The Lakers Are A Broken Model
For the third time in the first four games of their 2nd round playoff series, the Los Angeles Lakers have been in prime position to be victorious, with a sizable lead in the final minutes. For the third time in the first four games of their 2nd round playoff series, the Los Angeles Lakers have been defeated. The Lakers lost Game 2 because the Thunder scored the final 9 points in a game in which the Lakers led seven. They lost tonight because the Thunder outscored the Lakers 25-9 over the final eight minutes. They lost both games because the offensive strategy in the waning moments of tight basketball games is one that no longer works. source
Mick Jagger Ready For SNL Hosting Debut [Video]
Mick Jagger has appeared on Saturday Night Live in the past, but he’s never been the show’s host. That changes tonight as Jagger steps out onto the stage without his Rolling Stone band mates to host SNL tonight. Jagger will also be the musical guest for tonight’s season finale, but he won’t be joined by the rest of the Rolling Stones. It isn’t clear if the iconic front man will dip into the Rolling Stones catalogue or play songs from his solo career, but he will be playing them with the Foo Fighters, Arcade Fire, and Jeff Beck.
Preakness Stakes 2012
Optimizer, left, with exercise rider Joel Cano atop, is led off the field by trainner Wayne Lukas before the 137th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Garry Jones) BALTIMORE — Hall of Fame trainner D.
Mick Jagger Performs Presidential Election Song, References Romney’s Unfortunate Hair
>> 10 comments Generally the last sketch of the evening is the weakest, but not so for the seawon finale, which featured Mick Jagger performing a blues number he had written about the upcoming presidential election, with Jeff Beck on guitar. source
Preakness Stakes 2012 TV coverage schedule
Sports fans will be tuning in to the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes live from Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland Saturday, May 19 to see if I’ll Have Another, the upset winner of the Kentucky Derby, can defend his title in the second leg of the prestigious Triple Crown of racing.Coverage begins at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT on NBC, with the actual racing set to kick off at 6:05 p.m. ET/3:05 p.m. PT, though typically it does get pushed back a little, so don’t be surprised if it’s 6:15 or later when the race actually starts. source
Strikeforce | Barnett Vs. Cormier
The finals of the strikeforcr Heavyweight Grand Prix finally went on – with Josh Barnett, the favorite from that half of the bracket, facing Daniel Cormier, an alternate who was not even supposed to be in the tournament. Cormier put on a star-making performance and came out with the decision victory – although both men obviously could compete with the elite of any heavyweight division in the world. The first round saw Daniel Cormier outstriking the much more experienced Josh Barnett, although both men landed significant blows. In the second round, Cormier took Barnett down after some crisper boxing from Josh made him think twice about engaging on the feet.
Secretariat’s Rider, Turcotte, Visits Pimlico
In the week since Reddam Racing’s I’ll Have Another won the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), trainer Doug O’Neill has been a gracious celebrity. Before his colt went to the track Sunday morning to prepare for the May 19 Preakness ztakes (gr. source
James Harden Carrying The Thunder
After trailing by 12 points in the first quarter, the Thunder have cut the Lakers’ lead to four thanks in large part to the play of James Harden. Harden leads all scorers with 12 points in his 10 minutes of play off the bench. Since he entered the game, Harden has attacked the Lakers defense, drawing three fouls. He’s made 3-of-7 shots from the floor and 5-of-6 free throw attempts. The Thunder have needed Harden’s hot streak as Kevin Durant has not made a basket since the 5:03 mark of the first quarter. For more on the Lakers, head over to Silver Screen And Roll and SB Nation Los Angeles. source
2012 Preakness Stakes Live Stream
The 137th running of the Preakness Stakes will be broadcast on Saturday at 4:30 EDT on NBC, however, for those without access to a television set, you can still awtch the live 2012 Preakness stream online. An only-only isolation camera will be focused on the 2012 Kentucky Derby winner, I’ll Have Another. For those looking for an isolation camera on the favorite, Bodemeister, it appears as if you’re out of luck at this year’s Preakness 2012. To awtch the second leg of the Triple Crown in Pimlico live online, visit NBC Sports to view the Preakness Stakes live online stream.
NAACP Endorses Gay Marriage (UPDATE)
Less than two weeks after President Barack Obama announced his public support for gay marriage, a prominent African-American civil rights organization is following suit. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s board of directors voted to endorse gay marriage on Saturday, according to a tweet from NAACP officer Maxim Thorne.