Hart Trophy Finalists: Kane vs. Benn vs. Crosby The NHL announced Saturday that Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane, Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn and Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby were finalists for the Hart Trophy, which is awarded annually “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team.” The award is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association. … [Read more...]
Surrounding LeBron James with four shooters might be a really good idea
Surrounding LeBron James with four shooters might be a really good idea 3:14 PM ET ESPN Stats & Information print With 7:41 left in the fourth quarter of the Cleveland Cavaliers' game with the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, coach Tyronn Lue inserted LeBron James back into the game. The Cavaliers closed the game with a 22-5 run. But when it comes to the big picture, you can make a … [Read more...]
The Blue Jays gloves are literally falling apart
The Blue Jays gloves are literally falling apart The hard-hitting Toronto Blue Jays don't have a lot of weaknesses. One that's clearly standing out though actually has nothing to do with their talent, but rather their equipment. As in, their fielding gloves are quite literally falling apart and letting them down, which is exactly what happened again on Friday. In the ninth inning of … [Read more...]
2016 Kentucky Derby picks: Experts make their selections – NJ.com
2016 Kentucky Derby picks: Experts make their selections - NJ.com Here's a look at the Kentucky Derby predictions by horse racing reporters on the eve of the 142nd Run for the Rose at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.: Jerry Izenberg, The Star-Ledger Win, Exaggerator: Great workouts, great in last race and a closer Place, Nyquist: Unbeaten is unbeaten but don't think he can beat … [Read more...]
Reto Berra allows goal from opposing blue line at Worlds (Video)
Reto Berra allows goal from opposing blue line at Worlds (Video) Kazakhstan, led by former NHLer Nigel Dawes' two goals in the shootout, topped Switzerland on Saturday 3-2 in the preliminary round of the IIHF World Championships. The Swiss nearly went up 2-0 in the second period when they had a pair or power plays minutes apart, but it was Kazakhstan that was the side taking advantage. With … [Read more...]
The Latest: Asmussen grateful for 2 Derby chances (The Associated Press)
The Latest: Asmussen grateful for 2 Derby chances (The Associated Press) No matter what happens in the Kentucky Derby, trainer Steve Asmussen has appreciated this year's stay a little more than the others. The feeling is understandable considering he has two contenders in Arkansas Derby winner Creator and Louisiana Derby winner Gun Runner. This is the 10th Derby for Asmussen. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Kittel takes Giro stage two (Reuters)
Cycling-Kittel takes Giro stage two (Reuters) German Marcel Kittel confirmed he was back to his best when he claimed the second stage of the Giro d'Italia in Nijmegen, Netherlands, on Saturday. Kittel, who endured an almost blank season last year because of a virus, outsprinted Frenchman Arnaud Demare and Italian Sacha Modolo. At the end of the 190-km flat ride from Arnhem, Kittel … [Read more...]
Terry suspended for last Chelsea games
Terry suspended for last Chelsea games 3:56 PM GMT Chelsea captain John Terry has played his last game of the season -- and possibly his last game ever for the club -- after being sent off against Sunderland on Saturday. Terry, 35, received two yellow cards in his team's 3-2 defeat at the Stadium of Light; the first in the 88th minute and the second -- in the 94th minute -- for a late lunge on … [Read more...]
Greg Cosell’s Draft Review: Teams’ picks tell us a lot (Podcast)
Greg Cosell's Draft Review: Teams' picks tell us a lot (Podcast) We focus a lot on the individual picks in an NFL draft, but I think a lot can be gleaned about what a team wants its identity to be based on its draft class. Most teams go through the draft with certain strategies or goals in mind, whether it's to attack a certain position, draft specific types of players (big cornerbacks, for … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA DFS Podcast for May 7
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA DFS Podcast for May 7 Saturday, May 07, 2016 The NBA world got a surprise this morning with the Grizzlies firing Dave Joerger. We'll kick off this pod talking about the openings at head coach and also some draft-pick talk to help understand what good jobs are available. Before the DFS preview, there's a quick few minutes on Friday's amazing night. Best playoff night of … [Read more...]