Saturday, May 7, 2016

Emotions high, and it's just what the Sox-Yankees rivalry needed and other top stories.

  • Emotions high, and it's just what the Sox-Yankees rivalry needed

    Emotions high, and it's just what the Sox-Yankees rivalry needed
    NEW YORK – Let’s face it. This New York-Boston rivalry had gone stale.You could see it with the lack of enthusiasm for the game. Media row was thinner than normal. There was little pregame buzz. This rivalry needed a slap in the face to get the juices flowing again. Advertisement And you know what? It might have taken until the ninth inning on Friday night, but then, almost on demand, David Ortiz, manager John Farrell and home plate umpire Ron Kulpa came through at Yankee Stadium.There was ..
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  • NFL Rookies Sure to Win a Starting Job in Training Camp

    NFL Rookies Sure to Win a Starting Job in Training Camp
    Competition: Xavien Howard, Bobby McCain and Tony Lippett The Dolphins have rebuilt their secondary this offseason and appear to have the unit set up with Howard and Byron Maxwell ready to start on the outside with McCain in the slot.  Howard, and the recently acquired Maxwell, are both big, physical cornerbacks who excel at press coverage, giving a strong indication that the Dolphins plan to play a physical style with their corners on the outside.  McCain is best suited to play in the slot, an..
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  • Game 3 a tale of two point guards as Parker shines, Westbrook stumbles

    Game 3 a tale of two point guards as Parker shines, Westbrook stumbles
    OKLAHOMA CITY -- With less than a minute to go and the Thunder trailing by six, Russell Westbrook used his rocket boosters to hammer home a put-back dunk. After a defensive stand, he flew back up the court and went full speed as only he can into the teeth of the defense, drawing contact -- no, forcing contact -- and getting to the line, where he calmly sank both. Just like that, San Antonio's lead was two. A human wrecking ball, that Westbrook, turning the game on its head in the blink of an ey..
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  • Kentucky Derby 2016 Post Time: NBC TV Start Time, Final Predictions and More

    Kentucky Derby 2016 Post Time: NBC TV Start Time, Final Predictions and More
    Charlie Riedel/Associated Press Nyquist and Trojan Nation remain the horses to watch at the 2016 Kentucky Derby, with the former the favorite to win. But the likes of Creator and Suddenbreakingnews also figure to be in the final reckoning when the horses are crossing the finish. Before a preview and a final prediction, here's the schedule and viewing information ahead of the 142nd edition of this illustrious race:   Date: Saturday, May 7 Post Time: 6:34 p.m. ET (coverage starts at 4 p...
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  • Council approves plans for LAFC stadium

    Council approves plans for LAFC stadium
    LAFC will play at the site of the former Sports Arena in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES -- The City Council on Friday approved plans to build a $250 million stadium for Major League Soccer's expansion Los Angeles Football Club. The council voted 12-0 to move forward with the 22,000-seat stadium on the site of the old Sports Arena next to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and USC. "This is precious real estate and this is a precious place," said Tom Penn, team president and co-owner. "The vision is ..
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