Go Maggie Go wins Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (The Associated Press) Coming off a fourth-place finish in the prestigious Kentucky Oaks, Go Maggie Go found her way back into the winner's circle in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. It was a glorious afternoon for trainer Dale Romans, trainer of Go Maggie Go and second-place finisher Ma Can Do It. After staying near the front for much of the 1 … [Read more...]
Lightning hang on for 4-3 win over Penguins, even series at two
Lightning hang on for 4-3 win over Penguins, even series at two The Tampa Bay Lightning held on for a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins Friday night to even their conference finals series at two. Tampa struck early when Ryan Callahan tipped in a Victor Hedman shot 27 seconds into the game, sending the Amalie Arena crowd into a frenzy. Pittsburgh tried to fight back, but the Lightning … [Read more...]
Marc-Andre Fleury replaces Murray in third period; who starts Game 5?
Marc-Andre Fleury replaces Murray in third period; who starts Game 5? A 4-0 deficit after two periods was enough for Mike Sullivan to make a change in net for the final period. Leading out the Pittsburgh Penguins for the third period of Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning was Marc-Andre Fleury, not Matt Murray. The appearance was Fleury’s first since March 31 after he was sidelined with a … [Read more...]
Heyward injured after making diving catch
Heyward injured after making diving catch The Cubs jumped out to an early 5-0 lead over the Giants on Friday, but, more importantly, right fielder Jason Heyward had to leave the game with an injury after crashing into the wall. Heyward suffered the injury making a truly great diving catch in the right-center field gap in the very first inning. Here's the video: Man, that's a great catch, but … [Read more...]
Derby winner Nyquist ready for Preakness, even a rainy one (The Associated Press)
Derby winner Nyquist ready for Preakness, even a rainy one (The Associated Press) Let it rain again on the Preakness. Team Nyquist doesn't seem concerned. A driving rainstorm didn't faze American Pharoah as he splashed his way to victory in the second leg of the Triple Crown last year, and it sure appears like Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist will have to do the same thing in a bid to set up … [Read more...]
Big Book wins Santa Anita feature by a head (The Associated Press)
Big Book wins Santa Anita feature by a head (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Big Book won the $58,000 feature for fillies and mares by a head Friday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]
England’s Kane and Vardy hope for Turkey chance
England’s Kane and Vardy hope for Turkey chance London (AFP) – Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane hopes to get an opportunity to partner Jamie Vardy when England tackle Turkey on Sunday in the first of their three Euro 2016 warm-up matches. Kane’s 25 Premier League goals earned him the Golden Boot, with Vardy finishing the campaign one goal behind after inspiring Leicester City to their … [Read more...]
Report: MLB nearing changes to strike zone and intentional walks
Report: MLB nearing changes to strike zone and intentional walks According to ESPN's Jayson Stark, Major League Baseball is on the verge of making two rules changes that could only be described as ground-breaking. In a report filed on Friday, Stark says that the league's competition committee reportedly agreed to alter the strike zone and eliminate the four-pitch intentional walk during … [Read more...]
How the San Jose Sharks use rest as a weapon
How the San Jose Sharks use rest as a weapon SAN JOSE, Calif. – Throughout their careers the San Jose Sharks veterans believed the more they skated and practiced during a season the more they could sharpen their skills. They never thought that fewer practices could equate to more wins – until Peter DeBoer arrived as coach for 2015-16. DeBoer looked at the team’s travel-heavy schedule and … [Read more...]
Strike zone, intentional walks to change in '17?
Strike zone, intentional walks to change in '17? According to ESPN's Jayson Stark, MLB's competitive committee agreed to drastic changes to the strike zone and intentional walks at the quarterly owners' meetings in New York this week. The changes could go into effect as soon as next season. In a nutshell, the committee has agreed to raise the bottom of the strike zone slightly and eliminate … [Read more...]