Chase Utley has taken Ruben Tejada out before with an aggressive slide Game 2 of the Mets-Dodgers NL division series was decided on a play no one likes or wants to see deciding a game of any circumstance. In the seventh inning, New York shortstop Ruben Tejada was injured on a late and aggressive takeout slide by Chase Utley. Given the circumstances of the play, Utley's slide was … [Read more...]
USA vs. Mexico CONCACAF Cup player ratings
USA vs. Mexico CONCACAF Cup player ratings Here are the player ratings for Mexico’s thrilling 3-2 extra-time win over the United States for a berth in the 2017 Confederations Cup. Player ratings out of 5. United States Brad Guzan, 3 – Had several strong moments, and there was very little he could have done about the three goals. […] Here are the player ratings for Mexico’s thrilling 3-2 … [Read more...]
Hector Rondon was locked in Busch Stadium bathroom during Game 1
Hector Rondon was locked in Busch Stadium bathroom during Game 1 Chicago Cubs closer Hector Rondon earned the save in their Game 2 win against the St. Louis Cardinals. A little less than 24 hours earlier, he nearly needed to be saved himself after getting locked in a Busch Stadium bathroom. According to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat, Rondon was stuck in the bullpen bathroom for several minutes … [Read more...]
TCU completes comeback, beats Kansas State 52-45
TCU completes comeback, beats Kansas State 52-45 TCU is still undefeated. The Horned Frogs survived a scare from Kansas State on the road Saturday night and won 52-45 after Trevone Boykin hit Josh Doctson on a 55-yard touchdown pass with just over a minute left. Kansas State had one more chance to tie the game but quarterback Joe Hubener was sacked and fumbled. TCU recovered and ran out the … [Read more...]
Winners and Losers: The unlikely crop of undefeateds are a refreshing change
Winners and Losers: The unlikely crop of undefeateds are a refreshing change Six weeks into the college football season, there are 12 undefeated teams remaining and at least five of those teams weren’t supposed to be here. Teams such as Oklahoma State, Iowa, Florida, Texas A&M and Utah were not in the preseason rankings, but have made significant impacts not only on their respective … [Read more...]
Mets' Tejada breaks leg on slide by LA's Utley
Mets' Tejada breaks leg on slide by LA's Utley Things got a little chaotic -- and controversial -- in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the NLDS on Saturday night. The Dodgers, down 2-1 with runners on the corners and one out at the time, were able to tie the Mets 2-2 on Howie Kendrick's fielder's choice. It was a ground ball back up the middle, and second baseman Daniel Murphy fed … [Read more...]
Dark day for US Soccer questions ‘progress’ made under Klinsmann
Dark day for US Soccer questions ‘progress’ made under Klinsmann On a day that was set up to provide vindication for Jurgen Klinsmann and US Soccer, the day only brought more questions, more anger, and more blank expressions. On a day when critical goals for Klinsmann himself could have been met, the US failed to meet them, and now everyone […] On a day that was set up to provide … [Read more...]
Goal Line Stand: Week 5 Rankings
Goal Line Stand: Week 5 Rankings Updated 10/9 at 6:45 ET. Removed Marshawn Lynch and Karlos Williams. Removed Alshon Jeffery and Eddie Royal. Moved Thomas Rawls and Anthony Dixon up. Added Dan Herron. The Week 5 case for T.J. Yeldon isn’t effectiveness: It’s volume. Yeldon is averaging just 3.7 yards per carry, but only Adrian Peterson and Matt Forte have gotten the ball more times on the … [Read more...]
Henrik Lundqvist already has save of the year candidate (Video)
Henrik Lundqvist already has save of the year candidate (Video) Henrik Lundqvist apparently decided he wasn’t just going to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night but fill his highlight reel just three games into the season. There was the sprawling, no-stick save against Ryan Johansen. There was that goofy moment when he made a save and couldn’t find the puck. But the save … [Read more...]
Paul breaks finger but expected to be OK for Clips
Paul breaks finger but expected to be OK for Clips ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Los Angeles Clippers All-Star point guard Chris Paul is expected to miss Sunday's preseason game against the Charlotte Hornets after suffering a fractured left index finger in Saturday's practice, according to an NBA.com report. The injury is not expected to keep Paul off the court for much time … [Read more...]