Oklahoma rides hot hand of Buddy Hield to the Final Four Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield used to make his own backboards and rims out of wood pulled off houses, milk crates and bicycle rims growing up in the Bahamas. He loved the game and he wasn’t going to let a little thing like not having a basket stop him from playing and practicing. All of those long hours spent on the dusty courts of his … [Read more...]
Brook stops Bizier in 2nd to keep IBF welterweight belt (The Associated Press)
Brook stops Bizier in 2nd to keep IBF welterweight belt (The Associated Press) SHEFFIELD, England (AP) -- Kell Brook kept his IBF welterweight title and remained unbeaten by stopping Canadian challenger Kevin Bizier in the second round on Saturday. … [Read more...]
Ish Smith hoping to stay with Sixers, but he'll have options – Philly.com
Ish Smith hoping to stay with Sixers, but he'll have options - Philly.com PORTLAND, Ore. - Ish Smith wants to remain with the 76ers. His coach, Brett Brown, also hopes the point guard returns next season. But Smith and the team may have other options that could lead to their parting ways for the second consecutive summer. As a Sixer this season, Smith has enjoyed being a starter for the … [Read more...]
James Franklin, dressed as the Easter Bunny, tackles piñata
James Franklin, dressed as the Easter Bunny, tackles piñata Easter traditions vary from family-to-family, but for the family of Penn State coach James Franklin, Easter becomes a combination of the softness of the Easter Bunny with the gruffness of football. And the result is pretty spectacular. [Check out Dr. Saturday on Tumblr for entertaining things you won’t see on the blog] The Franklin … [Read more...]
Gun Runner wins Louisiana Derby (The Associated Press)
Gun Runner wins Louisiana Derby (The Associated Press) NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Gun Runner punched his ticket for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, pulling away for a commanding victory in the Louisiana Derby at the Fair Grounds. … [Read more...]
California Chrome easily wins $10 million Dubai World Cup (The Associated Press)
California Chrome easily wins $10 million Dubai World Cup (The Associated Press) California Chrome was back at his best Saturday, soaring to a five-length victory in the $10 million Dubai World Cup. The winner of the 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness finished second last year in the world's richest horse. This time, the 5-year-old was ridden by Victor Espinoza, who was aboard American … [Read more...]
US battle to 1-1 draw at Colombia to open Olympic playoff [VIDEO]
US battle to 1-1 draw at Colombia to open Olympic playoff [VIDEO] The United States sweated to a 1-1 draw at Colombia in the opening leg of a 2016 Olympic qualifying playoff at Estadio Metropolitano. In steamy conditions, Luis Gil scored his third goal of this Olympic qualifying cycle in the fifth minute, finishing a cross from Mario Rodriguez to stake the […] Photo credit: AFP The United … [Read more...]
Cavs' Smith sued for $2.5M over NYC incident
Cavs' Smith sued for $2.5M over NYC incident 6:47 PM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books print Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith has been sued for $2.5 million by a man he got into an encounter with outside a New York City nightclub last November, according to documents obtained by … [Read more...]
Thunder vs. Spurs – 3/26/16 NBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place
Thunder vs. Spurs - 3/26/16 NBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place San Antonio Spurs (60-11) at Oklahoma City Thunder (50-22) NBA Basketball: Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 8:00 pm (Chesapeake Energy Arena) The Line: Oklahoma City Thunder -- Over/Under: See the Latest Odds TV: NBATV, FSSW, FSOK The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder meet Saturday night at the Chesapeake … [Read more...]
Brad vs. the Book: Who will cash in the ‘ACC Invitational?’
Brad vs. the Book: Who will cash in the 'ACC Invitational?' Slaying the sportsbook is a monstrous task. Some days bettors take up residence in a penthouse suite. Other times, they curl up in the nearest ditch, shirtless and toothless. In an attempt to avoid complete destitution, I will post my picks, whether profitable or penniless, through the NCAA tourney. Check out Sunday's Elite Eight … [Read more...]