Kent Desormeaux out of rehab, ready for Belmont Stakes (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux has returned from a drug and alcohol rehab center and was aboard Preakness winner Exaggerator for a morning workout at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
USA vs. Costa Rica preview: USMNT faces must-win game in Copa America
USA vs. Costa Rica preview: USMNT faces must-win game in Copa America Copa America Centenario began on Friday with the United States facing Colombia, and boy was the result disappointing. There were very few bright spots for the US. Colombia took a 2-0 lead into halftime and never allowed the US to pose anything resembling a threat in the second half. But there is no time to lament as the US … [Read more...]
Let’s Ram It! An oral history of 1985 Los Angeles Rams’ rap song
Let's Ram It! An oral history of 1985 Los Angeles Rams' rap song This offseason, Shutdown Corner will travel down memory lane with a series of stories presenting some interesting and sometimes forgotten stories from the NFL's past. Join us as we relive some of the greatest and craziest moments in the sport's history. The 1980s were a different time. And while people were teasing their big … [Read more...]
Klay Thompson dares you to underestimate him
Klay Thompson dares you to underestimate him 10:35 AM ET During a timeout with 4:54 left in the second quarter of Game 6 of the Western Conference finals and the Thunder leading Golden State by 11, Luke Walton sensed that the Warriors' dream season had reached its moment of truth -- that someone had to deliver an uncomfortable message. Walton shouted into the huddle that both Games 3 and 4 in … [Read more...]
Magic: My 'Showtime' Lakers would beat Warriors
Magic: My 'Showtime' Lakers would beat Warriors 12:57 PM ET ESPN.com news services The Golden State Warriors may have set the record for wins in a season and are two games away from capturing a second straight NBA championship, but don't tell Magic Johnson they could beat his "Showtime" version of the Los Angeles Lakers. And that especially goes for Warriors guard Klay Thompson and … [Read more...]
NBA Fantasy Trends: Stats: It's a Love Thing
NBA Fantasy Trends: Stats: It's a Love Thing You don’t need to see the Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy movie 48 Hours to know 48 is associated with two full days. Well, now 48 is also associated with the two full games of the 2016 NBA Finals so far because the Warriors set a record for the biggest point differential in Game 1 and 2. After demolishing the Eastern Conference with a record of 12-2, … [Read more...]
Here are the five most common ways to make an out
Here are the five most common ways to make an out There are always more outs in a game of baseball than there are anything else. On both sides of the diamond, there are 51-54 outs total in a single game. If you had data on every out made in baseball games for the last 50+ years, what do you think it would tell you? Chris Ford of All My Sports Teams Suck took it upon himself to answer that … [Read more...]
5 Bold & Controversial Predictions for the Euro 2016 – Latin Post
5 Bold & Controversial Predictions for the Euro 2016 - Latin Post The Euro 2016 kicks off this Friday with a matchup between France and Romania. Thereafter, fans will get a chance to experience some of the most exciting soccer possible with European foes taking one another on in a month-long marathon. Of course every tournament comes with a dose of surprising. The tournament four years ago … [Read more...]
Report: Washington State QB Peyton Bender academically ineligible
Report: Washington State QB Peyton Bender academically ineligible Washington State's quarterback depth chart may be undergoing a summer shuffle. According to Cougfan.com, "multiple sources" have said QB Peyton Bender will be academically ineligible for the 2016 season. Bender is going to stay in school at Washington State, the sources said, with the plan for him not to practice with the … [Read more...]
J.R. Smith is crowdfunding a reality TV show during the NBA Finals
J.R. Smith is crowdfunding a reality TV show during the NBA Finals Have you thought to yourself, "Hey, I know J.R. Smith has made $44 million in his NBA career, but if he ever decides to launch a reality show, I'd really like to help fund the venture for him." Well, you're in luck. On Sunday, the day his Cleveland Cavaliers fell into a 2-0 NBA Finals series hole with a blowout loss to the … [Read more...]