2015 NBA draft first-round grades, analysis - Yahoo Sports Yahoo Sports' Jeff Eisenberg gives the skinny on the first round-picks, starting with No. 1 selection Karl-Anthony Towns, who went to the Timberwolves. Meanwhile, Marc J. Spears grades each selection. 1. Minnesota Timberwolves – Karl-Anthony Towns (PF/C, Kentucky, Fr., 19, 7-0, 248): The Towns vs. Okafor debate faded recently as … [Read more...]
Why Arizona Coyotes didn’t trade the No. 3 pick
Why Arizona Coyotes didn't trade the No. 3 pick SUNRISE, Fla. — Don Maloney knew that Dylan Strome would be his pick once the NHL Draft Lottery determined the Arizona Coyotes would be selecting No. 3 Friday night. The only thing that would change that was whether he would deal the pick after a number of teams showed interest. The Coyotes were in on the Dougie Hamilton sweepstakes. It would … [Read more...]
Anytime Anyplace wins turf feature at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Anytime Anyplace wins turf feature at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Anytime Anyplace won the $58,000 feature for 2-year-olds by 1 1/4 lengths Friday night at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]
2015-16 Bundesliga schedule released
2015-16 Bundesliga schedule released The full 2015-16 Bundesliga schedule was released earlier today, with title holders Bayern Munich getting the season started off against Hamburg in the first matchup of the campaign on August 14th. While the German champions will certainly be heavy favorites, … Continue reading → The full 2015-16 Bundesliga schedule was released earlier today, with title … [Read more...]
Live blog: All the best of Friday's MLB action
Live blog: All the best of Friday's MLB action After the Cardinals loaded the bases in the bottom of the 10th Friday night, the Cubs pulled out all of the stops by using the novel five-man infield approach, bringing in outfielder Mike Baxter from right, in order to clog up the hitting lanes for Jhonny Peralta. Here's what he was looking at: Cubs going with the 5-man infield, 2-man outfield. … [Read more...]
ESPN Brings Betting Talk To The Mainstream – WUIS 91.9
ESPN Brings Betting Talk To The Mainstream - WUIS 91.9 Walk into a bar or spend some time in an airport and there's a good chance ESPN is on TV. What happens on its ever-present SportsCenter, airing live 18 times daily, resonates with sports fans around the country. So it matters that over the past couple of years, ESPN has increased coverage of what's always been an extremely sensitive topic for … [Read more...]
Simon Pagenaud takes IndyCar pole at Auto Club Speedway (The Associated Press)
Simon Pagenaud takes IndyCar pole at Auto Club Speedway (The Associated Press) The Southern California heat did nothing to slow Team Penske. Simon Pagenaud earned his second career IndyCar pole and teammate Helio Castroneves finished right behind him, giving Team Penske the top two spots in qualifying on a hot Friday afternoon at Auto Club Speedway. ''It's awesome to get the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Watch USA 1-0 China match highlights from Women’s World Cup [VIDEO]
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Watch USA 1-0 China match highlights from Women’s World Cup [VIDEO] The US Women’s National Team recorded a 1-0 victory Friday night against China to advance to the semi-finals of the 2015 Women’s World Cup. With the goal from Carli Lloyd, the US now advances to play Germany — one of the … Continue reading → The US Women’s National Team recorded a 1-0 victory Friday night against China to … [Read more...]
Max Scherzer cools off slightly, allows two runs in win against Phillies
Max Scherzer cools off slightly, allows two runs in win against Phillies Washington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer is on such an incredible roll that he made the seemingly impossible look entirely possible for a good portion of Friday's game in Philadelphia. Scherzer entered the game looking to become only the second pitcher in MLB history to throw consecutive no-hitters. Johnny Vander … [Read more...]
Boston still has playoff expectations without Dougie Hamilton and Milan Lucic
Boston still has playoff expectations without Dougie Hamilton and Milan Lucic SUNRISE, Fla. – New Kings forward Milan Lucic has the luxury of perspective when it comes to Los Angeles, and his old team – the Boston Bruins. For the Kings: “If you look at the roster right now. We’re in the top two or three in the league right now as competitors.” And as for the Bruins: “I think they’re going … [Read more...]