Blake Snell has chance to show he belongs in Rays' loaded rotation When you're armed with excellent pitching depth, there's no harm in showing it off from time to time. And really, there's no better place to show it off than New York. As Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported on Friday, the Tampa Bay Rays are doing just that by calling up their top prospect, left-hander Blake Snell, to … [Read more...]
Barry Bonds soaks up the love in return to S.F., but puts Marlins first
Barry Bonds soaks up the love in return to S.F., but puts Marlins first SAN FRANCISCO — Barry Bonds arrived at AT&T Park on Friday and went right to the batting cage. The visitors’ batting cage. Then he went to the dugout, sat down and answered questions from a swarm of reporters. The visitors’ dugout. Then it was off to the clubhouse. Oh, the AT&T Park clubhouse. The stories it could … [Read more...]
Lucic wants to stay in LA; Lecavalier waits to address retirement
Lucic wants to stay in LA; Lecavalier waits to address retirement LOS ANGELES – Milan Lucic doesn’t want to leave Los Angeles this summer as an unrestricted free agent. The hulking winger, who was acquired by the Los Angeles Kings last offseason was hopeful he and the team could work out a deal that could keep him in Southern California. He just finished the final season of a three-year $18 … [Read more...]
Sharks eliminate LA Kings with Game 5 win
Sharks eliminate LA Kings with Game 5 win LOS ANGELES – For over a week the San Jose Sharks have said this is a different group than the one that blew a 3-0 lead to the Los Angeles Kings in the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Even as the Sharks continued to pour goals on the Kings and hold Los Angeles’ big weapons off the scoresheet there was always some belief the Kings would come back. This … [Read more...]
West Ham monitor Ox; Chelsea chase Ben Arfa
West Ham monitor Ox; Chelsea chase Ben Arfa 12:59 AM GMT Chris Borg The summer window will be opening before you know it, and rumours around the world are picking up steam. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Hammers to provide pastures new for Ox? It's not the first time the departure of Alex … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Neuvirth saves Flyers; Koivu powers Wild
NHL Three Stars: Neuvirth saves Flyers; Koivu powers Wild No. 1 Star: Michael Neuvirth, Philadelphia Flyers Neuvirth was outstanding in helping the Flyers force a Game 6 with a 2-0 win over the Washington Capitals. As the team in front of him mustered only 11 shots, Neuvirth stood on his head stopping all 44 Capitals shots. Neuvirth has now stopped 75 of 76 shots since replacing Steve Mason … [Read more...]
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Picks April 23 – Fantasy CPR
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Picks April 23 - Fantasy CPR Apr 21, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta runs on the field in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Picks April 23 Welcome to the Saturday edition of Picks & Pivots, a … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Colabello Banned
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Colabello Banned Chris Colabello is set to miss half the baseball season after he was suspended Friday by Major League Baseball. Colabello was suspended 80 games for testing positive last month for dehydrochlormethyltestosterone, an anabolic steroid. He began serving his suspension Friday. “The only thing I know is that I would never compromise the integrity of … [Read more...]
Celtics' Thomas seen hitting Hawks' Schroder
Celtics' Thomas seen hitting Hawks' Schroder 2:46 AM ET Ohm YoungmisukESPN Staff Writer Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of Michigan State University.Follow him on … [Read more...]
Isaiah Thomas wouldn’t let Boston fall into a 3-0 hole to Atlanta
Isaiah Thomas wouldn't let Boston fall into a 3-0 hole to Atlanta The Boston Celtics entered this season known as a group of talented and tough, but largely unknown, role-player types. That impression changed after a short while due to the continued emergence of diminutive guard Isaiah Thomas, a no-doubt All-Star selection in February and the NBA's 11th leading scorer this season. With the … [Read more...]