1. Mayweather vs. Guerrero: Results and Reaction from Prize Fight

    Floyd "Money" Mayweather returned to the ring in style, defeating Robert Guerrero by unanimous decision at the MGM Grand on Saturday. All three judges scored the bout identically: 117-111 in Mayweather's favor...

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  2. Orb Is Bad Value Bet to Make History as Triple Crown Winner

    I'm not here to play devil's advocate, I'm here to pull a First Take by " embracing debate ." This isn't meant to be incendiary nor is it meant to draw a pity click from your cursor...

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  3. Kentucky Derby 2013: Why Orb Will Continue Winning Ways

    Orb, the posting time favorite at the 139th Kentucky Derby, started out slow but soared down the stretch en route to an impressive Triple-Crown victory. Now comes the fun part. Happy as we are for Shug McGaughey and Co...

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  4. Floyd Mayweather Makes Important Statement with Dominant Performance

    Say what you will about Floyd Mayweather —and there's certainly a lot to say—but it's hard to question his dominance in the ring. Nearly impossible...

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  5. Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero Results: Ghost Squanders Golden Opportunity

    It's hard to root against a guy like Robert Guerrero. Regardless of your religious affiliation—I personally sway as far away from him as possible—his faith is admirable, ...

    Brian Leigh Written by Brian Leigh about 16 days ago 504 reads 2 comments

  6. Mayweather vs. Guerrero Results: Key Factors in Money's Dominant Victory

    Floyd "Money" Mayweather retained his WBC Welterweight title on Saturday, unleashing a dominant display on challenger Robert Guerrero...

    Brian Leigh Written by Brian Leigh about 16 days ago 4,008 reads 25 comments

  7. Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao Must Happen If Robert Guerrero Beats Money

    Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao has remained a pipe dream for manifold reasons. The issues of unlucky timing, substance abuse and utter obstinacy—from both parties—have all done their part to derail the hypothetical bout...

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  8. Shug McGaughey Further Enhances Resume with Orb's Kentucky Derby Win

    There's a monkey wandering the streets of Churchill Downs Saturday night, head on a swivel, searching in desperate need of a place to stay. He's been displaced from his longtime mode of residence...

    Brian Leigh Written by Brian Leigh about 17 days ago 192 reads 1 comments

  9. NHL Playoffs 2013: Ranking Chances of Teams Climbing out of Early Holes

    The NHL playoffs are in full swing, which, after months of contract negotiations that made us doubt this day would come, is a welcome sight for hockey fans nationwide. For some teams, however, the start of hockey's postseason hasn't been so chipper...

    Brian Leigh Written by Brian Leigh about 17 days ago 2,516 reads 5 comments

  10. Kentucky Derby Start Time: Your Complete Guide to Beginning of Classic Race

    The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby is finally almost upon us. The most famous, and most watched, horse race in the country returns to our lives this afternoon at approximately 6:24 p...

    Brian Leigh Written by Brian Leigh about 17 days ago 1,609 reads 0 comments

  11. Kentucky Derby 2013 Contenders: Favorites That Will Break Your Heart

    Sometimes you're wise to bet with the favorite. Louisville was the top seed in the NCAA tournament and went on to win an impressive national title. Miami was the favorite in last year's NBA playoffs and rolled to LeBron's first championship...

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  12. Blake Griffin Shows Weaknesses in Clippers' 1st-Round Playoff Exit

    His dunks are the things of legend, helping him sell tickets, jerseys and suburban carpool vehicles like few figures in professional sports...

    Brian Leigh Written by Brian Leigh about 17 days ago 3,179 reads 9 comments

  13. Kentucky Derby 2013: Odds for Field Favorites to Win the Triple Crown

    Horse racing's premier triad kicks off with Saturday's Kentucky Derby, providing us hope, for yet another year, that we might see the end of the Triple Crown drought...

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  14. Kentucky Derby 2013 Odds: Top Horses to Take a Chance On

    The sun won't be shining, and the track won't be gummed, but the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby, much like the U.S. Postal Service, will not be deterred by torrid conditions...

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  15. Celtics Speculation: Where We Stand with Chatter Surrounding Boston

    Welp . That was fun while it lasted. The Boston Celtics ' bid for an historic rally came up short the other night, falling to the New York Knicks in a game they had to win...

    Brian Leigh Written by Brian Leigh about 17 days ago 1,860 reads 1 comments

  16. 2013 Kentucky Derby: Stacked Field Will Produce True Triple Crown Contender

    It’s the question on all our tongues every year, come early May when the Kentucky Derby rolls around the corner: Will we finally see another Triple Crown? It’s a worthy and justified inquiry...

    Brian Leigh Written by Brian Leigh about 18 days ago 295 reads 0 comments

  17. Kentucky Derby Picks: Trendy Horses You Should Avoid at All Costs

    The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby, the apex of the horse racing calendar, is almost upon us. The annual Run for the Roses, which kicks off the famed Triple Crown, is not ...

    Brian Leigh Written by Brian Leigh about 18 days ago 1,291 reads 0 comments

  18. Louisville vs Michigan: Ranking Top Performances from Legendary Title Game

    The Louisville Cardinals beat the Michigan Wolverines, 82-76, in Monday night's NCAA championship game, making Louisville coach Rick Pitino the first coach in college basketball history to win a title at multiple schools...

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  19. March Madness 2013: Teams Who Benefited Most from 2013 Tournament

    The 2013 NCAA tournament came to a thrilling conclusion on Monday night, the Louisville Cardinals beating the Michigan Wolverines 82-76...

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  20. Luke Hancock: Small-School Transfer Proves He Can Play with the Big Boys

    There's a stigma, fair or not, about the competitive chasm between high-major schools and mid-majors. Though recruiting databases have proven responsible for oversight after oversight ...

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  21. Spike Albrecht: Michigan Frosh Dominates First Half of NCAA Title Game Loss

    Move over, Trey Burke. There's a new star point guard in Ann Arbor. Michigan backup Spike Albrecht, a freshman who averaged 7.6 minutes per game during the regular season, came off the bench and became the story of the National Championship Game...

    Brian Leigh Written by Brian Leigh about 1 month ago 1,870 reads 3 comments

  22. Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Top Hitters to Pick Up After Hot Starts

    The first couple weeks of the season, in any fantasy sport, are the most important of times for scouring the waiver wire...

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  23. Louisville vs Michigan: Role Players Who Must Play Well in National Championship

    Star power has lifted both of this year's national championship participants—the Louisville Cardinals and Michigan Wolverines—to unprecedented new heights this season...

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  24. Sweet 16 2013: Forecasting the Future of Remaining Cinderellas

    Cinderella's 2013 slippers, it seems, have been forged out of some sort of weird, elastic substance—molding their way around the feet of multiple, equally unsuspected underdogs...

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  25. NCAA Brackets 2013: Best Early Bets for Sweet 16

    Underdogs have been all the rage thus far in the NCAA tournament, both in the bracket and in certain parts of Vegas sportsbooks...

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