Mets' deGrom (lat) unable to complete bullpen Bad news for the Mets. Right-hander Jacob deGrom, who is dealing with a nagging lat issue, was unable to complete his scheduled bullpen session Friday. deGrom wasn't physically good enough to throw a full bullpen today. Doesn't sound promising. — Marc Carig (@MarcCarig) April 15, 2016 The Mets are in Cleveland but deGrom is in Florida at their … [Read more...]
Meet the all-girls baseball team that just wants to play ball
Meet the all-girls baseball team that just wants to play ball SEATTLE — Head on over to Bar-S park in West Seattle on a summer night, and you'll be greeted with a familiar scene: There are fans in the stands, fresh chalk lines on the ground and the sound of an aluminum bat clanging when it hits a baseball. Little League season has started, and nearly every ballpark in the country plays host … [Read more...]
LSU’s Cam Cameron on cancer bout: ‘I was six months from death’
LSU's Cam Cameron on cancer bout: 'I was six months from death' It turns out LSU offensive coordinator Cam Cameron’s bout with cancer was more serious than the program let on. In a feature from The Advocate’s Ross Dellenger, Cameron detailed what it was like continuing to coach – sometimes from a hospital bed – while dealing with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer last August. How could … [Read more...]
Bring back the fun, Bayern Munich sporting director Sammer urges
Bring back the fun, Bayern Munich sporting director Sammer urges Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer has called on his players to rediscover their fun-loving side ahead of Saturday’s fixture against Schalke 04. The German champions qualified for a fifth consecutive Champions League semi-final this week, and now have the chance to establish a ten point lead at the top […] Photo … [Read more...]
Brett Gardner takes a tumble into stands in Toronto
Brett Gardner takes a tumble into stands in Toronto Canadians are generally seen as overly kind and generous people, so much so that it's become a bit of a joke. Well, that stereotype doesn't seem to apply when attending Toronto Blue Jays games. New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner found that out the hard way Thursday night at Rogers Centre. Gardner tumbled into first row down the … [Read more...]
Latest moves could boost Michigan State QB Connor Cook in NFL draft – Detroit Free Press
Latest moves could boost Michigan State QB Connor Cook in NFL draft - Detroit Free Press Michigan State QB Connor Cook performs at his pro day workout for NFL scouts March 16, 2016 at Michigan State. By Dave Birkett, DFP. Quarterback Connor Cook is measured before working out for NFL scouts at his pro day March 16, 2016, in East Lansing.(Photo: Carlos Osorio Associated Press) … [Read more...]
Farm Report: Trea Turner building call-up case
Farm Report: Trea Turner building call-up case Washington's Trea Turner is widely considered one of the game's more intriguing prospects, as most of you know. Turner, 22, made a cameo appearance for the Nationals late last season (9-for-40, HR, 2 SB) following an outstanding year in the high minors (.322/.370/.458, 8 HR, 29 SB). He opened his 2016 campaign at Triple-A Syracuse, where he's … [Read more...]
Patrick Hyland hopes to win one for Paddy (Yahoo Sports)
Patrick Hyland hopes to win one for Paddy (Yahoo Sports) Patrick Hyland is a massive underdog in his title fight against Gary Russell Jr., but the desire to win for his late father could be motivation enough to pull off the upset. … [Read more...]
NHL ads on jerseys coming soon, now that NBA approves them
NHL ads on jerseys coming soon, now that NBA approves them Two years ago, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman told a meeting of franchise presidents that their teams could generate upwards of $4 million each by placing advertising on jerseys. Later that year, then-COO John Collins told a sports media technology conference that ads on jerseys were “coming and happening.” So what's been the holdup? … [Read more...]
2016 NFL schedule: Why so much Bears, Eagles, Skins in prime time?
2016 NFL schedule: Why so much Bears, Eagles, Skins in prime time? The 2016 NFL prime-time schedule on Sunday and Monday nights, which are considered some of the league’s marquee games, features some goof early-season battles between non-conference teams. The league's Thursday games are still considered the weakest night for evening football, but Sunday and Monday typically still deliver … [Read more...]