Monday will be the beginning of the NHL free agent market, and there are several quality players available. There isn’t a superstar like last year when John Tavares saw a couple of teams clamoring for the center. Instead this July 1 will be more of solid athletes that might not […]
Carolina Hurricane Owner Tom Dundon Trying to Recoup $70 Million AAF Investment
After the Alliance of American Football collapsed before the end of its first season, Tom Dundon is trying to pick through the ruble to get his $70 million back. The Carolina Hurricanes owner and majority investor in the league, filed as an unsecured creditor in bankruptcy court, according to a […]
Teammates Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr., Finding Rivalry Breeds Success
Kyle Busch had made the most noise this year, winning four races, but his new teammate, Martin Truex Jr., is making a racket of his own. The 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion won his fourth race of the season last week at Sonoma, matching his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate. It […]
St. Louis Blues Coach Craig Berube Completes Cinderella Season with New Contract
Coach Craig Berube and the St. Louis Blues stunned the hockey world when they won the Stanley Cup. On Tuesday the organization did something far less shocking, signing Berube to a three-year contract. Berube began as an interim coach, taking over in November for Mike Yeo. He was supposed to […]
California Legislators Push Forward College Athlete’s Bill Ignoring NCAA Mark Emmert’s Threat
Facing pressure from lawmakers and former athletes, the NCAA is fighting back against those who want college athletes to have the ability to make money on their fame. The most recent legislation is from the California State Assembly. Members introduced the Fair Pay to Play Act bill allowing in-state college […]
Jerry Kelly Trying to Win First Major at US Senior Open
The US Senior Open could be a battle of Wisconsinites according to oddsmakers. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has Steve Stricker the favorite at 5/1, with Jerry Kelly next at 8/1. While Stricker is the top pick, he already lost one battle to fellow Badger State resident Kelly. Kelly won […]
Strange Golf Course Unlocks Unknown Possibilities at Rocket Mortgage Classic
Not a lot is known about Detroit Golf Club, site of this week’s PGA Tour event the Rocket Mortgage Classic, and that could produce a surprise winner. Oddsmakers don’t think so. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has Dustin Johnson the favorite at 6/1, followed by Rickie Fowler at 10/1, and […]
Clippers, Raptors Putting on Full-Court Press to Sign Kawhi Leonard
NBA free agency doesn’t begin until Sunday, but that hasn’t stopped two teams from beginning to try and entice Kawhi Leonard. The winner of the NBA Finals MVP, who led Toronto to an unlikely title over Golden State, declared on Monday that he declined his option, and will test the […]
Second Place Big Win for Tour Grinder Zack Sucher
Famed NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt once said, “Second place is the first loser,†but Zack Sucher was overjoyed at his runner up finish at last Sunday’s Travelers Championship. The 32-year-old pro was living on credit cards trying to carve out a living in professional golf, and his performance last week […]
Devils Big Winners, Canadian Players Losers in NHL Draft
The NHL Draft held few surprises this year, with expected top pick Jack Hughes going first to the New Jersey Devils. Hughes should have an immediate impact for his team. That is not the case for other high draft picks. Unlike basketball or football, those chosen in the first round, […]
Mets Mickey Callaway Shows Frustration in Altercation with Reporter
It seems the New York Mets are making more news off the field rather than on it, and the latest incident showed the team’s frustration. Manager Mickey Callaway, and pitcher Justin Vargas, got into an altercation with a reporter after Sunday’s 5-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs. It started with […]
Michelle Wie Facing Possibility of Career-Ending Injury
Michelle Wie stood outside the clubhouse after a painful round of golf, both mentally and physically, talking to reporters covering the Women’s PGA Championship. The 84 she shot matched her highest round as a pro, and was her worst score in a major championship. The 29-year-old had shot rounds in […]
Kevin Harvick Hoping to Get Off Winless Carousel at Sonoma
It seems silly to say that Kevin Harvick needs a break to get his first victory of the season, but this week’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 might provide it. Sonoma Raceway is the host, and the roadside track has always been a favorite of Harvick’s. In his last four races, he has […]
Connecticut Sun Now Co-Favorite to Win WNBA Championship After 8-1 Record
While the preseason picks to win the WNBA have sputtered, the Connecticut Sun have gotten off to a fast start. Because of the team’s 8-1 record, they have joined the Las Vegas Aces as the favorite to win the title. The Sun began the season as a 7/1 pick to […]
Yankees CC Sabathia Notches 250th Victory, Team Continues Getting Stronger
New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia keeps providing his team victories and achievements for a team that hasn’t had many bright spots. The Bronx Bombers have been besieged by injuries, with 14 players hitting the disabled list since the beginning of the season. Despite what was resembling an emergency room […]
Dodger Rich Hill’s Injury will Test LA’s Pitching Depth
The Los Angeles Dodgers were dealt their first serious bout of adversity when the team announced starting pitcher Rich Hill would go on the disabled list. The lefty was injured in Wednesday’s start against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning. Manager Dave Roberts said he could tell something […]
Despite Cup Series Break, Plenty of Other Action in NASCAR
Just because the Cup Series drivers were off last week, doesn’t mean there wasn’t any action in NASCAR. The Truck Series was at Iowa Speedway, and there were two significant incidents. The first was the disqualification of Ross Chastain’s victory. The second was a one-race suspension to Johnny Sauter. Chastain […]
 Kucherov, Vasilevskiy, Win Consolation Prizes at NHL Awards
It was a disappointing postseason for the Tampa Bay Lightning, but a couple of players took home some trophies at the NHL Awards on Wednesday. Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy for MVP, and the Ted Lindsay Award for best player as voted by his peers. The Russian right winger […]
Vanderbilt Favorite After Reseeding of College World Series Teams
With the elimination of three teams from the College World Series, it is time to reseed the remaining five, and one is the surprise of the tournament. Michigan, which was 100/1 to win the National Championship, wasn’t even expected to make the CWS. They are now the No. 2 seed, […]
Stricker Balancing Playing, Host Duties at American Family Insurance Championship
Wisconsin native Steve Stricker would like nothing more than to win this week’s American Family Insurance Championship in his residence of Madison. The only problem is he’s been so busy balancing playing host at this event, playing on two tours, and his Ryder Cup captain duties it is hard to […]