Nationals' Scherzer strikes out 20 to tie record On Wednesday night against the Tigers, Nationals ace Max Scherzer reminded us that he remains one of the best pitchers in the world. Against his former team (WAS 3, DET 2), he worked a complete game, allowed only one run, and struck out 20 batters. Scherzer becomes just the fifth pitcher ever to strike out 20 or more batters in a game and just … [Read more...]
Max Scherzer ties MLB record with 20 strikeouts against Tigers
Max Scherzer ties MLB record with 20 strikeouts against Tigers Your browser does not support iframes.Washington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer is no stranger to making history. Last season, he completed two no-hitters, including one in which he came just one out short of a perfect game. Now he's etched his name in the history books under a different category of pitching dominance. In … [Read more...]
Russia says ‘not late’ in 2018 World Cup work
Russia says ‘not late’ in 2018 World Cup work Mexico City (AFP) – The head of Russia’s 2018 World Cup organizing committee admitted on Wednesday that a lot of construction work remains, but said the country is not running behind in its preparations. Alexey Sorokin, chief of the local organizing committing, said ahead of a FIFA congress in Mexico City later this week that the two biggest stadiums … [Read more...]
Stars' Lehtonen pulled after 1st period of Game 7
Stars' Lehtonen pulled after 1st period of Game 7 Kari Lehtonen had a tough night. (USATSI) After barely hanging on to win Game 6 to shift the series back to Dallas, the Stars had a near worst-case scenario first period in Game 7 against the St. Louis Blues. The Dallas skaters were mostly fine, as they put pressure on the Blues while also generating some high-danger scoring chances. However, … [Read more...]
Watch Jean Segura avoid getting wiped out by a giant toothbrush
Watch Jean Segura avoid getting wiped out by a giant toothbrush As a means to entertain fans that are often tasked by sitting through three-plus hour games, several Major League Baseball teams have adopted themed mascot races to provide an in-game boost of interest and energy. For example, in Washington, they have people dressed in large costumes depicting former presidents in what's become … [Read more...]
NBA acknowledges refs blew 2 calls vs. Spurs
NBA acknowledges refs blew 2 calls vs. Spurs 7:56 PM ET ESPN.com news services print The NBA said in its Last Two Minute Report posted Wednesday that San Antonio was on the wrong end of two incorrect non-calls down the stretch of Wednesday's Spurs-Thunder game, which Oklahoma City won 95-91 for a 3-2 series lead. The league acknowledged that San Antonio's Kawhi Leonard, attempting to … [Read more...]
2016 NFC West NFL Betting Preview: Seahawks Headline Division Super Bowl Odds – Bleacher Report
2016 NFC West NFL Betting Preview: Seahawks Headline Division Super Bowl Odds - Bleacher Report Jeff Haynes/Associated Press The NFC West has made appearances in three of the last four Super Bowls and has sent two members to the playoffs in each of the last four seasons. And two members of the division rank among the top five betting choices to win the Super Bowl this season. Here's a … [Read more...]
Dana White says relationship with Conor McGregor ‘great’ despite UFC 200 snafu
Dana White says relationship with Conor McGregor 'great' despite UFC 200 snafu UFC president Dana White has maintained that he holds no ill will toward Conor McGregor after the UFC featherweight champion was pulled from his UFC 200 fight with Nate Diaz because of his refusal to participate in a pre-fight media conference in Las Vegas. And if what White’s saying is true, it appears that the … [Read more...]
Whistleblower: Changes in Russian system ‘just fake’ so far (Yahoo Sports)
Whistleblower: Changes in Russian system 'just fake' so far (Yahoo Sports) In the opinion of a whistleblower who uncovered Russia's doping scourge, most of the changes in the country's track and anti-doping programs are ''just fake,'' and not nearly extensive enough to allow the team into the Olympics this summer. Vitaly Stepanov, who along with his wife, Yulia, blew the lid off systemic … [Read more...]
Kyle Busch’s crew chief suspended for Kansas lug nut violation
Kyle Busch's crew chief suspended for Kansas lug nut violation UPDATE (6 p.m. ET): Joe Gibbs Racing will not appeal the suspension. Stevens and front tire changer Josh Leslie will serve their suspensions this weekend at Dover. "The 18 team utilized unaltered stock lug nuts during Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway and each wheel had all five lug nuts attached … [Read more...]