Rich Hill dominates in improbable start for Red Sox Don't call it a comeback, Rich Hill's been here for years. Just not as a starter. Before taking the ball for the Boston Red Sox on Sunday when they battled the Tampa Bay Rays, Hill hadn't started a major-league game since 2009. It's not like Hill completely disappeared though. In the six years between starts, he pitched 75 2/3 innings … [Read more...]
Miami LB Darrion Owens out for season with knee injury
Miami LB Darrion Owens out for season with knee injury Miami lost a defensive contributor to a season-ending injury in its Friday night win over Florida Atlantic. Hurricanes head coach Al Golden announced Sunday that sophomore linebacker Darrion Owens suffered a right knee injury against the Owls. Golden did not offer specifics as to the nature of the injury, but did say it requires surgery. … [Read more...]
Barcelona facing possible new FIFA sanctions over child-trafficking
Barcelona facing possible new FIFA sanctions over child-trafficking FIFA has continued its investigation of Barcelona and is considering sanctioning the La Liga side further due to its unrepentant exploitation and trafficking of children into the club’s youth academy, La Masia. In April 2014, FIFA issued a two-window transfer embargo on Barcelona after the Catalan giants were found guilty […] … [Read more...]
Report: NHL concussion spotters at all games
Report: NHL concussion spotters at all games Ryane Clowe's playing career is finished due to concussions. (USATSI) With head injuries and concussions becoming a growing concern in contact sports, including hockey, the NHL is taking more steps this season in an effort to help get potentially injured players off the ice and get them the medical attention they need. According to TVA's Renaud Lavoie, … [Read more...]
Did Giants tell Rashad Jennings not to score at end of Cowboys loss?
Did Giants tell Rashad Jennings not to score at end of Cowboys loss? The New York Giants absolutely choked away their loss to the Dallas Cowboys Sunday night, and head coach Tom Coughlin rightfully fell on the sword with a proper mea culpa. It was his fault, the coach said, and not that of Eli Manning, who threw the ball away (stopping the clock) and not taking a sack, which had Twitter all … [Read more...]
Charles Barkley says goodbye to Moses Malone: ‘Every time I saw him, I called him Dad’
Charles Barkley says goodbye to Moses Malone: 'Every time I saw him, I called him Dad' The death of Hall of Famer and three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Moses Malone on Sunday at age 60 sent shockwaves through the basketball world, eliciting condolences and fond farewells from players, coaches, fans and journalists alike. One of the more touching remembrances came from fellow Hall of Famer … [Read more...]
College Football Picks Week 3: Odds, Predictions, Schedule, Rankings for Top 25 – Bleacher Report
College Football Picks Week 3: Odds, Predictions, Schedule, Rankings for Top 25 - Bleacher Report Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports On the heels of a thrilling weekend of college football that is still being digested, there's no stopping the 2015 regular-season train as it chugs toward Week 3. Before those matchups can truly be dissected, however, it's worth seeing how Saturday's action impacted … [Read more...]
Report: Pirates, Marlins to play regular-season games in Puerto Rico in 2016
Report: Pirates, Marlins to play regular-season games in Puerto Rico in 2016 For the first time since 2010, it appears regular-season baseball will return to Puerto Rico in 2016. Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins will play all or part of a four-game series in San Juan, presumably at Hiram Bithorn Stadium. The two teams are scheduled … [Read more...]
It’s in the game: Carey Price, P.K. Subban ‘triple low-five’ celebration in ‘NHL 16’
It’s in the game: Carey Price, P.K. Subban ‘triple low-five’ celebration in ‘NHL 16’ Back in 2013, Montreal Canadiens head coach Michel Therrien banned the “triple low-five” victory celebration between P.K. Subban and Carey Price. Why? “It’s a team concept,” he said, via the CBC. “You have to respect the game, the other team and the fans. The way we decided to celebrate this year is to … [Read more...]
Non-conference scheduling studs and duds: The ACC
Non-conference scheduling studs and duds: The ACC Since most of this coming season's non-conference schedules have finally been released, it's a good time to assess whose slates are the most daunting and who didn't challenge themselves enough. Yahoo Sports will go league-by-league the next two weeks. Up first: The ACC. Toughest non-league schedule: Virginia If Virginia's conservative … [Read more...]