Here's the telegram Johnny Bench got from Yogi Berra after breaking his home-run record As memories of the late, great Yogi Berra flooded the baseball world on Wednesday morning, after news of Berra's death at 90 years old, one thing stood out. [Jeff Passan on Yogi Berra: A celebration of baseball, life and a man's legacy of words.] It came to us from another legend of the game, Johnny … [Read more...]
Plainview wires field in Belmont Park feature (The Associated Press)
Plainview wires field in Belmont Park feature (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Plainview held off Dowse's Beach by a length Wednesday in the $85,000 allowance feature for turf sprinters at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
Jersey Fouls: Wayne Gretzky dishonored at Tottenham vs. Arsenal match
Jersey Fouls: Wayne Gretzky dishonored at Tottenham vs. Arsenal match Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and exhibition. If you spot what you think may be a foul in your arena, email a photo to us at [email protected] for inclusion in future installment. Who is the most famous hockey player of all-time? Wayne Gretzky. … [Read more...]
Mayor of London has ‘high hopes’ for NFL franchise ‘in the next few years’
Mayor of London has 'high hopes' for NFL franchise 'in the next few years' The NFL and English Premier League together announced over the summer a 10-year agreement to play at least two American football games per season at Tottenham Hotspur's new soccer stadium when the state-of-the-art facility opens in 2018. As it turns out, that two-game minimum may be a conservative estimate. During a … [Read more...]
Tristan Thompson’s deal still isn’t done, and LeBron’s still not saying anything … yet
Tristan Thompson's deal still isn't done, and LeBron's still not saying anything ... yet It didn't shock us too much when the Cleveland Cavaliers and Tristan Thompson didn't come to a final agreement on the five-year, $80-million contract they were discussing in the early days of free agency. After all, those were the "early days of free agency," with all kinds of time between Independence … [Read more...]
One of the greatest Yogi Berra stories you may have never heard
One of the greatest Yogi Berra stories you may have never heard There are no shortage of great Yogi Berra stories out there, which speaks volumes about the legacy he leaves behind as both a Hall of Fame baseball player and an all-around outstanding human being. It's been said, though, that a true measure of a person's character is what they do when no one is watching. When you're a celebrity … [Read more...]
Clint Bowyer penalized 25 points after Chicago inspection infraction
Clint Bowyer penalized 25 points after Chicago inspection infraction Michael Waltrip Racing's time in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series started with a big penalty. It looks like it's ending with one too. NASCAR announced Wednesday that Clint Bowyer and the No. 15 team had been penalized 25 points and crew chief Billy Scott had been suspended three races and fined $75,000. The penalties occurred … [Read more...]
DeMarco Murray’s death stare at Sam Bradford sums up Eagles’ start
DeMarco Murray's death stare at Sam Bradford sums up Eagles' start I don't know what Sam Bradford said or did to cause DeMarco Murray to stare a hole through him. Or maybe it's just one of those instant clips that gets taken out of context. Maybe Bradford was discussing something very important and that was Murray's "I'm really focused on what you're saying" look. [Yahoo Daily Fantasy … [Read more...]
Spoelstra: Bosh will be cleared for first practice
Spoelstra: Bosh will be cleared for first practice Associated Press 0 Shares Print MIAMI -- Chris Bosh will be ready to go when the Miami Heat open camp. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Bosh, who missed the second half of last season after a blood clot was discovered on his left lung, will be fully cleared for the first practice, an indicator that the All-Star forward is no longer on … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring owners and players talking, which is a start
The 10-man rotation, starring owners and players talking, which is a start A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: The Boston Globe. In his Sunday notes column closing the book on the recent Hall of Fame induction … [Read more...]