Metal detectors, bomb-sniffing dogs, boos for Kroenke at Rams town hall The NFL has decided to have town hall meetings in each of the three cities that have NFL teams rumored to be possibly moving to Los Angeles. The first one, in St. Louis, had "five metal detectors and an explosive-sniffing dog at the door of the theater," the Los Angeles Times' Sam Farmer reported. The crowd didn't … [Read more...]
Kobe sets mark by tipping off 20th season in L.A.
Kobe sets mark by tipping off 20th season in L.A. 0 Shares print LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant tipped off his 20th season with the Lakers on Wednesday in the team's regular-season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center, setting an NBA record for most seasons played with one franchise. Are you ready for some ... basketball? The 2015-16 is off and running, and we're … [Read more...]
Report: Nationals expected to hire Bud Black as their next manager
Report: Nationals expected to hire Bud Black as their next manager The Washington Nationals have reportedly found a replacement for Matt Williams. The club is expected to name Bud Black as the team's next manager, according to James Wagner of The Washington Post. [Related: World Series preview: Can the Mets put a stop to the Royals' redemption?] Don't expect the club to make any … [Read more...]
Nationals will name Bud Black next manager
Nationals will name Bud Black next manager The Nationals will name Bud Black their new manager, CBS Sports MLB Insider Jon Heyman has confirmed. James Wagner of the Washington Post first reported the news. The team may not confirm the news for several days because MLB frowns on clubs making major announcements during the World Series. Earlier this week Heyman reported the Nationals appeared to be … [Read more...]
Barcelona star Luis Suarez can help propel them to more trophies
Barcelona star Luis Suarez can help propel them to more trophies The writing seemed firmly on the wall for Barcelona this season. That they would not be challenging for any honors seemed a ludicrous suggestion after the club won the treble last season that included their fifth European Cup. READ MORE: It’s time for LA Galaxy to bench Steven Gerrard However, […] The writing seemed firmly on … [Read more...]
Johnny Gaudreau fools Senators with incredible puck handling moves
Johnny Gaudreau fools Senators with incredible puck handling moves Calgary Flames second-year player Johnny Gaudreau is known as a slippery playmaker with excellent hands. He currently has 10 points in nine games this season, nine of which coming on assists. His dazzling array of offensive skills turned him into somewhat of a cult hero as a rookie with the Flames last season. Check out the … [Read more...]
Ben Zobrist won’t leave the Royals if wife goes into labor during World Series
Ben Zobrist won't leave the Royals if wife goes into labor during World Series While the Kansas City Royals seek their first World Series championship since 1985 on the field, one of the team's key contributors is awaiting even bigger news off the field. Ben Zobrist, the Royals' No. 2 hitter in the lineup and jack-of-all-trades in the field, and his wife, Julianna, are expecting their third … [Read more...]
Warriors’ Bogut out with a concussion, not happy with play that caused it
Warriors' Bogut out with a concussion, not happy with play that caused it The defending champion Golden State Warriors will be without a key starter for an indefinite period of time. Center Andrew Bogut suffered a concussion in Tuesday night's season-opening victory over the New Orleans Pelicans and will not be able to return to the court until he undergoes and passes the NBA's concussion … [Read more...]
Warriors' Bogut out after suffering concussion
Warriors' Bogut out after suffering concussion Associated Press 0 Shares print OAKLAND, Calif. -- Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut has a concussion after taking an arm to the head in Tuesday night's season-opening win against New Orleans. Bogut had already been wearing a face mask for a broken nose when he suffered a cut above his right eye that required stitches. He … [Read more...]
World Series Journal: The A-Rodification of Kauffman Stadium
World Series Journal: The A-Rodification of Kauffman Stadium KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Here at Kauffman Stadium, the area beyond the outfield offers a number of ways to be entertained. There's a bar in left field near the trademark fountains. There's a stage for live music. There's a small baseball field where kids can take batting practice, plus a playground and a merry go-round. But at the World … [Read more...]