Long shot Kung Fu Mambo wins US debut at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Kung Fu Mambo won his U.S. debut by 4 1/4 lengths Thursday at Santa Anita after a 2 1/2-year layoff. … [Read more...]
Making their point: Lakers take Russell at No. 2
Making their point: Lakers take Russell at No. 2 0 Shares Print EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Lakers shook up the 2015 NBA draft Thursday by selecting Ohio State point guard D'Angelo Russell second overall instead of taking a potential franchise center in Duke's Jahlil Okafor. The Lakers passed on taking a big man in Jahlil Okafor to select guard D'Angelo Russell, who many … [Read more...]
Sixers take Duke’s Jahlil Okafor at No. 3, add to glut of high-potential big men
Sixers take Duke's Jahlil Okafor at No. 3, add to glut of high-potential big men Let no one say that Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie is not committed to taking the best player available. After taking the rapidly developing Nerlens Noel and still-unavailable Joel Embiid in successive drafts, the Sixers selected Duke center Jahlil Okafor with the third-overall pick in Thursday's … [Read more...]
Big pick: Knicks take Porzingis fourth in draft
Big pick: Knicks take Porzingis fourth in draft 0 Shares Print The New York Knicks selected Latvian big man Kristaps Porzingis with the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft. The 19-year-old has a strong outside shot, but scouts wonder about his ability to adapt on the defensive end. Knicks president Phil Jackson rolled the dice and selected 19-year-old Latvian Kristaps … [Read more...]
Year of the prospect continues: Alex Meyer and Steven Matz get the call
Year of the prospect continues: Alex Meyer and Steven Matz get the call The year of the prospect is still going strong. The Minnesota Twins and New York Mets became the latest clubs to call up their young studs Thursday. Alex Meyer will become the latest prospect to join Minnesota, while Steven Matz will reportedly join the Mets. It's assumed Meyer will pitch in a relief role. The … [Read more...]
Lakers pick up Ohio State's Russell at No. 2
Lakers pick up Ohio State's Russell at No. 2 0 Shares Print EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Lakers shook up the 2015 NBA Draft on Thursday by selecting Ohio State point guard D'Angelo Russell second overall instead of taking a potential franchise center in Duke's Jahlil Okafor. D'Angelo Russell is only the sixth Ohio State freshman to be selected in the Common Draft era … [Read more...]
Louisville to wear ‘Uncaged Cardinal’ uniforms against Auburn
Louisville to wear 'Uncaged Cardinal' uniforms against Auburn The Cardinals are coming out of the cage for Louisville's first game of 2015. Yeah, we know, Cardinals aren't normally kept as pets in cages. We're trying not to take this too literally. Adidas has unveiled the uniforms for Louisville's season-opener on September 5 against Auburn. The "Uncaged Cardinal" uniforms feature a giant … [Read more...]
Carameaway wins Belmont feature (The Associated Press)
Carameaway wins Belmont feature (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Carameaway led all the way Thursday to easily win the $75,000 allowance feature for New York bred fillies and mares at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
Looking ahead to Breeders’ Cup Classic with American Pharoah (The Associated Press)
Looking ahead to Breeders' Cup Classic with American Pharoah (The Associated Press) The Breeders' Cup is just more than four months away, and if Triple Crown winner American Pharoah shows up for the $5 million Classic as planned, the race could turn into one of the biggest celebrations in the sport's history. ''I'm sitting here, knocking wood,'' Breeders' Cup President Craig Fravel said … [Read more...]
Targets and Touches: Running Back Target Rankings
Targets and Touches: Running Back Target Rankings Thursday, June 25, 2015 Running Back Targets can be affected by game flow and personnel, or in-season personnel turnover. The use of running backs in the passing game can be dictated by scheme, and/or strengths and weaknesses of a team's running back as a receiver and/or pass blocker. Regardless of scheme, a team whose lead back is Chris Ivory … [Read more...]