Denny Hamlin wins Unlimited in first test of new extra lap rules DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – NASCAR's modified green-white-checker finish got its first practical application in the season's opening race. OK, the Sprint Unlimited isn't officially the first race of the NASCAR season. But the exhibition race serves as a test for many drivers and teams for the Daytona 500. And Denny Hamlin passed … [Read more...]
Wayne Simmonds, Tanner Glass fight, but not each other (Video)
Wayne Simmonds, Tanner Glass fight, but not each other (Video) It was a forgone conclusion Wayne Simmonds was going to have to fight someone on the New York Rangers roster in Sunday night's game. The weekend prior Simmonds knocked Ryan McDonagh out of the lineup with a punch to the jaw after McDonagh delivered a cross-check to the head of the Philadelphia Flyers forward. During the week, … [Read more...]
Sting playing halftime of the NBA All-Star Game went as expected
Sting playing halftime of the NBA All-Star Game went as expected When the NBA announced that Sting would be the halftime entertainment at the 2016 NBA All-Star Game, many NBA fans wondered ... well ... why, exactly? [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Yes, Sting is a monstrously successful musician with tons of hits to his credit, but how does tapping a … [Read more...]
Kobe honored with tribute videos, Magic speech at All-Star Game
Kobe honored with tribute videos, Magic speech at All-Star Game Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was always going to be the center of attention at his 18th and final All-Star Game this Sunday in Toronto. Nevertheless, the NBA made a special point of honoring one of the best players in league history at the Air Canada Centre. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of … [Read more...]
Race winnings will no longer be listed in Cup Series box scores
Race winnings will no longer be listed in Cup Series box scores If you've looked at the box score from Saturday night's Sprint Unlimited won by Denny Hamlin, you likely noticed something missing. That something was a dollar amount for each driver's race winnings. NASCAR has traditionally listed the money drivers and teams have won after each race. But with the new charter agreement affecting … [Read more...]
Klay Thompson: Michael Jordan said ‘go ahead and break the record’
Klay Thompson: Michael Jordan said 'go ahead and break the record' All season long, NBA observers have been discussing whether this year's Golden State Warriors can really keep up their torrid pace long enough to have a legitimate shot at breaking the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' all-time record for wins in a regular season. With the Warriors entering the All-Star break at a remarkable 48-4, the … [Read more...]
Drake wears ‘Farewell Mamba’ Kobe tribute jacket to All-Star Game
Drake wears 'Farewell Mamba' Kobe tribute jacket to All-Star Game Music superstar, Toronto native and Toronto Raptors global ambassador Drake evidently decided that coaching Team Canada to All-Star Celebrity Game glory wasn't enough of a feather in his cap for 2016 All-Star Weekend. No, it seems Drizzy also aimed to outshine the eternally natty Craig Sager by taking home Loudest Jacket … [Read more...]
Undefeated Nyquist to make 3-year-old debut at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Undefeated Nyquist to make 3-year-old debut at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) Undefeated Nyquist, last year's 2-year-old Eclipse Award winner, makes his highly anticipated 3-year-old debut in the $200,000 San Vicente Stakes on Monday at Santa Anita. The 3-year-old colt will take on five rivals in the seven-furlong, Grade 2 race that will be Nyquist's first since he won the Breeders' Cup … [Read more...]
Suarez and Messi penalty trick lights up Barca rout of Celta
Suarez and Messi penalty trick lights up Barca rout of Celta Barcelona maintained their grip on the Spanish title thanks to a wonderful Luis Suarez hat-trick, including an audacious penalty move with Lionel Messi, to see off a spirited Celta Vigo 6-1 on Sunday. Atletico Madrid remain three points behind as they were 1-0 winners at Getafe thanks to Fernando Torres’s […] Photo credit: AFP … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 14th – FanSided
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 14th - FanSided Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports With 10 of the NHL’s 30 teams in action on Sunday, FanSided gives you the top fantasy hockey players to target for today’s NHL DraftKings daily picks. After a very busy day in the NHL on Saturday, Sunday will be far less busy. There are five NHL games on Sunday. That means … [Read more...]