NHL Three Stars: Eakin, Fisher win it in OT to even series No. 1 Star: Mike Fisher, Nashville Predators Fisher scored two goals in the 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks. His first goal put the Predators ahead by one in the first period. His second came in triple overtime to win the game. No. 2 Star: Pekka Rinne, Nashville Predators Rinne played one of his best games of the playoffs in the … [Read more...]
Will Smith’s wife accepts his MBA at Miami graduation ceremony
Will Smith's wife accepts his MBA at Miami graduation ceremony The University of Miami graduation ceremonies took a somber turn on Thursday night as Raquel Smith, the widow of slain retired NFL standout Will Smith received his MBA on his behalf. Raquel, who was shot in both of her legs during the attack in New Orleans on April 9 that killed Will, was in a wheelchair and can be seen wiping … [Read more...]
Free Comic Book Day 2016: Even Archie Has Something New To Say – NPR
Free Comic Book Day 2016: Even Archie Has Something New To Say - NPR Legendary Batman Writer Scott Snyder signs autographs for DC Comics' Free Comic Book Day Special Issue at Fourth World Comics in 2015 in Smithtown, New York. Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for DC Entertainment hide caption toggle caption Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for DC Entertainment Free Comic Book Day Free Comic … [Read more...]
Boxing champ Crolla ‘living the dream’ after brutal attack (The Associated Press)
Boxing champ Crolla 'living the dream' after brutal attack (The Associated Press) He will be introduced as Anthony ''Million Dollar'' Crolla when he enters the ring for the first defense of his WBA lightweight title on Saturday. Crolla had returned to his home in Oldham, northern England, when he heard his neighbors' burglar alarm going off. As they attempted to vault a wall, one of them … [Read more...]
Kentucky Derby 2016: Railbird Roberts makes his picks for Saturday's Run for the Roses (photos) – cleveland.com
Kentucky Derby 2016: Railbird Roberts makes his picks for Saturday's Run for the Roses (photos) - cleveland.com By BOB ROBERTSSpecial to The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Enough is enough. Favorites have won the last three renewals of the Kentucky Derby. How is a guy to pay for his all-sports, 750-channel cable television package with horses that kick back $7.80 for a two-buck wager? Is … [Read more...]
Oxlade-Chamberlain out of Euro 2016 – Wenger
Oxlade-Chamberlain out of Euro 2016 – Wenger London (AFP) – England’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss the Euro 2016 finals in France after Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said Friday the Gunners winger has suffered a new knee injury which will sideline him for up to two months. Oxlade-Chamberlain has not played since injuring a knee in the Champions League defeat by Barcelona on February 23. He … [Read more...]
Sharks’ DeBoer: Incidental contact rule is ‘clear as mud’
Sharks' DeBoer: Incidental contact rule is 'clear as mud' The San Jose Sharks thought they had Game 4 won just over four minutes in to the first overtime period; however, those in the NHL's Situation Room said otherwise. From Wysh earlier Thursday evening: Unfortunately for the San Jose Sharks, [Joe Pavelski] did so from his stomach, while laying on top of goalie Pekka Rinne, have barreled … [Read more...]
Oxlade-Chamberlain to miss Euro 2016
Oxlade-Chamberlain to miss Euro 2016 8:06 AM GMT Mattias Karen LONDON -- England international Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss this summer's European Championship after sustaining a new knee injury in training, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has said. Oxlade-Chamberlain was set to return from the knee injury he sustained against Barcelona in February but Wenger said he had picked up a fresh … [Read more...]
Miguel Cabrera can’t catch foul ball, hugs fan instead
Miguel Cabrera can't catch foul ball, hugs fan instead Miguel Cabrera has an interesting relationship with Cleveland Indians fans. You might remember last year when Miggy gave his bat, batting gloves and a ball to a young Cleveland fan who had been trash-talking him earlier in the game. Nice guy, right? [Elsewhere: Indians fan takes the coolest ballpark selfie you've ever seen] Well, he … [Read more...]
American Pharoah’s Triple Crown gives racing a boost (The Associated Press)
American Pharoah's Triple Crown gives racing a boost (The Associated Press) VERSAILLES, Ky. (AP) -- There are signs American Pharoah's Triple Crown win last year has been good for racing. Some recently released findings show: … [Read more...]