Logano wins fifth pole of season at Richmond RICHMOND, Va.— In a race that will force several underperforming drivers to step up or see their championship hopes end, leave it to one of the year's most reliable drivers to set the tone. Joey Logano won his fifth pole of the season, taking the lead away from Matt Kenseth to start at the very front of the field for Saturday night's Federated … [Read more...]
Why Jack Wilshere’s health is vital for the England national team
Why Jack Wilshere’s health is vital for the England national team Much-maligned Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to remain on the sidelines for at least another month following a recent setback in his return from a leg injury. Wilshere, who was injured while training with his club last month, has yet to feature so far this season and […] Much-maligned Arsenal and England … [Read more...]
Dirk Nowitzki leaves open possibility of German national team return
Dirk Nowitzki leaves open possibility of German national team return NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki experienced an emotional moment Wednesday after what appeared to be his final game playing for the German national team. Shortly after Germany fell to Spain 77-76 in a second-round elimination game at EuroBasket 2015, the fans in Berlin cheered the greatest European player in basketball history as … [Read more...]
‘Ferrell Takes the Field’ gives fans another view of Will Ferrell’s baseball adventure
'Ferrell Takes the Field' gives fans another view of Will Ferrell's baseball adventure If you enjoy the comedic stylings of Will Ferrell, and the game of baseball, you're going to enjoy HBO's "Ferrell Takes the Field." That's incredibly obvious, perhaps, but it's true. Even if you only like one of those things, it's worth checking out. The flim is a culmination of all the hype and excitement … [Read more...]
Miss Ella wins Belmont’s Christiecat Stakes (The Associated Press)
Miss Ella wins Belmont's Christiecat Stakes (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Miss Ella won the $100,000 Christiecat Stakes on Friday, the opening-day feature at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
Floyd Mayweather leaving behind complex legacy of good and bad (Yahoo Sports)
Floyd Mayweather leaving behind complex legacy of good and bad (Yahoo Sports) The pound-for-pound king has been unbeatable in the ring, but often a flawed character outside of it. … [Read more...]
Andre Berto hints that inside info will help him handle Floyd Mayweather (Yahoo Sports)
Andre Berto hints that inside info will help him handle Floyd Mayweather (Yahoo Sports) The challenger says he knows Mayweather better than most, and that the pound-for-pound king is not what most people think. … [Read more...]
FIFA presidential candidate accuses body of ignoring fraud favoring Platini
FIFA presidential candidate accuses body of ignoring fraud favoring Platini Seoul (AFP) – South Korean FIFA presidential candidate Chung Mong-Joon on Friday accused soccer’s governing body of overlooking an “election fraud” favoring rival and front-runner Michel Platini. Chung claimed last week that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had sent “unsolicited” letters to almost every AFC member … [Read more...]
New York Rangers: Puck Daddy’s 2015-16 NHL Season Preview
New York Rangers: Puck Daddy’s 2015-16 NHL Season Preview (The 2015-16 NHL season is nearly upon us! Why bother watching this team? What will make or break the season? Find out as we preview all 30 teams as camps begin!) Last Season: 53-22-7, 113 points, first in the Metro Division. 2014-15 Season, In One Tweet Did They Get Better, Worse Or Are They About The Same? Worse. Marty St. Louis … [Read more...]
D’Angelo Russell: ‘This Lakers squad will most definitely be a playoff team’
D'Angelo Russell: 'This Lakers squad will most definitely be a playoff team' The evidence is right there in the bounce passes, in the crossovers, in the pull-up jumpers and pick-and-roll playmaking: D'Angelo Russell clearly does not lack for confidence. The Ohio State standout, whose combination of flash and substance made him the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft and the newest … [Read more...]