2015 MLB All-Star game uniforms and Pillbox caps apparently revealed The 2015 MLB All-Star game will be played July 14 in Cincinnati and we now know what the teams will be wearing thanks to Phil Hecken of Uni Watch. New MLB ASG hats have leaked! http://t.co/S9VHwoIL2x (h/t @WallendaNik) pic.twitter.com/olClVyhixJ— Phil Hecken (@PhilHecken) May 15, 2015 @metspolice @METS_BRO NL jersey front … [Read more...]
Rockets complete shocking 19-point comeback over Clippers, force Game 7
Rockets complete shocking 19-point comeback over Clippers, force Game 7 With three minutes remaining in the third quarter of Thursday night's Western Conference Semifinals Game 6 at Staples Center, the Houston Rockets looked about an hour away from packing up their lockers for the offseason. The Clippers had just opened up an 89-70 lead to take control of the game and appeared to be in … [Read more...]
Draft Preview: Draft Comparison: 2015 Centers
Draft Preview: Draft Comparison: 2015 Centers Friday, May 15, 2015 When you think of the NBA Draft, the search for the next group of big men to enter the league usually leads the way. Last year, only one college center, Joel Embiid, was taken in the first round. This year’s class promises to be quite a bit better. Here are links to all of the draft comparisons: PG | SG | SF | PF | C Below is … [Read more...]
Rockies announcers go on weird tirade against Josh Hamilton
Rockies announcers go on weird tirade against Josh Hamilton Though he has yet to play in a game, Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has inspired a number of hot takes this season. Much of that has to do with Hamilton admitting to a relapse during the offseason. Hamilton was not suspended for his actions after an independent arbitrator ruled that one-time use did not count as a violation … [Read more...]
10 things Steelers fans should know about Jimmy Garoppolo – ESPN (blog)
10 things Steelers fans should know about Jimmy Garoppolo - ESPN (blog) Jeremy Fowler, ESPN Senior NFL Writer Close ESPN senior NFL writer Previously a college football reporter for CBSSports.com University of Florida graduate 0 Shares Print In honor of No. 10 Jimmy Garoppolo replacing the suspended Tom Brady for the Sept. 10 opener against the Steelers, here are 10 things Steelers … [Read more...]
Helio Castroneves uninjured after scary Indy 500 practice crash
Helio Castroneves uninjured after scary Indy 500 practice crash Three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves had a frightening moment during practice for the 2015 Indianapolis 500 on Wednesday. Castroneves' car bobbled as he exited Turn 1 and hit the wall. The impact turned the car backwards on the track and then as the air got underneath the rear of his car, it flipped over. … [Read more...]
Surprise, surprise, Roger Goodell will preside over Tom Brady appeal
Surprise, surprise, Roger Goodell will preside over Tom Brady appeal Tom Brady won't get a fair deal in his deflate-gate suspension appeal. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell made sure of that. In announcing he would rule in Brady's appeal of his four-game suspension, Goodell invited criticism no matter what he decides. The NFL Players Association tried to bait Goodell into giving the case over … [Read more...]
Cleveland dominates Chicago in Game 6, moves on to the Eastern Conference finals
Cleveland dominates Chicago in Game 6, moves on to the Eastern Conference finals It turns out that LeBron James doesn’t need Kyrie Irving, either. Put him on the shelf next to Kevin Love. Toss out a starting center, raise the goals to 11 feet, and give him just one shoe. He’s got this. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Working through a rough shooting … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Sayonara, Segura
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Sayonara, Segura Friday, May 15, 2015 Jean Segura was having a nice rebound season after a poor 2014, but that resurgence was put on pause Thursday. Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @Nate_Grimm on Twitter. Segura was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a broken right pinkie finger. Segura injured the finger sliding headfirst -- a no-no that has seen other … [Read more...]
Rene Rivera homers and drives in 4, Rays beat Yankees 6-1
Rene Rivera homers and drives in 4, Rays beat Yankees 6-1 [unable to retrieve full-text content]ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Rene Rivera homered and drove in four runs, Erasmo Ramirez allowed one hit over five innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Thursday night. … [Read more...]