Statcast measures Nelson Cruz home run at 483 feet It was a nice little run for Alex Rodriguez, but his time atop the list of longest home runs in MLB this season is over after 12 days. On Wednesday, Seattle Mariners slugger Nelson Cruz returned to Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas and absolutely unloaded on a Wandy Rodriguez delivery, sending it soaring to the club level seats in left … [Read more...]
Here are Mayweather-Pacquiao picks from basically every fighter on the UFC roster
Here are Mayweather-Pacquiao picks from basically every fighter on the UFC roster This weekend’s Mayweather-Pacquiao mega-fight has the whole sports world coming out of the woodwork with wall-to-wall coverage and plenty of opinions from people you might not even care about. Yes, David Hasselhoff, we’re talking to you. As the networks descend upon Sin City, a fighting organization that has … [Read more...]
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli a player at the crossroads
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli a player at the crossroads When Liverpool shelled out £16 million ($24.6m) for AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, the Reds expected a goal return akin to the one the Italian produced during his time at the San Siro. His Rossoneri return was excellent, 26 goals … Continue reading → When Liverpool shelled out £16 million ($24.6m) for AC Milan striker Mario … [Read more...]
Kevin Love has shoulder surgery, out 4 to 6 months, officially done for season
Kevin Love has shoulder surgery, out 4 to 6 months, officially done for season The Cleveland Cavaliers announced late Wednesday that power forward Kevin Love has undergone surgery to repair the dislocated left shoulder he suffered in a controversial tangle with the Boston Celtics' Kelly Olynyk during Game 4 of the two teams' opening-round playoff series on Sunday. Love's "projected recovery … [Read more...]
UConn unveils new uniforms, helmets for 2015 (Video)
UConn unveils new uniforms, helmets for 2015 (Video) UNLV wasn’t the only team to show off new uniforms on Wednesday night. The UConn Huskies also unveiled some pretty significant changes to both their uniforms and helmets. Among the changes includes a return of the Husky logo to the side of the helmet in place of the block “C.” Additionally, the uniforms have a husky logo across the chest … [Read more...]
Bishop withstands Detroit shot barrage as Lightning wins Game 7
Bishop withstands Detroit shot barrage as Lightning wins Game 7 Steven Stamkos didn’t score a goal in Tampa’s first round series against Detroit. It didn’t matter for the Lightning. Tampa withstood a Red Wings onslaught in Game 7 at Amalie Arena to beat Detroit 2-0 and possibly end Mike Babcock’s career in Detroit. Stamkos may have been goalless, but then again, so was Red Wings captain … [Read more...]
Love has shoulder surgery, likely out 4-6 months
Love has shoulder surgery, likely out 4-6 months ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love underwent surgery on his dislocated left shoulder Wednesday afternoon, and he is projected to need four to six months to recover, the team announced. The operation was performed by Dr. David W. Altchek at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, … [Read more...]
Bucs poised to take Winston No. 1 in NFL draft – Tampabay.com
Bucs poised to take Winston No. 1 in NFL draft - Tampabay.com TAMPA Related News/Archive Last Sunday, Lovie Smith stood only a few feet away from Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston during the Derrick Brooks Charities golf pairing party and blackjack tournament at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Just outside the ballroom, the slot machines spun wildly and card players pushed their … [Read more...]
Grizzlies’ Mike Conley shows off badly bruised face, gives status update
Grizzlies' Mike Conley shows off badly bruised face, gives status update The absence of star point guard Mike Conley has thrown a wrench into the postseason plans of the Memphis Grizzlies. After taking in inadvertent elbow in the third quarter of an eventual Game 3 win, Conley underwent surgery Monday to repair multiple facial fractures and has already missed Games 4 and 5 of the team's … [Read more...]
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2015 Round 2 schedule, TV listings
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2015 Round 2 schedule, TV listings From 16 to 8 we go! Now that the Tampa Bay Lightning have eliminated the Detroit Red Wings after a 2-0 win in Game 7 Wednesday night, the schedule for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is official. Let’s start in the Eastern Conference: Only back-to-back games this round comes on May 6 and 7 when the Canadiens and Lightning play … [Read more...]