Staff picks: Cleveland Cavaliers will drop Detroit Pistons in 5 games - Detroit Free Press Vince Ellis and Shawn Windsor catch up on the Pistons and preview their first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 15, 2016. Detroit Pistons' Tobias Harris (34) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. … [Read more...]
Judging homer-saving grabs by Starling Marte and Billy Hamilton
Judging homer-saving grabs by Starling Marte and Billy Hamilton Lost in crazy night around Major League Baseball were two pretty crazy home run-saving grabs made by Starling Marte of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Billy Hamilton of the Cincinnati Reds. We wouldn't exactly call either catch a thing of beauty. Both men could use some work on their timing, but that's to be expected in April. It's … [Read more...]
Don’t forget about Max Scherzer and Nationals’ talented rotation
Don't forget about Max Scherzer and Nationals' talented rotation The Washington Nationals are off to an 8-1 start as reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper hasn't missed a beat and free-agent acquisition Daniel Murphy is swinging the bat like he did in the 2015 postseason for the Mets. The biggest reason for Washington's early success, though, is that Max Scherzer and the pitching staff … [Read more...]
Chinese set to buy AC Milan, says broker
Chinese set to buy AC Milan, says broker A Chinese consortium with big ambitions for AC Milan should complete a takeover of the seven-time European champions within six to eight weeks, a broker acting for both parties said in reports Saturday. If confirmed, it would prove a dramatic about-turn for Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi, who only weeks ago […] Photo credit: AFP A Chinese consortium … [Read more...]
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Picks April 16 – Fantasy CPR
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Picks April 16 - Fantasy CPR DraftKings Late MLB Picks For April 16 by Mike Marteny Mar 14, 2016; Lakeland, FL, USA; New York Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson (3) and left fielder Michael Conforto (30) during the middle of the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold … [Read more...]
Bryson DeChambeau in contention in pro debut at Harbour Town
Bryson DeChambeau in contention in pro debut at Harbour Town So far, so good for Bryson DeChambeau in his professional debut. The 2015 U.S. Amateur and NCAA men's individual champion turned pro ahead of this week's RBC Heritage, and, heading to the weekend, the SMU product is in contention. DeChambeau shot 2-under 69 on Friday at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, S.C., to reach … [Read more...]
Man City nearing deal for Gundogan
Man City nearing deal for Gundogan 1:21 AM GMT Chris Borg The summer window will be opening before you know it, and rumours around the world are picking up steam. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Ilkay OK? City 'on brink of deal' Ilkay Gundogan going to Manchester City -- it's a rumour that has run and … [Read more...]
Down picks, Falcons to take creative draft approach – MyAJC
Down picks, Falcons to take creative draft approach - MyAJC Instead of fussing about being down a couple of draft picks, the Falcons plan to turn their lemony situation into a full pitcher of lemonade. Who’s thirsty? The Falcons are in the final stages of preparation for the NFL draft, which is set for April 28-30 in Chicago. This will be an important draft for the Falcons, who hold the 17th … [Read more...]
Mets' Bartolo Colon picks up milestone win where it all started for him – New York Daily News
Mets' Bartolo Colon picks up milestone win where it all started for him - New York Daily News Jason Miller/Getty Images Bartolo Colon gets a meaningful victory in the place where his career began. CLEVELAND — Bartolo Colon was nervous Friday. The Mets’ 42-year-old was seeking the 219th win of his career, which would tie him with Pedro Martinez for the second most wins by a Dominican-born … [Read more...]
Coach’s challenge chaos in Blues’ Game 2 loss to Blackhawks
Coach’s challenge chaos in Blues’ Game 2 loss to Blackhawks The St. Louis Blues thought they had scored one of the biggest postseason goals in their recent history. Instead, Game 2 of their divisional quarterfinal against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night will be remembered for one of the biggest game-changing implementations of the NHL coach’s challenge in the mechanism’s first … [Read more...]