Report: There's a dispute over Bronson Arroyo's shoulder MRI What a weird 48 hours this has been for Bronson Arroyo. On Wednesday, it appeared the 39-year-old pitcher's career might be over when MLB Network's Peter Gammons first reported that Arroyo had been diagnosed with an 80 percent tear of the rotator cuff in his right shoulder. Come Friday though, things looked much more promising … [Read more...]
Ranking Middle Tennessee’s win among all-time NCAA tourney upsets
Ranking Middle Tennessee's win among all-time NCAA tourney upsets Michigan State captured the Big Ten tournament title, boasted college basketball's best player and entered the NCAA tournament with the second-lowest odds to win the national championship. Middle Tennessee finished three games out of first place in the nation's 21st-best league, lost to the likes of Western Kentucky and … [Read more...]
Four minutes to go for Juventus’ record-chasing Gigi Buffon
Four minutes to go for Juventus’ record-chasing Gigi Buffon After letting in four goals as Juventus were eliminated from the Champions League by Bayern Munich in midweek, Gianluigi Buffon needs only shut out Torino for four minutes on Sunday to set a new record. Currently enjoying a 19-game unbeaten run that has seen Buffon keep the ball out the […] After letting in four goals as Juventus … [Read more...]
Spring Headlines: Rays closer Brad Boxberger to miss eight weeks
Spring Headlines: Rays closer Brad Boxberger to miss eight weeks The Tampa Bay Rays have proven to be a resilient team in recent years. Now that resolve will be tested again early this season as manager Kevin Cash has announced that closer Brad Boxberger will miss eight weeks after having surgery to repair a core muscle. The injury further depletes a bullpen that lost former closer Jake … [Read more...]
Dennis Wideman out rest of season with triceps injury
Dennis Wideman out rest of season with triceps injury Embattled Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman will miss the remaining 12 games of the NHL regular season due to a triceps injury, the team announced Friday. Wideman was injured in the first period of Calgary’s Wednesday game against the Winnipeg Jets. Above is a video of Wideman suffering the injury. He seemed to slide into Joe … [Read more...]
Dennis Wideman out rest of season with tricep injury
Dennis Wideman out rest of season with tricep injury Embattled Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman will miss the remaining 12 games of the NHL regular season due to a tricep injury, the team announced Friday. Wideman was injured in the first period of Calgary’s Wednesday game against the Winnipeg Jets. Above is a video of Wideman suffering the injury. He seemed to slide into Joe … [Read more...]
Nebraska WR Brandon Reilly cited for DUI
Nebraska WR Brandon Reilly cited for DUI It looks like one Nebraska player may have had too much fun on St. Patrick’s Day. According to multiple outlets, Huskers wide receiver Brandon Reilly was cited for suspicion of DUI early Friday morning. A police report says Reilly was stopped at 2:11 a.m. after being observed traveling at “an estimated 65 mph in a 60 mph zone.” Reilly also made a turn … [Read more...]
Trainer Todd Pletcher hits milestone 4,000-win mark (The Associated Press)
Trainer Todd Pletcher hits milestone 4,000-win mark (The Associated Press) Todd Pletcher became the 10th thoroughbred trainer to reach 4,000 victories when Eagle Scout won the fifth race at Gulfstream Park on Friday. The nation's leading trainer and seven-time Eclipse Award winner had six previous attempts at the milestone win before a first-time starter came through with jockey Luis Saez … [Read more...]
Miss Double d’Oro rallies to win Arboretum II at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Miss Double d'Oro rallies to win Arboretum II at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Miss Double d'Oro rallied from last to win the $75,000 Arboretum II Stakes by a half-length Friday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]
How Ronaldinho rescued Barcelona from its forgotten nightmare
How Ronaldinho rescued Barcelona from its forgotten nightmare With 24 major trophies over the last decade (not including several more likely to be added in 2016), it’s almost impossible to imagine a world where Barcelona is considered anything other than the gold standard in world soccer. And yet, as recently as 2003, the club’s situation was not only […] With 24 major trophies over the … [Read more...]