Racing Hall of Fame: Rachel, Zenyatta, Dominguez, Asmussen (The Associated Press) Steve Asmussen hit the jackpot seven years ago with Rachel Alexandra. Soon, they'll be together again - in the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame. ''In horse racing, it's unique in the fact that you go in (to the Hall of Fame) while you're still doing it and being honored,'' Asmussen said Monday at … [Read more...]
Draymond offers sharp reply to odd question about Houston flood
Draymond offers sharp reply to odd question about Houston flood After helping lead the Golden State Warriors to a decisive Game 4 win over the Houston Rockets following the loss of reigning MVP Stephen Curry to a sprained right knee, forward Draymond Green faced an awkward question from a reporter attempting to conflate the Warriors' success against the Rockets with the dangerous flooding … [Read more...]
Eulogy: Remembering the 2015-16 Los Angeles Kings
Eulogy: Remembering the 2015-16 Los Angeles Kings (Ed. Note: As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, we're bound to lose some friends along the journey. We've asked for these losers, gone but not forgotten, to be eulogized by the people who knew the teams best: The bloggers and fans who hated them the most. Here is ‘stace_ofbase’ of Battle of California and last year's Anaheim Ducks … [Read more...]
Win or lose, NBA playoffs can amount to misery
Win or lose, NBA playoffs can amount to misery 2:00 PM ET J.A. AdandeESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com senior writer since 2007 Around The Horn panelist Formerly at Los Angeles Times print Over the weekend, Clippers coach Doc Rivers distilled the NBA playoffs down to two words, a logical little oxymoron that only makes sense after you think about it: "enjoyable misery." What better … [Read more...]
Michael Brantley ready to rejoin Indians after shoulder surgery
Michael Brantley ready to rejoin Indians after shoulder surgery The Cleveland Indians are off to a nice 9-7 start, especially so when you consider they've played the first three weeks of the baseball season without one of their best hitters. But that should change Monday, as outfielder Michael Brantley rejoins the team in Minnesota where it opens a series with the Twins. [Join a Yahoo Daily … [Read more...]
Padres deny stealing signs after suspicious man spotted in camera well
Padres deny stealing signs after suspicious man spotted in camera well With two outs in the ninth inning of Sunday's St. Louis Cardinals game against the San Diego Padres, catcher Yadier Molina pointed out to the centerfield camera well after the Cardinals' dugout spotted something suspicious. Play stopped for a moment as Molina turned the attention of home-plate umpire Sean Barber to a man … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Picks For April 25 – Fantasy CPR
DraftKings MLB Picks For April 25 - Fantasy CPR FanDuel Economics: MLB Monday, April 25th 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 25 There are 13 games on the slate … [Read more...]
Sam Bradford, guaranteed $22 million from Eagles, wants a trade
Sam Bradford, guaranteed $22 million from Eagles, wants a trade Your browser does not support iframes. On one hand, Sam Bradford should be angry. The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed him, then went on a quarterback shopping spree and will be taking one with the second pick of the NFL draft. Bradford isn't their quarterback of the future anymore. On the other hand, Bradford has never shown he … [Read more...]
Former Baylor star DE Shawn Oakman accused of assault in 2013
Former Baylor star DE Shawn Oakman accused of assault in 2013 Former Baylor defensive end Shawn Oakman was accused of assault by an ex-girlfriend in 2013, according to a report from Rivals’ Alex Dunlap. The police report states Oakman was accused of grabbing the alleged victim, shoving her into a wall and other various things. The alleged victim declined to press charges. However, Dunlap … [Read more...]
Breeders’ Cup to return to Churchill Downs in 2018 (The Associated Press)
Breeders' Cup to return to Churchill Downs in 2018 (The Associated Press) The Breeders' Cup is returning to its old Kentucky home at Churchill Downs. Ending a hiatus stretching several years, the two-day event of championship racing will return to the iconic twin spires in early November 2018, Breeders' Cup and Churchill officials said Monday. The track, home of the Kentucky Derby, has … [Read more...]