Kimbo Slice to headline Bellator show in July despite positive steroids test Performance-enhancing drug usage remains a significant problem in mixed martial arts despite the UFC's intensive testing program run by the United States Anti-Doping Agency since last year. No other combat sports promotion takes PED usage as seriously as the UFC, and yet it still has fighters test positive … [Read more...]
Ducks blame themselves for ‘stupid penalties’ in Game 2 loss
Ducks blame themselves for 'stupid penalties' in Game 2 loss ANAHEIM -- The best analysis of the Anaheim Ducks behavior in the 3-2 loss to the Nashville Predators came from one of the youngest members of the team. "I think it’s [the Predators] getting under our skin and out working us, and us not being ready and prepared," said 22-year-old Hampus Lindholm after the game. "You’re never going … [Read more...]
Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: Blowout Sunday
Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: Blowout Sunday Cleveland pulls out Game 1 win over Detroit Prediction: Cavs in 4 The Cavs took Game 1 of their first-round series against the Pistons behind a big effort from the Cavs’ Big Three, with LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving combining to score 81 of Cleveland’s 106 points. LeBron James did LeBron James things with 22 points, 11 boards, six assists, … [Read more...]
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DraftKings MLB Picks For April 18 - Fantasy CPR FanDuel Economics: MLB Monday, April 18th Picks by Matt Rogers Sep 12, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; A general view of the DraftKings sign board during the match with FC Dallas playing against New York City FC at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports DraftKings MLB Picks For April 18 There are seven games going on … [Read more...]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. finishes 2nd after dropping 2 laps at race start
Dale Earnhardt Jr. finishes 2nd after dropping 2 laps at race start Not even the most ardent of Dale Earnhardt Jr. supporters could have claimed with a straight face that NASCAR's most popular driver was going to have a chance to win the race after watching what transpired on the opening lap at Bristol. When the field took the green flag, 39 drivers accelerated. The 40th was Earnhardt Jr., … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Elliott saves Blues; Red Wings shut down Tampa
NHL Three Stars: Elliott saves Blues; Red Wings shut down Tampa No. 1 Star: Brian Elliott, St. Louis Blues The goaltender stopped 44 of 46 Chicago Blackhawks shots on goal to help his team to a 3-2, Game 3 win. Elliott improved to 2-1-0 with a 1.28 goal-against average and .963 save percentage in this postseason. His 44 saves were the most by a Blues goaltender in the playoffs since Curtis … [Read more...]
By the Numbers: Superior Strength of Schedule
By the Numbers: Superior Strength of Schedule The release of the NFL schedule opens the floodgates for mainstream networks to opine on who was helped or hurt most by the new schedule. A key focus this year, both during the primetime schedule release shows and among NFL fans and analysts in its aftermath, is the Strength of Schedule for the 32 NFL teams. Unfortunately, while Strength of Schedule … [Read more...]
David Beckham's England goal v Greece among Sky Sports picks – SkySports
David Beckham's England goal v Greece among Sky Sports picks - SkySports Last Updated: 18/04/16 8:39am David Beckham has rated his free-kick against Greece to seal qualification for the 2002 World Cup as his finest moment in an England shirt David Beckham has spoken to Sky Sports about his England free-kick against Greece and Kevin Keegan's infamous rant. To celebrate Sky … [Read more...]
The Clippers’ stars shine bright in Game 1 blowout of Blazers
The Clippers' stars shine bright in Game 1 blowout of Blazers Prior to Sunday, we wondered whether Blake Griffin would look healthy enough to play like a star, whether Chris Paul would continue to control his star matchup at the point with Damian Lillard, and whether the DeAndre Jordan-led Los Angeles Clippers defense could clamp down on a Portland Trail Blazers squad that finished the … [Read more...]
Brian Boyle taunts Justin Abdelkader with ‘chicken dance’ (Video)
Brian Boyle taunts Justin Abdelkader with 'chicken dance' (Video) Detroit Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader was more subdued in a fracas following Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Lightning than he was near the end of Game 2. Abdelkader, who bloodied Lightning forward Mike Blunden in Game 2, was grabbed by Tampa forward Brian Boyle after Game 3. Boyle dropped his gloves to try to fight … [Read more...]