Yankees lifted motivational quote from CrossFit sign While we can't accuse New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman of lacking imagination or creativity when tweaking his roster this offseason, we can confirm the team lacks creativity when it comes to motivating that roster. You know that motivational quote we learned of on Thursday? The one that's prominently displayed in the … [Read more...]
Wenger might have quit if Arsenal had lost 2014 FA Cup final to Hull
Wenger might have quit if Arsenal had lost 2014 FA Cup final to Hull Arsene Wenger said Friday that his time as Arsenal manager could have come to an end if the Gunners had lost the 2014 FA Cup final to Hull. Arsenal, who face the same opponents in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday, found themselves 2-0 down inside eight […] Photo credit: AFP Arsene Wenger said Friday that his time … [Read more...]
Heath Miller retires: Another standout player calls it a career
Heath Miller retires: Another standout player calls it a career It's been an eventful offseason thus far for retirements: Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller retired on Friday, joining Marshawn Lynch, Jared Allen, Charles Woodson, Jerod Mayo, Justin Tuck and Rashean Mathis as big-name players who have called it a career in recent weeks. Like most all of those players, Miller could … [Read more...]
Knicks to give Jimmer Fredette 10-day contract, another NBA chance
Knicks to give Jimmer Fredette 10-day contract, another NBA chance The New York Knicks didn't swing any deals before Thursday's trade deadline to fill their open roster spot, but on Friday, they decided to round out their roster by reaching down to the ranks of the D-League's Westchester Knicks and coming back with a familiar face: former national college player of the year and lottery pick … [Read more...]
Panic at Daytona: How Kyle Busch’s life changed in five seconds
Panic at Daytona: How Kyle Busch's life changed in five seconds DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Oh no, Kyle Busch thought. It's not slowing down. This is going to hurt. One instant, Kyle Busch was driving right behind a Joe Gibbs Racing teammate in last year's Xfinity Series season opener at Daytona. The next, he was shooting straight toward an unprotected infield wall. And suddenly, in less than … [Read more...]
Roundball Stew: Stew: Nurkic Time
Roundball Stew: Stew: Nurkic Time Not that I’m impatient or antsy in any way, but it has now been nine days since the last full night of NBA games. Yes, there have been a couple Thursdays mixed in there, but we are long overdue for a monstrous slate of box scores, which we finally get on Friday (or got, depending on when you read this) with a whopping platter of 14 games.And even though there … [Read more...]
Jonathan Papelbon: ‘I was in the wrong’ in Bryce Harper incident
Jonathan Papelbon: 'I was in the wrong' in Bryce Harper incident Nearly everyone associated with the Washington Nationals organization would like to put last season behind them. No single person would benefit more from that than reliever Jonathan Papelbon. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for business. Sign up now] On the first day of Nationals camp, Papelbon attempted to do just that. … [Read more...]
In a year of upsets, Maryland’s loss at Minnesota is still a stunner
In a year of upsets, Maryland's loss at Minnesota is still a stunner Maryland began Thursday night within a half game of first place in the Big Ten. Minnesota hadn't won even once since mid-December. Surely the sixth-ranked Terps had no problem handing the hapless Gophers their 15th straight loss, right? Well, not exactly. Minnesota earned its first conference victory of the season at the … [Read more...]
Vonn on SI swimsuit shoot: ‘Athletic women can be beautiful’ (The Associated Press)
Vonn on SI swimsuit shoot: 'Athletic women can be beautiful' (The Associated Press) The 2010 Olympic downhill champion says, ''It's showing that strong, athletic women can be beautiful and it's not just skinny models. Vonn did the shoot in the Caribbean island of Petit St. Vincent in November, appearing naked with a swimsuit designed on her skin. … [Read more...]
Joshua plays down hype ahead of heavyweight title fight (The Associated Press)
Joshua plays down hype ahead of heavyweight title fight (The Associated Press) Anthony Joshua has the Olympic gold medal, the enviable physique, a growing aura and the perfect professional record. There's only one thing missing for the Briton to cap his impressive journey to the top of the boxing world: A heavyweight belt. Joshua gets his chance on April 9 when he fights American boxer … [Read more...]