Can Bryce Harper finally get a hit off Matt Harvey? We have a heavyweight bout coming up for you: Bryce Harper and Matt Harvey face off Thursday night when the Washington Nationals and New York Mets meet in the MLB Free Game of the Day on Yahoo Sports. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] Harper vs. Harvey, though, hasn't exactly been Rocky Balboa vs. Apollo Creed. In fact, … [Read more...]
Bob Sturm's Cowboys profile series: Why it's vital for WR Terrance Williams to have big year – Dallas Morning News
Bob Sturm's Cowboys profile series: Why it's vital for WR Terrance Williams to have big year - Dallas Morning News The Dallas Morning News Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams (83) makes a leaping catch in the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, January 3, 2016. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News) Terrance Williams … [Read more...]
Pacquiao’s Senate victory brings him closer to presidency (The Associated Press)
Pacquiao's Senate victory brings him closer to presidency (The Associated Press) Boxing great Manny Pacquiao was proclaimed Thursday as a winner of a Philippine Senate seat, bringing him closer to a possible crack at the presidency. At the proclamation ceremony, an elections commissioner introduced Pacquiao as the ''people's champion'' and called out his name in the same slow style that he … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia stage 12 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia stage 12 results (Reuters) May 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Giro d'Italia (Noale - Bibione, 182 km) on Thursday 1. Andre Greipel (Germany / Lotto) 4:16:00" 2. Caleb Ewan (Australia / Orica) ST 3. Giacomo Nizzolo (Italy / Trek) 4. Sacha Modolo (Italy / Lampre) 5. Alexander Porsev (Russia / Katusha) 6. Moreno Hofland (Netherlands / LottoNL) 7. Ivan Savitsky … [Read more...]
Japan equestrian, 75, loses shot at being oldest Olympian (Yahoo Sports)
Japan equestrian, 75, loses shot at being oldest Olympian (Yahoo Sports) A 75-year-old Japanese equestrian rider will not be able to become the oldest competing Olympian of all time in Rio de Janeiro because of an illness to his horse. Hiroshi Hoketsu was unable to meet the criteria to join the qualifying trials for the Japanese team, Kyodo news agency reported. ''I don't want to push the … [Read more...]
Sevilla steamroller highlights Spain’s weight in Europe
Sevilla steamroller highlights Spain’s weight in Europe Madrid (AFP) – Sevilla’s rout of Liverpool in the Europa League final is a new sign of which country rules the continent’s football and a powerful warning to Barcelona ahead of their kings of Spain clash. Coke’s double in the 3-1 win in Basel highlighted the value of the Spanish system of turning home talent into title winners. And … [Read more...]
Hiring of Jeff Hornacek brings more questions than answers
Hiring of Jeff Hornacek brings more questions than answers 11:02 AM ET print When Phil Jackson last talked publicly about the New York Knicks' coaching search, he said he'd "probably" limit his search to candidates with whom he had a prior relationship. At the time, most ignored the caveat. But "probably" turned out to be a key clue from the team president. The Knicks informed others … [Read more...]
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Baseball Picks May 19 – Fantasy CPR
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Minor league pitcher uses catlike reflexes to snare a line drive
Minor league pitcher uses catlike reflexes to snare a line drive Your browser does not support iframes.A professional pitcher needs a number of skills to be successful. Strength, endurance, patience, and focus are all important. But how about quick reflexes? Those are important too, and on Wednesday night a minor league pitcher showed everyone why. Ashur Tolliver, pitcher for the Bowie … [Read more...]
Bob Sturm's Cowboys Profile Series: Terrance Williams Faces Big Year For His Future – Dallas Morning News
Bob Sturm's Cowboys Profile Series: Terrance Williams Faces Big Year For His Future - Dallas Morning News G.J. McCarthy/Staff Photographer Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams (83) gets above Miami Dolphins cornerback Brice McCain to score during the first half of their game at Sun Life Stadium Sunday, November 22, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (G.J. McCarthy/The Dallas Morning News) … [Read more...]