Decision made: Jason Heyward reportedly signing with Cubs After coming so close in 2015, the Chicago Cubs will not be denied a World Series championship in 2016. The team made the biggest splash of the offseason Friday, reportedly signing top free-agent outfielder Jason Heyward. Terms of the deal are not known at this time. Heyward was expected to be looking for a 10-year contract worth … [Read more...]
Report: Tommy Hanson died due to a cocaine overdose
Report: Tommy Hanson died due to a cocaine overdose Former Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tommy Hanson died due to a cocaine overdose, according to WXIA-TV Atlanta. Coroner Richard Hawk ruled that Hanson's official cause of death was from "delayed complications of cocaine and alcohol toxicity." Hanson's death was accidental and caused by "illicit drug use." Hanson's death … [Read more...]
Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo to visit with BYU about opening
Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo to visit with BYU about opening Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo will talk with BYU on Monday about the school's vacant head coaching position. Niumatalolo's agent told the Annapolis Capital-Gazette the meeting would take place. Niumatalolo is coaching Navy in its final game of the season against Army on Saturday. "Kenny is doing his due diligence. He feels strongly that … [Read more...]
Boxing’s Larry Holmes, long underrated, now cast in bronze (The Associated Press)
Boxing's Larry Holmes, long underrated, now cast in bronze (The Associated Press) Boxing great Larry Holmes has never felt fully appreciated in his Pennsylvania hometown of Easton. Decades after succeeding Muhammad Ali as heavyweight champ, Holmes is finally getting the bronze - a 9-foot bronze statue. Holmes plans to be on hand this weekend as a high school marching band leads a parade in … [Read more...]
Athletics-IAAF gives Russia ‘roadmap’ for return to the fold (Reuters)
Athletics-IAAF gives Russia 'roadmap' for return to the fold (Reuters) (Adds details, changes dateline) By Mitch Phillips LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The Russian Athletics Federation (ARAF) has been given clear instructions on the action it needs to take and which safeguards must be put in place before being reinstated to the sport, the IAAF said on Friday. The International Association of … [Read more...]
NBC Sports Live Extra ramps up Premier League ‘Tactical Cam’ offering this weekend
NBC Sports Live Extra ramps up Premier League ‘Tactical Cam’ offering this weekend If you’ve watched a Premier League match on NBC Sports Live Extra during the past 18 months, you may have noticed the ‘Tactical Cam’ option that’s available in the top right corner of the window for select matches. After opening the tactical cam window, the feature gives you the opportunity […] If you’ve … [Read more...]
Oilers to honor Sather; NWHL All-Star Draft results; Lack sells tacos (Puck Headlines)
Oilers to honor Sather; NWHL All-Star Draft results; Lack sells tacos (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • The Edmonton Oilers will honor Glen Sather and his nearly … [Read more...]
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: The Next Generation
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: The Next Generation Jesse Pantuosco (@JessePantuosco): For many years, the league’s quarterback hierarchy has been dominated by four players: Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees. You could even throw Ben Roethlisberger into the mix. But maybe we should be thinking younger. I think it’s safe to say rookies Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota have … [Read more...]
Baltimore restaurant offers Chris Davis free crab cakes for life
Baltimore restaurant offers Chris Davis free crab cakes for life The Baltimore Orioles have reportedly offered first baseman Chris Davis $150 million over seven years to re-sign with the team this winter, and if that isn't enough a Baltimore-area seafood restaurant has an offer of its own. [Hot Stove Digest: Jason Heyward's decision could be near] Jimmy's Famous Seafood posted on several of … [Read more...]
Former Cavalier center John ‘Hot Rod’ Williams dies at 53
Former Cavalier center John 'Hot Rod' Williams dies at 53 John “Hot Rod” Williams, a former NBA defensive stalwart at center who had been battling cancer, passed away on Friday. He was 53. John "Hot Rod" Williams, who played 13 years in NBA, passed away from cancer today according to agent Mark Bartelstein. He was 53.— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) December 11, 2015 From Windhorst’s … [Read more...]