9-1 shot Marynetta wins feature at Los Alamitos (The Associated Press) LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. (AP) -- Marynetta won the $47,000 feature for California-bred or sired fillies and mares by a neck Friday at Los Alamitos, earning her third straight victory. … [Read more...]
One-time Derby contender Texas Red returns in Dwyer Stakes (The Associated Press)
One-time Derby contender Texas Red returns in Dwyer Stakes (The Associated Press) Texas Red is set for his first race in more than five months in Saturday's $500,000 Dwyer Stakes at Belmont Park, one of six stakes races at the track's Stars & Stripes day. Winner of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile last year, Texas Red injured a foot after finishing second in the San Vicente on Feb. 1. The … [Read more...]
Rajon Rondo gets a shot to rebuild his reputation with the ever-confusing Kings
Rajon Rondo gets a shot to rebuild his reputation with the ever-confusing Kings Rajon Rondo's 2015 free agency was always less about finding a long-term home than it was figuring out which NBA team allowed him the best chance to avoid taking a serious paycut while simultaneously finding a chance to rebuild his waning reputation. For the eternally enigmatic 29-year-old point guard, that … [Read more...]
Harris sticks with Magic for $64M, sources say
Harris sticks with Magic for $64M, sources say Chris Broussard, NBA analyst Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 0 Shares Print Tobias Harris has agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal to return to the Orlando Magic, according to league sources. Tobias Harris is staying in Orlando after averaging 17.1 … [Read more...]
Where do the Clippers go without DeAndre Jordan?
Where do the Clippers go without DeAndre Jordan? The Los Angeles Clippers learned Friday that the line between contention and also-ran status can be all too thin. With dynamic center DeAndre Jordan on his way to the Dallas Mavericks on a four-year, max-level contract below the Clippers' own offer, the West's No. 3 seed, a team that looked like a potential title favorite for a few weeks in … [Read more...]
Mike Scioscia wants Josh Hamilton to apologize to Angels owner Arte Moreno
Mike Scioscia wants Josh Hamilton to apologize to Angels owner Arte Moreno Just when you thought the Los Angeles Angels week couldn't get any more dramatic, here comes a weekend series in Texas against the Rangers and former outfielder Josh Hamilton. The story here has been told many a time over the past few months. In February, Hamilton suffered a drug and alcohol related relapse, which the … [Read more...]
Sources: Rondo, Kings agree to one-year deal
Sources: Rondo, Kings agree to one-year deal ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print The Sacramento Kings and free-agent point guard Rajon Rondo have agreed to a one-year deal worth $9.5 million, sources told ESPN.com. After a disastrous stint in Dallas, Rajon Rondo is moving on, agreeing to a deal with the Kings, sources say. Bill Baptist/NBAE/Getty ImagesIn the opening hours of free … [Read more...]
Michigan State football 2015: Game by game predictions – Detroit Sports Nation
Michigan State football 2015: Game by game predictions - Detroit Sports Nation Michigan State football 2015: Game by game predictionsMichigan State football 2015: Game by game predictions Michigan State is coming off two straight great seasons which saw the Spartans win a total of 24 games while losing only three. Head coach Mark Dantonio looks to continue to build the football program and knows … [Read more...]
Athletes could receive thousands in NCAA, EA video game settlement
Athletes could receive thousands in NCAA, EA video game settlement Thousands of current and former college athletes could receive money as a result of settlements from a series of lawsuits stemming from the use of football and men’s basketball players’ names and likenesses in video games. According to legal documents obtained by USA Today, many athletes are “likely” to receive “at least … [Read more...]
Tuning up for American Pharoah’s next race in the Haskell (The Associated Press)
Tuning up for American Pharoah's next race in the Haskell (The Associated Press) The race, date and place are set for American Pharoah's next start: the Haskell Invitational, Aug. 2, Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey. Perhaps the coolest part of Thursday's announcement involves Bruce Springsteen possibly performing at the track just a few furlongs from his hometown of Freehold. … [Read more...]