Aaron Hicks unleashes monster 105.5 mph throw from the outfield Kendall Graveman wasn't the only person to make history at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night. Aaron Hicks unleashed a monster throw from the outfield that wasn't just deadly accurate, it was the fastest ever recorded. Let's set the scene. The Yankees are playing the Oakland Athletics at home, and Yonder Alonso is batting with … [Read more...]
Five reasons the Panthers screwed up in dumping Josh Norman
Five reasons the Panthers screwed up in dumping Josh Norman Dave Gettleman of the Carolina Panthers is a very good general manager. Even good general managers made mistakes. That's what rescinding cornerback Josh Norman's franchise tag looks like. That news shocked the NFL on Wednesday. It's incredibly rare. The Philadelphia Eagles did it twice, in 2002 with linebacker Jeremiah Trotter and … [Read more...]
NFL Draft 2016: Howie Roseman explains why Eagles traded to second overall pick – Bleeding Green Nation
NFL Draft 2016: Howie Roseman explains why Eagles traded to second overall pick - Bleeding Green Nation The Eagles are thinking about their future. Shortly after the Philadelphia Eagles traded up to the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft on Wednedsay afternoon, executive vice president of football operations Howie Roseman met with media to answer questions about the trade. Roseman largely … [Read more...]
Nicklaus calls Scott’s decision to skip Olympics ‘sad’ for sport
Nicklaus calls Scott's decision to skip Olympics 'sad' for sport Jack Nicklaus is a proponent of Olympic golf and a believer in what the game's place on the Olympic program can do for its growth. It's not surprising, then, that Nicklaus said he was disappointed when world No. 7 Adam Scott announced he would not participate in the men's Olympic golf tournament in August in Brazil. "I think … [Read more...]
Watch Valero Texas Open featured holes on Yahoo Sports
Watch Valero Texas Open featured holes on Yahoo Sports The PGA Tour heads back into the Lone Star State for the Valero Texas Open from the AT&T Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio. Jimmy Walker is defending champion this week, as the likes of Matt Kuchar, Patrick Reed, Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson look to take the title. Yahoo Sports will stream PGA Tour Live's featured holes coverage from … [Read more...]
Joshua to defend IBF heavyweight title on June 25 in London (The Associated Press)
Joshua to defend IBF heavyweight title on June 25 in London (The Associated Press) Anthony Joshua will make the first defense of his IBF heavyweight title on June 25 in London. Joshua knocked out Charles Martin in the second round earlier this month at London's O2 Arena to claim the title from the American. Joshua will return to the same venue for the defense. … [Read more...]
Juventus march on as Totti sets Roma hearts racing
Juventus march on as Totti sets Roma hearts racing A Paulo Dybala brace kept Juventus’s title push on track but Francesco Totti stole the show in Serie A with two goals in a 3-2 win over Torino that moved Roma closer to Champions League qualification on Wednesday. Juve’s closest rivals Napoli had fired a warning shot after putting six […] Photo credit: AFP A Paulo Dybala brace kept … [Read more...]
Tony Stewart thinks the absence of 5-lug nut rule is a safety issue
Tony Stewart thinks the absence of 5-lug nut rule is a safety issue Tony Stewart thinks teams putting less than five lug nuts on a wheel is a safety issue. The three-time Sprint Cup champion spoke out against the absence of NASCAR's lug nut rule. The sanctioning body removed the requirement that teams had to have all five lug nuts fastened on each wheel before the 2015 season. Without a lug … [Read more...]
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Picks April 21 – Fantasy CPR
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Picks April 21 - Fantasy CPR DraftKings Late MLB Picks For April 21 by Mike Marteny FanDuel Economics: MLB Thursday, April 21st Picks by Matt Rogers Apr 7, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; General view of Los Angeles Angels batting helmets of Mike Trout (27) and Albert Pujols (5) in the dugout during a MLB baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium of … [Read more...]
Klopp keeps cool after Liverpool’s derby romp
Klopp keeps cool after Liverpool’s derby romp Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp refused to get carried away after his rampant side crushed neighbors Everton 4-0 in a one-sided 226th Merseyside derby at Anfield. Wednesday’s Premier League encounter was little short of a humiliation for the visitors, who finished the match with 10 men after Ramiro Funes Mori’s second-half […] Photo credit: AFP … [Read more...]