League Cup Fever Grips Sheffield United After Blades Beat Southampton Sheffield United continue to be gripped by cup fever after they claimed a second Premier League scalp of the season to book a Capital One Cup semi-final spot after beating hapless Southampton. The League One Blades, who reached the last … Continue reading → Sheffield United continue to be gripped by cup fever … [Read more...]
Jackie Robinson West should be stripped of title, says Little League rival
Jackie Robinson West should be stripped of title, says Little League rival The feel-good story about Chicago's Jackie Robinson West Little League team is a sham, says a rival Little League coach, who is alleging the team recruited ringers from outside its boundaries to advance to the Little League World Series and win the U.S. championship. But so far, Little League International doesn't … [Read more...]
Cashman: A-Rod won’t be everyday infielder
Cashman: A-Rod won't be everyday infielder Giants sign pitcher Curtis Partch to minor-league contractby Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com (3:52 pm ET) The Giants have signed right-handed pitcher Curtis Partch to a minor-league contract, with an invitation to spring training with the team. Partch appeared in six games in 2014 as a member of the Reds, throwing seven innings and allowing just two … [Read more...]
Brandon Morrow looking to make comeback with Padres
Brandon Morrow looking to make comeback with Padres After back-to-back seasons in which he made just a combined 16 starts for the Toronto Blue Jays, right-handed pitcher Brandon Morrow is set to try to revive his career with the San Diego Padres. The 30-year-old with a history of oblique, forearm, and finger issues agreed Tuesday to join the Padres on a low risk, high reward one-year deal … [Read more...]
Marlins sign Michael Morse, add to impressive offseason haul
Marlins sign Michael Morse, add to impressive offseason haul The Miami Marlins gave Giancarlo Stanton the richest contract in MLB history, and that was only the start of their offseason maneuvering. They've traded for Dee Gordon and Mat Latos, two players that immediately make them better, and Tuesday the Marlins reportedly signed slugger Michael Morse to a two-year contract. Morse is … [Read more...]
Michael Morse accepts Marlins’ 2-year contract
Michael Morse accepts Marlins' 2-year contract Florida businessman pleads guilty in smuggling case for Yasiel Puigby Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com (12:54 pm ET) Gilberto Suarez, a South Florida businessman who is accused of helping finance the smuggling of Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig, has changed his plea from not guilty to guilty, according to the Associated Press. U.S. District Judge Robert … [Read more...]
Official Lakers Twitter tries to put positive spin on worst half ever
Official Lakers Twitter tries to put positive spin on worst half ever The 2014-15 Los Angeles Lakers are not very good, but for the first two months of the season the franchise and its fans could at least look forward to the iconic Kobe Bryant's pursuit of several major milestones and records. However, after Sunday's passing of Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list, Kobe doesn't have … [Read more...]
DeMarcus Cousins found out about Michael Malone firing via Twitter
DeMarcus Cousins found out about Michael Malone firing via Twitter The Sacramento Kings' decision to fire head coach Michael Malone after a 11-13 start has confused the NBA world to startling degrees. While the Kings are no one's idea of a fantastic team, they had improved under Malone and looked like potential challengers for a playoff spot before star center DeMarcus Cousins went down for … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Down Goes Jabari Parker
The Daily Dose: Dose: Down Goes Jabari Parker Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Jabari Parker went down for the Bucks, Chris Bosh is out indefinitely, Josh McRoberts’ season is likely over, the Pacers blew out the Lakers, Kelly Olynyk went nuts against the Sixers, and Robin Lopez suffered a broken hand for the Blazers, propelling Chris Kaman onto fantasy rosters across cyberspace on an eight-game … [Read more...]
Khris Middleton’s bouncing buzzer-beater 3 lifts Bucks over Suns
Khris Middleton's bouncing buzzer-beater 3 lifts Bucks over Suns The Milwaukee Bucks have been impressive enough this season to have graduated from an early surprise team to genuine challengers for a postseason berth with the ability to surprise a favorite in the opening round. Yet if the basketball world has agreed to take the Bucks seriously, then it's also true that we're just starting to … [Read more...]