NHL Three Stars: Talbot shines for Oilers; Malkin leads rout Keep your eye on that puck, Antti. No. 1 Star: Cam Talbot, Edmonton Oilers Talbot made 39 stops, including 33 in the final 40 minutes to help the Oilers edge the Winnipeg Jets 2-1. Patrick Maroon and Lauri Korpikoski scored first period goals to help Talbot earn his fourth straight win. No. 2 Star: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh … [Read more...]
Cycling-Zhong gold underlines Chinese threat in Rio (Reuters)
Cycling-Zhong gold underlines Chinese threat in Rio (Reuters) By Martyn Herman LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - A few days after breaking his hand in rage when China were denied gold on a technicality, coach Benoit Vetu was raising it in triumph after Zhong Tianshi became the first Chinese rider to be crowned world sprint champion on Sunday. Zhong powered to victory in an all-Chinese final … [Read more...]
Rory McIlroy will try to figure out ‘Sunday problem’ after Doral finale
Rory McIlroy will try to figure out 'Sunday problem' after Doral finale Rory McIlroy didn't get it done on Sunday at Doral, and that bucks a multi-year trend for the four-time major winner. McIlroy came into the final round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship with a three-shot edge, but he didn't make a birdie until the 16th hole at the Blue Monster. That birdie came after three bogeys, and it … [Read more...]
Kobe: 'Wishful thinking' to play all 18 games left
Kobe: 'Wishful thinking' to play all 18 games left 10:44 PM ET print LOS ANGELES -- Just 18 games remain in the career of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, who is retiring this summer after 20 seasons in the NBA. But how many of those games will Bryant actually play, given that he has missed several lately because of injuries? The Lakers paid honor to Kobe Bryant on … [Read more...]
Miesha Tate and Nate Diaz both come out on top at UFC196 in Las Vegas 3/5/2016 – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Miesha Tate and Nate Diaz both come out on top at UFC196 in Las Vegas 3/5/2016 - SportsBlog.com (blog) We have won 16 out of our last 19 Sports Picks. If you don't sign up to receive our daily sports picks , you must be nuts !!! We cashed in on Nate Diaz +405 and Miesha Tate +295 at UFC196. You can check out our site here http://shop.professorspicks.com/Our-Sports-Packages_c2.htm This entry … [Read more...]
The Specialists: D'Angelo Russell Fully Loaded
The Specialists: D'Angelo Russell Fully Loaded Even the title of this article might be an understatement. Over his last six games, D’Angelo Russell is averaging 22.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.3 triples on 46% from the field. With a longer leash, room to grow and the chance to officially take over what was known prior as the Kobe Show, it’s not a coincidence that … [Read more...]
Trezevant star Cordarrian Richardson chooses Clemson – Memphis Commercial Appeal
Trezevant star Cordarrian Richardson chooses Clemson - Memphis Commercial Appeal By John Varlas of The Commercial Appeal 4:08 p.m. 2 Teli White says he’s rarely had a player with the ability of Cordarrian Richardson. Now, one of the best college teams in the nation will get to see his talents up close. Richardson — who led the Bears to the 2A state championship in December — has verbally … [Read more...]
Quick takeaways from Las Vegas
Quick takeaways from Las Vegas Throughout 2016 we may have way too many quick thoughts for our post-race posts. So consider our new Takeaways feature to be the home of our random and sometimes intelligent musings. Sometimes the post may have a theme. Sometimes it may just be a mess of unrelated thoughts. Make sure you tweet us your thoughts after the race or email your post-race rants via … [Read more...]
Indiana finishes undefeated at home and continues to build resume
Indiana finishes undefeated at home and continues to build resume Voters have begrudgingly moved No. 12 Indiana up in the polls over the past month because the Hoosiers have earned it. Some have taken longer to come around to giving the Hoosiers their due because Indiana just didn't have the strength of schedule on its side that others in the conference and around the nation did. But after … [Read more...]
Cycling-Britain back on top as Wiggins and Cavendish blaze to gold (Reuters)
Cycling-Britain back on top as Wiggins and Cavendish blaze to gold (Reuters) (Corrects name of Chinese rider in para 14) * Britain top medals with five golds * Set for strong Olympic challenge in Rio By Martyn Herman LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish provided a rip-roaring climax to the world track cycling championships with a stunning Madison victory that … [Read more...]