Hurricanes thrash Devils to go up 2-0 in series

The Carolina Hurricanes continued their domination of the New Jersey Devils in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday, skating away with Game 2 by a 6-1 final score.  Carolina used a four-goal second period to cruise to the victory. With the win, the team took a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-seven series.  Following a scoreless […]

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Watch: Lionel Messi apologizes amid suspension, rumors

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi has apologized following his suspension related to an unauthorized midweek trip to Saudi Arabia. “First of all, I want to apologize to my teammates and the club,” Messi said in a brief video shared on his Instagram story on Friday, per Sky Sports News. “Honestly, I thought we were going […]

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Kentucky Derby best bets: Analysis and picks for the Run for the Roses

With so many thoroughbreds going the mile-and-a-quarter distance for the first time, deciphering how the Derby will play out is incredibly challenging. Last year’s race saw Rich Strike draw into the field from the also-eligible list on the day before and then spring a monumental upset at 80-1 odds. The payouts are unlikely to be […]

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Could Lionel Messi reject Saudi Arabia, MLS for Barcelona return?

It appears Paris Saint-Germain international superstar Lionel Messi could make a dramatic return to Barcelona, but only if he’s willing to sacrifice a small fortune. Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol said Thursday that signing with Barcelona as a free agent this summer “would be the dream” for Messi. Messi and Paris Saint-Germain are […]

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Adjusting to pitch clock proves to be tough task for Harper

Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper made his season debut on Tuesday night, just five months after Tommy John surgery. Harper’s quick recovery is impressive, but now he’s now facing another obstacle, MLB’s new pitch clock. “It’s going to be an adjustment for me,” Harper said, per ESPN.  The seven-time All-Star had a rough night against […]

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Three-time U.S. Olympian Tori Bowie dies at 32

Three-time Olympic medalist and two-time world champion sprinter Tori Bowie died at the age of 32, according to a statement from sports agency ICON Management. Bowie starred at the University of Southern Mississippi, capturing both the indoor and outdoor national championships for the long jump in 2011. A prolific competitor in the professional Diamond League, […]

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