Barcelona edging towards title, says Luis Enrique Barcelona coach Luis Enrique believes the Spanish champions took a big step towards retaining their title as they overcame 10-man Betis 2-0. Enrique’s men still need to win their two remaining games against local rivals Espanyol and Granada to be assured of winning the league after Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid were also victorious on Saturday. … [Read more...]
Albom: Detroit Lions go big and, for now, that's smart – Detroit Free Press
Albom: Detroit Lions go big and, for now, that's smart - Detroit Free Press Detroit Free Press sports writers Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez offer their perspective on the Lions' 2016 NFL draft class April 30, 2016. Taylor Decker of Ohio State holds up a jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #16 overall by the Detroit Lions during the first round of the … [Read more...]
Maatta knocked out of Game 2 after vicious, late hit by Orpik (Video)
Maatta knocked out of Game 2 after vicious, late hit by Orpik (Video) The Pittsburgh Penguins have been dealt a devastating blow on defense at the hands of Brooks Orpik. Orpik, in his second playoff game since returning from an upper-body injury, delivered a predatory head shot on Penguins' defenseman Olli Maatta. The Washington Capitals d-man made contact with Maatta's head using his … [Read more...]
Boxing-Mayweather happy in retirement but hints at ring return (Reuters)
Boxing-Mayweather happy in retirement but hints at ring return (Reuters) Floyd Mayweather Jr is happily retired but the 39-year-old unbeaten American hinted in an interview on Saturday that a return to the ring could not be completely ruled out. Mayweather quit boxing in September after accumulating a 49-0 record during a 19-year career that produced world titles in five weight divisions … [Read more...]
Van Gaal wanted a two-year United deal
Van Gaal wanted a two-year United deal 8:22 AM GMT Arindam Rej Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has said that he will still be in charge next year, insisting that it was the club who wanted him to sign a three-year deal rather than a two-year one. Van Gaal, who joined United in 2014, has a contract which runs until 2017, but he is under pressure following a testing 2015-16 season. … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Letang plays forever; Lightning wakeup and win
NHL Three Stars: Letang plays forever; Lightning wakeup and win No. 1 Star: Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Penguins Letang was a beast for the Penguins in their 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals. Due to the injury to Olli Maatta in the first period, the defenseman had to take on extra minutes on the ice. Like an insane amount of minutes - 35:22 in total. In that time he was a plus-2 with 6 shots … [Read more...]
Elliott Sadler wins disputed Xfinity race after review
Elliott Sadler wins disputed Xfinity race after review Elliott Sadler ended up the winner of a wild, controversial Talladega Xfinity Series race ... but he wasn't the first one. Sadler, riding a 66-race winless streak in the Xfinity Series and racing on his birthday, was named the winner of the race after a last-lap wreck threw the entire field into chaos. Sadler was trailing leader Joey … [Read more...]
MLB Stock Watch: Arrieta continues to rise, Upton and Wong falling
MLB Stock Watch: Arrieta continues to rise, Upton and Wong falling STOCK UP Jake Arrieta: He had a 0.75 ERA and a 0.73 WHIP after the All-Star break last season, but I worried about his innings increase and loss of FB velocity down the stretch, so I kept Arrieta out of my top-five fantasy starters entering 2016, which was obviously a huge mistake. He’s remained dominant to open the year and … [Read more...]
Draft Day Recap: NFL Draft: Rounds 4-7 Recap
Draft Day Recap: NFL Draft: Rounds 4-7 Recap The first two nights of the NFL draft carry the luster, but teams are often defined by the picks they make in the latter rounds. This year was no exception. With plenty of big-name quarterbacks, top-rated prospects and impact skill positions players left on the board after Day 2, there are plenty of players who came off the board on Saturday who will … [Read more...]
BDL’s 2015-16 NBA Playoff Previews: Cavaliers vs. Hawks
BDL's 2015-16 NBA Playoff Previews: Cavaliers vs. Hawks How They Got Here • Cleveland: The Cavaliers arguably looked more like a fully fledged No. 1 seed in the first round against the Detroit Pistons than they did at any point during the regular season. After an up-and-down 57-win campaign in which the conference's best team rarely looked on the level of the Golden State Warriors and San … [Read more...]