Philadelphia newspaper calls Chase Utley 'most beloved Phillie in history' Now that his trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers is official, tributes are rolling in for longtime Philadelphia Phillies star Chase Utley. On Thursday, the Philadelphia Daily News went so far as to call him the "most beloved Phillie in history" on it back-page sports front: Thursday back page #PhillyDNSports: … [Read more...]
Dale Purinton, former NHL brawler, arrested for burglary
Dale Purinton, former NHL brawler, arrested for burglary Hey, remember Dale Purinton? Former New York Rangers defenseman from 2000-2004? The man who had 578 penalty minutes in 181 NHL games? Wonder what happened to that guy? Wonder no more: Purinton was arrested by Oneida County police on Wednesday for Burglary 1st Degree, a Class-B Felony. From the police: According to Oneida County … [Read more...]
Here’s 5 minutes of 39-year-old Jason Williams cooking in Orlando summer pro-am
Here's 5 minutes of 39-year-old Jason Williams cooking in Orlando summer pro-am It's become one of the great latter-day traditions of the basketball summer: the highlight-reel reminder that, even as the light from the birthday candles gets brighter and brighter, Jason Williams remains a wizard with the ball. From revisiting his legendary "elbow pass" on a feed to Scottie Pippen, to bringing … [Read more...]
Gregg Zaun draws ire of Blue Jays fans for saying something that is accurate
Gregg Zaun draws ire of Blue Jays fans for saying something that is accurate Former journeyman-catcher-turned-analyst Gregg Zaun likes to stir the pot from time to time. In his role as the in-studio analyst for Toronto Blue Jays games on Sportsnet, Zaun has taken on a Don Cherry-like TV personality and doesn’t shy away from hot takes. This week he has drawn the ire of Blue Jays fans for his … [Read more...]
Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs Free Pick and Betting Odds – Week 2 Preseason
Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs Free Pick and Betting Odds. The Arowwhead Stadium in Kansas City will welcome the Seattle Seahawks to face off against hometown team, the Chiefs. Set to take place on Friday, August 21st at 8 PM ET, this second week preseason game has 5Dimes offering a -1 point start at odds of -125 favouring the Kansas City team. Meanwhile, the total lines on the odds are … [Read more...]
U.S. boxer Roy Jones Jr. applies for Russian passport (Reuters)
U.S. boxer Roy Jones Jr. applies for Russian passport (Reuters) Legendary U.S. boxer Roy Jones Jr. has filed for Russian citizenship, state TV reported on Thursday, a day after the multiple champion met President Vladimir Putin and said he wanted to build bridges between Russia and the United States. Putin, at odds with the West over the Ukraine crisis, responded positively. "If you plan … [Read more...]
Crystal Palace won’t block Yannick Bolasie move to Spurs, says Alan Pardew
Crystal Palace won’t block Yannick Bolasie move to Spurs, says Alan Pardew Alan Pardew admits sought-after Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie would be "foolish" not to consider moving to Tottenham. Bolasie's sparkling form over the past couple of seasons has apparently attracted the interest of Spurs, although Eagles boss Pardew wants to keep the 26-year-old and recently slapped a … [Read more...]
Clint Bowyer will not drive for Michael Waltrip Racing in 2016
Clint Bowyer will not drive for Michael Waltrip Racing in 2016 Michael Waltrip Racing and Clint Bowyer are parting ways at the end of the 2015 season. The team will also not field a full-time car in 2016. MWR made the announcement Wednesday morning. The team is in a state of flux after news emerged earlier this summer that co-owner Rob Kauffman had agreed to purchase a stake of Chip Ganassi … [Read more...]
Signing Steven Stamkos isn’t that simple
Signing Steven Stamkos isn’t that simple Martin Fennelly of the Tampa Tribune had a message for the Tampa Bay Lightning this week regarding Steven Stamkos. To quote one of our culture’s greatest rhymesters: ‘Git’er done.’ Fennelly rehashes all the reasons why signing Stamkos is essential. The 276 career goals at 25 years old. The star factor. The fact that you don’t want this hanging over … [Read more...]
Anthony Davis taught James Corden how to do the Whip and Nae-Nae, sort of
Anthony Davis taught James Corden how to do the Whip and Nae-Nae, sort of New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis revealed last month that he'd turned down an offer to appear on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" because, simply put, "I didn't want to embarrass myself." Evidently, though, the New Orleans Pelicans superstar's opposition to televised shakin' doesn't extend to showing James Corden … [Read more...]