Steelers could have dominant two tight end set - Still Curtain Steelers: Dear Bengals, you’re the little brother by Josh Fitzer The Steelers have never had an offense this good but the rich get richer because they may have stumbled into a potentially dominant duo of tight ends in Ladarius Green and Jesse James. The Steelers lost their best red zone weapon in Martavis Bryant but they could still … [Read more...]
Daniel Berger carries first 54-hole lead into Memphis final round
Daniel Berger carries first 54-hole lead into Memphis final round Daniel Berger is in good position to pick up his first PGA Tour win on Sunday, carrying a three-stroke lead into the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Classic. Berger is at 10-under 200, three clear of veterans Phil Mickelson (nearly 46), Steve Stricker (49) and D.A. Points (39). Seung-yul Noh, Colt Knost and Brooks Koepka are … [Read more...]
Joey Logano wins pole at Michigan
Joey Logano wins pole at Michigan Joey Logano will start on the front row for the second-straight week. Logano posted the fastest lap in the final two rounds of qualifying at Michigan on Friday and will start first for Sunday's race. Logano beat out Martin Truex Jr. and Tony Stewart for the top spot. Logano started second to teammate Brad Keselowski at Pocono. The Michigan race is the first … [Read more...]
Creator closes out Triple Crown with upset in Belmont (The Associated Press)
Creator closes out Triple Crown with upset in Belmont (The Associated Press) The finish was dramatic, even without a Triple Crown on the line. Creator found an opening in the stretch and ran down Destin in the final stride to win the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes by a nose - the closest possible margin of victory. ''Today was perfect for us by inches,'' said Steve Asmussen, who will be … [Read more...]
Sharrah nabs place on US team in BMX for Rio Olympics (The Associated Press)
Sharrah nabs place on US team in BMX for Rio Olympics (The Associated Press) If Corben Sharrah was going to miss his sister's wedding, it had better be for a good reason. Earning a spot in the BMX competition at the Rio Olympics probably suffices. Sharrah earned his spot on the three-man U.S. team on Saturday when he took the lead out of the starting gate at trials, held it through the … [Read more...]
Horse racing-Creator wins Belmont by a nose (Reuters)
Horse racing-Creator wins Belmont by a nose (Reuters) * Comes from 12th place with dynamic charge * 16/1 chance edges out Destin by a nose * First Belmont win for trainer, jockey (Adds details, quotes) June 11 (Reuters) - Creator made a brilliant charge down the stretch to edge past Destin by a nose at the wire and win the 148th Belmont Stakes on Saturday, the final leg of U.S. racing's … [Read more...]
No stage fright for Spurs youngster Dier
No stage fright for Spurs youngster Dier Marseille (AFP) – Eric Dier repaid England coach Roy Hodgson’s faith as the midfielder shone the brightest among five Tottenham Hotspur team-mates in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Group B rivals Russia in Marseille. Dier’s thunderous 73rd-minute free-kick looked destined to fire England to victory in their Euro 2016 opener, but Hodgson’s youthful side … [Read more...]
Mariners use 24th round pick to honor Ken Griffey Jr.
Mariners use 24th round pick to honor Ken Griffey Jr. After three days, 40 rounds and 1,216 names were called, the 2016 MLB Draft is officially complete. As always, the draft featured plenty of familiar names this year, which is one of the main reasons to pay attention after Day 1. Some of those names represent a prominent connection to MLB's past and present, with the most notable this … [Read more...]
Penguins vow to keep it simple to beat Martin Jones, Sharks
Penguins vow to keep it simple to beat Martin Jones, Sharks SAN JOSE, Calif. – Matt Cullen remembers the feeling. It was 2006, as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes. They had a 3-1 lead against the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final, and a chance to close out the series in five games on home ice. The Oilers beat them in Game 5, in overtime. Then they beat them in Game 6, before … [Read more...]
Buster Posey’s bat had to be rescued from the protective netting
Buster Posey's bat had to be rescued from the protective netting What takes three men and a ladder to rescue from the protective netting at AT&T Park? Buster Posey's bat. That's what. [Elsewhere: Johnny Cueto shimmies his way into questionable and costly balk] The San Francisco Giants superstar had a rare moment of weakness on Saturday, losing his grip on his bat on a first-inning swing … [Read more...]