PFT: Tom Brady, who turns 36 in August, says he has "never felt better throwing the football" and his confidence is peaking.
PHT: After the Rangers and Bruins face off in Game 3 of their series (7:30 p.m. ET; Live Extra, NBCSN), the Kings and Sharks play (10 ET; Live Extra, NBCSN) Game 4 of theirs.
PBT: San Antonio found what worked and it’s on the Grizzlies to raise their level enough in Game 2 in San Antonio on Tuesday to get a split in the series.
It's official. Or will be in 2016. The USGA and R&A announced Tuesday the ban of anchored strokes under the Rules of Golf.
Posnanski: Albert Pujols' at-bats used to be buzzworthy, must-watch events. Now, they're not. Here's the result of his struggles the past few years.
The Godolphin doping scandal deepened Monday, with British racing authorities announcing that seven more horses have tested positive for steroids, including the winner of the world's oldest classic.
PST: Gareth Bale, the emerging star for Tottenham, will re-up with the club, but in doing so, he leaves a lot of money and leverage on the table.
MST: Americans represent exactly one-third of Sunday's Indy 500 field. It's been six years since a U.S. driver has won the prestigious race and Ed Carpenter holds the pole.
CFT: The University of Miami has come under scrutiny for alleged NCAA infractions, but one unnamed Hurricanes assistant coach says the SEC gets away with far more unreported violations.
OlyTalk: Despite being spotted on a high school track in April and being cleared to race at Paralympic Worlds, South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius won’t run in 2013 in order to focus on his upcoming murder trial.
There may not be a rivalry in all of college basketball more unique than the Battle of the Boulevard, which pits Belmont against Lipscomb.
Nikola Pekovic (abdominal strain) will not play vs. the Blazers on Saturday, as expected.
Pek was officially 'doubtful' and Greg Stiemsma will replace him in the starting lineup. It's unclear how long Pekovic might be sidelined by this injury, but owners starved for blocks should give Stiemsma a long look.
| Day | Time | Event | Location | Talent |
| Saturday, May 18 | 1 - 4:30 p.m. | NHL Playoffs: Teams TBD | TBD | TDB |
| 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Preakness Stakes | Baltimore, Md. | Bob Costas, Tom Hammond, Gary Stevens, Randy Moss, Kenny Rice, Bob Neumeier, Mike Battaglia, Donna Brothers, Michelle Beadle, Laffit Pincay III, Larry Collmus | |
| Sunday, May 19 | 1 - 3 p.m. | Agmen Tour of California | California | Phil Liggett, Paul Sherwen, Bob Roll, Steve Porino |
| 3 - 6 p.m. | NHL Playoffs: Teams TBD | TDB | TDB |
Note: All times ET |
