Eric Staal traded to NY Rangers in NHL trade deadline blockbuster Eric Staal had a decision to make, and the Carolina Hurricanes had a decision to make about Eric Staal. The star captain is in the last year of his contract. The Hurricanes sit four points out of the final wild card spot, but the Pittsburgh Penguins have three games in-hand. Keep him and contend? Or deal Staal to the only … [Read more...]
Josh Freeman lives; report says he’ll be Colts’ backup QB in 2016
Josh Freeman lives; report says he'll be Colts' backup QB in 2016 As Week 16 of last NFL season ended, quarterback Josh Freeman was out of a job. He hadn't been on an active roster all regular season and hadn't played in an NFL game in more than two calendar years. Now the Indianapolis Colts are reportedly set on Freeman as their backup to Andrew Luck, and they are ready to move on from … [Read more...]
The Savannah Bananas are your new favorite baseball team
The Savannah Bananas are your new favorite baseball team Two weeks ago we tried to help the new collegiate summer league team in Savannah, GA come up with a name. The Savannah team, which will debut in the Coastal Plain League — a summer wooden-bat league that helps college players stay sharp and gain attention — in June, called on fans to give them suggestions. From there, the team narrowed … [Read more...]
Red Wings down Avalanche in Stadium Series with late Richards goal
Red Wings down Avalanche in Stadium Series with late Richards goal Your browser does not support iframes. Detroit Red Wings forward Brad Richards has often held a penchant for the dramatic. A winner of two Stanley Cups and a Conn Smythe Trophy, Richards seems to elevate his game in big moments. He did so again Saturday, scoring the game-winning goal with one minute remaining in a 5-3 victory … [Read more...]
Padres pose with adorable puppies at team photo day
Padres pose with adorable puppies at team photo day Your browser does not support iframes. As you probably already know, Major League Baseball players are never ones to shy away from the camera. But just in case you didn't know or somehow forgot it during the offseason, we're reminded again every spring when teams gather for photo day. Photo day is a highly anticipated day now. Perhaps even … [Read more...]
Poor free throw shooting ends San Diego State’s 164-game streak
Poor free throw shooting ends San Diego State's 164-game streak San Diego State had won 164 consecutive games when leading with five minutes remaining before watching that 6-year-old streak end Saturday in nightmarish fashion. While Boise State deserves credit for making the plays to win the game 66-63, the truth is the Aztecs did it to themselves. Three players combined to miss six … [Read more...]
Mark Cuban says a longer three-point line is ‘worth looking at’
Mark Cuban says a longer three-point line is 'worth looking at' On Saturday night, millions watched as Golden State’s Stephen Curry pulled up from 38 feet with seconds to spare to nail a game-winning three-pointer against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The MVP didn’t pull up from 14 feet in back of the three-point line because he had to – the man still had time to dribble in closer – he pulled … [Read more...]
5 bold predictions for Sunday's race at Atlanta Motor Speedway – FOXSports.com
5 bold predictions for Sunday's race at Atlanta Motor Speedway - FOXSports.com It's race day at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Following are five bold predictions for Sunday's Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 (FOX, 12:30 p.m. ET), Race No. 2 of 36 on the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule. 5. Denny Hamlin won't go 2-for-2 Sure, Hamlin was the fastest in "Happy Hour," but history proves it's very … [Read more...]
Vonn shrugs off injury to extend World Cup lead (Reuters)
Vonn shrugs off injury to extend World Cup lead (Reuters) (Reuters) - Lindsey Vonn, skiing with a knee brace to protect a hairline fracture, extended her World Cup lead on Sunday with 13th place in the Soldeu combined event in Andorra. On Saturday, Vonn, who is seeking her fifth overall World Cup title, was carried off the slope on a sled after crashing out of the Soldeu super-G race. An … [Read more...]
Alpine skiing-Vonn shrugs off injury to extend World Cup lead (Reuters)
Alpine skiing-Vonn shrugs off injury to extend World Cup lead (Reuters) Lindsey Vonn, skiing with a knee brace to protect a hairline fracture, extended her World Cup lead on Sunday with 13th place in the Soldeu combined event in Andorra. On Saturday, Vonn, who is seeking her fifth overall World Cup title, was carried off the slope on a sled after crashing out of the Soldeu super-G race. An … [Read more...]