Simon Pagenaud and Alexander Rossi exchanged the lead five times over the final 13 laps before Pagenaud ultimately came out on top to win the 2019 Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. Pagenaud won the 103rd running of the race by just 0.2086 seconds, the seventh-smallest margin of victory in history. Win […]
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AL HR Leader George Springer with Hamstring Injury, Astros Send Slugger on IL
George Springer leads the American League with 17 home runs, but the Houston Astros will have to play indefinitely without their slugger in the lineup after sending the AL HR leader on the IL with a hamstring injury. Springer, 29, also leads the AL with 43 RBI. He was hitting […]
Toronto Raptors Advance to NBA Finals for First Time, Knock Out Bucks in Game 6
The second-seeded Raptors advanced the NBA Finals after winning four games in a row to defeat the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and hauled down 17 rebounds in Game 6 and the Raptors won 100-94. Leonard outplayed Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo, who […]
‘Full Count: The Education of a Pitcher’, New Book by David Cone
David Cone, who pitched a perfect game 20 years ago with the New York Yankees, penned a book with Jack Curry titled “Full Count: The Education of a Pitcher” by Grand Central Publishing. Cone, a five-time All-Star pitcher and five-time world champion, sat down with sportswriter Jack Curry to pen […]
‘What’s My Name: Muhammad Ali’ New Documentary Film Exec-Produced by LeBron James
“What’s My Name: Muhammad Ali” is a new documentary film directed by Antoine Fuqua and executive-produced by LeBron James that is currently available on HBO, which uses archival footage of Muhammad Ali to tell his own story. Antoine Fuqua, director of “Training Day”, scoured archives for four years seeking out […]
Kansas City’s Tyrann Mathieu Possible Extortion Target by Cousin
A cousin of Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu has been charged in an alleged extortion plot on the NFL player. The accused, Geourvon Sears, and his family countered, saying that the former LSU standout had put a bounty out on Sears, and threatened other members of his family. Sears […]
All Elite Wrestling Premieres Saturday with Double or Nothing PPV in Las Vegas
After months of speculation, signings, and hype, All Elite Wrestling will put on Double or Nothing, its first pay-per-view show, this Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Filled with numerous independent wrestling stars – if not the household names dotting the World Wrestling Entertainment roster – there is […]
Clemson Tigers Lose Two Players for 2019 Season After Losing Drug Test Appeals
The defending national champion Clemson Tigers will be without two returning players for the 2019 season after the NCAA denied their appeals over penalties for positive drug tests last season. Tight end Braden Galloway, who will be a sophomore next season, and offensive lineman Zach Giella, who is entering his […]
Bronx ER: CC Sabathia Returns to IL with Knee Inflammation
In the latest episode of “Bronx ER”, NY Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia returns to the IL with inflammation in his right knee. The Yankees called up left-hander Nestor Cortes, Jr. from AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to replace Sabathia. Aaron Boone mentioned that the Yankees will opt for an “opener” for CC’s […]
Raptors with Ferocious Game 5 Win in Milwaukee, Greek Freak and Bucks Down 3-2 in Series
Kawhi Leonard scored 19 points in the fourth quarter and led a comeback on the road for the Toronto Raptors against Greek Freak and the Bucks in Milwaukee to win Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals 105-99. The Bucks are now down 3-2 in the series. The Raptors won […]
Bowyer Escapes Fine, not Criticism for Altercation with Ryan Newman (Video)
Clint Bowyer will apparently not be fined for his altercation with Ryan Newman at last week’s All-Star Race, but that doesn’t mean he is escaping criticism. Bowyer has been blamed for the fight in pit row after the race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The first person to lash out at […]
Warriors Curry, Durant Make All-NBA Team, Thompson Left Off
It was no surprise that Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry and forward Kevin Durant made the All-NBA team. What was a bit of a shock was that teammate Klay Thompson was left off the list. The 29-year-old averaged 21 points a game for Golden State and has been a […]
French Open: Rafael Nadal, Simona Halep Enter as Favorites to Win at Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal is the odds on favorite to win his 12th French Open title, a mark that would set a new record for the most singles titles at one Grand Slam event. Nadal will start his campaign at Roland Garros by facing qualifiers in the first two rounds, which could […]
Knicks President: Kristaps Porzingis Demanded Trade, Threatened Return to Europe
New York Knicks president Steve Mills told fans that former star Kristaps Porzingis had threatened to go back to Europe if the team didn’t trade him within a week. Mills made the comments at a Chase Fan Forum Series event on Wednesday, telling fans that Porzingis made it clear he […]
Recently Retired Chris Long Admits to Marijuana Use, Says the NFL Should Allow It
Chris Long, two-time Super Bowl winning linebacker, is one of the many NFL players who prefer marijuana over painkillers. Long, 34, retired a couple of days ago and the former member of the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots player revealed his usage of recreational marijuana to help deal with […]
FIFA Drops Plan to Expand 2022 World Cup in Qatar to 48 Teams
FIFA has decided to stick with the 32-team format for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, holding off on its plans to expand the tournament to 48 teams. The decision means that the first 48-team World Cup will take place in 2026, when the tournament is jointly hosted by the […]
Fab Five’s Juwan Howard New Michigan College Basketball Coach
Juwan Howard, NBA All-Star and former member of Michigan’s Fab Five in the early 1990s, will become the next men’s college basketball coach for Michigan. Howard, an assistant coach with the Miami Heat, replaces John Beilein, who departed Michigan after 12 seasons to become the next head coach of the […]
Bronx ER: Giancarlo Stanton Injured Again, Injures Calf While Rehabbing Other Injuries
In the latest episode of “Bronx ER”, Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is injured once again. The slugger suffered a setback with a calf injury after getting hit by a pitch while on a rehab assignment with the Yankees Single-A team Tampa Tarpons. Stanton, 29, injured his calf after he […]
New Buffalo Bill Senorise Perry Gets O.J. Simpson’s Old No. 32 Jersey
No one on the Buffalo Bills has worn the number 32 since O.J. Simpson, but for the first time in 42 years, another player will. At least during the preseason. Running back Senorise Perry asked for the number when he signed a free-agent deal with the Bills in the offseason. […]
St. Louis Blues fan Scott Berry Looking at $100,000 Payday
The St. Louis Blues have gripped the city’s hockey fans, but none more than Scott Berry. When the team begins its first Stanley Cup Finals since 1970 against the Boston Bruins on Monday it’s safe to say Berry will be the biggest cheerleader. Berry was on a business trip in […]