World Soccer Talk Radio (7.1.15) Ian Joy interview Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Ian Joy. The beIN SPORTS analyst and New York City FC color-commentator dissects a number of topics on the show including his opinions about the US … Continue reading → Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Ian … [Read more...]
Winners & Losers on Day 1 of NHL Free Agency
Winners & Losers on Day 1 of NHL Free Agency Day 1 of NHL free agency is in the books. Yay! And much happened. Players were signed. Long-time general managers stepped down. There was even a major trade of an NHL superstar. We took a look at the day that was and who/what won and who/what didn’t quite come out victorious. WINNERS 1. Phil Kessel He gets to leave the Toronto market. Huzzah! … [Read more...]
Has Johnny Cueto made his final home start in a Cincinnati Reds uniform?
Has Johnny Cueto made his final home start in a Cincinnati Reds uniform? Aside from October, July might just be baseball's most dramatic and unpredictable month. Of course, that's mainly because the non-waiver trade deadline always falls on its final day, and now that we've officially crossed the threshold from June, the craziness is bound to begin very soon. One pitcher whose future is … [Read more...]
A’s ace Sonny Gray battling severe case of bacterial gastroenteritis
A's ace Sonny Gray battling severe case of bacterial gastroenteritis Oakland Athletics ace Sonny Gray was unable to make Tuesday's scheduled start against the Colorado Rockies with what was simply described as illness. On Wednesday, we learned Gray wasn't battling the flu or a common cold, but rather a severe case of bacterial gastroenteritis, which forced him to spend Monday and Tuesday … [Read more...]
New York Islanders Sign KHLer Kirill Petrov, 2008 Draft Pick – Lighthouse Hockey
New York Islanders Sign KHLer Kirill Petrov, 2008 Draft Pick - Lighthouse Hockey This way... - Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports Time for everyone to pay off their bets from 2008. Call it the seven-year itch. Seven years after the New York Islanders drafted Russian winger Kirill Petrov in the third round (73rd) of the 2008 NHL draft, he has signed an entry level contract with the club. The … [Read more...]
Dana White says UFC 189 will become first U.S. card with $7 million gate
Dana White says UFC 189 will become first U.S. card with $7 million gate UFC president Dana White told Yahoo Sports Wednesday that UFC 189 will set promotion records for largest paid gate in the U.S. and will set a Nevada record for attendance, even after the loss of featherweight champion Jose Aldo from the main event of the July 11 card at the MGM Grand. A broken rib suffered in training … [Read more...]
NGSN acquires J-League streaming rights in US through 2017
NGSN acquires J-League streaming rights in US through 2017 US online streaming rights to Japan’s top flight soccer league, the J-League, have been acquired by NGSN, the legal streaming service that has rights to leagues in the Netherlands (Eredivisie), Argentina, Chile, Portugal, Russia and other countries. NGSN has the rights to … Continue reading → US online streaming rights to Japan’s … [Read more...]
Capitals get clutch playoff performer in Justin Williams for two years, $6.5 million
Capitals get clutch playoff performer in Justin Williams for two years, $6.5 million So the Washington Capitals have been pretty bad in Game 7s since 2008. They need someone with experience, someone who can finally take them further than they’ve gone in Game 7s past. Enter Justin Williams – Mr. Game 7 himself! Washington signed Williams to a two-year $6.5 million contract. The Caps had gone … [Read more...]
Warriors keep Draymond Green in a lucrative, necessary deal
Warriors keep Draymond Green in a lucrative, necessary deal The loudest, most versatile member of the NBA champion Golden State Warriors is not going anywhere. In news that should surprise no one, restricted free agent Draymond Green will return to the Warriors for five years at approximately $85 million. The news was first reported by Yahoo's own Marc Spears, and Sam Amick of USA Today … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Carrasco Sauce
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Carrasco Sauce Follow @Baer_Bill and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. Indians starter Carlos Carrasco attempted to pitch a perfect game in Wednesday night’s start against the Rays, continuing a trend in which Indians pitchers flirt with history. On Monday, Cody Anderson lost a bid for a perfect game in the seventh inning when Grady Sizemore hit a one-out solo home run. … [Read more...]