Day: May 31, 2017
Injury knocks Connect out of Met MileInjury knocks Connect out of Met Mile
Injury knocks Connect out of Met Mile
Sox icon Hawk Harrelson will retire from booth after 2018 seasonSox icon Hawk Harrelson will retire from booth after 2018 season
Hawk Harrelson’s final year in the White Sox’ broadcast booth will be 2018, the team announced Wednesday. Harrelson, already working on a reduced schedule this season, will call primarily Sunday home games in 2018. The team announced a multiyear agreement with Jason Benetti, who joined the Sox
‘Stro business: 473-foot HR, 40-run sweep!‘Stro business: 473-foot HR, 40-run sweep!
The Astros just keep rolling. George Springer hit two homers, including one that Statcast™ projected at 473 feet, while Carlos Correa and Evan Gattis also homered and each drove in three runs to carry the Astros to a 17-6 win that completed a three-game sweep over the Twins on Wednesday at Target Field.
Cavs vs. Warriors: Who wins NBA Finals?Cavs vs. Warriors: Who wins NBA Finals?
The Vertical’s Brian Scalabrine picks his winner as well as his Finals MVP.
How the Cavs, Warriors took over the NBAHow the Cavs, Warriors took over the NBA
Several other teams were at least indirect participants in helping Cleveland and Golden State become the dominant powerhouse teams they are.
Another depressing twist in Tiger’s arrestAnother depressing twist in Tiger’s arrest
Looks like Tiger Woods has been doing some gambling in central New York. The embattled golf star had an “elite� players card from an upstate casino in his wallet when he was arrested earlier this week, according to the police report. A description of Woods’ personal property lists the exclusive piece of plastic, along with other small things like his cell phone, watch and key ring. Dubbed the “Turning Stone Elite Card,� it’s considered the highest level of players’ card issued by the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona. Woods has played at their golf course several times before in the past, with his last visit coming in 2015, the Democrat & Chronicle reports. The sports icon made headlines
Criminal expert: Tiger Woods made mistake issuing statementCriminal expert: Tiger Woods made mistake issuing statement
Another public embarrassment for Tiger Woods is shifting to the legal side following his arrest in Florida on a DUI charge, with one criminal expert suggesting Woods made a mistake by claiming publicly that prescription medicine was to blame. On the eve of the Memorial Tournament, which Woods won a record five times, PGA Tour players who grew up admiring his dominance in golf wished for the best. Commissioner Jay Monahan said the tour would be there to help him. “I think Tiger’s statement on Monday night, where he apologized and he said he was going to do everything he can in his power to make sure this doesn’t happen again, I think says everything,” Monahan told Sports Betting News on Wednesday.
Five keys for Penguins vs. Predators in Game 2Five keys for Penguins vs. Predators in Game 2
There are a few difference forces at work in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Will these trends continue?
Astros (6 HRs) rout Twins in 7th straight winAstros (6 HRs) rout Twins in 7th straight win
The Astros just keep rolling. George Springer hit two homers, including one that Statcast™ projected at 473 feet, while Carlos Correa and Evan Gattis also homered and each drove in three runs to carry the Astros to a 17-6 win that completed a three-game sweep over the Twins on Wednesday at Target Field.