Rafa Benitez begins Newcastle rescue bid with test at Leicester City Rafael Benitez’s mission to haul Newcastle United out of the Premier League relegation zone begins in unfavorable circumstances on Monday as his new side visit leaders Leicester City. Appointed manager on a three-year contract on Friday following Steve McClaren’s dismissal, Benitez has just 10 games to steer the big-spending … [Read more...]
Kevin Harvick beats Carl Edwards by 0.01 seconds at Phoenix
Kevin Harvick beats Carl Edwards by 0.01 seconds at Phoenix Well, the winner of this race was predictable. But damn, the finish sure wasn't. Kevin Harvick held off Carl Edwards in an amazing last half lap at Phoenix to win by mere inches. Edwards got underneath Harvick in turns 3 and 4 and the two cars bounced off each other multiple times exiting turn 4. The final piece of contact pushed … [Read more...]
Gasol (knee) out 2 games; Butler likely to return
Gasol (knee) out 2 games; Butler likely to return 3:11 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Chicago Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg said Sunday that he expects Jimmy Butler to play Monday night against the Toronto Raptors but that Pau Gasol won't travel with the team because of a knee injury. An MRI didn't show anything structurally wrong with Gasol's knee, but the center is dealing with … [Read more...]
The Specialists: Nerlens Noel's Final Charge
The Specialists: Nerlens Noel's Final Charge Many of us have reached the beginning of the fantasy postseason, a time that really brings categorical focus to the forefront of our evaluation process. Knowing how to stack up against and exploit your opposition in any given round—especially if you have to scrap through the battlefield to get to the grand castle—could prove to be a critical part … [Read more...]
March Madness bracket tips: Are making massive upset picks smart? – NCAA.com
March Madness bracket tips: Are making massive upset picks smart? - NCAA.com The best part about March Madness can be its unpredictability. Yet, it’s that same quality that makes filling out a bracket so difficult. There’s a reason it seems like every year a team you have slated to advance far in the tournament goes out in the first round: It actually happens. We looked through the data from the … [Read more...]
Celtics' Crowder (ankle) out at least 2 weeks
Celtics' Crowder (ankle) out at least 2 weeks 4:12 PM ET Chris ForsbergESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Celtics since 2007 Emmy award-winning videographer Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009 print WALTHAM, Mass. -- Boston Celtics swingman Jae Crowder will miss "a couple of weeks minimum" with a high ankle sprain, according to Celtics coach Brad Stevens. Crowder fell awkwardly to the … [Read more...]
Spring Headlines: Madison Bumgarner to miss two spring starts
Spring Headlines: Madison Bumgarner to miss two spring starts San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner is expected to miss two spring training starts while recovering from two minor ailments, the team announced on Sunday. The most recent injury occurred when Bumgarner felt a slight tweak near the middle of his ribcage during a batting practice session earlier this week. Bumgarner underwent … [Read more...]
Alpine skiing-Gut almost good for the overall prize (Reuters)
Alpine skiing-Gut almost good for the overall prize (Reuters) Switzerland's Lara Gut effectively clinched the women's Alpine skiing World Cup overall title on Sunday after finishing third in a super combined event on home snow in Lenzerheide. The outcome is a formality however since Rebensburg, who does not compete in slalom and did not race on Sunday, is entered in only three of the races … [Read more...]
Pappa’s late strike lifts Colorado Rapids over LA Galaxy in MLS [VIDEO]
Pappa’s late strike lifts Colorado Rapids over LA Galaxy in MLS [VIDEO] Colorado newcomer Marco Pappa struck in the dying seconds to lift the Rapids to a 1-0 Major League Soccer victory over Los Angeles Galaxy, whose coach Bruce Arena was left fuming on Saturday. The contest at a windswept DSG Park in Denver looked headed to a scoreless draw until Pappa, […] Colorado newcomer Marco Pappa … [Read more...]
Ginebra picks up slack late, downs Blackwater – Inquirer.net
Ginebra picks up slack late, downs Blackwater - Inquirer.net PBA IMAGES Ginebra used a late spurt to grind out an 89-79 victory over Blackwater Sunday in the 2016 Oppo PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Philsports Arena. Othyus Jeffers led the cavalry with 23 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists, while LA Tenorio provided the stability for coach Tim Cone with 20 markers, eight assists, and four boards. … [Read more...]