Pronger and Lidstrom Among Hockey Hall of Fame Picks - New York Times TORONTO — Chris Pronger always seemed destined for the Hockey Hall of Fame. Going in this year is unprecedented, however, since he is still under contract as an NHL player. His inclusion took a bylaw change that specifies a player's final game must be three full seasons ago. The fearsome defenseman last played in 2011 because of … [Read more...]
Porzingis' brother: Melo reached out to draftee
Porzingis' brother: Melo reached out to draftee 0 Shares Print Carmelo Anthony reached out to Kristaps Porzingis, the New York Knicks' first-round draft pick, on Saturday after reports surfaced that the Knicks star was unhappy with the organization's decision to select the 19-year-old Latvian. "Carmelo reached out to Kris after all of that. It was beautiful that a player of that … [Read more...]
Pablo Sandoval swings at a pitch nearly over his head — and he hits it
Pablo Sandoval swings at a pitch nearly over his head — and he hits it No one's ever going to accuse Pablo Sandoval of having the most self control in baseball. His Instagram-in-the-bathroom stunt a couple weeks proves that. As does what Sandoval did Monday night in the Boston Red Sox's 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. What you see above is an R.A. Dickey knuckleball that crossed the … [Read more...]
When an intentional walk goes awry, starring Ronald Belisario (Video)
When an intentional walk goes awry, starring Ronald Belisario (Video) There are some folks in baseball who believe you can speed up by the game by issuing automatic intentional walks. Throwing four balls high and wide is a waste of time, they say, so just forego the four pitches and send the batter to first. In fact, this was one of six pace-of-play ideas tested last year in the Arizona Fall … [Read more...]
Pinot hunting Tour de France glory (Reuters)
Pinot hunting Tour de France glory (Reuters) By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - Thibaut Pinot owns a pet lamb but on his bike the French climber is more of the predator type and he is looking to administer some hurt to his rivals in this month's Tour de France. The FDJ rider, third overall last year after having won a stage on his debut in the race in 2012, has what it takes to become the … [Read more...]
Cycling-Tour de France route (Reuters)
Cycling-Tour de France route (Reuters) PARIS, June 30 (Reuters) - Route for the July 4-26 Tour de France: July 4 - Stage 1 - Utrecht (Netherlands) to Utrecht, 13.8km (individual time trial) - Fabian Cancellara looking to triumph for the sixth time on a Tour de France opener July 5 - Stage 2 - Utrecht to Zelande (Netherlands), 166km - Wind on the polders could cause chaos in the peloton July … [Read more...]
Quitting the Netherlands job is the correct decision by Guus Hiddink
Quitting the Netherlands job is the correct decision by Guus Hiddink So Guus Hiddink has resigned as the Netherlands coach and it should come as little shock to anyone. The former Real Madrid and Chelsea manager endured a torrid time in charge of his home nation since taking the job in … Continue reading → So Guus Hiddink has resigned as the Netherlands coach and it should come as little … [Read more...]
Your 2015 NBA free agent primer
Your 2015 NBA free agent primer The NBA has just one offseason left before the salary cap jumps by tens of millions of dollars because of an upcoming television deal and the subsequent increased revenue that will result. It also has just two offseasons before the next unending NBA owners lockout probably hits, which is why this free-agent period (which starts at 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday) … [Read more...]
Melo reached out to Porzingis, says brother Janis
Melo reached out to Porzingis, says brother Janis 0 Shares Print Carmelo Anthony reached out to Kristaps Porzingis, the New York Knicks' first-round draft pick, on Saturday after reports surfaced that the Knicks star was unhappy with the organization's decision to select the 19-year-old Latvian. Carmelo Anthony talked with Kristaps Porzingis, above, amid reports that the Knicks star … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Strong Odor
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Strong Odor Follow @RyanPBoyer and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. The Rangers hoped when they sent Rougned Odor down to Triple-A Round Rock last month that he’d quickly figure things out in the minors and reclaim his second base job in short order. Mission accomplished. Odor had another multi-hit game in Monday’s win over the Orioles, giving him three straight … [Read more...]