The second coming? Vlad Guerrero Jr. signs with Blue Jays We loved free-swinging Vladimir Guerrero during his playing days and soon enough, we'll see if we love the sequel. Vlad Guerrero Jr., the most recognizable name in this year's international free-agent class, which was allowed to begin signing with MLB teams Thursday, has agreed to join the Toronto Blue Jays. According to MLB.com's … [Read more...]
The Eye: Live updates and the best of Thursday
The Eye: Live updates and the best of Thursday It's like opening day in July for at least three prominent major league pitchers, all of whom have All-Star credentials and have been greatly missed by their respective teams (and us). Jose Fernandez of the Marlins, Matt Cain of the Giants and Matt Moore of the Rays each return from injury Thursday. Fernandez and Moore have missed a little over a year … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods opens with 66 at Greenbrier, shows clear progress
Tiger Woods opens with 66 at Greenbrier, shows clear progress Tiger Woods is back, and he's going to win all the majors forever. That seems to be the consensus reaction to Woods' opening 4-under 66 to kick off The Greenbrier Classic in West Virginia on Thursday. Woods' round at the Old White TPC concluded with three consecutive birdies, offsetting a disappointing, flashback-inducing double … [Read more...]
Cycling-Contador has the crucial edge – Yates (Reuters)
Cycling-Contador has the crucial edge - Yates (Reuters) By Julien Pretot UTRECHT, Netherlands, July 2 (Reuters) - Sean Yates knows a thing or two about leading a rider to the Tour de France title and the Briton feels his protege Alberto Contador has the required experience to prevail in a demanding race this year. Yates, who guided Bradley Wiggins to his Tour triumph in 2012, left the … [Read more...]
beIN SPORTS’ coverage of Copa America quarter-finals reaches 3.8 million
beIN SPORTS’ coverage of Copa America quarter-finals reaches 3.8 million beIN SPORTS reported that the network’s coverage of the 2015 Copa America quarterfinals reached 3.8 million according to the most recent Nielsen Rating. Coverage of the Argentina v. Colombia on beIN SPORTS en Español was the highest rating sports broadcast in … Continue reading → beIN SPORTS reported that the network’s … [Read more...]
Goodbye Fox; It’s NBC’s turn to broadcast the Sprint Cup Series
Goodbye Fox; It's NBC's turn to broadcast the Sprint Cup Series Hello glory, goodbye strife. We now have NASCAR on NBC in our life. Apologies for the trite adaptation of a line from NBC's commercials promoting its NASCAR coverage. But given Fox's coverage of NASCAR throughout the 2015 season, there's perhaps no more appropriate way to describe the switch from Fox to NBC for NASCAR. Starting … [Read more...]
Sensible July 1 deals; free agent fallout; ‘Moose’ heads to San Jose (Puck Headlines)
Sensible July 1 deals; free agent fallout; 'Moose' heads to San Jose (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. Two of the newest jerseys in the @NHL Store here in NYC. … [Read more...]
Heyman: A-Rod, Yanks could split HR bonuses
Heyman: A-Rod, Yanks could split HR bonuses Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees are talking about a compromise for his famous milestone home run clause, whereby the Yankees would pay some part of the $6-million milestone bonus for topping Willie Mays' 660-homer mark to the charity of A-Rod's choice. One person familiar with the discussions said at some point they were involving a scenario whereby … [Read more...]
Loss of George Springer a big blow to streaking Astros
Loss of George Springer a big blow to streaking Astros The Houston Astros just swept the Kansas City Royals, have won four in a row, and are competing for the best record in the American League. They’ve been one of the early feel-good stories of 2015. But if they’re going to keep the good times rolling they’ll have to do it without George Springer. The sophomore outfielder is second on the … [Read more...]
Agent: Monta Ellis agrees to sign with Pacers
Agent: Monta Ellis agrees to sign with Pacers Chris Broussard Close NBA analyst Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 Marc Stein Close ESPN Senior Writer • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print Monta Ellis is headed to … [Read more...]