Daniel Moreno (Spain / Katusha) +4" 3. Julian Arredondo (Colombia / Trek) 4. Thibaut Pinot (France / FDJ) 5. Geraint Thomas (Britain / Team Sky) 6. Simon Spilak (Slovenia / … [Read more...]
Proposed NHL antitrust lawsuit settlement brings price changes, single-team streaming options
Proposed NHL antitrust lawsuit settlement brings price changes, single-team streaming options On Thursday, the NHL, Comcast, DirecTV, Madison Square Garden Co., and eight NHL franchises proposed a settlement to an antitrust class-action lawsuit filed in 2012. Should the settlement be accepted by the judge, the NHL will become the first of the major sports leagues to offer subscription … [Read more...]
Justin Verlander fared well in season debut against Indians
Justin Verlander fared well in season debut against Indians Despite a 5-4 loss to the Cleveland Indians, the Detroit Tigers starting rotation finally felt whole again with the return of long time ace Justin Verlander. The 32-year-old right-hander had been on the shelf since late in spring training while dealing with a triceps strain, but returned for Saturday's start at Comerica Park. … [Read more...]
Joey Votto goes behind-the-back to retire Chris Coghlan
Joey Votto goes behind-the-back to retire Chris Coghlan Have yourself a week, Joey Votto. The Cincinnati Reds star first baseman just made headlines on Tuesday when he smashed three home runs in a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies. On Saturday, he once again showed that he's just as capable defensively by making a creative, crafty and downright dazzling play to retire Chris Coghlan … [Read more...]
Live updates: Best of Sunday's MLB action
Live updates: Best of Sunday's MLB action It's a Sunday in June, so that means we've got 15 Major League Baseball games and they're gonna be taking place throughout the afternoon, with seven games starting during the 1:00 p.m. ET hour. We've got some big stories on tap, too. Top 10 prospects Byron Buxton (Twins) and Francisco Lindor (Indians) have been called up. Alex Rodriguez is closing in … [Read more...]
Live Blog: Follow all of Sunday's action
Live Blog: Follow all of Sunday's action It's a Sunday in June, so that means we've got 15 Major League Baseball games and they're gonna be taking place throughout the afternoon, with seven games starting during the 1:00 p.m. ET hour. We've got some big stories on tap, too. Top 10 prospects Byron Buxton (Twins) and Francisco Lindor (Indians) have been called up. Alex Rodriguez is closing in … [Read more...]
Report: Accused FSU athletes avoid charges frequently
Report: Accused FSU athletes avoid charges frequently Athletes at Florida's two most prominent state schools have a tendency to avoid charges when accused of criminal activity. According to an extensive ESPN Outside the Lines report, Florida State athletes ultimately escape charges 70 percent of time when named as suspects in police reports. At Florida, charges didn't happen or were dropped … [Read more...]