Shagaf made 2-1 favorite in 8-horse field for Wood at Big A (The Associated Press) So far, Shagaf has been a picture of perfection on the race track. The biggest test for the 3-year-old bay colt comes Saturday, when he takes on eight rivals in the $1 million Wood Memorial, New York's major steppingstone to the Kentucky Derby. Trained by Chad Brown, Gotham Stakes winner Shagaf was made the … [Read more...]
Rangers secure title to seal Scottish top flight return
Rangers secure title to seal Scottish top flight return Fallen Scottish football giants Rangers have ended their four-year absence from the Scottish Premiership after their 1-0 win at home to Dumbarton clinched the Championship title for the Ibrox club. A goal from James Tavernier sent the Gers 17 points clear of Falkirk in second place with four games remaining […] Photo credit: AFP Fallen … [Read more...]
Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey: Wednesday’s bargains and values
Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey: Wednesday's bargains and values By Neil Parker Four of the five worst teams in the National Hockey League take the ice Wednesday, and there are only three games on the schedule.Philadelphia and Detroit battle in the only tilt with playoff implications, as each are trying to hold off each other and the Bruins. All three teams sit tied with 91 points for the season. … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant wants the Warriors to set the all-time record for wins
Kobe Bryant wants the Warriors to set the all-time record for wins Kobe Bryant, probably much to his consternation, never had a chance to chase down the record for the most wins in NBA history. His best Laker teams were usually felled by either stiff regular season competition – like in his first title season in 1999-00 – or when teammates like Shaquille O’Neal or Andrew Bynum were, um, … [Read more...]
Warning: MLB pitchers, stop throwing to Robinson Cano right now
Warning: MLB pitchers, stop throwing to Robinson Cano right now Your browser does not support iframes. MLB pitchers, consider this a warning: Don't throw to Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano right now. Look, we know it's a tough ask to just put the guy on first base, but if you decide to face him at this moment, the result will probably be much worse. [Sign up for Fantasy … [Read more...]
Long shot Terron Beckham hoping athletic ability nets NFL chance
Long shot Terron Beckham hoping athletic ability nets NFL chance Years ago, in junior college, Terron Beckham would talk with his friends about his NFL dream. “I’d say, ‘What if I didn’t even have to go to college to play ball? I wonder if that’s possible?’” Beckham said. “But I was joking about it then.” It’s no joke to Beckham now, and it’s one of the more unique stories around in the … [Read more...]
New Orleans fires the security that allowed a kid to run on court
New Orleans fires the security that allowed a kid to run on court A generation or two ago, it would have acted as an “aw, shucks” gem for the ages. A young Carmelo Anthony fan, in the waning moments of Anthony’s lone trip to New Orleans on the year, couldn’t help himself as he ran on the court to greet the All-Star. Without incident, the young man was shooed off the court, as the game … [Read more...]
Cavaliers choose to rest James against Pacers
Cavaliers choose to rest James against Pacers 5:50 PM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate print INDIANAPOLIS -- LeBron James will sit out the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday for rest, … [Read more...]
NFL rumors: Latest news from the off-season on free agency, trades, more – Sports Illustrated
NFL rumors: Latest news from the off-season on free agency, trades, more - Sports Illustrated By Brian Rauf, Chat Sports The NFL Draft is fast approaching, and the rumor mill is churning with which top prospects teams are targeting. There is also a plethora of news coming from free agency as big names remain on the open market. Check out all the latest NFL news and rumors below. • The … [Read more...]
Report: LSU CB Donte Jackson academically ineligible this spring
Report: LSU CB Donte Jackson academically ineligible this spring LSU cornerback Donte Jackson won't be with the football team for the rest of spring practice. Jackson, who was also running track this spring, is academically ineligible according to the Baton Rouge Advocate. The newspaper cited two sources on the report Tuesday afternoon. The report also said Jackson, a sophomore in 2016, is … [Read more...]