Brad vs. the Book: Cue the 'Crazies,' Duke to sweep Carolina 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 Saturday's selections … [Read more...]
Demoralized Arsenal team faces biggest test of the season against Spurs
Demoralized Arsenal team faces biggest test of the season against Spurs Following Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Swansea City on Wednesday, which was their third defeat in a row, the Gunners are now six points behind league leaders Leicester City. Although the teams surrounding Arsenal in the table, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, both lost as well, there are some serious issues […] … [Read more...]
Tony Stewart not reconsidering retirement after back injury
Tony Stewart not reconsidering retirement after back injury No, Tony Stewart is not preparing a Sprint Cup comeback in 2017. The three-time Cup Series champion currently sidelined because of a back injury is keeping his retirement plans final. While he'll be driving sprint cars and potentially other vehicles that aren't in the Cup Series, the final race of the 2016 season will be Stewart's … [Read more...]
Yankees' Beltran wants to play through 2018
Yankees' Beltran wants to play through 2018 After this season, Carlos Beltran will have banked over $200 million playing baseball in his MLB career. The eight-time All-Star has played in the World Series -- though he has never won it -- and will have played in 18 seasons. After finishing up his age-39 season in 2016, his three-year deal with the Yankees will expire. Might he retire? Not … [Read more...]
What you need to know about NWHL Playoffs: Beauts (3) vs. Whale (2)
What you need to know about NWHL Playoffs: Beauts (3) vs. Whale (2) Buffalo Beauts (3) vs. Connecticut Whale (2) -- at Chelsea Piers in Stamford, CT SCHEDULE (best of three) Game #1: Friday, March 4 at 7:10pm ET (Stream: Cross-Ice Pass) Game #2: Saturday, March 5 at 7:30pm ET (Stream: ESPN3) Game #3 (if needed): Sunday, March 6 at 6:00pm ET (Stream: ESPN3) SEASON SERIES Date Away … [Read more...]
Red Sox reporter resigns amid rumors of relationship with manager
Red Sox reporter resigns amid rumors of relationship with manager In a story that seemed to come out of nowhere on Friday, Jessica Moran, a reporter who covered the Boston Red Sox for Comcast SportsNet in New England, resigned from the network amid questions about the nature of her relationship with Red Sox manager John Farrell. According to the Boston Globe, rumors and speculation … [Read more...]
Norway wins Nordic combined World Cup after Germany stumbles (The Associated Press)
Norway wins Nordic combined World Cup after Germany stumbles (The Associated Press) SCHONACH, Germany (AP) -- Joergen Graabak took advantage of Fabian Riessle's crash in the final meters to clinch victory for Norway over Germany in a Nordic combined World Cup team event on Friday. … [Read more...]
Longtime announcer Battaglia leaving booth for front office (The Associated Press)
Longtime announcer Battaglia leaving booth for front office (The Associated Press) Longtime Churchill Downs and Turfway Park track announcer Mike Battaglia is stepping away from the booth and moving into a role as vice president at Turfway in Florence, Kentucky. After a 44-year career of calling races, Battaglia will serve as the track's ambassador, teaching the art of handicapping and … [Read more...]
Manchester City run risk of missing out on Champions League qualification
Manchester City run risk of missing out on Champions League qualification What goes around comes around, and so it did for Manuel Pellegrini and his Manchester City side all within 72 hours this week. On Sunday, Manchester City was celebrating their fourth League Cup trophy victory after they had defeated Liverpool in a tense match and went on to win on penalties. But as luck […] What goes … [Read more...]
Walt Frazier thinks his D could stop Steph Curry from shooting 3s
Walt Frazier thinks his D could stop Steph Curry from shooting 3s For all of reputation as a stylish, metropolitan figure in swingin’ New York City, Knick legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier’s game was blue collar through and through. The seven-time All-Star and two-time champion was a defensive stalwart in an era that often saw players giving a wink and a promise to that side of the court. [Join a … [Read more...]