Jason Maxiell chases Chinese player down court after cheap foul One of the best things about sports fandom is the aspirational aspect of the experience — the sheer delight at getting to envision yourself pulling off the feats of derring-do unfolding on the court, of imagining what it'd be like to soar through the air or effortlessly splash jumpers from 35 feet out. Sometimes, though, sports … [Read more...]
Doug Fister has a good chance to revive his career with the Astros
Doug Fister has a good chance to revive his career with the Astros Doug Fister, the ex-Washington Nationals and Detroit Tigers starter, came into the offseason with his stock at an all-time low. At one point, before a rough 2015 season, Fister figured to make big bucks in free agency. But on Thursday he signed a one-year deal with the Houston Astros that, according to SB Nation's Chris … [Read more...]
Mizzou dismisses QB Maty Mauk for team rules violations, not video
Mizzou dismisses QB Maty Mauk for team rules violations, not video Missouri quarterback Maty Mauk has been dismissed from the team, coach Barry Odom announced Thursday. “I met with Maty Mauk this morning and informed him of my decision to permanently dismiss him from the football program,” Odom said in a statement released by the school. “When I met with Maty back in December, I wanted to … [Read more...]
Phil Mickelson not happy with newly-minted Aussie pro’s wager story
Phil Mickelson not happy with newly-minted Aussie pro's wager story Phil Mickelson went public on Wednesday to teach an Aussie teen prodigy who just turned pro a lesson on when to keep his mouth shut. Ryan Ruffels turned pro this month at the age of 17, and he's competing this week in the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego. However, before he made the choice to turn pro, he was heavily … [Read more...]
Young fan wants to be Riley Curry’s valentine; Steph’s not so sure
Young fan wants to be Riley Curry's valentine; Steph's not so sure In life, as in basketball, it is important to take advantage of opportunity when it comes your way. This young fan at Wednesday's matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks has clearly already learned that lesson, making a very public play for the heart of the basketball world's most beloved young lady … [Read more...]
Homer History: When Albert Pujols silenced Minute Maid Park
Homer History: When Albert Pujols silenced Minute Maid Park In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo Sports' MLB columnist Jeff Passan recalls the scene in Houston after Albert Pujols' ninth-inning homer in Game 5 of the 2005 NLCS. I didn’t think life had a mute button until Oct. 17, 2005. It was loud … [Read more...]
Indiana State used the ‘picket fence’ play in win over Evansville
Indiana State used the 'picket fence' play in win over Evansville Indiana State coach Greg Lansing decided on a whim to pay tribute to the movie "Hoosiers" when his team hosted Evansville for another edition of the in-state rivalry by running the "picket fence" play to start the game on Sunday. Lansing went over the play during a morning walk-through and then called for it to be used on the … [Read more...]
TRIPLE CROWN: Baffert leads all trainers with 35 nominations (The Associated Press)
TRIPLE CROWN: Baffert leads all trainers with 35 nominations (The Associated Press) Bob Baffert is ahead of the pack again, leading all trainers with 35 horses nominated to the Triple Crown races. The trainer of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah has nearly 10 percent of the 368 early nominations released by Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday. Todd Pletcher is second … [Read more...]
After NFL days, Duke’s Jeremy Cash wants career as an FBI agent
After NFL days, Duke's Jeremy Cash wants career as an FBI agent MOBILE, Ala. — Duke's Jeremy Cash is spending his week at the Senior Bowl doing everything he can trying to convince NFL evaluators he can make the transition from college box safety to playing more deep in the pro game. And he's dead serious about it. But he also has a backup plan — another three-letter organization, in fact — … [Read more...]
Louisville’s Jaylen Johnson misses free throw by three feet
Louisville's Jaylen Johnson misses free throw by three feet The best performance of Jaylen Johnson's career included a jaw-dropping dunk, a frightening fall and a hilariously off-target free throw. With just over two minutes left in Louisville's 91-83 victory at Virginia Tech on Thursday night, Johnson dove for a loose ball, crashed into Hokies forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. and bent his right … [Read more...]