Woods' agent: Expect Tiger to come back sometime in 2016 Tiger Woods isn't playing the Masters, and we still don't have a definitive timetable for his return. However, we now have a better idea of when we'll see Woods play again. "I do expect him back on the golf course this year. Absolutely. But there's no timetable," said Woods' agent, Mark Steinberg, to ESPN. The 14-time major winner … [Read more...]
Lydia Ko wins ANA Inspiration for 2nd consecutive major title
Lydia Ko wins ANA Inspiration for 2nd consecutive major title Lydia Ko won her second consecutive major title on Sunday, taking the ANA Inspiration by a shot over reigning U.S. Women's Open champion In Gee Chun and Charley Hull. The 18-year-old Kiwi shot a final round of 3-under 69 at Mission Hills Country Club to finish at 12-under 276. She began the day tied for second and played the front … [Read more...]
Japan-based Lani arrives to prepare for Kentucky Derby (The Associated Press)
Japan-based Lani arrives to prepare for Kentucky Derby (The Associated Press) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- The winner of the UAE Derby in Dubai has arrived at Churchill Downs to prepare for the Kentucky Derby next month. … [Read more...]
The Specialists: Show Me the Money Statistics
The Specialists: Show Me the Money Statistics What a time to be alive. That’s what those competing for the fantasy basketball crown are saying, and it’s now all about maximizing value during a season-deciding 10-day stretch. Like last week, I’m focusing solely on players you may find on the waiver wire, and those guys who get four games in a make-or-break Week 24 can’t be overlooked. J.J. … [Read more...]
Marcus Stroman, Chris Archer put on an opening day pitching show
Marcus Stroman, Chris Archer put on an opening day pitching show One of the draws from the opening day game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays was the pitching matchup pitting Marcus Stroman against Chris Archer. In a battle of two of baseball's rising stars, who happen to be good friends, Stroman and Archer didn't disappoint on the big stage. Stroman allowed three runs and … [Read more...]
Jim Herman wins Houston Open for 1st PGA Tour win, Masters berth
Jim Herman wins Houston Open for 1st PGA Tour win, Masters berth Anytime is a good time for your first PGA Tour win. However, for Jim Herman, there really could not have been a better time than Sunday at the Shell Houston Open. Staring down Henrik Stenson, Dustin Johnson and Rickie Fowler, among others, Herman won by a shot at Golf Club of Houston for his first PGA Tour win in 106 career … [Read more...]
EPL GW 32 review; World Soccer Talk Podcast
EPL GW 32 review; World Soccer Talk Podcast On this edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, host Nipun Chopra is joined by Gabe Smith as they dissect the weekend’s results including el Clasico, Leicester’s continued good form against Southampton, as well as all of the results from a busy weekend of Premier League action after the dreaded […] On this edition of the World Soccer Talk … [Read more...]
Five-star F Maker plans to declare for NBA draft
Five-star F Maker plans to declare for NBA draft 9:53 PM ET Jeff BorzelloESPN Staff Writer Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. print Five-star forward Thon Maker announced on Sunday he plans to declare for the 2016 NBA draft. Maker made the announcement via a Bleacher Report video, and sources confirmed to ESPN that Maker and … [Read more...]
Edinson Volquez begins the 2016 season by wearing the wrong cap
Edinson Volquez begins the 2016 season by wearing the wrong cap The Kansas City Royals have to be pumped that it's opening night. The club not only matches up against their World Series opponents, the New York Mets, but the team also got to experience its new championship banner being hoisted at Kauffman Stadium. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for $40K | Expert rankings | Mock draft ] … [Read more...]
Big John B wins Tokyo City Cup at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Big John B wins Tokyo City Cup at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Big John B overcame trouble around the final turn and went on to a 2¼-length victory in the $100,000 Tokyo City Cup on Sunday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]