10 best Women’s World Cup goals so far With four teams remaining in the 2015 Women’s World Cup, we’re quickly coming close to the end of the tournament. Looking back over the past several weeks, there have been quite a number of spectacular goals throughout the tournament. We … Continue reading → With four teams remaining in the 2015 Women’s World Cup, we’re quickly coming close to the end … [Read more...]
Beasley's option declined, making him free agent
Beasley's option declined, making him free agent Associated Press 0 Shares Print MIAMI -- Michael Beasley's third stint with the Miami Heat has ended. The Heat have declined their $1.3 million option to keep Beasley for next season, and the No. 2 pick in the 2008 draft will officially become a free agent on Wednesday. Beasley averaged 8.8 points in 24 games with Miami last … [Read more...]
Cole Hamels says he’s ‘open-minded’ about possible trade destinations
Cole Hamels says he's 'open-minded' about possible trade destinations We've reached that time of the baseball season where trade rumors will begin to consume our minds, our souls, and above all else, our social media accounts. And in many cases those rumors will be more heavily discussed than the results on the field. Among the names we figure to hear most will be that of Philadelphia … [Read more...]
Week That Was: Week That Was: Almost Perfect
Week That Was: Week That Was: Almost Perfect Last Friday, Marco Estrada carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning against a quality Orioles lineup before being foiled by a bloop single off the bat of Jimmy Paredes. He followed that up in Tampa Bay on Wednesday by taking a perfect game into the eighth, but Logan Forsythe ended his perfecto and no-no by tapping an infield single to third with five … [Read more...]
Brian France doesn’t want the Confederate flag at NASCAR races
Brian France doesn't want the Confederate flag at NASCAR races If NASCAR chairman Brian France had his way, the Confederate flag would not have a presence at his sport's races. Earlier in the week, his sport issued a statement that it supported the calls by South Carolina officials to take the flag down from the grounds of the South Carolina Capitol. From the AP: "We want to go as far as we … [Read more...]
Kings waive Mike Richards, plan to buy him out
Kings waive Mike Richards, plan to buy him out The Kings placed Mike Richards on waivers in order to buy out his contract. (USATSI) The Los Angeles Kings have waived veteran forward Mike Richards for the purpose of buying out the remainder of his 12-year, $69 million contract, according to multiple reports. The Kings will be on the hook for two-thirds of the remaining $22 million of the deal … [Read more...]
Andrew McCutchen on latest beaning: ‘Maybe I need to dropkick a pitcher’
Andrew McCutchen on latest beaning: 'Maybe I need to dropkick a pitcher' To say Andrew McCutchen is growing tired of wearing fastballs in his rib cage and on his left elbow would be an understatement. During Saturday's 8-4 win against the Braves, the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder was hit by a pitch for the eighth time this season and the 27th time over the past three seasons. Braves pitcher … [Read more...]
Va. golfer shoot 57 with 3 aces, including 2 on par 4s
Va. golfer shoot 57 with 3 aces, including 2 on par 4s If someone told you they shot 57 for a round of golf, there are two natural reactions: 1. Facetiously ask, "Was that for nine holes?" and then laugh; 2. Slap them in the face and call them a liar. However, Virginian Patrick Wills did just that, carding a 14-under 57 in a tournament round played at Laurel Hill Golf Course in Lorton, Va., … [Read more...]
Watch England-Canada and Australia-Japan match highlights [VIDEO]
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Watch England-Canada and Australia-Japan match highlights [VIDEO] In tonight’s Women’s World Cup action, England defeated Canada 2-1 while Australia lost to Japan 0-1, which means that England will face Japan in Wednesday’s semi-final in Edmonton, Canada. The winner of that match will play the winner of USA-Germany … Continue reading → In tonight’s Women’s World Cup action, England defeated … [Read more...]
Chronicles of Stanley: Baseball, babies, and Blackhawks; Kane returns to Margaritaville
Chronicles of Stanley: Baseball, babies, and Blackhawks; Kane returns to Margaritaville The Chronicles of Stanley is an occasional series this summer that tracks the Chicago Blackhawks as they each get their special alone time with the Stanley Cup. About two weeks have elapsed since the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup. Before the players and coaches have their individual dates with … [Read more...]