Vladimir Tarasenko 'Forsbergs' Wild for incredible goal (Video) This move will always be called ‘The Forsberg’ for his stamp goal performance in the 1994 Winter Olympics. But Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko is making a push to rename it. Remember that time when he did it against the New York Rangers earlier the year? Apparently he has enough skill to do this crazy awesome move twice in the … [Read more...]
Anaheim Ducks show playoff depth in ousting Winnipeg Jets
Anaheim Ducks show playoff depth in ousting Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets were the solid upset pick in the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs. Size, speed, good puck possession numbers? Add what was supposed to be an absurd home ice advantage at the white out crazed MTS Centre and the Jets seemed a tough out. But it didn’t play out that way in the first round against Anaheim. And wow was I so wrong … [Read more...]
Juan Lagares channels Willie Mays as Mets extend winning streak to 10
Juan Lagares channels Willie Mays as Mets extend winning streak to 10 How well are things going for the New York Mets right now? All one needs to do to find the answer is watch the incredible catch made by center fielder Juan Lagares during Wednesday night's 3-2 victory against the Atlanta Braves, which extended New York's winning to streak to 10. It happened on a seventh-inning rocket off … [Read more...]
Interview with FC United’s Press Officer Andy Walker
Interview with FC United’s Press Officer Andy Walker Set up in direct protest to the Glazer family takeover of Manchester United, FC United of Manchester and its supporters have been the renegade club of England for the last decade. Ready to celebrate its 10th anniversary in June with … Continue reading → Set up in direct protest to the Glazer family takeover of Manchester United, FC United … [Read more...]
Dispute resolved over Mayweather-Pacquiao fight tickets (The Associated Press)
Dispute resolved over Mayweather-Pacquiao fight tickets (The Associated Press) LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A dispute over tickets to the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao fight was settled Wednesday, clearing the way for a limited number of seats to be sold to the public. … [Read more...]
Chicharito an unlikely hero as Real Madrid edge into Champions League semi-finals
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...]