Dale Earnhardt Jr. wrecks out of Daytona 500 with 30 laps left DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — It wasn't a great day for historic names at Daytona International Speedway. Chase Elliott, son of Hall of Famer Bill Elliott and polesitter for Sunday's Daytona 500, spun just 18 laps into the race. With 30 laps remaining in the Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt Jr. lost control of his car and also spun, hitting … [Read more...]
Ryan O’Reilly out 3-to-4 weeks with lower body injury
Ryan O'Reilly out 3-to-4 weeks with lower body injury According to Buffalo Hockey Beat, Ryan O'Reilly was seen in a walking boot after Friday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. O'Reilly went on to miss practice on Saturday. Coach Dan Bylsma was optimistic characterizing it as a maintenance day, and he would know more after O'Reilly was evaluated by doctors in the afternoon. The news … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Brow Goes Beastmode
The Daily Dose: Dose: Brow Goes Beastmode Games Played Week 18 4 Games: CLE, DET, GSW, IND, MIA, MIN, NYK, ORL, PHI, POR, TOR, WAS 3 Games: ATL, BOS, BRK, CHA, CHI, DAL, DEN, HOU, LAC, LAL, MEM, MIL, NOP, OKC, PHX, SAC, SAN, UTA Line of the Night Anthony Davis showed everyone why he was fantasy basketball’s consensus No. 1 overall pick on draft day during Sunday’s 111-106 win over the Pistons, … [Read more...]
Torchetti pushes right buttons with Vanek, Pominville in outdoor win
Torchetti pushes right buttons with Vanek, Pominville in outdoor win MINNEAPOLIS – When John Torchetti took over as the Minnesota Wild’s coach about a week ago, he had confidence that forwards Jason Pominville and Thomas Vanek could regain their scoring touch. “Pominville's scored before, Vanek has scored before,” Torchetti said. “So just work with them a little bit on the side, one-on-one, … [Read more...]
Elliott and Patrick wrecks reaffirm requests for less grass at tracks
Elliott and Patrick wrecks reaffirm requests for less grass at tracks DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – One of the dominant topics of Tuesday's pre-Daytona 500 media day was safety. And one of those safety-related topics concerned the presence of grass on the inside of NASCAR tracks. "It looks pretty but the grass is one thing that tears many race cars apart," AJ Allmendinger said Tuesday. During … [Read more...]
LeBron takes OKC fan's 'suck it up' taunt in stride
LeBron takes OKC fan's 'suck it up' taunt in stride 3:25 AM ET ESPN.com news services print LeBron James faced an unlikely foe Sunday while attempting to confer with a referee as a foul call was adjudicated in a 115-92 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. A fan sitting courtside in Oklahoma City, feet from Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue and well within ear shot of James, … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Canucks, Ducks, Wild thump the opposition
NHL Three Stars: Canucks, Ducks, Wild thump the opposition No. 1 Star: Ryan Miller, Vancouver Canucks Miller nearly had a shutout if it wasn't for Matt Duchene with 42-seconds left in the game. Instead he had to settle with a 37 save outing as he earned his 13th win of the season. One example of his heroics came on this incredible toe save on a sure fire goal: No. 2 Star: Ryan Kesler, … [Read more...]
Philippine elections body urged to stop Pacquiao fight (The Associated Press)
Philippine elections body urged to stop Pacquiao fight (The Associated Press) MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- A Philippine senatorial candidate has petitioned the elections commission to stop boxing star and fellow candidate Manny Pacquiao's fight against Timothy Bradley on April 9, saying the extensive media exposure would give Pacquiao an unfair advantage and flout the fair elections law. … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Gallardo Signs
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Gallardo Signs Follow @Baer_Bill and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. The Orioles finally pulled the trigger and forfeited their 2016 first-round draft pick, as the club inked pitcher Yovani Gallardo to a three-year, $35 million contract on Saturday. The two sides had been linked since the beginning of the month, but the Orioles were hesitant to part with the pick. Gallardo’s … [Read more...]
Blues lose Alex Steen for a month as injury woes continue
Blues lose Alex Steen for a month as injury woes continue The St. Louis Blues sent out a press release with a familar theme on Sunday, which announced a couple of call ups from their AHL affiliate in Chicago. The reason? Another injury to one of their stars, this time to Alex Steen. During Saturday’s game against the Arizona Coyotes, Steen landed awkwardly near the corner boards following a … [Read more...]