Joe Mauer still experiences blurred vision after 2013 concussion In a concerning revelation, Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer admits he occasionally experiences blurred vision at the plate stemming from a concussion sustained during the 2013 season. Speaking to the Pioneer Press this week, Mauer linked his symptoms to the concussion he was diagnosed with in August 2013. Mauer began … [Read more...]
Brad vs. the Book: Revenge a dish best served cold for Sooners
Brad vs. the Book: Revenge a dish best served cold for Sooners Slaying the sportsbook is a monstrous task. Some days bettors take up residence in a penthouse suite. Other times, they curl up in the nearest ditch, shirtless and toothless. In an attempt to avoid complete destitution, I will post my picks, whether profitable or penniless, through the NCAA tourney. Check out Saturday's … [Read more...]
Gostisbehere sets rookie record, then speared in groin (Video)
Gostisbehere sets rookie record, then speared in groin (Video) One name that's not appearing often enough in the Calder Trophy discussion: Shayne Gostisbehere. Probably because his last name really hard to spell. He's a defenseman playing on the Philadelphia Flyers who was called up nearly a month and a half into the NHL season. In a mere 36 games played, he's put up 30 points (10-20=30). … [Read more...]
New Zealand born high schooler forfeits eligibility to play in WBC
New Zealand born high schooler forfeits eligibility to play in WBC Your browser does not support iframes.Qualifying round action for the 2017 World Baseball Classic is on-going right now in Sydney, Australia. By Sunday, either South Africa or the host country Australia will have qualified for the event. And between Sunday and September, three additional teams will qualify to complete the … [Read more...]
Why it’s Tottenham that are the most under pressure on Super Sunday
Why it’s Tottenham that are the most under pressure on Super Sunday It’s a rarity that England’s top four will all play each other on the same day. It’s even rarer to have it happen this late in the season. Though it shouldn’t be entirely a surprise in this the wackiest of Premier League campaigns, this Sunday’s collision of 1st and 3rd […] It’s a rarity that England’s top four will all … [Read more...]
Homer History: Ryne Sandberg takes Bruce Sutter deep twice
Homer History: Ryne Sandberg takes Bruce Sutter deep twice In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Big League Stew blogger Kyle Ringo tells the tale of Ryne Sandberg coming through against a tough closer. My first love was baseball. I spent hours in my backyard as a boy throwing the ball with my dad or … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 13th – FanSided
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 13th - FanSided Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports With 20 of the NHL’s 30 teams in action on Saturday, FanSided gives you the top fantasy hockey players to target for today’s NHL DraftKings daily picks. Saturday will be a busy day in the NHL with 10 games on the slate. That means that 20 teams will be in action, which means … [Read more...]
John Calipari ejected less than three minutes into Saturday’s win
John Calipari ejected less than three minutes into Saturday's win The strangest part of the tantrum John Calipari threw Saturday are the circumstances that preceded it. It occurred less than three minutes into Kentucky's 89-62 victory and immediately after a foul was called on South Carolina. When referees whistled Gamecocks forward Mindaugas Kacinas for an over-the-back foul as he fought … [Read more...]
Bill, Dave Christian auctioning off Olympic hockey gold medals
Bill, Dave Christian auctioning off Olympic hockey gold medals There are a pair of Olympic hockey gold medals currently up for auction that could use a good home. Bill and Dave Christian, the father-son duo who won gold representing the United States at the 1960 and 1980 Olympics, respectively, have decided to sell their medals to the highest bidder through Heritage Auctions. "Whether or … [Read more...]
Bohonnon, Gridneva win aerials World Cup (The Associated Press)
Bohonnon, Gridneva win aerials World Cup (The Associated Press) MOSCOW (AP) -- American Mac Bohonnon and Alina Gridneva of Russia won the men's and women's rounds of the aerials World Cup in Moscow on Saturday. … [Read more...]