What you need to know about National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) draft In March, the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) made headlines by announcing they would be the first professional league to pay women for playing hockey. Last week, they took the next step by signing their first free agent, Janine Weber, to a paid contract. On Saturday in Boston they embark on the league's inaugural … [Read more...]
Undrafted gives NFL player Wes Welker a Royal Ascot winner (The Associated Press)
Undrafted gives NFL player Wes Welker a Royal Ascot winner (The Associated Press) Undrafted, owned by NFL player Wes Welker, won the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot on the final day Saturday. Welker, a former wide receiver for the Denver Broncos who is a free agent, named the horse after his status in the 2004 draft when he was not selected. ''I can't believe I didn't make the trip … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de Suisse stage 8 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de Suisse stage 8 results (Reuters) June 20 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Tour de Suisse (Bern - Bern, 152.5 km) on Saturday 1. Alexey Lutsenko (Kazakhstan / Astana) 3:28:11" 2. Jan Bakelants (Belgium / AG2R) +1" 3. Warren Barguil (France / Giant) +17" 4. Marco Haller (Austria / Katusha) +22" 5. Daniele Bennati (Italy / Tinkoff - Saxo) 6. Michael Albasini (Switzerland … [Read more...]
The Eye: Follow all Saturday's MLB action live
The Eye: Follow all Saturday's MLB action live Baseball's longest active losing streak belongs to the Chicago White Sox, who lost a heartbreaker on Friday night (TEX 2, CWS 1). Chris Sale tossed a gem but closer David Robertson blew the save and took the loss in the ninth. The ChiSox have now lost eight straight. Chicago was not a consensus contender coming into the season but they were … [Read more...]
Can young GMs smash old school collusion on offer sheets?
Can young GMs smash old school collusion on offer sheets? The restricted free agent class this year is loaded. In fact, it’s always loaded – every year prolific younger players who are still within their indentured servitude to their teams until the age of 27 come up for a new contract. And they pretty much always stay with their team. But with a new group of younger more aggressive … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Brewers at Colorado Rockies Free Pick and Betting Odds June 20, 2015
Milwaukee Brewers at Colorado Rockies Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 28-39 Colorado Rockies play host to the 25-44 Milwaukee Brewers this afternoon in MLB action on the grass of Coors Field, June 20, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:10PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Rockies -120/Brewers +110 O/U Total: 10.5 Pitching Matchup Kyle Lohse (R) W/L 3-8 WHIP 1.41 ERA 6.44 Chad Bettis … [Read more...]
Boston Red Sox at Kansas City Royals Free Pick and Betting Lines June 20, 2015
Boston Red Sox at Kansas City Royals Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 38-26 Kansas City Royals play host to the 30-39 Boston Red Sox tonight in MLB action on the grass of Kauffman Stadium, June 20, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Royals -123/Red Sox +113 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Rick Porcello (R) W/L 4-7 WHIP 1.30 ERA 5.29 Edinson Volquez … [Read more...]
Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays Free Pick and Betting Odds June 20, 2015
Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 37-32 Toronto Blue Jays play host to the 34-33 Baltimore Orioles today on the turf of Rogers Center, June 20, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:07PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Blue Jays -120/Orioles +110 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Kevin Gausman (R) W/L 1-0 WHIP 1.33 ERA 4.50 Mark Buehrle (L) W/L 7-4 … [Read more...]
European-Hit me hard because I fight like a man, says Briton Ryan (Reuters)
European-Hit me hard because I fight like a man, says Briton Ryan (Reuters) By Justin Palmer BAKU, June 20 (Reuters) - Sparring in the gym with her brother and other male boxers is an integral part of Sandy Ryan's training regime and if you don't punch her hard she'll thump you back harder. A lot of people say I look like a lad," Ryan said after defeating Germany's Cindy Rogge in their … [Read more...]
Fabio Borini looking to leave Liverpool after club’s poor treatment of player
Fabio Borini looking to leave Liverpool after club’s poor treatment of player Out-of-favor forward Fabio Borini appears to have finally realized his time at Liverpool is up after his agent criticized the club's treatment of the player. The Italian turned down two chances to leave last summer with both QPR and Sunderland … Continue reading → Out-of-favor forward Fabio Borini appears to … [Read more...]