Gophers hockey picks up first win of the season, 4-0 over Northeastern - Minneapolis Star Tribune The optimistic fans at Mariucci Arena had something to cheer about on Friday night. The Gophers ended the three-game losing streak that spoiled the first two weekends of the season. They also quadrupled their offensive output from the first three games. … [Read more...]
Royals fan: I didn't want to be Bartman
Royals fan: I didn't want to be Bartman KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Royals fan Caleb Humphreys didn't want to be Jeffrey Maier or Steve Bartman. He just wanted to catch a home-run ball in his first postseason game. That's what happened Friday night in the second inning Game 6 of the ALCS, when Humphreys outreached his little brother in order to snag a big fly by Mike Moustakas that gave the Royals a … [Read more...]
Louis van Gaal repeats: Manchester City are the favorites in Sunday’s derby against United
Louis van Gaal repeats: Manchester City are the favorites in Sunday’s derby against United Louis van Gaal believes Manchester United are underdogs for the derby at Old Trafford on Sunday. Manchester City are without first-team stars Sergio Aguero and David Silva for the 170th meeting between the two sides, but Van Gaal still thinks Manuel Pellegrini’s men are favorites: “When you look at the […] … [Read more...]
Controversial KC Gm. 6 HR upheld by replay
Controversial KC Gm. 6 HR upheld by replay Mike Moustakas homered in the second inning for the Royals. (USATSI) The Royals jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in Game 6 of the ALCS against the Blue Jays thanks to a pair of solo home runs. Ben Zobrist did so in the first with Mike Moustakas going deep in the second. Moustakas' home run was a close call. Check it out: There was a replay review to … [Read more...]
Royals aided by controversial home run in ALCS Game 6
Royals aided by controversial home run in ALCS Game 6 Your browser does not support iframes. If you've never heard the name Jeffrey Maier before and you're not familiar with his story, chances are you will be before this weekend is over. Maier became famous — or infamous — for reaching over the wall at the old Yankee Stadium to catch Derek Jeter's fly ball during Game 1 of the 1996 ALCS. … [Read more...]
Jersey Fouls of the Week: The Mystic Lion LA King; Lightning strikes John Lynch
Jersey Fouls of the Week: The Mystic Lion LA King; Lightning strikes John Lynch Mike Bossy didn’t play for the New York Islanders in their “third jersey” era. Which is why the above photo of his name on an Islanders third jersey just looks … weird. It’s like the Jack Eichel Buffalo Sabres ‘Turd Burger’ submissions we keep getting. (S/t Jason Greenberg) This was quite a week of … [Read more...]
Sayes So wins Santa Anita turf feature (The Associated Press)
Sayes So wins Santa Anita turf feature (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Sayes So led all the way to win the $55,000 feature by a half-length Friday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]
Does UCLA QB Josh Rosen have a hot tub in his dorm? (Photo)
Does UCLA QB Josh Rosen have a hot tub in his dorm? (Photo) Does Josh Rosen have a hot tub in his dorm room? Rosen, UCLA’s star freshman quarterback, posted this video on his Instagram account that appears to show him enjoying a nice meal while relaxing in one of those cool inflatable hot tubs. Rosen seems to be putting the hot tub to good use, too. An Arizona student posted a photo of … [Read more...]
Best of Midnight Madness: Two crazy dunks from Derrick Jones
Best of Midnight Madness: Two crazy dunks from Derrick Jones Midnight Madness produces some memorable moments each year, so The Dagger is chronicling the best ones from this October's lineup. If you spot something we missed, let us know here or here. The sprained ankle that had kept Derrick Jones from practicing until Wednesday apparently is no longer an issue. The UNLV freshman put on a … [Read more...]
Johnny Manziel could face NFL discipline following domestic incident
Johnny Manziel could face NFL discipline following domestic incident Johnny Manziel might be a forgotten man on the football field, but he very much appears to be on the minds of the NFL. The league is investigating Manziel's incident a few weeks ago in which the Cleveland Browns quarterback and his girlfriend, Colleen Crowley, were questioned by police for what they called a "domestic … [Read more...]