Cherubim wins Los Alamitos feature by a nose after layoff (The Associated Press) LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. (AP) -- Cherubim beat Pay the Fine by a nose to win the $54,680 feature Friday at Los Alamitos in his first start in 7 1/2 months. … [Read more...]
Golovkin takes starring role again in title defense vs Wade (The Associated Press)
Golovkin takes starring role again in title defense vs Wade (The Associated Press) Gennady Golovkin is still trying to land the marquee opponents and landmark fights that will catapult him to the top level of boxing stardom. Golovkin (34-0, 31 KOs) is expected to have a sellout crowd at the Forum in Inglewood, California, on Saturday night to watch his mandatory title defense against … [Read more...]
NASCAR to evaluate current lug nut rules in wake of driver comments
NASCAR to evaluate current lug nut rules in wake of driver comments RICHMOND, Virginia – Even though Tony Stewart was fined by NASCAR for saying he was mad at NASCAR for its current rules regarding lug nuts, his comments could help spur the sanctioning body make changes to the way it officiates tire changes during a pit stop. NASCAR Vice President of Competition Scott Miller said Friday that … [Read more...]
Flyers shut out Caps, avoid elimination again
Flyers shut out Caps, avoid elimination again Nothing can change a playoff series like a hot goaltender, and in his first two starts for the Philadelphia Flyers in their first round series against the Washington Capitals, Michal Neuvirth is starting to look like that type of goalie. After a strong performance in Game 4 to help the Flyers avoid a sweep and stay in the series, Neuvirth took his game … [Read more...]
Jacoby Ellsbury stuns Rays with straight steal of home
Jacoby Ellsbury stuns Rays with straight steal of home Age and injuries have limited Jacoby Ellsbury's base-stealing ability somewhat since joining the New York Yankees in 2014. Make no mistake about it though, he still has the ability to change a game with his speed and his baserunning savvy, and that's exactly what he did on Friday night. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] … [Read more...]
Chris Colabello to work with Frank Mir to fight PED suspension?
Chris Colabello to work with Frank Mir to fight PED suspension? TORONTO – Chris Colabello became the latest baseball player suspended for PED use when MLB announced an 80-game ban for the Toronto Blue Jays first baseman on Friday. Colabello didn't speak to reporters but he did issue a statement through the MLBPA, acknowledging he had been informed of an incoming suspension on Mar. 13 and … [Read more...]
Tony Stewart fined $35,000; apparently for lug nut rule comments
Tony Stewart fined $35,000; apparently for lug nut rule comments Hours after announcing he was returning to the cockpit of the No. 14 car in the Sprint Cup Series, Tony Stewart was fined $35,000 by NASCAR for remarks deemed disparaging. The comments are, ostensibly, the ones he made on Wednesday at a promotional appearance. Stewart said the absence of NASCAR's rule mandating teams tighten … [Read more...]
Washington Redskins sign Josh Norman to a monster contract
Washington Redskins sign Josh Norman to a monster contract When Josh Norman suddenly became a free agent on Wednesday, after the Carolina Panthers rescinded his franchise tag, it gave some team a rare opportunity to add a blue-chip player in late April, before the draft. The Washington Redskins won the race. After hosting Norman all day Friday, the Redskins got him to agree to a contract … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For Draft Kings 4/22/16 – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For Draft Kings 4/22/16 - SportsBlog.com (blog) Mike Trout has struggled in 2016, but Friday could play to his advantage as he has had plenty of success against opposing pitcher, Felix Hernandez If you have any questions or comments about this article or fantasy baseball, please Tweet me @dynasty_digest P- Aaron Nola (vs. Milwaukee Brewers) $8,300. Rather than … [Read more...]
Can the San Jose Sharks finally put away the LA Kings in Game 5?
Can the San Jose Sharks finally put away the LA Kings in Game 5? LOS ANGELES – The San Jose Sharks hear about their collapse against the Los Angeles Kings from two years ago during that little sliver of time when reporters enter the locker room to ask them about their current series against LA. Beyond that, the Sharks have tried to stay loose, businesslike, and not think about how they blew … [Read more...]