Report: Wei-Yin Chen signs five-year deal with Marlins for $80M Wei-Yin Chen, who established himself as valuable starting pitcher in MLB through four seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, has found himself a new home in the NL East. Chen has reportedly come to terms on a free-agent contract with the Miami Marlins for five years worth $80 million. Included in the deal is a vesting sixth year … [Read more...]
LA Kings playing ‘dangerous game’ with Anze Kopitar
LA Kings playing ‘dangerous game’ with Anze Kopitar Mike Futa, the Los Angeles Kings vice president of hockey operations, said that negotiations on Anze Kopitar’s new contract were “too close to not get it done,” but cautioned that “sometimes, negotiations take a little longer than you like.” He said that on Nov. 2, 2015. Kopitar, the best forward on the Kings and right there with Drew … [Read more...]
Alex Galchenyuk’s girlfriend, Chanel Leszczynski, arrested after party fight: Report
Alex Galchenyuk’s girlfriend, Chanel Leszczynski, arrested after party fight: Report Chanel Leszczynski, the 27-year-old girlfriend of Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Galchenyuk, was arrested on Sunday after a domestic incident at a party, police told La Presse. According to the paper, Galchenyuk was having a party in his apartment at the Sherbrooke Street West following the Canadiens’ 3-1 … [Read more...]
Jeremy Mincey: Would be tough for Cowboys to bring back Greg Hardy
Jeremy Mincey: Would be tough for Cowboys to bring back Greg Hardy The Dallas Cowboys went to great lengths to explain their thinking on the controversial signing of Greg Hardy and how they didn't expect problems to arise in the locker room. Two things happened this season, other than the team losing eight fewer games than it did the season prior: One, the Cowboys stopped making excuses for … [Read more...]
The plays that helped Alabama win a national title
The plays that helped Alabama win a national title GLENDALE, Arizona – Alabama scored four touchdowns of over 50 yards in its 45-40 College Football Playoff National Championship Game win over Clemson on Monday night. The Tide scored 31 second-half points in the game after the score was tied 14-14 at halftime. Here are the key plays from that second half as Alabama won its fourth national … [Read more...]
NASL team in Chicago wants to start at Soldier Field, says Peter Wilt
NASL team in Chicago wants to start at Soldier Field, says Peter Wilt Midwest native Peter Wilt has targeted Soldier Field as the temporary home field for a new NASL team that plans to play in downtown Chicago, according to an interview on Soccer Morning. Wilt has taken on the role as senior advisor for CLUB 9 SPORTS, a sports consulting group that […] Midwest native Peter Wilt has targeted … [Read more...]
Here’s the field for the 2016 Sprint Unlimited
Here's the field for the 2016 Sprint Unlimited NASCAR revealed the 2016 Sprint Unlimited field on Monday. Drivers eligible for the pre-Daytona 500 exhibition race run on Saturday, Feb. 13 are 2015 pole winners, all 2015 Chase drivers, former Daytona 500 pole winners and drivers who have won the Sprint Unlimited and the highest remaining drivers in points to fill the 25 car field. Got all … [Read more...]
Travis Hamonic expected to miss 2-3 weeks with lower-body injury
Travis Hamonic expected to miss 2-3 weeks with lower-body injury Travis Hamonic of the New York Islanders blocked a shot with his skate during their 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals last Thursday and the injury he sustained will likely keep him out through the All-Star break. After missing Saturday’s loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, Hamonic is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a lower body, … [Read more...]
Patriots receiver Julian Edelman set to return vs. Kansas City
Patriots receiver Julian Edelman set to return vs. Kansas City The New England Patriots' offense could get a big boost on Saturday, as receiver Julian Edelman is set to make his return from a broken foot. Edelman suffered a Jones fracture in his left foot early in the Patriots' game against the New York Giants on Nov. 15. It is the same injury that sidelined the Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant … [Read more...]
LeBron James credits a damning but accurate tweet for his hot play
LeBron James credits a damning but accurate tweet for his hot play On Sunday, in a surprisingly close win over the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron James tied his season high with 37 points. His Cavaliers have won six consecutive games, and not only has James hit for 43 percent of his three-pointers during that spell, he’s hit for nearly 58 percent from the floor while making over half of his … [Read more...]