Jaromir Jagr on health, his first All-Star Game, earning Stanley Cup NASHVILLE – If Jaromir Jagr had his way he wouldn’t be in Nashville for NHL All-Star Weekend, nor would he be in a tropical location soaking up some sunshine during the five-day break. Being the rink rat that he is, the soon-to-be 43-year old Jagr would prefer to spend his All-Star break in a rink in Florida working out, … [Read more...]
Suns sign McRae after D-League scoring barrage
Suns sign McRae after D-League scoring barrage 2:55 PM ET Associated Press print PHOENIX -- The Suns have signed high-scoring NBA Development League player Jordan McRae to a 10-day contract. McRae set a D-League record by scoring 61 points for the Delaware 87ers in a 130-123 overtime victory over the Canton Charge on Tuesday night. He made 21 of 34 shots and 16 of 18 free throws. The … [Read more...]
Los Angeles renames road to Dodger Stadium after Vin Scully
Los Angeles renames road to Dodger Stadium after Vin Scully The voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers will now have a street named in his honor, the L.A. city council decided Friday. Iconic broadcaster Vin Scully is preparing for his final season calling the team's games this year before retiring. He is 88 and entering his 67th year in broadcasting. City councilman Gil Cedillo proposed renaming … [Read more...]
Texas A&M DE Myles Garrett throws down thunderous dunk (Video)
Texas A&M DE Myles Garrett throws down thunderous dunk (Video) Here’s a bit of advice for Texas A&M students: don’t invite Myles Garrett to play pickup basketball if you’re not prepared to get dunked on. One student learned this the hard way on Friday, as Garrett – the Aggies’ star defensive end – threw down a monstrous one-handed slam over a fellow student. A tweet from Reed Rowdies, the … [Read more...]
FOX Soccer 2GO free trial starts today
FOX Soccer 2GO free trial starts today FOX Soccer 2GO is offering a 7-day free trial to new subscribers of its live and on-demand streaming service. No promo codes are required. Plus, you don’t need a cable or satellite TV subscription to watch the best Champions League, FA Cup, Bundesliga and other tournaments. With FOX Soccer 2GO, […] FOX Soccer 2GO is offering a 7-day free trial to new … [Read more...]
Best and worst of 2016 NHL All-Star Game merchandise (Photos)
Best and worst of 2016 NHL All-Star Game merchandise (Photos) The 2016 NHL All-Star Game is blessed with being in Nashville. Not just for the food and the music and the fact that everything is in waking distance and doesn’t require anyone to get on stinky buses, but because the Nashville Predators have some damn fine team colors and, hence, the merchandise available for the game is pretty … [Read more...]
Roundball Stew: Stew: Teague Time
Roundball Stew: Stew: Teague Time At this time of year, many of us are staring with laser focus directly through our monocles at the waiver wire, in search of the next (or perhaps even the current) Myles Turner.And while we’re straining our eyes to try to find value, I’d also like to take a minute to consider some bigger-name players who have been relatively quiet by their own standards, but could … [Read more...]
NBA eyes ‘fresh look’ at All-Star fan voting via social media
NBA eyes 'fresh look' at All-Star fan voting via social media Just about every year, when we get to midseason, NBA writers, pundits, coaches and assorted other league watchers find ourselves confronted by the reality that someone — maybe one player, maybe multiple players — coming off a brilliant start to the season has been aced out for a starting spot in the NBA All-Star Game by a player … [Read more...]
Realignment: Predictions for the area's Class 6A schools – mySanAntonio.com (blog)
Realignment: Predictions for the area's Class 6A schools - mySanAntonio.com (blog) The area’s University Interscholastic League Class 6A schools may have new district foes when the UIL releases its biennial realignment Monday. (photo illustration by Ben Baby/San Antonio Express-News) Depending on whom you ask, the biggest day next week will not include young men picking hats off tables, … [Read more...]
Homer History: Bill Mazeroski’s great walk-off World Series winner
Homer History: Bill Mazeroski's great walk-off World Series winner In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo Sports boxing and MMA columnist Kevin Iole gives us a different perspective on one of MLB's famous homers — the Bill Mazeroski blast that won the 1960 World Series. Andy Jerpe was a 14-year-old … [Read more...]