Back in Baltimore, O'Neill eyes Preakness rerun with Nyquist (The Associated Press) The last time trainer Doug O'Neill brought a Kentucky Derby winner to Baltimore he did much more than merely prepare I'll Have Another for the Preakness. O'Neill was a guest at the Baltimore Ravens rookie camp, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at an Orioles game and capped the visit with a victory in the … [Read more...]
This Lego recreation of Tiger Woods’ best shot is a delight
This Lego recreation of Tiger Woods' best shot is a delight Tiger Woods has hit a lot of amazing shots in his life, but it's hard to argue that his final-round chip-in birdie on the par-3 16th at the 2005 Masters isn't among the best. The situation -- a tight contest with Chris DiMarco -- is crucial, the result is hard to fathom and Verne Lundquist's call might be his best in golf. So, it's … [Read more...]
Valbuena, Ben Arfa left out of France Euro 2016 squad
Valbuena, Ben Arfa left out of France Euro 2016 squad Paris (AFP) – France coach Didier Deschamps named his 23-man squad for Euro 2016 on Thursday, with both Mathieu Valbuena and Hatem Ben Arfa missing the cut. Valbuena’s season has been overshadowed by the sextape blackmail affair in which he has been a victim and which has seen star striker Karim Benzema of Real Madrid dropped by his country. … [Read more...]
The Jazz’s new uniforms include a surprisingly wild sleeved number
The Jazz's new uniforms include a surprisingly wild sleeved number The Utah Jazz on Thursday became the latest NBA team to unveil a "refreshed" "brand identity," complete with "uniform modifications, a new court design at Vivint Smart Home Arena, and the selection of the Jazz wordmark logo as the primary logo." Let's get a look at them new threads: [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best … [Read more...]
Dallas Stars goaltending exposed as smoldering dumpster fire; so now what?
Dallas Stars goaltending exposed as smoldering dumpster fire; so now what? As the St. Louis Blues put the finishing touches on their 6-1 Game 7 embarrassment of the Dallas Stars, fans at American Airlines Center rose to their feet. They waved towels. They cheered loudly. It was quite a scene. And it’s the thing you expect to see from a franchise that’s still in participation ribbon mode … [Read more...]
Ex-NFL receiver Reche Caldwell in running for worst criminal ever
Ex-NFL receiver Reche Caldwell in running for worst criminal ever Reche Caldwell was a fair-to-middling NFL wide receiver. But as a criminal, he was truly awful. In a lengthy takeout feature, ESPN has detailed the strange crime spree that followed Caldwell's career in the league for seven years. Let's just say that he might not have been special on the field, but he certainly was better at … [Read more...]
LeBron James rightfully questions who the ‘most valuable player’ is
LeBron James rightfully questions who the 'most valuable player' is Sports leagues really did themselves a disservice when they happened upon the phrase “most valuable player.” Or, considering the attention they’re all getting, perhaps it was a canny move. Either way, the designation still leaves some room for debate, and people that like to talk about sports in the middle of a weekday tend … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Mashing Marcell
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Mashing Marcell For a No. 9 hitter, Jackie Bradley, Jr. is pretty good. Stay tuned for more hot takes. I was honestly this close to including Bradley in Waiver Wired last week, but decided to cut him at the last minute. My mistake. He’s now owned in 69 percent of Yahoo leagues. With a nice 17-game hitting streak and a pair of six-RBI games this week alone, it’s easy to … [Read more...]
Mark Richt appeared in a jeans commercial in 1982 (Video)
Mark Richt appeared in a jeans commercial in 1982 (Video) Miami head coach Mark Richt has an extensive resume – one that includes commercial acting. Wait, what? Yeah. Commercial acting. Matt Porter of the Palm Beach Post dug up a commercial for “Jesus jeans” from 1982, when Richt was the backup quarterback to some guy named Jim Kelly at Miami. According to Porter, Richt answered a casting … [Read more...]
Bach: Rousseff impeachment won’t hinder Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
Bach: Rousseff impeachment won't hinder Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports) IOC President Thomas Bach believes the final preparations for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro won't be affected by the impeachment of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff. Bach said Thursday that the Olympics will be a success despite the political crisis that led the Brazilian Senate to vote 55-22 to impeach Rousseff, less … [Read more...]