AL will be home team for 2016 All-Star game in San Diego As if there haven't been enough head-scratching decisions made concerning MLB All-Star games — past, present and future — new commissioner Rob Manfred added one more on Friday. While officially announcing that Marlins Park in Miami will host the 2017 All-Star game, making it three consecutive National League cities, Manfred says MLB … [Read more...]
Four-star LB Roquan Smith picks Georgia after spurning UCLA – SportingNews.com
Four-star LB Roquan Smith picks Georgia after spurning UCLA - SportingNews.com Roquan Smith is officially a Georgia Bulldog, ending a coast-to-coast recruiting saga that garnered national attention for the 4-star linebacker. Smith on Friday posted a picture of his signed grant-in-aid on his Instagram account, along with a lengthy statement thanking his family, coaches, teammates and supporters. … [Read more...]
Tony Stewart black-flagged in Unlimited practice for not weighing in
Tony Stewart black-flagged in Unlimited practice for not weighing in Here's an uncommon black flag for you. And one that's sure to get the jokester inside of you going. Tony Stewart, a man with a noted love of food and aversion to working out, was black-flagged during the first practice for the Sprint Unlimited on Friday for not weighing in before he got in the car. Each driver is required … [Read more...]
Adande: Klay Thompson’s stroke of genius
Adande: Klay Thompson's stroke of genius Commentary Updated: February 13, 2015, 8:45 PM ET By J.A. Adande | ESPN.com The man who helped formulate the mechanics of Klay Thompson's jumper has every right to call himself a shot doctor. That's because he is, literally, a doctor. A neonatal intensive care specialist, to be specific. Dr. Joseph Kaempf claims he was "nothing special, in terms … [Read more...]
Brewers mascot Hank has his own Valentine’s Day card
Brewers mascot Hank has his own Valentine's Day card It was just about this time last year that Hank the Ballpark Pup casually strolled into our lives. The Milwaukee Brewers had just opened spring training when the then unknown stray with loads of upside in the charm and cuteness department made his first appearance, quickly winning the hearts of players and team employees. Now, as we enter … [Read more...]
Kerr tabs Aldridge, not Durant, to start ASG
Kerr tabs Aldridge, not Durant, to start ASG Updated: February 14, 2015, 3:38 PM ET By Marc Stein | ESPN.com After initially planning to start Kevin Durant in place of the injured Anthony Davis in Sunday's All-Star Game, Western Conference coach Steve Kerr called an audible Saturday afternoon and decided to make LaMarcus Aldridge his fifth starter. Aldridge, a Portland Trail Blazers … [Read more...]
Dikembe Mutombo, John Calipari headline finalists for Hall of Fame 2015 class
Dikembe Mutombo, John Calipari headline finalists for Hall of Fame 2015 class NEW YORK — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 15 finalists for enshrinement in the Hall's Class of 2015 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, with four-time Defensive Player of the Year Dikembe Mutombo headlining the list of prospective honorees with NBA ties. “To me, it’s like a dream come … [Read more...]
Report: Yankees offer up Stadium as A-Rod’s next apology tour venue
Report: Yankees offer up Stadium as A-Rod's next apology tour venue The Alex Rodriguez apology tour has already made stops at MLB headquarters in New York and the Yankees offices, where he met with owner Hal Steinbrenner, team president Randy Levine and general manager Brian Cashman on Feb. 10. Where will it go next? As of that face-to-face meeting, the Yankees were anticipating some sort of … [Read more...]
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Tony Gwynn has second number retired at San Diego State
Tony Gwynn has second number retired at San Diego State The San Diego State University baseball team opened its season on Friday night, and though the usual excitement and optimism that fills the air prior to a season opener was clearly apparent, there was also a feeling of emptiness and sadness. For the first time since 2003, the program is entering a season without its teacher, and its … [Read more...]