Share this: After a long offseason, the Verizon IndyCar Series finally is back. After nearly a month-long break, the Verizon IndyCar Series is back, as drivers are set to compete Sunday in the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Team Penske driver Simon Pagenaud will continue his quest to repeat as series champion, after finishing runner-up to Sebastien Bourdais at the Firestone Grand Prix on March 12. Pagenaud won last year’s race in Long Beach, Calif., though Bourdais has won the race three times in his career. Here’s how to watch the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach online: When: Sunday, April 9, at 4:30 p.m. ETLive Stream: NBC Sports Live Thumbnail photo via Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
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Goran Dragic’s Gruesome Blake Eye Keeps Him Out Of Heat-Pacers Game
Share this: Goran Dragic’s black eye injury suffered against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night worsened so much in the ensuing hours that he wasn’t able to play in Miami’s game Sunday versus the Indiana Pacers. How bad did his eye look Sunday? See for yourself. Ouch. That eye looks completely closed. Floor vision is essential to a point guard’s skill set, and it’s fair to say Dragic’s playmaking ability will be severely limited for as long as his eye is that bad. The Heat went on to lose 102-98 to the Pacers, which ended their four-game win streak. They need Dragic back soon to continue their pursuit of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Thumbnail photo via Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
NFL Rumors: Giants Use Franchise Tag On Defensive End Jason Pierre-Paul
Share this: Jason Pierre-Paul reportedly will continue to terrorize quarterbacks for the New York Giants next season. The Giants placed the franchise tag on Pierre-Paul on Monday, according to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, citing league sources. The veteran defensive end was given the franchise tag in 2015 prior to his July 4 fireworks accident, which cost him his right index finger and parts of several other fingers. Despite the damage to his hand, Pierre-Paul proved that he could still be an effective pass rusher during the 2016 season. The 28-year-old recorded seven sacks and was tied for the NFL lead with eight deflected passes through just 12 games before his season was ended due to sports hernia surgery. Pierre-Paul played last season under a one-year
Manchester United aiming for European clean sweep
Manchester United are aiming to join an elite band of teams to have won all three of UEFA's major club competitions as they continue their campaign in the UEFA Europa League.The Red Devils will face Russian outfit Rostov in the round of 16 on 9 and 16 March after successfully navigating their way past St-Étienne this week. Already boasting a 3-0 first-leg lead, José Mourinho's charges made sure of progress by triumphing 1-0 in France, Henrikh Mkhitaryan grabbing the only goal. United aiming for European set
SIC Racing Team enjoy positive Sepang test
Adam Norrodin: “Firstly I want to say a big thank you to the whole team; everyone has worked so hard these last four days and also to SIC for this opportunity to test here. We have been pushing a lot and have achieved what we set out to do here, so I’m very happy. The new bike is great and we found a good base set-up here at Sepang, so it’s been a very positive first test. For sure we still have a lot of work to do before the first race in Qatar, but I’m feeling really motivated for this season. The next test is in Jerez in two weeks’ time, so we will have another opportunity there to
Tiger Woods Withdraws From Two PGA Tour Events Due To Ongoing Back Issues
Tiger Woods’ latest comeback attempt isn’t going very well. The golf superstar announced Friday that he won’t compete in the Genesis Open or The Honda Classic due to his ongoing back issues. “My doctors have advised me not to play the next two weeks, to continue my treatment and to let my back calm down,” Woods said, via TigerWoods.com. “This is not what I was hoping for or expecting. I am extremely disappointed to miss the Genesis Open, a tournament that benefits my foundation, and The Honda Classic, my hometown event. I would like to thank Genesis for their support, and I know we will have an outstanding week.” Woods has been... NESN.com
Bruins Earn Important Victory Vs. Penguins Heading Into All-Star Break
Share this: The Boston Bruins had been struggling, but they’ve picked up two consecutive wins including Thursday nights 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Head coach Claude Julien recognized the importance of the win as the team heads into the All-Star break. While Julien was certainly happy with the victory, he and the team understand they cannot get complacent and must try to continue this run of good play after the All-Star game festivities. To hear what else Julien had to say, check out the video above from “Bruins Overtime Live.” Thumbnail photo via Greg M. Cooper/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link