Alcides Escobar wows again with long distance backhand flip Take a moment of your time to marvel at the latest defensive wizardry exhibited by Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar. Escobar, who much like Atlanta Braves Gold Glove winner Andrelton Simmons is quickly building a reputation for his defensive prowess, added to his highlight reel on Friday with a diving stop and backhand … [Read more...]
2015 Draft: Latest Baseball America and MLB.com mock drafts – River Avenue Blues (blog)
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Birdlover wins Mizdirection Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
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Hawks gain Carroll but lose Korver (ankle)
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Dominant LeBron’s near-triple-double leads Kyrie-less Cavs to 2-0 lead over Hawks
Dominant LeBron's near-triple-double leads Kyrie-less Cavs to 2-0 lead over Hawks Most players would be really, really happy after scoring 31 points, grabbing eight rebounds and dishing six assists in a series-opening road win that stole home-court advantage in the conference finals. But LeBron James, as you might have heard, is not most players. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best … [Read more...]
NHL GM of the Year Finalists: Bob Murray vs. Glen Sather vs. Steve Yzerman
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