Here's a shocker: John Rocker endorses Donald Trump for president It's campaign season, so presidential hopefuls are eagerly hoping to snatch up coveted endorsements before the primaries. And Donald Trump, well, he just got endorsed by one of baseball's most well-known bigots. John Rocker, the ex-MLB pitcher infamous for his racist rant against New Yorkers, has given Trump his full … [Read more...]
Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos Super Bowl Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick – Bleacher Report
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Neureuther holds big lead after 1st run of World Cup slalom (The Associated Press)
Neureuther holds big lead after 1st run of World Cup slalom (The Associated Press) Felix Neureuther of Germany showed his old strength in slalom, building a commanding lead in the opening run of a men's World Cup night race on Tuesday. Chasing his first win in more than a year, Neureuther led Stefano Gross of Italy by 0.53 seconds after a near-flawless run on the Planai course. Norway's … [Read more...]
Why the Sharks are much better with a healthy Logan Couture
Why the Sharks are much better with a healthy Logan Couture Logan Couture still has trouble with his ankle after games. Couture suffered a fractured right fibula near the area in the first week of the NHL season, an injury that required surgery that kept him out almost two months. Then when he came back, he suffered a small arterial bleed near his right thigh area two games later, which … [Read more...]
Senior Bowl: Here’s what a scout grilling a prospect sounds like
Senior Bowl: Here's what a scout grilling a prospect sounds like MOBILE, Ala. — This is the epicenter of the NFL for a few days, and the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel is ground zero for scouts to do much of their work. Oh yes, the practice fields are important. But the interviews, which will go on before and after the daily practice sessions, are equally as huge. Scouts pull players into … [Read more...]
Homer History: The night a hobbled Kirk Gibson broke my heart
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Anthony Rizzo went to Raw and got to hang out with The Rock
Anthony Rizzo went to Raw and got to hang out with The Rock Chicago Cubs All-Star first baseman Anthony Rizzo has a lot going for him these days. The 26-year-old has blossomed into one of the best hitters in the game and plays on a team that is expected to be in contention for the foreseeable future. After Monday, Rizzo can add another huge accomplishment to that list: He's one of the few … [Read more...]
NBA Fantasy Trends: Stats: California Love
NBA Fantasy Trends: Stats: California Love California gave the NBA world quite the entertaining night on Monday. The Warriors destroyed the Spurs while the Kings and Hornets gave us one of the best games of the year. The two stars of those games have been turning some heads and it's not going to be easy to pick the Western Conference Player of the Month for January. Call the hyperbole police … [Read more...]
Louis van Gaal leads training as Manchester United deny resignation reports
Louis van Gaal leads training as Manchester United deny resignation reports Louis Van Gaal went back to work training Manchester United stars on Tuesday after the club denied he had offered to resign. According to some media, Van Gaal faces a crunch meeting with United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward on Tuesday amid supporter anger over the 1-0 defeat by Southampton. […] Photo credit: … [Read more...]
World record shootout in women’s hockey game with 54 shots
World record shootout in women’s hockey game with 54 shots Germany’s women’s ice hockey league had taken a six-week break before returning to the ice last weekend. The Memmingen Indians and EC Bergkamen needed all of that rest in their first game back on Jan. 23, playing a world-record shootout that lasted 54 shots and 30 minutes. (Where was the Marek Malik of German women’s hockey?!) … [Read more...]