Bryce Harper spends day with firefighters in Nevada In an interview back in 2012, Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper made it clear that if the whole baseball thing didn't work out for him, he had his back up plan already figured out. He wanted to be a firefighter. "I'd probably be a firefighter. Ever since I was growing up, I wanted to be a firefighter or a baseball player. Going … [Read more...]
Mariners launch clever promotion after Nelson Cruz signing
Mariners launch clever promotion after Nelson Cruz signing You've been warned, Seattle. Nelson Cruz is officially in town after signing a four-year, $57 million contract on Thursday, and according to the Mariners, that means you're no longer safe parking your car outside Safeco Field. Uh oh. Sorry about that! @ncboomstick23 #BringOnTheBoom pic.twitter.com/ndRu1YBJkt— Seattle Mariners … [Read more...]
Dodgers eye Lester despite low-key blueprint
Dodgers eye Lester despite low-key blueprint Moving Matt Kemp, due $107 million through 2019, would fit the Dodgers' cost-cutting plans. (Getty Images) There are those so-called "mystery" teams in winter free-agent pursuits. And then there are these new Dodgers, who are just plain mysterious. Some Dodgers people early this offseason told rivals executives and others that they aren't expecting to … [Read more...]
Duncan’s triple-double leads Spurs past Griz
Duncan's triple-double leads Spurs past Griz ');ad_counter++}; Tim Duncan tallies 14 points, 10 boards, 10 assists to lead SpursAssociated PressSpurs Hold Off GrizzliesVIDEO PLAYLIST MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Memphis Grizzlies dominance at home could only be outdone by the San Antonio Spurs dominance over the Grizzlies. Memphis saw its 22-game regular season home-winning streak snapped by the Spurs … [Read more...]
Cavs drub East-best Raptors, win 6th in row
Cavs drub East-best Raptors, win 6th in row ');ad_counter++}; LeBron James has season-high 13 assists as Cavs down Raptors Associated PressCavs Handle Raptors For Sixth Straight WinVIDEO PLAYLIST TORONTO -- Less than two weeks ago, the Raptors went into Cleveland and rallied from an early 18-point deficit to win 110-93, causing LeBron James to call the Cavaliers "a very fragile team." It hasn't … [Read more...]
Brian Cashman started Friday by rappelling down a Connecticut building
Brian Cashman started Friday by rappelling down a Connecticut building Rappelling down the Landmark Building in Stamford, CT has become a holiday-season tradition for New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. ICYMI on #GDNY @DukeCastiglione #BrianCashman #Santa repel down bldg. http://t.co/1WLeLwFmbE http://t.co/F6ntujabJF pic.twitter.com/nX6Us3tQLn— MyFoxNY.com (@MyFoxNY) December 5, … [Read more...]
College football picks: Florida State, Ohio State will lose, reshaping playoff … – cleveland.com
College football picks: Florida State, Ohio State will lose, reshaping playoff ... - cleveland.com How messy can it get this weekend? Consider these facts: We have one undefeated team, plus five more teams that have one loss. They are vying for four playoff spots. Of those six teams, five play ranked, two-loss teams, including four in conference championship games. But two of the four … [Read more...]
NFL against the spread picks: Jaguars close in on NFL history – Yahoo Sports (blog)
NFL against the spread picks: Jaguars close in on NFL history - Yahoo Sports (blog) There won't be an announcement from the team, and there really won't be a ceremony during the game to commemorate it, but the Jacksonville Jaguars are closing in on history. The Jaguars are two games from a record. Including this week they have been underdogs in 41 straight games, according to … [Read more...]
MLB: Reliever Miller picks Yankees over Astros – Houston Chronicle
MLB: Reliever Miller picks Yankees over Astros - Houston Chronicle Andrew Miller Baltimore Orioles 2014 MLB photo Andrew Miller Baltimore Orioles 2014 MLB photo SAN DIEGO - The Astros' pursuit of Andrew Miller finished like many other days in general manager Jeff Luhnow's tenure: with no one to close. But this go-around, a franchise with a reputation for tanking and frugality did not lack for … [Read more...]
Stifling defense propels Kentucky to another impressive win
Stifling defense propels Kentucky to another impressive win They shot well below 40 percent from the field. They didn't dominate the offensive glass the way they usually do. They missed their first 11 attempts from behind the arc before finally sinking one with less than three minutes remaining in the game Kentucky wasn't at its best offensively Friday night against a determined Texas … [Read more...]