Panthers trade Erik Gudbranson, get back Jared McCann and draft picks - Miami Herald The Panthers traded defenseman Erik Gudbranson, their top draft pick six years ago and considered a possible future captain of the team, to the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night. Florida got back talented forward Jared McCann, himself a past first-round pick, as well as two draft picks from the Canucks. The … [Read more...]
Rashford faces Euro audition as decision time looms
Rashford faces Euro audition as decision time looms Sunderland (United Kingdom) (AFP) – England manager Roy Hodgson has challenged Marcus Rashford to make his life difficult when the Manchester United sensation auditions for a Euro 2016 place in Friday’s friendly against Australia. Rashford has emerged as a late contender for a seat on the flight to France after a fine breakthrough season with … [Read more...]
Panthers deal Erik Gudbranson to Vancouver for Jared McCann
Panthers deal Erik Gudbranson to Vancouver for Jared McCann The Florida Panthers traded defenseman Erik Gudbranson and a 2016 fifth-round draft pick to the Vancouver Canucks for young forward Jared McCann, a 2016 second-round pick and 2016 fourth-round pick. On May 9, the Panthers re-signed the 24-year-old Gudbranson to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. Gudbranson was considered captain … [Read more...]
Kermit Washington indicted for embezzling charitable donations
Kermit Washington indicted for embezzling charitable donations Retired NBA veteran Kermit Washington now faces the possibility of decades in prison. As revealed in an indictment unsealed Wednesday, Washington has been charged with embezzling roughly $500,000 in charitable donations meant to benefit children in Africa. Washington was arrested Monday in Los Angeles, but the federal charges … [Read more...]
Adam Wainwright thinks MLB proposal is a ‘horrible idea’
Adam Wainwright thinks MLB proposal is a 'horrible idea' When the powers that be at Major League Baseball came up with the idea to alter the strike zone they didn't ask Adam Wainwright for his input. There aren't many pitchers in baseball with a better grasp of the strike zone than the St. Louis Cardinals right-hander, who is best known for his pinpoint command and his ability to keep the … [Read more...]
Mike Napoli’s teammates won’t let him live down embarrassing slide
Mike Napoli's teammates won't let him live down embarrassing slide Cleveland Indians slugger Mike Napoli is not the fastest guy around, nor is he the most graceful. But he can sure hit the baseball. He proved that to Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale on Tuesday when he split the outfielders for a two-run triple. The triple was Napoli's first since April 15 of last season, and it couldn't have … [Read more...]
Joc Pederson got dissed by Barry Bonds after simple request
Joc Pederson got dissed by Barry Bonds after simple request Like many baseball players who grew up in the 90s, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson looked up to San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds. It's easy to see why. Bonds put up tremendous numbers on the field. It also helps that, like Pederson, he was a lefty with excellent power and plate discipline. [Join a Yahoo Daily … [Read more...]
Patriots join 'Deflategate' fight in court for the 1st time – Palm Beach Post
Patriots join 'Deflategate' fight in court for the 1st time - Palm Beach Post The New England Patriots joined the latest "Deflategate" appeal to support Tom Brady on Wednesday, taking sides with their star quarterback in court for the first time in his fight against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell. In an eight-page friend of the court brief filed with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of … [Read more...]
Kawhi, Draymond, Avery Bradley lead 2016 All-Defensive First Team
Kawhi, Draymond, Avery Bradley lead 2016 All-Defensive First Team It's probably not much consolation, after a postseason run that ended two rounds sooner than he would've liked, but Kawhi Leonard just earned a unanimous selection to the NBA's 2016 All-Defensive First Team. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] After getting selected on all but 13 First … [Read more...]
Arrieta moves to 9-0 despite rare poor start
Arrieta moves to 9-0 despite rare poor start Wednesday afternoon in St. Louis, the Cardinals did something no team has done in the regular season since last May: they scored more than three runs against Jake Arrieta. The Cardinals put four runs on the board against Arrieta in five innings, ending his historic streak: Jake Arrieta's streak of 29 straight regular-season starts w/ 3 or fewer RA … [Read more...]