Can Angels crack Arrieta, Cubs? Following an offseason with no shortage of championship hype, the Cubs finally get back to work on exorcising sports’ most recognizable curse tonight.
Author: Brad Burns
Can Blues recover from rough injury news? The Blues registered a big victory fewer than 24 hours ago, but they may have paid an uncommonly steep price for it.
Big offense at Great American Ballpark? Thank goodness for the pomp and circumstance of Opening Day. It helps mask the stench of what otherwise looks like a surface stinker between the Reds and Phillies.
Will Tar Heels storm past Wildcats? After Semifinal Saturday featured a pair of near-unconscionable blowouts, expect a much tighter national championship in a few hours.
Nats start new beginnings vs. Braves Last year’s massive misfire prompted the Nationals to switch up their leadership in the dugout. National League East rival Atlanta, meanwhile, continues to change pretty much everything about its makeup.
Can Blues put Avs out to pasture? The Blues’ remarkable shutout streak couldn’t go on forever. Few, however, anticipated Boston’s offensive assault on Scottrade Center two nights ago.
Mavericks to gun down host Timberwolves? The Mavericks have a habit of giving the Timberwolves the business. That must continue today if Dirk Nowitzki and his teammates are to make a genuine playoff push.
Rockets to cook up much-needed W vs. OKC? Houston is beginning to grasp at strings with respect to its playoff prospects. Will a meeting with one of the Western Conference’s true titans actually help reverse the tide?
Can Cavs protect home floor vs. Hornets? Central Division-leading Cleveland finally gets a respite from the road, if only briefly, Sunday at Quicken Loans Arena.
Pirates to sink Cardinals in opener? After watching their bench corps get besieged by injuries at the end of spring training, the Cardinals are just happy to have the big guns in fine working order for the regular season.