Postponed IndyCar Series race at Texas another rain delay (The Associated Press) FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- The IndyCar Series race at Texas is in a rain delay after being postponed a day and then starting late. … [Read more...]
A little help gets Creator to Belmont Stakes winner’s circle (The Associated Press)
A little help gets Creator to Belmont Stakes winner's circle (The Associated Press) A little gamesmanship, a celebrity chef added to the mix, and a stirring finish paid huge dividends all around when Creator came through in the Belmont Stakes. Credit the well-played hand to Creator's owner Kenny Trout's WinStar Farm. Preakness winner Exaggerator came into the $1.5 million Belmont as the … [Read more...]
Mets manager Terry Collins hospitalized after falling ill
Mets manager Terry Collins hospitalized after falling ill New York Mets manager Terry Collins was hospitalized on Sunday after falling ill prior to their game against the Brewers in Milwaukee. According to assistant general manager John Ricco, the 67-year-old skipper began feeling ill 30 minutes before the game's scheduled first pitch. The game has since started, with bench coach Dick Scott … [Read more...]
Yankees now fully marketing their dominant bullpen trio
Yankees now fully marketing their dominant bullpen trio The most recent master plan of Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was to build a late-inning bullpen trio so dominant, manager Joe Girardi could essentially shorten the game to six innings and let his three relief studs bring it home. Now that plan has turned into a money-making opportunity as well. Along with the folks at Majestic … [Read more...]
Emery leaves Sevilla, Sampaoli lined up
Emery leaves Sevilla, Sampaoli lined up Seville (Spain) (AFP) – Sevilla announced the departure of coach Unai Emery on Sunday and added they are in contact with Argentine Jorge Sampaoli. The news came as French media speculated that Spaniard Emery could be in line to replace Laurent Blanc at Paris Saint-Germain. “The club received a statement from Unai Emery’s lawyers in which he indicated his … [Read more...]
Fernando Salas earned a most efficient win for the Angels
Fernando Salas earned a most efficient win for the Angels Los Angeles Angels reliever Fernando Salas only threw one of the 260 total pitches recorded during Saturday's game against the Indians. That one pitch was enough to earn him the victory. Salas was called upon to clean up a mess created by usually reliable closer Huston Street in the ninth inning. The Angels had entered the inning with … [Read more...]
Postponed IndyCar Series race at Texas finally goes green (The Associated Press)
Postponed IndyCar Series race at Texas finally goes green (The Associated Press) The IndyCar Series race at Texas is finally underway after being postponed and then delayed more. Cars took the green flag about 40 minutes later than scheduled Sunday, after the race had been postponed Saturday night. IndyCar and track officials had to work to dry some damp areas on the track. … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 6/12/16 – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 6/12/16 - SportsBlog.com (blog) David Richard-USA TODAY Sports If you have any questions or comments about this article or fantasy baseball, please Tweet me @dynasty_digest. Please follow my blog for daily updates on my daily fantasy baseball rosters for DraftKings (dynastydigest.sportsblog.com). P- Steven Matz (vs. Milwaukee Brewers): $10,700. Earlier … [Read more...]
4 more suits filed vs. NCAA and conferences regarding concussions
4 more suits filed vs. NCAA and conferences regarding concussions Four additional lawsuits were filed against the NCAA and specific member conferences last week regarding concussions. One of the four suits is led by Ray Griffin, the brother of two-time Ohio State Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin. Ray played defensive end at Ohio State from 1974-77 but the suit does not mention the … [Read more...]
Maple Leafs goalie speaks out on guns after Orlando shooting
Maple Leafs goalie speaks out on guns after Orlando shooting Garret Sparks broke through in the NHL this season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, playing 17 games and becoming the first goalie in franchise history to post a shutout victory in his debut. But before he was a Leaf, Sparks was a Solar Bear, playing two seasons with the ECHL’s franchise in Orlando, Fla. It was his home. So when news … [Read more...]