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...]
Dougie Hamilton was ‘uppity kid’ as post-Bruins character attacks begin
Dougie Hamilton was ‘uppity kid’ as post-Bruins character attacks begin SUNRISE, Fla. -- Perhaps Dougie Hamilton owes Tyler Seguin a phone call. One imagines the Dallas Stars center might have some sage advice on how to handle the door slamming you on the backside as a bus rolls over you, which is what happened when the Boston Bruins traded Seguin in 2013. The tales of partying, criticism of … [Read more...]
The Eye: Matz debuts, plus best of MLB action
The Eye: Matz debuts, plus best of MLB action Another day in Major League Baseball, another top pitching prospect makes his major league debut for the New York Mets. This one's different, and not just because his name is almost "Mets," but Steven Matz makes for a left-handed complement to Noah Syndergaard and the other high faultin'' prospects they have brought forth the past few years. Like Matt … [Read more...]
Inclement weather forces later start on Travelers Sunday
Inclement weather forces later start on Travelers Sunday Pending bad weather typically forces tee times in pro events to get moved earlier, so as to avoid weather swooping in later. That's not the case for the final round of the Travelers Championship. Tee times have actually been moved back for Sunday, starting at 11:30 a.m. ET. However, all the other trappings of weather-related problems … [Read more...]