Derby winner Nyquist draws No. 3 post as Preakness favorite (The Associated Press) BALTIMORE (AP) -- Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist will start from the No. 3 gate Saturday in the Preakness as the overwhelming favorite in the 11-horse field. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia team classification after stage 11 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia team classification after stage 11 (Reuters) May 18 (Infostrada Sports) - Team Classification Giro d'Italia after Stage 11 on Wednesday 1. Movistar (Spain) 135:54:01" 2. Etixx - Quick-Step (Belgium) +2:07" 3. Astana (Kazakhstan) +5:52" 4. Katusha (Russia) +9:28" 5. Cannondale (United States) +10:28" 6. Tinkoff (Russia) +10:58" 7. AG2R (France) +13:11" 8. Lampre … [Read more...]
Steve Kerr Q&A: 'These things don't last forever'
Steve Kerr Q&A: 'These things don't last forever' 1:29 PM ET Ethan Sherwood StraussESPN Staff Writer Close Covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN.com Contributes to ESPN's TrueHoop blog Hosts TrueHoop TV Live print Steve Kerr never thought the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls 72-win record would fall, least of all by a Golden State Warriors squad he coached. But he also … [Read more...]
Lenny Dykstra isn’t shy about discussing his past HGH use
Lenny Dykstra isn't shy about discussing his past HGH use They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In order to get a good start to your morning, a balanced and nutritious plate is the way to go. A side of HGH doesn't hurt either according to former New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Lenny Dykstra. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] In an … [Read more...]
Media Circus: Suggestions for solving SportsCenter's struggles, more – Sports Illustrated
Media Circus: Suggestions for solving SportsCenter's struggles, more - Sports Illustrated Get all of Richard Deitsch’s columns as soon as they’re published. Download the new Sports Illustrated app (iOS or Android) and personalize your experience by following your favorite teams and SI writers. If you want a safe bet in the sports media space, bet on SportsCenter being around longer than any … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Burns leads Sharks to Game 2 win
NHL Three Stars: Burns leads Sharks to Game 2 win No. 1 Star: Brent Burns, San Jose Sharks Burns scored two power-play goals, giving him six for the playoffs, in the Sharks’ 4-0 win over the St. Louis Blues in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final. No. 2 Star: Martin Jones, San Jose Sharks Jones stopped 26 of 26 shots to earn his second shutout of the postseason. No. 3 Star: Dainius … [Read more...]
Adam Vinatieri was fired up about getting mentioned in a rap song
Adam Vinatieri was fired up about getting mentioned in a rap song Before this week, which of these two things was less likely to happen? 1. Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri would be excited to get a shout-out in a rap song, and say that was on his bucket list. 2. Vinatieri would get shouted out in a rap song. Those two were probably tied with a 0 percent chance of happening, but … [Read more...]
A piece of Kobe’s final game court cost more than many sports cars
A piece of Kobe's final game court cost more than many sports cars Watching Kobe Bryant score 60 points in his final NBA game was a priceless experience. Owning a physical piece of the Los Angeles Lakers legend's final performance on an NBA court, though? There is, in fact, a price tag on that, and it was miiiiiiiiiighty steep: [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of … [Read more...]
Bronco Mendenhall and family are currently living in an RV
Bronco Mendenhall and family are currently living in an RV New Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall's house is being renovated. So the coach and his family currently have an unconventional living arrangement. The former BYU coach is currently living in an RV with his wife and three teenage children. And former Virginia quarterback and current assistant coach Marques Hagans helped get them the … [Read more...]
Cycling-Dutchman Dumoulin abandons Giro d’Italia (Reuters)
Cycling-Dutchman Dumoulin abandons Giro d'Italia (Reuters) Another leading contender for the Giro d'Italia pulled out on Wednesday with Dutchman Tom Dumoulin succumbing to saddle sores. "Unfortunately Tom has been forced to abandon the Giro due to saddle sores," his Giant Alpecin team said on Twitter. On Tuesday Spaniard Mikel Landa of Team Sky abandoned because of illness. … [Read more...]