Higuain hits 33rd goal, Toni scores in farewell win over Juve Milan (AFP) – Gonzalo Higuain’s 33rd strike of the season maintained Napoli’s bid to secure Champions League football as evergreen striker Luca Toni bid farewell to the game with a cheeky ‘Panenka’ in Verona’s shock 2-1 win over 10-man Juventus. Roma, looking for a third consecutive runners-up spot after Juventus clinched a … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Hedman scores twice, Bishop shuts out Islanders
NHL Three Stars: Hedman scores twice, Bishop shuts out Islanders No. 1 Star: Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning No Stamkos? No problem. The defenseman had 2 goals in 3 shots and was a plus-3. He logged a team high 27:43 time on ice as the Lightning dominated the New York Islanders in their 4-0 win. No. 2 Star: Ben Bishop, Tampa Bay Lightning The goaltender made all 28 saves against in the … [Read more...]
James Hahn beats Roberto Castro on 1st hole of Quail Hollow playoff
James Hahn beats Roberto Castro on 1st hole of Quail Hollow playoff James Hahn probably didn't see this coming. Having missed his last eight PGA Tour cuts in a row, it's hard to imagine Hahn figured he was going to go from having weekends off since the middle of February to hoisting a second Tour trophy. But that's exactly what happened. Hahn won the Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday at … [Read more...]
No laughing matter: Joking wins Belmont’s Diablo Stakes (The Associated Press)
No laughing matter: Joking wins Belmont's Diablo Stakes (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Joking rallied from last for a 16-1 upset victory Sunday in the $100,000 Diablo Stakes at muddy Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
A review of the Seahawks' draft picks following rookie mini-camp – The Seattle Times
A review of the Seahawks' draft picks following rookie mini-camp - The Seattle Times With rookie mini-camp having concluded, here’s a quick review of how it went for each of the Seahawks’ 10 draft picks with some thoughts from coach Pete Carroll. Top draft pick Germain Ifedi (76) gets familiar with the Seahawks line Friday at rookie minicamp. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times) RG Germain … [Read more...]
James Hahn beats Robert Castro on 1st hole of Quail Hollow playoff
James Hahn beats Robert Castro on 1st hole of Quail Hollow playoff James Hahn probably didn't see this coming. Having missed his last eight PGA Tour cuts in a row, it's hard to imagine Hahn figured he was going to go from having weekends off since the middle of February to hoisting a second Tour trophy. But that's exactly what happened. Hahn won the Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday at … [Read more...]
Tottenham manager Pochettino urges team to ignore Arsenal squabble
Tottenham manager Pochettino urges team to ignore Arsenal squabble London (AFP) – Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham must start dreaming about bigger goals than finishing above Arsenal if they want to win the Premier League next season. Despite losing 2-1 against Southampton on Sunday, Pochettino’s side are still on course to end the season ahead of hated neighbours Arsenal for the first time in … [Read more...]
Free pass: Bryce Harper sets record while getting Bonds treatment
Free pass: Bryce Harper sets record while getting Bonds treatment The Chicago Cubs have finally found a way to combat against Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper. The club can't stop Harper from coming to the plate, but they don't have to give him anything to hit ... ever. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] Cubs manager Joe Maddon unveiled his new strategy against the … [Read more...]
Newcastle’s Premier League fate rests in Sunderland’s hands
Newcastle’s Premier League fate rests in Sunderland’s hands Newcastle United will be helpless this week to control their own destiny in the scramble for Premier League survival and could be down before they kick another ball. Yet manager Rafa Benitez insists his side have not given up hope despite a huge change in momentum in the relegation scrap on Saturday. Newcastle’s goalless draw at … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Pavelski pushes Predators to brink
NHL Three Stars: Pavelski pushes Predators to brink No. 1 Star: Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks The Sharks sniper scored two goals in their 5-1 win over the Nashville Predators, giving him eight on the postseason. Not a bad way to respond to that whole "no goal" thing in Game 4. No. 2 Star: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals Ovechkin’s power-play blast in the first period gave the Capitals … [Read more...]