Picks: Rangers won't be able to slow down L.A. Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks where hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters make their picks for all of the day's games. New York Rangers vs. Los Angeles Kings, 10:30 p.m. ET The Los Angeles Kings received some help from the Rangers on Wednesday night when New York was able to hold on for a win over the Anaheim Ducks, preventing them from … [Read more...]
2016 March Madness Betting – Odds to Win the National Title
The March Madness has begun with the conference tournaments and Selection Sunday in our rear view mirror the sportsbooks have released their betting odds to win the 20165 NCAA Basketball Championship. First tipoff is at 12:15 PM ET on March 17th! The betting lines show the Kansas Jayhawks, Michigan State Spartans and North Carolina Tar heels all listed as the favorite to win the NCAA title in … [Read more...]
Big Ten football: Ranking the league QBs 1-to-14 heading into spring – PennLive.com
Big Ten football: Ranking the league QBs 1-to-14 heading into spring - PennLive.com 7. Wes Lunt, Illinois With Christian Hackenberg gone, this guy might be the most beleaguered decent quarterback in the league. The Illinois native played as a freshman at Oklahoma State, then transferred and meshed well with coordinator Bill Cubit when pre-owned auto salesman Tim Beckman hired him on, then actually … [Read more...]
Rory McIlroy rues conservative approach in WGC at Doral
Rory McIlroy rues conservative approach in WGC at Doral Rory McIlroy went into the final round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship at Doral with a three-shot edge. He walked out in third place, behind runner-up Bubba Watson and winner Adam Scott. Ahead of this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational, McIlroy said that his conservative approach on that Sunday may well have cost him the win. “I played … [Read more...]
PGA of America permanently cancels the Grand Slam of Golf
PGA of America permanently cancels the Grand Slam of Golf The PGA of America has put its Grand Slam of Golf on permanent hiatus. The event, which began in 1979, typically featured the four major champions in a 36-hole event. Prior to 2015, the tournament had been played for eight years in the Bahamas. However, last year, the event was to move to Trump National Los Angeles. The PGA of America … [Read more...]
Kilde wins super-G title as rival Kriechmayr misses a gate (The Associated Press)
Kilde wins super-G title as rival Kriechmayr misses a gate (The Associated Press) Aleksander Aamodt Kilde won the season-long super-G title on Thursday after two of his challengers did not finish in the last race of the season at the World Cup finals. Five men were in contention for the crystal globe but Kilde finished second, 0.10 seconds behind Beat Feuz to remain top of the standings. … [Read more...]
F1 2016: The Sky Sports F1 pundits predict the Formula 1 season ahead – SkySports
F1 2016: The Sky Sports F1 pundits predict the Formula 1 season ahead - SkySports Damon Hill Expert Analyst Last Updated: 17/03/16 9:35am The Sky Sports F1 punditry team give some of their predictions ahead of the start of the 2016 Formula One season. Part 2 coming soon Who will be on pole in Oz? Will Nico and Lewis be friends or foes? And who will be the 2016 surprise package? … [Read more...]
Alpine Skiing-World Cup St. Moritz women’s super g results (Reuters)
Alpine Skiing-World Cup St. Moritz women's super g results (Reuters) March 17 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the World Cup St. Moritz Women's Super G on Thursday 1. Tina Weirather (Liechtenstein) 1:18.93 2. Lara Gut (Switzerland) 1:19.34 3. Cornelia Huetter (Austria) 1:19.52 4. Kajsa Kling (Sweden) 1:19.63 5. Laurenne Ross (U.S.) 1:19.88 6. Viktoria Rebensburg (Germany) 1:20.03 7. … [Read more...]
Robin Lehner calls out Ben Scrivens after avoiding goalie fight (Video)
Robin Lehner calls out Ben Scrivens after avoiding goalie fight (Video) Goalie fights are, by and large, awesome. And we almost had a little awesome in the Buffalo Sabres’ game against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night. At 19:30 of the second period, Lars Eller of the Canadiens came crashing into the crease of Sabres goalie Robin Lehner, and a scrum ensued. Lehner gave Tomas … [Read more...]
Tulsa fails to take advantage of undeserved NCAA tournament bid
Tulsa fails to take advantage of undeserved NCAA tournament bid Play Tourney Pick'em | Fill out your bracket | Print it | Celebrity Challenge The most criticized at-large selection in this year's NCAA tournament couldn't capitalize on its good fortune. Tulsa caught Michigan on off shooting night from behind the arc yet failed to take advantage, falling 67-62 on Wednesday night in a … [Read more...]