Four reasons why the Astros were terrible in April This isn't how things were supposed to go for the Houston Astros. After soaring back into relevance with 86 wins and a postseason berth last season, they were supposed to continue building momentum with a roster built around superstars like Carlos Correa, George Springer and Dallas Keuchel. [Elsewhere: A-Rod gives home run bat to young Red … [Read more...]
Arsenal target Lewa; LVG wants Higuain
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Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s steering wheel came off in his hands mid-race
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s steering wheel came off in his hands mid-race TALLADEGA, Ala.—Well, this is about as scary a moment as you can imagine behind a wheel in a NASCAR race: during Sunday's GEICO 500 at Talladega, the steering wheel came off in Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s hands: Sweet heaven. That's insane. Junior managed to steer the car by grabbing the steering column until he could reattach the … [Read more...]
Heat scorch Hornets behind Dragic, Whiteside to win blowout Game 7
Heat scorch Hornets behind Dragic, Whiteside to win blowout Game 7 Before Sunday's do-or-die Game 7 against the Charlotte Hornets, ABC's cameras captured Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade seeming to be overcome by emotion during the singing of the national anthem: Dwyane Wade shedding a tear and getting emotional during the national anthem pic.twitter.com/4fW3Y60QQl— gifdsports (@gifdsports) … [Read more...]
Curry resumes light shooting on injured knee
Curry resumes light shooting on injured knee 3:35 PM ET Associated Press print OAKLAND, Calif. -- Stephen Curry has resumed light shooting without movement on his injured right knee with the hopes he can get into scrimmages by later next week, perhaps in time to be ready for Game 3 of the Golden State Warriors' Western Conference semifinals at Portland. Coach Steve Kerr said before … [Read more...]
Paul Merson's predictions: Chelsea v Tottenham – SkySports
Paul Merson's predictions: Chelsea v Tottenham - SkySports Paul Merson Football Expert & Columnist @PaulMerse Last Updated: 01/05/16 6:27pm Will Spurs beat Chelsea on Monday night to keep the title race alive? Paul Merson gives his prediction... Read on to see who Merse is tipping to come out on top... Merson's last predicitions Result Merse's prediction Man City 4-0 … [Read more...]
5-star recruit Demetris Robertson picks Cal over Georgia
5-star recruit Demetris Robertson picks Cal over Georgia Nearly three months after national signing day, Demetris Robertson finally announced his college decision Sunday. His landing spot was a bit of a surprise, too. Robertson, a five-star athlete from Savannah, Georgia, chose Cal over Notre Dame and in-state Georgia, among others. Robertson, the No. 7 overall prospect in the 2016 class … [Read more...]
Quintana continues fine form with Romandie triumph (Reuters)
Quintana continues fine form with Romandie triumph (Reuters) (Reuters) - Nairo Quintana won the Tour de Romandie on Sunday to once again stamp his credentials to become the first South American winner of the Tour de France later this year. The brilliant Colombian prevailed in the six-day race after a rain-soaked final stage won by Orica-GreenEdge's Swiss rider Michael Albasini in Geneva. … [Read more...]
NFL Draft Grades: Draft 2016: AFC Draft Grades
NFL Draft Grades: Draft 2016: AFC Draft Grades Bang it here for my NFC Draft Grades.Baltimore Ravens1 (6). Notre Dame LT Ronnie Stanley2 (42). Boise State OLB Kamalei Correa3 (70). BYU DE Bronson Kaufusi4 (104). Temple CB Tavon Young4 (107). Cincinnati WR Chris Moore4 (130). Nebraska OT Alex Lewis4 (132). Michigan DT Willie Henry4 (134). Louisiana Tech RB Kenneth Dixon5 (146). Grand Valley State … [Read more...]
Predictions for every match at WWE Payback – FOXSports.com
Predictions for every match at WWE Payback - FOXSports.com With multiple matches and a few titles on the line Sunday at WWE's Payback 2016 Pay-Per-View, one of the bigger decisions won't be decided by pinfall. The call -- If there is one =- will come from Vince McMahon, and he will finally decide which of his children will control Monday Night Raw. Will it be Stephanie or will it be Shane? … [Read more...]