College pitcher Ryan Mason pulls off amazing baseball trick shot Do not adjust the screen of your favorite streaming device. What you're about to witniss is no illusion. It's not trick photography. It's not even a glitch in the system. What it might be though is the most insanely accurate pitch you'll ever see. [Elsewhere: Tim Lincecum sounds upbeat and hopeful after pitching showcase] It … [Read more...]
Kings’ offseason hinges on Lucic contract, Brown decision
Kings' offseason hinges on Lucic contract, Brown decision The Los Angeles Kings can’t start the rest of their offseason plans until they come to some sort of decision on winger Milan Lucic. That was the message general manager Dean Lombardi told reporters in a teleconference Friday. “If there’s a domino effect so to speak, that depends. The discussions are much further along with (Lucic) … [Read more...]
Blake Griffin and his Los Angeles Clippers are gone till November
Blake Griffin and his Los Angeles Clippers are gone till November Blake Griffin, after receiving a bone marrow treatment on the right quadriceps muscle that first paused and then ended his 2015-16 season, will not participate in the Team USA training camp this summer. As such, he will not be part of the Olympic run in Rio this year. Griffin had to leave the 2012 Men’s Basketball team that … [Read more...]
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Baseball Picks Early May 7 – Fantasy CPR
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Baseball Picks Early May 7 - Fantasy CPR DraftKings Early MLB Picks For May 7 by Mike Marteny FanDuel Economics: Early MLB Picks May 7th by Matt Rogers Apr 21, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) delivers a pitch to an Atlanta Braves batter in the sixth inning of their game at Turner Field. The Dodgers won 2-1 … [Read more...]
Miss. St. student dies after apparently falling from stadium video screen
Miss. St. student dies after apparently falling from stadium video screen A Mississippi State student apparently fell off the south-side video screen at Davis-Wade Stadium overnight and died because of injuries sustained in his fall. Andrew Scott Demboski of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was 21. From WTVA.com: Oktibbeha County Coroner Michael Hunt says Andrew Scott Demboski went into cardiac … [Read more...]
Kittel wins 2nd Giro stage as Dumoulin retains overall lead (The Associated Press)
Kittel wins 2nd Giro stage as Dumoulin retains overall lead (The Associated Press) Tom Dumoulin retained the overall lead of the Giro d'Italia as Marcel Kittel sprinted to victory in the second stage on Saturday. Kittel waited to start his sprint but once the German hit the front no one could challenge him, and the Etixx-QuickStep rider had time to raise his arms in celebration as he … [Read more...]
Kittel takes Giro stage two (Reuters)
Kittel takes Giro stage two (Reuters) (Reuters) - German Marcel Kittel confirmed he was back to his best when he claimed the second stage of the Giro d'Italia in Nijmegen, Netherlands, on Saturday. Kittel, who endured an almost blank season last year because of a virus, outsprinted Frenchman Arnaud Demare and Italian Sacha Modolo. At the end of the 190-km flat ride from Arnhem, Kittel … [Read more...]
LeBron James, Cavs continue dominance of Hawks
LeBron James, Cavs continue dominance of Hawks 11:29 PM ET ESPN Stats & Information print LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers took a commanding 3-0 series lead with Friday’s 121-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. History says this series will not last much longer, as it’s the 11th time in James’ career that his team has gone up three games, and eight of those ended in a … [Read more...]
Grizzlies dismiss Joerger after three seasons
Grizzlies dismiss Joerger after three seasons 12:49 PM ET ESPN.com news services print The Memphis Grizzlies have fired Dave Joerger after three seasons as coach, the team announced Saturday. "The decision was made because I believe you need a deeply committed leadership team in order to establish the strong culture needed for sustainable long-term success," general manager Chris … [Read more...]
NFL Draft is now a huge tourist attraction – Packers.com
NFL Draft is now a huge tourist attraction - Packers.com On the first Saturday of every month, Mark will write about a topic of interest to Packers fans and the organization, and then answer five fan questions. Fans are encouraged to email Mark with their name and hometown at: [email protected]. The NFL Draft, which began in 1936, had a long-time stretch in New York City, from 1965 to … [Read more...]