Report: Xfinity Series driver Derek White arrested in smuggling ring Xfinity Series driver Derek White was reportedly arrested in what law enforcement officials termed the biggest tobbaco smuggling bust in North American history. According to Bloomberg, White, 45, was a high-ranking member in the smuggling operation. White is a member of the Mohawk tribe in Kahnawake, Quebec, and the … [Read more...]
Mavs' Cuban understands Rondo's sentiments
Mavs' Cuban understands Rondo's sentiments 8:47 PM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM print DALLAS - Rajon Rondo expressing his desire to keep the Dallas Mavericks out of the playoffs didn't bother Mark Cuban one bit. In fact, Cuban laughed … [Read more...]
Yankees bullpen takes another hit with injury to Andrew Miller
Yankees bullpen takes another hit with injury to Andrew Miller The Yankees three-headed bullpen monster could be down to one come opening day. With Aroldis Chapman serving a 30-game suspension for an offseason domestic incident, Andrew Miller was slated to continue as Yankees closer at least through May. However, Miller's early season status is now completely up in the air after he … [Read more...]
Spring stunner: Jon Lester joined the Cubs home run parade
Spring stunner: Jon Lester joined the Cubs home run parade For the last oh, let's say 108 years, things have not gone well for the Chicago Cubs. That's how long it's been since one of baseball's most storied franchises has gone without winning a World Series championship. And because of that remarkable run of futility mixed with bad luck, baseball fans tend to expect the worst for the Cubs … [Read more...]
Porzingis (shoulder) to miss game against Mavs
Porzingis (shoulder) to miss game against Mavs 7:42 PM ET ESPN.com news services print New York Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis will miss Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks due to right shoulder soreness, the team says. The severity of the injury is unknown but Porzingis is scheduled to have an MRI exam when the Knicks return to New York on Thursday. Porzingis told … [Read more...]
Former Patriots wide receiver LaFell signs with Bengals – Comcast SportsNet New England
Former Patriots wide receiver LaFell signs with Bengals - Comcast SportsNet New England NEW YORK - The NFL has demanded The New York Times retract a story that called the league's concussion research flawed and likened the NFL's handling of head trauma to the tobacco industry's response to the dangers of cigarettes. In a letter from its law firm to the general counsels of the … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Flyers sneak past Capitals to tighten grip on playoff spot – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: Flyers sneak past Capitals to tighten grip on playoff spot - CBSSports.com Welcome to NHL Picks where CBSSports.com hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz make their predictions for all of the day's games. Washington Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers, 8 p.m. ET, NBCSN Every time they hit the ice, the Philadelphia Flyers are playing for their playoff lives. Currently tied with the … [Read more...]
It’s Mohaymen, then Nyquist and 8 longshots at Flo (The Associated Press)
It's Mohaymen, then Nyquist and 8 longshots at Flo (The Associated Press) Mohaymen will go into Saturday's Florida Derby showdown against fellow unbeaten Nyquist as a slight favorite, at least in the morning line. Mohaymen snared the No. 9 post in Wednesday's draw for the Grade 1, $1 million race at Gulfstream Park and was listed as the even-money favorite. Nyquist will start from the No. … [Read more...]
Leicester throwback style could fare well in the Champions League
Leicester throwback style could fare well in the Champions League With seven games left in their season, Leicester City lead the Premier League by five points, and are 15 points clear of fourth place Manchester City, meaning they are effectively guaranteed at least some Champions League soccer next season. Given that they haven’t been involved in any European competition recently, […] With … [Read more...]
10 bold fantasy baseball predictions from Tim Heaney – USA TODAY
10 bold fantasy baseball predictions from Tim Heaney - USA TODAY Consider these bold fantasy baseball predictions before your draft and/or league start: 1. Carlos Carrasco will become the second Cleveland Indians pitcher in three years to win the American League Cy Young Award and finally fulfill the prophecy as fantasy’s next big breakout ace. New nickname: Neo? 2. In fact, the Tribe’s trio of … [Read more...]