White Sox looking to cash in with three Top 50 draft picks - Chicago Daily Herald On the Chicago White Sox's last homestand, Nick Hostetler checked in at U.S. Cellular Field looking very much like his business card's title -- director of amateur scouting. In his first year in the key position after taking over for Doug Laumann, Hostetler has been evaluating amateur talent almost nonstop since … [Read more...]
Daniel, Guarnier win US road racing national championships (Yahoo Sports)
Daniel, Guarnier win US road racing national championships (Yahoo Sports) Megan Guarnier had already won two road race national championships. In other words, she had nothing to lose on Saturday in this year's national championships in North Carolina. In the men's race, Gregory Daniel rode away from the field to win an unanticipated championship. … [Read more...]
Missile J wins Art Rooney Pace at Yonkers (The Associated Press)
Missile J wins Art Rooney Pace at Yonkers (The Associated Press) YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) -- Missile J won the $300,000 Art Rooney Pace at Yonkers Raceway on Saturday night. … [Read more...]
Daniel, Guarnier win US road racing national championships (The Associated Press)
Daniel, Guarnier win US road racing national championships (The Associated Press) Megan Guarnier had already won two road race national championships. In other words, she had nothing to lose on Saturday in this year's national championships in North Carolina. In the men's race, Gregory Daniel rode away from the field to win an unanticipated championship. … [Read more...]
Gold Rush Dancer wins Snow Chief Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Gold Rush Dancer wins Snow Chief Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) Gold Rush Dancer won the $200,000 Snow Chief Stakes by a nose Saturday at Santa Anita on California Gold Rush Day for state bred or sired horses. Ridden by Flavien Prat, Gold Rush Dancer ran 1 1/8 miles on turf in 1:49.37 and paid $5, $3 and $2.10 as the 3-2 favorite in a field of five 2-year-olds. … [Read more...]
Kimmann, Buchanan win time trials at BMX Worlds in Colombia (The Associated Press)
Kimmann, Buchanan win time trials at BMX Worlds in Colombia (The Associated Press) MEDILLIN, Colombia (AP) -- Niek Kimmann of the Netherlands won the men's time trial and Caroline Buchanan of Australia took the women's race at the BMX World Championships on Saturday. … [Read more...]
'Lil' Stache Bro' returns to support Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 against Golden State Warriors
'Lil' Stache Bro' returns to support Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 against Golden State Warriors 10:28 PM ET James QuintongESPN.com Close Editor for ESPN.com Member of Fantasy Sports Writers Hall of Fame print As the Oklahoma City Thunder look to put away the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, one of their most notable fans is back in … [Read more...]
Messi due to go on trial in Spain for tax fraud
Messi due to go on trial in Spain for tax fraud Barcelona (AFP) – Argentina star Lionel Messi, one of the world’s highest-paid athletes, goes on trial in Barcelona on Tuesday for allegedly defrauding Spain of over four million euros in unpaid taxes. After winning a league and Cup double with Barcelona, the five-time World Player of the Year and his father will confront in court the accusations … [Read more...]
5 wild and wacky moments from the Indianapolis 500
5 wild and wacky moments from the Indianapolis 500 As we count down to Sunday's 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, we're taking a look back at some of the biggest memories from the historic race. Friday we looked at the closest finishes. Thursday's edition featured five drivers who dominated the Indianapolis 500 and won. It was a happy change from our five disappointments on Wednesday. … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Final Preview: Who has the better celebrity fans?
Stanley Cup Final Preview: Who has the better celebrity fans? Leading up to Monday's Game 1, Puck Daddy is previewing every facet of the Stanley Cup Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the San Jose Sharks — on the ice and off the ice. Celebrity sports fans are like super delegates in a presidential election. They don't have to show up for anything but the main event, and people will … [Read more...]