Casey Mize is living up to the hype after the first pick by the Detroit Tigers in the 2018 MLB Draft hurled a no-hitter in his debut for AA Erie Seawolves. Mize, 21-year old right-hander, threw only 98 pitches to secure the no-hitter in a 1-0 win over the Altoona […]
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Ajax Grabs Advantage in Champions League Semifinal with 1-0 Victory at Tottenham
Ajax scored a critical away goal in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal vs. Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday, grabbing a 1-0 win that could have been worse for the English hosts. The Dutch side took the lead in the first half thanks to a 15th-minute goal by Donny […]
MLB Best Closers: Kirby Yates, Shane Greene, and Kenley Jansen
Kenley Jansen, the long-time closer for the LA Dodgers, along with Shane Green from the Detroit Tigers and Kirby Yates from the San Diego Padres are among the best closers through the first 28 games of the 2019 season. Yates leads the league with 13 saves for the upstart San […]
Golf’s New Odd Couple of Jon Rahm, Ryan Palmer Win Zurich Classic
Apparently if you want a star player to team up with you for the Zurich Classic, all you have to do is ask. That is what Ryan Palmer did with Jon Rahm for last week’s PGA Tour team event. Palmer, 42, had partnered with Jordan Spieth twice before, but this […]
NCAA Champion Baylor Women Visit White House, but Virginia Men Say No Thanks
Two NCAA basketball champions had invites to visit the White House, and while the University of Virginia men’s team declined, the Baylor women took up President Donald Trump up on his offer on Monday. The group met Trump in the oval office and presented him with the usual swag, a […]
2019 NBA Championship Odds: Warriors Popular Pick with 8 Teams Remaining
Eight teams remain in the NBA playoffs and the Golden State Warriors continue to be the odds favorite to win the 2019 NBA Championship and their third-straight title. According to the South Point Casino and Sports Book in Las Vegas, the Warriors are -150 to win the NBA title this […]
Tottenham Hotspur Host Ajax in First Leg of Champions League Semifinal Tuesday
Tottenham Hotspur will host the first leg of its Champions League semifinal clash against Dutch side Ajax on Tuesday in a battle between two clubs that few expected to make it to this stage of the competition. The winner of the two-leg semifinal will take on the winner of Liverpool […]
Christian Yelich Hits 14th HR for Brewers, But Fighting Sore Back
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich tied an MLB record with his 14th home run before May 1, but he had to leave Sunday’s game with a back injury. Yelich hit his 14th home run during a 8-6 victory over Pete Alonso and the New York Mets on Saturday. Yelich is […]
Yankees Sweep SF Giants, But LeMahieu and Urshela Injured
The NY Yankees pulled off a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants to win 11 out of their last 13 games, however, third baseman Gio Urshela and second baseman DJ LeMahieu left Sunday’s game prematurely due to injuries. In the fifth inning, Giants relief pitcher Nick Vincent hit Urshela’s […]
Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill Facing Possible Criminal Charges, NFL Disciplinary Action After Audiotape Surfaces Regarding Abused Son
A shocking audiotape featuring Kansas City football player Tyreek Hill and his fiancée Crystal Espinal surfaced Wednesday and the contents were enough for the Johnson County, Kansas district attorney’s office to reopen the criminal child abuse case against the two. The couple lost custody of their son on April 5, […]
Later Rounds of NFL Draft Provide More Drama for Players, Teams
The first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday had a few surprises, but went relatively routinely. The Oakland Raiders taking Clemson’s Clelin Ferrell with the No. 4 pick was a head scratcher, and the New York Giants picking Duke’s Daniel Jones was roundly criticized. The running backs and wide […]
First Group of Jockeys Issued New Padded Whips at Laurel Park (VIDEO)
Technology could soon be changing the relationship between Thoroughbred horses and their riders, with the first widespread use of a new, padded riding whips at Laurel Park in Maryland. On Thursday, all the riders at the suburban Washington, DC, track used the new, cushioned riding crops for the first time […]
Warriors Grab Game 1 Win vs. Rockets, But Officiating Takes Center Stage in Series
The Golden State Warriors held off the Houston Rockets to win Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series 104-100. But the game – and perhaps the entire series – appears destined to be remembered more about arguments over officiating than the play of either team. James Harden and Kevin […]
Chase Elliott Wins at Talladega Superspeedway After Larson Flips on Final Lap
Chase Elliott took the lead during a four-lap shootout to win the Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, earning the first victory for a Chevrolet this season. Elliott won the race under caution, after Kyle Larson flipped behind him on the final lap of the race. Elliott Follows in […]
NASCAR Returns After Break to Faster Talladega for Geico 500
After a week break NASCAR is back, returning to iconic Talladega Superspeedway for the Geico 500. It will be the first race in 30 years at the track that won’t be run with restrictor plates. They instead will be using part of the new rules package and all cars will […]
March Madness Boosts Nevada Sportsbooks to Record Month Despite Increased Competition
Nevada sportsbooks enjoyed a record March, once again helping to alleviate concerns that the spread of legalized sports betting might have a negative effect on existing operations in the Silver State. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, state bookmakers took in $596.7 million in handle during March, the most […]
From League Winner to Relegation, EPL Races Hang in the Balance in Final Weeks
The lack of playoffs in the English Premier League and other soccer leagues around the world can sometimes lead to unexciting finishes, as the important races can be decided well before the final matches are played. But that’s not a problem for the EPL this season, as every significant race […]
Luke Walton Faces Joint Investigation by Sacramento Kings, NBA
The NBA and the Sacramento Kings believe the sexual assault allegations against new head coach Luke Walton are credible enough to launch a joint investigation. The news was posted on the Kings’ website Thursday, announcing the two organizations would be working together. The Kings have hired Sue Ann Van Dermyden […]
Refs Who Called Controversial Penalty in San Jose-Vegas Game not Working Second Round
Thought the NHL has not publicly criticized the referees who made the controversial penalty call in Game 7 of the San Jose-Las Vegas first-round playoff series, they won’t be working the second round. The league has not released the full list as of Thursday night, but Dan O’Halloran and Eric […]
NFL Draft First Round has Few Surprises, Plenty of Winners, Losers
The first round of the NFL Draft held little intrigue with the first few selections, but things started to get interesting when the Oakland Raiders were on the clock. Coach Jon Gruden promised a surprise at the No. 4 pick, and he didn’t disappoint. Gruden selected defensive end Clelin Ferrell, […]