Chicharito an unlikely hero as Real Madrid edge into Champions League semi-finals In the last seven meetings of the Madrid derby, Real were unable to win. Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez’s goal in the 88th minute ended the streak as the 10-time European champions advance to their fifth Champions League semi-finals in a row. … Continue reading → In the last seven meetings of the Madrid derby, … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Something for Nathan
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Something for Nathan Thursday, April 23, 2015 Follow @Baer_Bill and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. Joe Nathan, dealing with a flexor strain in his right elbow, made a rehab start with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. Unfortunately for him and for the Tigers, the right-hander had to leave with a trainer while facing his third batter, having thrown only 10 pitches, after … [Read more...]
Emerson Etem walks Jacob Trouba in gorgeous goal (Video)
Emerson Etem walks Jacob Trouba in gorgeous goal (Video) Emerson Etem has some of that California creativity and artistry in him when he decides to use it during game action. We don’t see it much, but when Etem’s talent comes out, it’s something to watch. Just watch the Long Beach, Calif. native totally walk Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba on this absurd goal in Anaheim’s Wednesday Game 4 … [Read more...]
Craig Anderson halts Canadiens’ charge in Game 4 Ottawa win
Craig Anderson halts Canadiens' charge in Game 4 Ottawa win It appears the Andrew Hammond era for Ottawa as a starting goaltender is all but over, which is not necessarily a bad situation for the Senators in this context. Craig Anderson unofficially reclaimed his starting job with a 28-save performance to stave off elimination for the Sens in a 1-0 shutout win over the Montreal Canadiens. … [Read more...]
Chargers draft: inside linebackers – U-T San Diego
Chargers draft: inside linebackers - U-T San Diego Inside linebacker is less glamorous than when the Chargers, to much hoopla, selected collegians Billy Ray Smith in 1983 and Junior Seau in 1990.Both Smith and Seau went fifth overall in the NFL Draft, reflecting not only their versatile talents and big-school production but also the job’s importance.NFL teams that couldn’t play smashmouth defense … [Read more...]
BET enters the boxing arena with Roc Nation Sports alliance (The Associated Press)
BET enters the boxing arena with Roc Nation Sports alliance (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- BET is storming out of its corner with its first-ever rounds of professional boxing. … [Read more...]
World Soccer Talk Radio (4.22.15) Janusz Michallik
World Soccer Talk Radio (4.22.15) Janusz Michallik Download tonight’s episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring host Nate Abaurrea and special guest Janusz Michallik. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. If you enjoy the show, listen to it live every Monday … Continue reading → Download tonight’s episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring host Nate Abaurrea and … [Read more...]
Grizzlies stifle Blazers again, take entirely deserved 2-0 lead
Grizzlies stifle Blazers again, take entirely deserved 2-0 lead The Portland Trail Blazers were left without any clear answers after a 100-86 loss in Game 1 of their first-round series with the Memphis Grizzlies. Game 2 appeared to offer no clarity in another dominant win for the hosts. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] For the second consecutive game, … [Read more...]
Deron Williams, Nets come up just short as Hawks escape, take 2-0 lead
Deron Williams, Nets come up just short as Hawks escape, take 2-0 lead Against all odds, once again, the Brooklyn Nets found themselves right there, within hailing distance of the Atlanta Hawks late in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The opportunity to seize a shocking split on the road and wrest home-court advantage away from the East's scuffling No. 1 seed in their best-of-seven … [Read more...]