Harzand shrugs off pre-race scare, wins English Derby (The Associated Press) Harzand overcame a pre-race scare to win the English Derby for owner The Aga Khan on Saturday, holding off fast-finishing favorite US Army Ranger for a length-and-a-half victory in Britain's richest horse race. Harzand, a 13-2 shot and the son of 2009 winner Sea The Stars, had his front foot iced after losing a … [Read more...]
Cycling-Contador plans to carry on for two more years (Reuters)
Cycling-Contador plans to carry on for two more years (Reuters) Alberto Contador is planning to continue cycling for two more years, the double Tour de France champion said on Saturday. Contador's contract with his Tinkoff team, who quit the sport at the end of the season, expires at the end of 2016. Contador, one of only six men with titles in all three grand tours, which also include … [Read more...]
Who plays first for Yankees with Mark Teixeira’s season in jeopardy?
Who plays first for Yankees with Mark Teixeira's season in jeopardy? The New York Yankees placed first baseman Mark Teixeira on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday with a cartilage tear in his right knee. General manager Brian Cashman has already acknowledged the injury could be significant enough to require surgery, which for all intents and purposes would end Teixeira's season. … [Read more...]
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for June 4 – Fantasy CPR
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for June 4 - Fantasy CPR DraftKings MLB Picks For June 3 by Mike Marteny DraftKings Early MLB Picks For June 4 by Mike Marteny Jun 2, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado (13) flips his bat after hitting a three run home run during the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Baltimore Orioles … [Read more...]
AFC Wimbledon’s soaring success
AFC Wimbledon’s soaring success This week has been a good one for AFC Wimbledon. After beating Plymouth Argyle 2 -0 on Monday, they have been promoted to League 1. This will be their 6th promotion in their very short existence. AFC Wimbledon has only been around for the past 14 years, and have been quite an underdog in the in industry. After the match, the team was whisked off to Las Vegas for a … [Read more...]
Tomas Hertl out for Sharks in Game 3, huge blow to lineup
Tomas Hertl out for Sharks in Game 3, huge blow to lineup SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Sharks will be without their “best player” for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night. Tomas Hertl, the team’s top-line winger, is out for the Sharks due to a lower body injury. He made a brief appearance at practice on Friday in a track suit, but did not skate with the team. “He's arguably … [Read more...]
Johnny Manziel reportedly sued for trashing mansion in L.A.
Johnny Manziel reportedly sued for trashing mansion in L.A. Not that Johnny Manziel needed more legal trouble, but now he's being sued for more than $40,000 in damages after allegedly trashing a mansion he rented in Los Angeles. TMZ reported that Manziel is being sued by Nicholas Goodwin. Goodwin claims that Manziel rented his 5,000-foot house in April. In a twist that sums up so much of the … [Read more...]
The Latest: Ali admired for objection to Vietnam War (The Associated Press)
The Latest: Ali admired for objection to Vietnam War (The Associated Press) The Latest on the death of Muhammad Ali (all times EDT): … [Read more...]
Going back to traditional style, McIlroy putting well at Memorial
Going back to traditional style, McIlroy putting well at Memorial Rory McIlroy was just going through a phase, and now it's over. The world No. 3 had been putting with a left-hand-low stroke, dating back to the WGC-Cadillac Championship at Doral in March. He broke through for his first win of 2016 with the stroke at the Irish Open in his last start. And he's had his fill. “I had 127 putts … [Read more...]
Obama: Muhammad Ali ‘fought for us’ (Reuters)
Obama: Muhammad Ali 'fought for us' (Reuters) President Barack Obama paid tribute on Saturday to boxer Muhammad Ali, saying his fight for racial justice and religious tolerance "shook up the world" and was an inspiration. "Muhammad Ali shook up the world. And the world is better for it. We are all better for it," Obama said in a lengthy statement honoring Ali's accomplishments. The former … [Read more...]