Did Bayern Munich goalie Sven Ulreich commit biggest blunder in Champions League history? Bayern Munich’s Sven Ulreich committed perhaps the worst goalkeeping error in the history of the Champions League on Tuesday, gifting Real Madrid a vital goal in the semifinal second leg between the teams. With the clash poised […]
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NFL draft’s instant impact rookies: Saquon Barkley should make big splash For NFL teams, taking the long-term view is essential in executing a draft plan. But developing a first-round pick can take many different forms. Some of the most prized selections in this year’s draft might be in for a […]
A.J. Pollock has three-homer night in Diamondbacks win against Dodgers A.J. Pollock hit three home runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between NL West rivals. Zack Greinke struck out a season-high 10 in six innings […]
Why the Pelicans are in major trouble vs. the Warriors even after Game 1 If you thought Golden State’s Oracle Arena was loud on Saturday night – and coach Steve Kerr swears it was as raucous as he’s ever heard – then just wait for tipoff on Tuesday. Two-time MVP […]
NFL draft grades 2018: Which teams had best, worst classes? NFL draft grades — an annual exercise of hubris as “draft experts” tell the league’s front office executives and scouts how they performed over the course of three days. (And let’s note here, it’s virtually impossible to assign any fair […]
MLB power rankings: Yankees’ nine game winning streak vaults them toward the top The New York Yankees have shaken their early-season doldrums, sweeping the Los Angeles Angels for their ninth consecutive win. Now 18-9, the Yankees have outscored opponents 64-18 during that streak to move within two games of their […]
Biggest surprises good or bad one month into MLB season Now that we’re one month into the baseball season, rather than sound the alarm bells or make bold proclamations, we’ll simply point out the most pleasant surprises and biggest early disappointments thus far in 2018: Arizona Diamondbacks — Five years […]
Shot taker: Ogunbowale set for Dancing With the Stars Hooping with Kobe and Ellen. Going from the big dance to a big dance competition. Making the cover of Sports Illustrated. Oh, and those two shots. “It’s definitely been a great few weeks,” Notre Dame guard Arike Ogunbowale said in a […]
Three big storylines heading into Kentucky Derby week Though Gronkowski, the horse, had little realistic chance of winning the Kentucky Derby, the mere possibility that Rob Gronkowski, the party animal, might grace the Churchill Downs winners’ circle would have made this a Derby Week unlike any other in recent memory. […]
One-handed NFL prospect Shaquem Griffin embraces the opportunity to prove doubters wrong again It’s not every year when Day 3 of the NFL draft comes with a curtain call. In fact, it has probably never happened. Yet it was so fitting on Saturday, when Shaquem Griffin, a fifth-round pick by […]
