Close call goes against Royals and apology won't do them any good Your browser does not support iframes. TORONTO – They say there's no crying in baseball. But no one said anything about no apologies. Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Edinson Volquez was crusing through five innings in Game 5 of the ALCS on Wednesday – his only blemish was a solo home run he allowed to Chris Colabello in … [Read more...]
Jonathan Calvert interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (10.21.15)
Jonathan Calvert interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (10.21.15) Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with investigative reporter Jonathan Calvert. During the interview, Calvert discusses how Qatar bought the 2022 World Cup, how a confidential source unloaded millions of files of leaked information, how calculated Sepp Blatter is as FIFA President, whether … [Read more...]
Zac Rinaldo gets game misconduct for high hit on Sean Couturier (Video)
Zac Rinaldo gets game misconduct for high hit on Sean Couturier (Video) Boston Bruins forward Zac Rinaldo knocked Philadelphia Flyers forward Sean Couturier out of their Wednesday game with a high, hard hit. Above is the video of the Rinaldo check where he seems to catch Couturier near the jaw with a shoulder. Couturier exited the game while Rinaldo got a five-minute major for charging and … [Read more...]
BDL’s 2015-16 NBA Season Previews: Memphis Grizzlies
BDL's 2015-16 NBA Season Previews: Memphis Grizzlies Welcome to the most straightforward preview of the 2015-16 preseason. Since their breakthrough season of 2010-11, the Memphis Grizzlies have cultivated an image as a hardnosed, grit-and-grind squad with very few deviations from that path. While players like Jeff Green have been brought in to add some versatility, the Grizzlies know exactly … [Read more...]
‘Henry Rowengartner’ showed up at Wrigley Field to support the Cubs
'Henry Rowengartner' showed up at Wrigley Field to support the Cubs CHICAGO — Wednesday may have been “Back to the Future” day, but the star of another famous movie involving the Chicago Cubs actually showed up in Wrigleyville for the game. No, not Ferris Bueller or Cameron Frye. Actor Thomas Ian Nicholas, who played “Henry Rowengartner” in the film “Rookie of the Year” took an early flight … [Read more...]
LeBron joins first lady's higher ed campaign
LeBron joins first lady's higher ed campaign Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate 0 Shares print AKRON, Ohio -- With Michelle Obama by his side, LeBron James championed higher education by supporting the first … [Read more...]
Blue Jays force Gm. 6
Blue Jays force Gm. 6 The Blue Jays beat the Royals 7-1 in Toronto on Wednesday to extend the ALCS and get the series back to Kansas City with the Royals ahead 3-2. Here's what you need to know about Game 5 (GameTracker). 1. Marco Estrada was brilliant. Three hits allowed. One walk. No runs until a solo home run by Salvador Perez in the eighth. Using mostly an 89 mph four-seam fastball and … [Read more...]
Former Michigan coach Brady Hoke says he wouldn’t have punted
Former Michigan coach Brady Hoke says he wouldn't have punted Former Michigan coach Brady Hoke said on his SiriusXM College Sports radio show this week that he would not have punted at the end of the Michigan-Michigan State game. Hoke said he would have run another offensive play on fourth down and then left the fate of the game in the hands of his capable defense. Michigan lost after punter … [Read more...]
Given chance, American Rossi fighting for full-time F1 seat (The Associated Press)
Given chance, American Rossi fighting for full-time F1 seat (The Associated Press) Alexander Rossi's first drive at the Circuit of the Americas came in a friend's Maserati when the still-being-built track had just put down its first asphalt. ''I don't think I hit 60 (mph),'' Rossi said. For a race car driver, it was a slow burn of anticipation and potential. … [Read more...]
Week 7 Coaches on the hot seat
Week 7 Coaches on the hot seat The high point of the Kansas City Chiefs' season may have come and gone before halftime of their season opener. With five minutes left in the second quarter of that game, in Houston, the Chiefs were up 27-6 on the Texans. The Texans shut the Chiefs out the rest of the game, but Kansas City did hold on for the win. They haven't won in the five games since. … [Read more...]