Crazy day for Marlins ends with near no-hitter For the second time this season, a young pitcher lost out on the chance to complete a no-hitter because his pitch count was climbing. Marlins lefty Adam Conley was pulled from Friday's game against the Brewers after throwing a career-high 116 pitches. He was four outs away from the no-hitter. Righty Jose Urena replaced Conley, then recorded the final … [Read more...]
DeMarco Murray’s fantasy value dips as Titans take Derrick Henry
DeMarco Murray's fantasy value dips as Titans take Derrick Henry In a move that triggered more tears than the ending to “Field of Dreams,” the Tennessee Titans crushed DeMarco Murray supporter hopes by selecting Heisman winner Derrick Henry in Round 2 of the NFL Draft. Thanks a million, Jon Robinson. [Yahoo Fantasy Football is open for the 2016 season. Sign up now] The move adds yet … [Read more...]
Faksa's late goal lifts Stars past Blues in Game 1
Faksa's late goal lifts Stars past Blues in Game 1 The second round of the Western Conference playoffs began on Friday night in Dallas with the Stars defeating the St. Louis Blues, 2-1, in an outstanding, fast-paced hockey game to take an early 1-0 series lead. Antoine Roussel and Radek Faska provided the offense for the Stars in the win. Here are all of the takeaways from Friday's postseason … [Read more...]
Indiana extends its season with a win, forces a Game 7 in Toronto
Indiana extends its season with a win, forces a Game 7 in Toronto INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers, yet again, have proven that that they’re not exactly keen on playing from ahead Friday evening. The East’s No. 7 seed came back from 12 down in the first quarter to top the Toronto Raptors in what turned into a 19-point blowout win, taking Game 6 by a 101-83 score and sending the first round … [Read more...]
Social Hour: Alabama receives its national title rings
Social Hour: Alabama receives its national title rings Miss something that happened on Dr. Saturday’s social media presence? Well, we’ve got your roundup right here. Don’t let this happen again. Always be in the know by following Dr. Saturday on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. After the dust from Ole Miss’ wild Thursday night settled (for now), the college football offseason trudged on on … [Read more...]
Olympic champion Kirani James breaks Drake record in 400 (Yahoo Sports)
Olympic champion Kirani James breaks Drake record in 400 (Yahoo Sports) Kirani James let the rest of the world know that he's still the man to beat in the 400 meters. The defending Olympic champion broke the Drake Relays record with a world-leading time of 44.08 seconds Friday. James, who represents Grenda, beat American LaShawn Merritt by 0.14 seconds and shaved over a quarter of a second … [Read more...]
Woods won’t play Wells Fargo but still could make Ryder Cup team
Woods won't play Wells Fargo but still could make Ryder Cup team That rumored Tiger Woods comeback isn't happening next week in Charlotte. The entry deadline for the Wells Fargo Championship came and went on Friday afternoon, and Woods did not show up on the final entry list. Meanwhile, Woods was in Las Vegas for his annual Tiger Jam event to support his Tiger Woods Foundation. During a … [Read more...]
Jim Furyk to come back from wrist surgery at Wells Fargo Championship
Jim Furyk to come back from wrist surgery at Wells Fargo Championship Jim Furyk will make his comeback from a wrist injury and subsequent surgery next week at the Wells Fargo Championship. Furyk announced his return date on Friday, adding that he'll also play the following week at The Players Championship in his backyard in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. The 2003 U.S. Open winner hasn't played … [Read more...]
Abbey Weitzeil wins 100 free at California swim meet (Yahoo Sports)
Abbey Weitzeil wins 100 free at California swim meet (Yahoo Sports) MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (AP) -- Abbey Weitzeil won the 100-meter freestyle at the Fran Crippen Memorial Swim Meet of Champions on Friday night. … [Read more...]
Lakers announce Luke Walton has been hired as head coach
Lakers announce Luke Walton has been hired as head coach The Los Angeles Lakers have their new head coach, and he's a familiar face to the fan base. The Lakers announced Friday night that Golden State Warriors lead assistant coach Luke Walton has reached an agreement with the franchise to become its next head coach. Walton will replace Byron Scott, who had two team options remaining on a … [Read more...]