Braxton Miller throws out first pitch at Reds game (Video) Braxton Miller took a break from his NFL preparation Monday night. The former Ohio State quarterback and wide receiver was a guest of the Cincinnati Reds and threw out the first pitch ahead of the Reds’ game against the Colorado Rockies. [Check out Dr. Saturday on Tumblr for entertaining things you won’t see on the blog] Miller, with … [Read more...]
DeChambeau makes big progress in quest to earn PGA Tour card
DeChambeau makes big progress in quest to earn PGA Tour card Bryson DeChambeau started his professional career better than Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth. He finished tied for fourth, four shots behind winner Branden Grace, in his pro debut at the RBC Heritage, a great start in what is quite an uphill climb for a newly minted pro to earn PGA Tour status. The 2015 U.S Amateur … [Read more...]
EPL GW 35 review; World Soccer Talk Podcast
EPL GW 35 review; World Soccer Talk Podcast On this edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, Richard Farley and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss the weekend’s action in the Premier League, the Champions League draw, a tightening title race in La Liga, and the battle for promotion in the Football Championship. Listen to the show via the player above […] On this edition of the World Soccer Talk … [Read more...]
Brooks Orpik exits Game 3 following Ryan White hit (Video)
Brooks Orpik exits Game 3 following Ryan White hit (Video) The Washington Capitals lost Brooks Orpik for the remainder of Game 2 after he was hit along the boards by Ryan White of the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period. Orpik played the puck up ice as White laid a clean, hard hit on the Capitals defenseman. Aside from their knees making contact, Orpik’s head appeared to bounce off the … [Read more...]
Curry (ankle) out for Game 2 against Rockets
Curry (ankle) out for Game 2 against Rockets 9:54 PM ET ESPN.com news services print OAKLAND, Calif. -- NBA MVP Stephen Curry will not play for the Golden State Warriors on Monday night in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Houston Rockets due to an ankle injury. Curry did not take part in the morning shootaround, getting treatment instead. He cut short his extensive pregame … [Read more...]
Stephen Curry (right ankle) ruled out for Warriors-Rockets Game 2
Stephen Curry (right ankle) ruled out for Warriors-Rockets Game 2 Stephen Curry will not play for the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, the Warriors announced Monday: [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Injury update: Stephen Curry (right ankle) is out for tonight's game vs. Houston.— … [Read more...]
Chiefs' anti-tampering appeal to regain draft picks denied – USA TODAY
Chiefs' anti-tampering appeal to regain draft picks denied - USA TODAY Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (19) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Cleveland Browns in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.(Photo: John Rieger, USA TODAY Sports) It’s official: The Kansas City Chiefs won’t get back their third-round pick in next week’s NFL draft. NFL … [Read more...]
The Mavericks interrupted Russell Westbrook’s pregame dance party
The Mavericks interrupted Russell Westbrook's pregame dance party All season long, superstar Russell Westbrook and rookie Cameron Payne have entertained Oklahoma City Thunder fans and non-partisan observers alike with their pregame dancing ritual. (Oh, that's right — pardon me, I'm using the generic term rather than the brand name, which is like saying adhesive bandages instead of Band-Aids. … [Read more...]
Jack White gets into the baseball bat business with Ian Kinsler
Jack White gets into the baseball bat business with Ian Kinsler Nope, that picture above isn't ex-White Stripes rocker Jack White with his newest band. As much as White is prone to come out of nowhere with a new side project, he's up there holding a baseball bat because baseball is his latest business venture. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] White, a Detroit native, and … [Read more...]
Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen completes Boston Marathon
Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen completes Boston Marathon Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen ran the Boston Marathon Monday thanks to a sponsorship exemption from Adidas. Adidas called Mullen last year and said it could get him into the race without qualifying. He is using the race raise money for his family's Mullen 36 Foundation, which helps kids in Mississippi with a focus on … [Read more...]