Daniel Murphy challenges soccer player to dizzy baseball challenge We know what it looks like when Daniel Murphy is swinging a hot bat. We saw it the entire 2015 postseason as he played a huge part in getting the New York Mets to the World Series. After signing a free-agent contract with the Washington Nationals, Murphy took a trip to London and found some time in between all the … [Read more...]
Homer History: David Eckstein defies the odds again
Homer History: David Eckstein defies the odds again In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo Sports editor Max Thompson remembers one of the many improbable moments of David Eckstein's career. We’re going to remember David Eckstein for many things: Ridiculous on-deck routines, that crazy throwing … [Read more...]
Retired jockey Ramon Dominguez to be eligible for racing HOF (The Associated Press)
Retired jockey Ramon Dominguez to be eligible for racing HOF (The Associated Press) The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will allow retired jockey Ramon Dominguez to become eligible this year for Hall of Fame consideration. Dominguez, who announced his retirement in June 2013, suffered a career-ending injury at Aqueduct Racetrack in January 2013. Hall of Fame procedures require … [Read more...]
Frenzel eases to Nordic combined WCup win in Trond (The Associated Press)
Frenzel eases to Nordic combined WCup win in Trond (The Associated Press) Germany's Eric Frenzel extended his lead in the Nordic Combined World Cup after winning in Trondheim on Wednesday. The reigning overall world champion started the 10-kilometer cross-country race 27 seconds behind Akito Watabe of Japan after the ski jumping. Frenzel caught Watabe by the four-kilometer point and stayed … [Read more...]
Jaden Schwartz set to return to Blues after 49-game absence
Jaden Schwartz set to return to Blues after 49-game absence Jaden Schwartz will return to the St. Louis Blues lineup on Friday to play his first game since fracturing an ankle during an October practice. Schwartz’s 49-game absence has been part a season for the Blues where injuries have been far too common. As of Monday, St. Louis was fourth in the NHL in man-games lost with 201, according … [Read more...]
Listen to President Obama’s call to the Denver Broncos
Listen to President Obama's call to the Denver Broncos Watch @POTUS call to congratulate the Super Bowl champion Denver @Broncos. #SB50https://t.co/93dHH09nbA— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 10, 2016 President Obama called to congratulatie the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, talking with head coach Gary Kubiak and linebacker Demarcus Ware. Obama had either been briefed thoroughly or had … [Read more...]
NBA DFS, Injury Report, College Basketball Vegas Free Pick – SportsBlog.com (blog)
NBA DFS, Injury Report, College Basketball Vegas Free Pick - SportsBlog.com (blog) Here is the daily fantasy sports and sports handicapping rundown for Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Injuries and analysis on what effect they will have, public-betting trends, against the spread information. Net rating is the difference between offensive and defensive ratings points per 100 possessions. Spurs-Magic … [Read more...]
Ways to become a pro at soccer betting
Ways to become a pro at soccer betting A lot of people take betting lightly and make decisions based on sheer luck. However, this ignorance can cause them to lose all their money. The most imperative thing to understand is that betting is not a child’s game. There are professional gamblers out there for whom this is business, […] A lot of people take betting lightly and make decisions based … [Read more...]
Giants continue purge, release LT Will Beatty – Will Beatty | FA
Giants continue purge, release LT Will Beatty - Will Beatty | FA Giants released LT Will Beatty. The Giants are starting to purge the roster of overpaid veterans. Beatty joins RG Geoff Schwartz and MLB Jon Beason on the street, as all three were cut Wednesday morning. Beatty missed the entire 2015 season after suffering a torn pectoral last May. He also underwent rotator cuff surgery toward the … [Read more...]
Gary Player: Spieth ‘might be as good a putter as I’ve seen’
Gary Player: Spieth 'might be as good a putter as I’ve seen' A member of the original Big Three has weighed in on the new Big Three (or Four). In an interview with The Scotsman, Gary Player said that he had once thought Tiger Woods, at his peak, was the greatest putter he had ever seen. And there are plenty of reasons -- and video evidence -- to suggest Player should still feel that way. … [Read more...]