Steph Curry's special new MVP sneakers sold out almost immediately Shortly after the widely expected word came down Tuesday that Stephen Curry had not only won his second straight NBA Most Valuable Player award, but become the first player in NBA history to get every single first-place vote in MVP balloting, Steph's pals at Under Armour — who, as you might have heard, took Curry away from … [Read more...]
Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich is an on-base beast
Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich is an on-base beast Christian Yelich is proving with his play that he deserves to be in the same conversation with Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, Manny Machado and Nolan Arenado as one of baseball's bright young stars. The Miami Marlins outfielder has reached base in each one of his 31 starts this season and his overall numbers, a .333/.449/.523 slash line, … [Read more...]
New Detroit Lions LB Antwione Williams has brains to match brawn – Detroit Free Press
New Detroit Lions LB Antwione Williams has brains to match brawn - Detroit Free Press Detroit Free Press sports writers Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez offer their perspective on the Lions' 2016 NFL draft class April 30, 2016. Linebacker Antwione Williams of Georgia Southern practices for the East West Shrine Game on Jan. 20, 2016, in St. Petersburg, Fla.(Photo: Chris O'Meara, … [Read more...]
Buffon, Barzagli sign new Juventus deals
Buffon, Barzagli sign new Juventus deals Milan (AFP) – A “proud” Gianluigi Buffon hinted he is still hopeful of becoming a Champions League winner with Juventus after he and defender Andrea Barzagli signed two-year contract extensions with the Serie A champions Wednesday. Italy goalkeeper Buffon has enjoyed another successful season with the Turin giants, helping them to a record-equalling fifth … [Read more...]
NBA admits to two more crucial blown calls in Spurs-Thunder series
NBA admits to two more crucial blown calls in Spurs-Thunder series The NBA conceded what we already knew after watching Tuesday night's thrilling and crucial Game 5 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs: The officials blew two calls in the final minute. Exhibit A: In the league's last two minute report, the NBA officially determined Thunder center Steven Adams extended his … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper fined, suspended one game for swearing at ump
Bryce Harper fined, suspended one game for swearing at ump Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper has been fined and suspended one game after running back out on the field and swearing at umpire Brian Knight following an ejection. [Related: Bryce Harper gets ejected, swears at ump during on-field celebration] The incident occurred during Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers. In the … [Read more...]
Weekly Rotation: The five most disappointing offseason additions
Weekly Rotation: The five most disappointing offseason additions Every year, fans are cautioned not to overreact to bold Hot Stove transactions. The 2015 Padres, 2014 Yankees, 2013 Blue Jays and 2012 Marlins were all proclaimed as the “winners” of their respective offseasons, yet none ended up qualifying for the postseason. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] Still, the early … [Read more...]
Bowling Green co-DC and GA cited after alleged bar fight
Bowling Green co-DC and GA cited after alleged bar fight Bowling Green co-defensive coordinator Marcus White and graduate assistant Kenneth Williams have been cited after their involvement in an alleged bar fight over the weekend. According to the Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune, the two assistants were at a bar called Liquid and "reportedly struck multiple bar staff members, punching them in … [Read more...]
Greipel wins 5th stage; Dumoulin retains Giro lead (The Associated Press)
Greipel wins 5th stage; Dumoulin retains Giro lead (The Associated Press) German rider Andre Greipel won a mass sprint by a large margin to take the fifth stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday, and Tom Dumoulin held onto the overall leader's pink jersey. Greipel surged ahead on the final straight and had time to raise his arms before crossing the line. It was Greipel's 18th stage win in … [Read more...]
Cycling-Veteran Griepel sprints to victory in Giro stage five (Reuters)
Cycling-Veteran Griepel sprints to victory in Giro stage five (Reuters) (Adds detail) May 11 (Reuters) - German veteran Andre Griepel won stage five of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday, powering to victory at the end of a 233-km stage from Praia a Mare to Benevento. Dutchman Tom Dumoulin retained the overall leader's Maglia Rosa (pink jersey) after finishing safely in the pack, although … [Read more...]