The Chicago White Sox are back in the American League Central hunt, partially because their play has improved and partially because the Cleveland Indians have predictably faltered.
The Texas Rangers and the Atlanta Braves kick-off the second round of interleague play this Friday night in the first of a of a three-game set weekend at Turner Field. Game time is set for 7:35 p.m. and it will be broadcast nationally on the MLB Network.
With the possibility of an NFL lockout diminishing, football season is quickly approaching, and fans and bettors alike will be trying to glean as much information as they can in order to make as many correct picks in the upcoming NFL season.
As a team that really fell on some hard times during the 2000s and hasn’t won the Grey Cup since 1999, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats have potential to be a nice redemption story in 2011. They quietly started last season 1-4 before rallying to go 8-5 over their final 13 games.
NFL news: David Tyree says same-sex marriage will lead to “anarchy”
David Tyree will always be remembered for his circus catch to help the New York Giants win Super Bowl XLII.
But, now, he’ll also be remembered for his controversial opinion on same-sex marriage.
NBA news: Shaq questioned in gang-beating case
This week in a Los Angeles County Superior Court, a man named Robert Ross testified that Shaquille O’Neal and his business partner, Mark Stevens, were responsible for him being beaten, robbed and kidnapped.
NHL news: Vancouver Loses The Cup – Hooligans Start Riots
It was quite an end to the NHL season last night. Following the Boston Bruins’ Game-7 victory over the Vancouver Canucks to capture the Stanley Cup Final in Vancouver, the city erupted into riots and violence.
The Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays continue their AL East showdown this Thursday night at Tropicana Field when they wrap-up this three-game series. Game time is set for 7:10 p.m. and it will be broadcast nationally on the MLB Network.
Baseball is a game of stats and streaks. The Red Sox started this season 2-10 and had all kinds of problems with pitching, injuries and an ice cold offense.
Despite being somewhat overshadowed by the US Masters, The European Tour heads to France for the SAINT-OMER Open, at the Saint Omer golf course. With all of the worlds elite golfers playing in the US Open, the SAINT-OMER Open gives the fringe players a chance of bagging the €700,000 prize.
The Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix was a great idea from the start. The eight top big men in the promotion battling it out in an eight-man tournament? Yes, please. Now that the UFC bought the Strikeforce, the tourney is even more exciting, as the winner will likely get a unification bout with the UFC heavyweight champ down the road.
The 2011-2012 NFL season is looming but unfortunately so is the unfortunate Lockout. The eternal optimist that I am, I have compiled odds and predictions for each division in the knowledge that the owners and the players cannot be as ridiculous as they look.
The 2011-2012 NFL season is looming but unfortunately so is the unfortunate Lockout. The eternal optimist that I am, I have compiled odds and predictions for each division in the knowledge that the owners and the players cannot be as ridiculous as they look.
The NBA Finals ended two days ago, so we should let the 2011-12 odds be for a bit, right? Wrong. The futures for next year’s NBA championship are already posted.
I’ve recently covered the top closers and home parks in Major League Baseball for 2011. To gauge the top active managers, it’s better to look at their career win percentage, as their 2011 records are obviously just the same as the standings (aside from the interim guys who came in after firings).
NHL news: Daniel Sedin guarantees Game-7 victory
It all comes down to one game between the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks tonight, with the winner taking the Stanley Cup.
