Columbia Fireflies unveil glow-in-the-dark uniforms and caps The Columbia Fireflies already had one of the most creative nicknames in the minor leagues. Now they'll have some next-level uniforms to go with it. Set to embark on their inaugural season in Columbia, S.C., the former Savannah Sand Gnats — and current Class A affiliate of the New York Mets — unveiled uniforms that almost guarantee … [Read more...]
David Mosse interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (1.27.16)
David Mosse interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (1.27.16) The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with FOX Sports researcher and Wynalda Talks Football co-host David Mosse. During the interview, David shares his opinion about what Alex Teixeira offers Liverpool and whether he could be a hit, as well as his insight into what type […] The latest episode of World … [Read more...]
Jonas Gustavsson left Boston’s Tuesday game due to ‘elevated heart rate’
Jonas Gustavsson left Boston's Tuesday game due to 'elevated heart rate' Boston Bruins goaltender Jonas Gustavsson left Tuesday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks for “precautionary reasons due to an elevated heart rate” the team announced Wednesday. After leaving the game following the first period, he spent the night at Massachusetts General Hospital. “All preliminary tests came back … [Read more...]
Popovich gives no timetable for Duncan's return
Popovich gives no timetable for Duncan's return 9:41 PM ET Michael C. WrightESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M print SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich revealed Wednesday that injured forward Tim Duncan underwent an MRI on his sore right knee and said Duncan would … [Read more...]
Report: MLB, USADA to investigate PED claims
Report: MLB, USADA to investigate PED claims USADA CEO Tyavis Tygart met with MLB over the latest PED scandal. (USATSI) Major League Baseball has asked the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to help investigate players connected to performance-enhancing drugs in an Al Jazeera documentary a few weeks ago, according to ESPN's T.J. Quinn. The two groups have never formally worked together. "We've had … [Read more...]
Is the NFL ready for another Gronkowski? K-State’s Glenn thinks so
Is the NFL ready for another Gronkowski? K-State’s Glenn thinks so MOBILE, Ala. — How much Gronkowski can one league take? We say: “Never enough.” The NFL is getting a first-hand look at the latest of the Gronk brothers to come down the pike in Kansas State’s Glenn Gronkowski, who is auditioning at the Senior Bowl as a hybrid of sorts — fullback, H-back, undersized tight end, special-teams … [Read more...]
Bulls’ Nikola Mirotic has appendectomy, out through All-Star break
Bulls' Nikola Mirotic has appendectomy, out through All-Star break Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic will be sidelined through the All-Star break after being "diagnosed with acute appendicitis" and undergoing an emergency appendectomy, the Bulls announced Wednesday. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The injury represents another setback in what has … [Read more...]
More MLS managers under pressure as 2016 gets started
More MLS managers under pressure as 2016 gets started Every MLS team is into preseason camp now, hustling and bustling inside of domes to avoid the snowfall outside, or passing and trapping away in happier, sunnier climes. But it’s not so sunny for all the managers in charge; a bevy of bosses start the year in the weeds, under […] Every MLS team is into preseason camp now, hustling and … [Read more...]
Will Byron Buxton top MLB.com’s prospect rankings again?
Will Byron Buxton top MLB.com's prospect rankings again? With the hope of a new season also comes renewed excitement about the future of baseball and those who could become the game's next household names. That will be the focus of MLB Network this Friday night at 9:00 p.m. ET when it airs a one-hour special revealing MLB.com's Top 50 prospects for the 2016 season. Perhaps the best thing … [Read more...]
StatMuse Picks Up $10M For Its AI-Based, Graphic Search Engine For Sports Statistics – TechCrunch
StatMuse Picks Up $10M For Its AI-Based, Graphic Search Engine For Sports Statistics - TechCrunch The business of sport revolves around stats — from those who use them to improve performance, through to enthusiasts who look at them for fun, or for more financial ends. Now a startup that helps make it easier for regular people to dig into and visualise sports stats has picked up some funding to … [Read more...]