Preakness Stakes Odds: California Chrome Huge Favorite vs. Nine Contenders
California Chrome is the heavy favorite as nine contenders line up at the Preakness Stakes betting window. See the latest horse racing odds and predictions. Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome drew...
View ArticleBaseball onomastics: A horsehide gallery
Some guys have pretty distracting names. Onomastics is the study of proper names. I had to look it up.It's an interesting field though, however obscure. Your surname might mean exactly what it sounds...
View ArticleWill baseball lose future generations to short attention spans?
Wait, what was that?Tom Verducci has an article up at Sports Illustrated that an editor titled "As Fernandez goes down, here's a solution to arm injury epidemic" Now that we’ve settled that issue,...
View ArticleSB Nation Reviews: Willie McGee
The SB Nation Reviews begin with St. Louis Cardinals legend Willie McGee, who may have been controlled by aliens.Continue reading…
View ArticlePreakness 2014 prop bets: Will California Chrome win by more than a neck?
The prop bets for the Preakness Stakes are out, and you can bet on a number of potential outcomes for Derby winner California Chrome.To no surprise, California Chrome opened as the morning-line...
View ArticleMichael Sam will have documentary series, but won't be filmed at Rams facility
Michael Sam's documentary series for the Oprah Winfrey Network will cover the defensive end's reactions and feelings as he tries to make the Rams' roster. Cameras won't be going inside 1 Rams Way,...
View ArticleZenon Konopka suspended 20 games for taking performance enhancing drug
Zenon Konopka will sit out 20 games after taking a substance banned by the NHL.Sabres free agent forward Zenon Konopka, a faceoff specialist and tough guy, has been suspended 20 games for using...
View ArticlePreakness 2014: California Chrome 'in perfect shape'
Despite reportedly dealing with an illness, there are no concerns for California Chrome headed into the Preakness Stakes.Any concerns Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome might not run in the...
View ArticleEx-UGA coach Jim Donnan found not guilty in $80 million Ponzi trial
The College Football Hall of Fame coach helped raise $80 million, much of which was alleged to have been fraudulently used.A jury found former Georgia football coach Jim Donnan not guilty on 41 counts...
View Article2014 Preakness odds: California Chrome at 3/5 on morning line
California Chrome is a heavy favorite heading into the 2014 Preakness Stake, but Social Inclusion and Bayern may have the speed out of the gate to mount a challenge.California Chrome is the heavy...
View ArticleHere's why Kevin Durant wont watch free throws
Winning the MVP and having your team deep in the playoffs seems good enough, but Kevin Durant is worried he's doing harm by watching things.Kevin Durant is a stone-cold killer on the basketball court,...
View ArticleGreg Hardy charged with domestic violence, ordered to turn over guns
Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy was arrested, charged and release on bond with domestic violence chargers and also order to surrender his collection of guns to authorities.Carolina Panthers...
View ArticleThe Thunder's defiant NBA playoffs journey
Nothing ever comes easy for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and we're beginning to think that's exactly how they like it. After six grueling games where blood was shed, referees were blamed and MVP awards...
View ArticleMichael Jordan’s son is a fan of Keegan Bradley’s golf shoes
Looks like you may soon be able to wrap your feet in Nike Air Jordans made specifically for golf, if a tweeted photo from Michael Jordan’s son is any indication.Michael Jordan’s Nike Air Jordan golf...
View ArticleSuperman breaks up fight at Cardinals game
This is Charlie Soffer, the St. Louis Superman. He's a real life superhero.(via Facebook)If you are a misbehaving adult outside Busch Stadium, he will find you. On Thursday, he was busy.(Video via Matt...
View ArticlePreakness Stakes results: Live coverage of the second race of the Triple Crown
California Chrome is trying to win the second leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday at the 2014 Preakness Stakes.California Chrome isn't guaranteed to win Saturday's Preakness Stakes, as a handful of...
View ArticleBorussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich, 2014 DFB-Pokal Final: Lineups
Here are the lineups for Saturday's DFB-Pokal cup final between Dortmund and Bayern.It's the final match of the German season as Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich meet one last time to determine the...
View ArticleArsenal vs. Hull City, 2014 FA Cup: Final score 3-2, Gunners end trophy drought
Arsene Wenger has a real trophy. Not fourth place, a real one.After nine years, Arsenal's trophy drought is over. It took a two-goal comeback and the majority of extra time to pull it off, but Aaron...
View ArticleImportant SB Nation horse facts for the 2014 Preakness Stakes
These are the things you need to know.So you want to watch the Preakness Stakes but don't know much about horses or horse racing? Don't worry. Learn up:1. Horses hate pigs.2. If a horse wins the Triple...
View ArticleMontreal Canadiens score with too many men on the ice in Game 1
Rene Bourque's goal probably shouldn't have happened. For the better part of two periods, the New York Rangers dominated Game 1 against the Montreal Canadiens. A big reason for that was their shot...
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