Josh Hamilton starting rehab stint, expected to rejoin Rangers next week If all goes according to plan, Josh Hamilton's second return to the Texas Rangers should come at the start of next week. Once he gets back on the field, he sure hopes it will last longer than a week. Hamilton hasn't played since May 31 after straining his hamstring running out a walk-off double and was ruled out for a … [Read more...]
5-star recruit Darnell Salomon pleads guilty in UGA dorm burglary
5-star recruit Darnell Salomon pleads guilty in UGA dorm burglary Nearly a year after he was accused of stealing from a University of Georgia dorm room, Darnell Salomon pled guilty to first-degree burglary in Athens, Ga., court late last week. Salomon, a five-star wide receiver from Miami in the class of 2016, had been accused of taking an iPhone and a “wallet containing cash and credit … [Read more...]
Terry Francona ate 17 popsicles in one night and you will believe what happened next
Terry Francona ate 17 popsicles in one night and you will believe what happened next Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona is one of the more lovable personalities in baseball. We love Francona because he's the type of manager who will — as he did Wednesday — tell stories about how he ate 17 popsicles in one night. But Francona is also 56 and, frankly, should know that eating 17 … [Read more...]
Rob Riggle brings ‘good attitude’ to NHL Awards (Puck Daddy Interview)
Rob Riggle brings 'good attitude' to NHL Awards (Puck Daddy Interview) LAS VEGAS – Rob Riggle is not going to steal the show at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas. The comedian/actor and host of the event mainly wants to be a delegator. He says it’s his job to “get up there and welcome everybody.” And meeting the guy, he seems sincere. Channeling his inner Bruce Boudreau with a cone of chocolate … [Read more...]
Report: Kevin Love opts out of final year of contract, will enter free agency
Report: Kevin Love opts out of final year of contract, will enter free agency One year after joining the Cleveland Cavaliers in a blockbuster summer trade, Kevin Love has elected to decline the $16.7 million player option he holds for the 2015-16 NBA season, according to ESPN.com's Marc Stein. As a result, the 26-year-old power forward will hit the market as an unrestricted free agent. … [Read more...]
Josh Donaldson flies into the stands to make exceptional catch
Josh Donaldson flies into the stands to make exceptional catch Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson is ridiculous. In his first season with the club, Donaldson is putting up MVP numbers at the plate, and gold glove metrics in the field. [On this week's StewPod: What punishments should we expect in MLB hacking scandal? ] The latter was on display Wednesday against the Tampa Bay … [Read more...]
Finding the Fits: Don't overlook Walford among Raiders' rookies – CBSSports.com
Finding the Fits: Don't overlook Walford among Raiders' rookies - CBSSports.com Clive Walford should see plenty of balls from Derek Carr in Oakland. (USATSI) This is part of a series -- Finding the Fits -- in which NFLDraftScout.com will review the more intriguing picks made during the 2015 NFL Draft. The goal is to identify one relatively unheralded player per team who appears to be a … [Read more...]
Women's World Cup Predictions: Updated Odds, Quarterfinals Preview and … – Sports World News
Women's World Cup Predictions: Updated Odds, Quarterfinals Preview and ... - Sports World News Sign Up for Sports World News' Newsletter and never miss out on our most popular stories. Goalkeeper Hope Solo #1 of the United States (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Photo : Getty Images Sport) The stage is set for the quarterfinals of the 2015 Women's World Cup. China, Japan, Australia, … [Read more...]
Former UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel says P. Diddy didn’t know him
Former UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel says P. Diddy didn't know him Former UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel recruited Justin Combs to the Bruins and said Combs' father, P. Diddy, had no idea who Neuheisel was when Diddy and Combs came to UCLA for a campus tour. Neuheisel made the comments on SiriusXM's College Sports Nation on Tuesday. Neuheisel, a UCLA alum, now does college football radio and … [Read more...]
Detroit sculpture of boxer Joe Louis’ fist getting fixed up (The Associated Press)
Detroit sculpture of boxer Joe Louis' fist getting fixed up (The Associated Press) Work began Wednesday on Detroit's massive sculpture of the arm and hand of heavyweight champion Joe Louis. The 24-foot bronze ''Monument to Joe Louis,'' known to many as ''The Fist,'' is displayed downtown, not far from the arena also named for the famed boxer who moved to Detroit as a boy and is a hero in … [Read more...]