Bee A Magician in 5th spot at $1 million International Trot (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- The Canadian mare Bee A Magician drew the fifth post position and became the 3-1 morning line favorite Tuesday in the $1 million International Trot. … [Read more...]
As it turns out, the NFL’s arrest streak is alive and well at 80 months
As it turns out, the NFL's arrest streak is alive and well at 80 months By some unforeseen miracle, the NFL just kept the most outrageous streak in American sports alive. And, no, we're not talking about the string of ludicrous officiating calls against the Detroit Lions. After former San Jose Mercury News reporter Mike Rosenberg professed on Twitter last week that September marked the first … [Read more...]
Gregg Popovich, on why LaMarcus Aldridge sat out practice: ‘Welcome to the Spurs’
Gregg Popovich, on why LaMarcus Aldridge sat out practice: 'Welcome to the Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge played 35.4 minutes a game in 2014-15, right in line with his career marks. He’s averaged as much as 39.6 minutes a contest, back in the 2010-11 regular season, and during his postseason career he’s averaged a whopping 40.4 minutes a contest spread out over 34 playoff games. [Follow Dunks … [Read more...]
BDL’s 2015-16 NBA Season Preview: Charlotte Hornets
BDL's 2015-16 NBA Season Preview: Charlotte Hornets Sometimes, when you gamble, you lose. Coming off a surprising return to the postseason sparked by the low-post brilliance of Al Jefferson and a defensive overhaul helmed by first-year head coach Steve Clifford, the Charlotte Hornets entered the summer of 2014 aiming to make a splash. They had one of the league's stingiest defenses and one … [Read more...]
AL WC game preview
AL WC game preview NEW YORK -- Tuesday night, the 2015 postseason will officially get underway with the AL wild-card game. The Yankees will host the Astros at Yankee Stadium at 8pm ET. The game will air on ESPN. Winner plays the Royals in the ALDS, loser goes home. Both the Yankees and Astros were among the highest scoring teams in baseball in 2015. New York averaged 4.72 runs per game, second … [Read more...]
Sunderland seek to make the numbers work in search for new manager
Sunderland seek to make the numbers work in search for new manager Sunderland chairman Ellis Short's pursuit of the man to succeed head coach Dick Advocaat could ultimately come down to hard cash. The Black Cats have identified Sam Allardyce as the leading candidate for the vacancy created when the 68-year-old Dutchman prematurely called time on his brief stay on Wearside over […] … [Read more...]
NCAA Hockey 101: What’s left for returning powers?
NCAA Hockey 101: What's left for returning powers? Have a look at last year's teams to make the Frozen Four: Boston University, Providence College, North Dakota, and Nebraska-Omaha. They kind of typify the situation in college hockey at large this season. Usually, when a year begins, we have a pretty good idea of who's going to be really good. It's not uncommon to get near-unanimous … [Read more...]
Marlins will not bring Dan Jennings back as manager next season
Marlins will not bring Dan Jennings back as manager next season The Miami Marlins are shaking things up again. The team announced Tuesday that manager Dan Jennings will not return in the same role next season. The #Marlins announce Dan Jennings will not be back as manager. Team search will be extensive, exhaustive.— Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) October 6, 2015 The news doesn't come as a huge … [Read more...]
Matt Harvey missed a ‘mandatory’ workout and Sandy Alderson is upset
Matt Harvey missed a 'mandatory' workout and Sandy Alderson is upset The first New York Mets vs. Matt Harvey drama of the postseason is here, and it has nothing to do with his innings limit. Harvey missed a team workout on Tuesday, and some within the organization were not happy about it. [Related: The 12 most intriguing players of the MLB postseason.] Initial reports suggested the team … [Read more...]
Illinois Fighting Illini at Iowa Hawkeyes Free Point Spread Pick and Betting Odds Oct 10, 2015
Illinois Fighting Illini at Iowa Hawkeyes Free Point Spread Pick and Betting Odds . This 2015 season, week six match between the 4-1 Illinois Fighting Illini and the 5-0 Iowa Hawkeyes is set to take place on Saturday, October 10th. The game will take place at the Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa and kick off is scheduled for 12:00 ET. According to 5Dimes, the home town team are favourites to … [Read more...]