Rickie Lambert will undergo medical ahead of £3 million move to West Brom Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert will undergo a medical at West Brom after they had a bid accepted for the England international. Press Association Sport understands the offer is just under £3million and the 33-year-old will now travel to the Midlands … Continue reading → Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert will undergo … [Read more...]
Blue Jays get bullpen help by adding Mark Lowe in trade with Mariners
Blue Jays get bullpen help by adding Mark Lowe in trade with Mariners With the aces already off the market, a lot of attention will be paid to relief pitching on MLB trade-deadline day. While we wait to see if the bigger names, such as Aroldis Chapman and Craig Kimbrel get moved, the Toronto Blue Jays got in on the action and acquired Mark Lowe in a trade with the Seattle Mariners. [Friday … [Read more...]
Let’s take a look at every deal made on MLB’s trade-deadline day
Let's take a look at every deal made on MLB's trade-deadline day Overall, the 2015 trade deadline was completely bonkers. Troy Tulowitzki and Jose Reyes were traded for each other, Johnny Cueto turned the Royals into an unstoppable force and Carlos Gomez was shipped to Houston after some initial confusion. The Cole Hamels trade finally happened and David Price was dealt again too. All of … [Read more...]
Felony charges dropped against former CMU DB Brandon Greer, remains jailed
Felony charges dropped against former CMU DB Brandon Greer, remains jailed Two felony charges against former Central Michigan defensive back Brandon Greer were dropped Friday after a judge cited lack of evidence. Greer, 22, was charged with attempted kidnapping and assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct stemming from a July 9 arrest. Greer was accused of trying to kidnap a … [Read more...]
Smart Transition wins $100,000 Curlin Stakes at Saratoga (The Associated Press)
Smart Transition wins $100,000 Curlin Stakes at Saratoga (The Associated Press) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) -- Arnold Zetcher's Smart Transition took the lead in mid-stretch and sprinted clear to a 4 3/4-length victory Friday in the $100,000 Curlin Stakes for 3-year-olds at Saratoga Race Course. … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods fires season-best 66, in contention at Quicken Loans National
Tiger Woods fires season-best 66, in contention at Quicken Loans National Most no one expected this. Tiger Woods is in contention to win again on the PGA Tour. Woods shot 5-under 66, tying his low round of the year and setting his best mark in relationship to par, to get into contention at his Quicken Loans National at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Va. The 14-time major winner … [Read more...]
Matteo Darmian’s arrival proving a sound decision by Manchester United
Matteo Darmian’s arrival proving a sound decision by Manchester United The majority of Manchester United supporters were asking the same question when news broke last month of the club’s interest in Torino right-back Matteo Darmian – “Who?” Fans quickly searched the player’s name and history on Google and watched various footage … Continue reading → The majority of Manchester United … [Read more...]
Brandon Graham says Tim Tebow will not only make Eagles but play a lot
Brandon Graham says Tim Tebow will not only make Eagles but play a lot Why hasn't there been more Tim Tebow talk this offseason? We're kidding — sort of. On the one hand, Tebow always will generate buzz, and it reached the point of exhaustion before. But on the other, it has been a bit tame all things considered, especially since Tebow is on a team coached by Chip Kelly with a teammate named … [Read more...]
The best way to say goodbye to work: A one-man mini-hoop dunk contest
The best way to say goodbye to work: A one-man mini-hoop dunk contest It's a Friday afternoon during the summer. You are trying to convince your boss (and perhaps even yourself) that you are doing meaningful work before you clock out for the weekend. Well, stop that. You and I both know that what you really want to do — what truly lives inside your soul, what you yearn for more than anything … [Read more...]
Cardinals add to bullpen depth, acquire Jonathan Broxton from Brewers
Cardinals add to bullpen depth, acquire Jonathan Broxton from Brewers The St. Louis Cardinals certainly buy into the old baseball adage that you can never have too much pitching, even when you have the best record in baseball. Reliever Jonathan Broxton was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Cardinals on Friday, just a week after the Cards made a deal with the Miami Marlins to bring in … [Read more...]