Bronson Arroyo gets great news after doctor initially misread MRI What a difference 48 hours and a second opinion can make. On Wednesday, 39-year-old pitcher Bronson Arroyo thought his career might be over after a doctor diagnosed him with an 80 percent tear of the rotator cuff in his right shoulder. Come Friday though, that diagnosis was revised significantly after the Washington Nationals … [Read more...]
Jersey Fouls of the Week: Rickard Rakell’s fan club
Jersey Fouls of the Week: Rickard Rakell's fan club It’s great when you see a bunch of fans of an international player represent at a game. This week we had such situation in Anaheim when several people showed up in jerseys that were half Ducks, half Team Sweden. On the back was Rickard Rakell mostly, with a little bit of Jesper Fast. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey contest today] Above … [Read more...]
Former TSU star Tray Walker dead after motorbike accident – Chron.com
Former TSU star Tray Walker dead after motorbike accident - Chron.com Photo: Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images Image 1of/1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Walker was pronounced dead on Friday afternoon due to head injuries suffered in an accident on Thursday night. Walker was pronounced dead on Friday afternoon due to head injuries suffered in an accident on … [Read more...]
Celtic boss Ronny Deila focuses on trophies not speculation
Celtic boss Ronny Deila focuses on trophies not speculation Celtic manager Ronny Deila says his only focus is on winning a league and cup double with the Hoops as speculation continues to grow about his future. The Glasgow giants are a point above Aberdeen at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a game in hand over the Dons […] Photo credit: AFP Celtic manager Ronny Deila says his only … [Read more...]
John Harbaugh writes heartfelt letter to Ravens over Tray Walker
John Harbaugh writes heartfelt letter to Ravens over Tray Walker Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh had about as raw a reaction to the news that cornerback Tray Walker was in a serious accident as a non-family member could have. "Oh my God. This is devastating news," Harbaugh said in his initial statement. "Our prayers and hopes are with Tray and his family tonight." But Harbaugh had … [Read more...]
The NCAA is smothering the fun out of March Madness
The NCAA is smothering the fun out of March Madness This is objective truth: the two best sporting days of the year are the first two days of the NCAA tournament. Forget baseball's Opening Day, forget the Super Bowl, forget Sunday at the Masters—there's simply nothing finer than these two days on the sports calendar. It is as close to a foolproof profit-and-joy-generating enterprise as … [Read more...]
Jason Day shoots 65, opens up big lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Jason Day shoots 65, opens up big lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational Jason Day is on fire at Bay Hill. The world No. 3 backed up an opening 6-under 66 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational with a Friday 65 that has him well in command. Day went bogey-free on Friday, a day after blitzing Bay Hill's back nine in 31 strokes to jump into a one-shot lead over five players. He capped off his round … [Read more...]
Team News: Late Fitness Check GW31
Team News: Late Fitness Check GW31 Following Mondays’ win, Alan Pardew believes ‘the stars have aligned’ and the route is clear for Leicester to be crowned as Premier League champions. Four wins (possibly five) during the run-in should just about do for the Foxes with Tottenham the only other credible contenders. Their exit from the Europa League at the hands of Borussia Dortmund will only serve … [Read more...]
NHL and smelling salts; MacLellan’s Caps analysis (Puck Headlines)
NHL and smelling salts; MacLellan's Caps analysis (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Thursday’s New Jersey Devils/Minnesota Wild game. … [Read more...]
Warriors-Spurs: 5 things to watch in Saturday night’s main event
Warriors-Spurs: 5 things to watch in Saturday night's main event With all due respect to March Madness and the rest of the NBA's slate, the most hotly anticipated basketball game of the weekend will take place in Texas on Saturday night, when the Golden State Warriors roll into AT&T Center to take on the San Antonio Spurs. Gregg Popovich's club at 58-10 after a 118-110 Thursday win over the … [Read more...]