It's time for Canelo Alvarez to face Gennady Golovkin (Yahoo Sports) A showdown between the two biggest stars in boxing just makes sense. Let's not repeat history. … [Read more...]
Nyquist always has something in reserve: jockey (Reuters)
Nyquist always has something in reserve: jockey (Reuters) (Reuters) - Nyquist had something in reserve on his way to claiming the Kentucky Derby, jockey Mario Gutierrez said after riding the colt to victory at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Nyquist, named after the Detroit Red Wings' Swedish ice hockey player Gustav Nyquist, built a big lead halfway down the home straight, but gave his … [Read more...]
Hey American Pharoah, here comes Nyquist (Yahoo Sports)
Hey American Pharoah, here comes Nyquist (Yahoo Sports) After running a near perfect Kentucky Derby, Nyquist is ready to make a run at the Triple Crown. … [Read more...]
Trading Brandon Drury may haunt the Braves for a long time
Trading Brandon Drury may haunt the Braves for a long time Sometimes the best trades are the ones that never get completed. That's a possibility current Braves president John Hart might wish former general manager Frank Wren had considered before pulling the trigger on a blockbuster deal that brought Justin Upton and Chris Johnson over from the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2013. [Elsewhere: … [Read more...]
Arsenal want Sturridge to fill void at striker
Arsenal want Sturridge to fill void at striker 12:01 AM GMT Jack Rathborn The summer transfer window will be opening before you know it, and rumours around the world are picking up steam. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest gossip. See the latest deals here. Top Story: Arsenal target £30m move for Sturridge Arsenal hope to end their long search for a … [Read more...]
Roman Polak gets physical with linesman after Sharks win
Roman Polak gets physical with linesman after Sharks win The final moments of the San Jose Sharks’ Game 5 win over the Nashville Predators was a contentious one. Barret Jackman jabbed Joe Thornton in the stomach. Thornton gave him a slash to the lower extremities. Ryan Johansen and Mike Ribeiro were given misconduct penalties. At the end of regulation, Jackman again got into it with the … [Read more...]
Jockey Mario Gutierrez is now 2 for 2 in the Kentucky Derby (The Associated Press)
Jockey Mario Gutierrez is now 2 for 2 in the Kentucky Derby (The Associated Press) Mario Gutierrez is perfect in two Kentucky Derby rides. Four years after riding I'll Have Another to victory in the Run For The Roses, Gutierrez earned another Derby triumph by riding favorite Nyquist to a 1 1/4-length victory. Gutierrez's next step is winning a second Preakness in only his second try, two … [Read more...]
Canelo Alvarez knocks out Amir Khan in sixth round (Yahoo Sports)
Canelo Alvarez knocks out Amir Khan in sixth round (Yahoo Sports) Khan kept it competitive, but Alvarez's strength proved to be the difference on Saturday. … [Read more...]
Canelo Alvarez stops Amir Khan in 6th round (The Associated Press)
Canelo Alvarez stops Amir Khan in 6th round (The Associated Press) Canelo Alvarez got on his knees to check on Amir Khan after knocking him unconscious with a big right hand in the sixth round of their title fight. Then he went over to check on some future business with fellow middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, who was watching ringside. ''I invited him to come into the ring,'' … [Read more...]
Boxing-Alvarez knocks out Khan, retains belt (Reuters)
Boxing-Alvarez knocks out Khan, retains belt (Reuters) Saul "Canelo" Alvarez landed a devastating right hook to knock out Amir Khan in the sixth round and claim the WBC middleweight title clash in Las Vegas on Saturday. After even opening rounds, Mexican Alvarez closed it in the sixth where he feigned a left jab before delivering a rattling hook to knock out his British opponent cold. … [Read more...]