Chase Utley authors perfect responses to Mets 99-mph message If Noah Syndergaard thought he was going to rattle Chase Utley on Saturday, he and the New York Mets had another thing coming. Two things, in fact. As in a solo home run and a grand slam that helped fuel a Dodgers 9-1 victory. [Related: Noah Syndergaard ejected after throwing pitch behind Chase Utley] Like he did in last year's … [Read more...]
Free agency beckoning, DeRozan sounds happy with Raptors – USA TODAY
Free agency beckoning, DeRozan sounds happy with Raptors - USA TODAY (Photo: The Associated Press) TORONTO (AP) — For a guy about to hit free agency for the first time, DeMar DeRozan doesn't sound as if he's looking for a change of scenery. A day after the deepest playoff run in Toronto Raptors history ended in a Game 6 loss that sent LeBron James and Cleveland to the NBA Finals, DeRozan … [Read more...]
Ronaldo strikes shoot-out winner as Real crowned kings of Europe
Ronaldo strikes shoot-out winner as Real crowned kings of Europe Milan (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo added the finishing touches as Real Madrid were crowned kings of Europe for an 11th time with a 5-3 penalties victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final. Two years after reviving Real’s bid for a 10th title, captain Sergio Ramos struck the opener after just 15 minutes at a packed San … [Read more...]
David Backes reveals the ‘something’ Steve Ott gave him that wasn’t PEDs
David Backes reveals the ‘something’ Steve Ott gave him that wasn't PEDs David Backes of the St. Louis Blues gave one of the most emotional postgame interviews in recent memory after the San Jose Sharks eliminated them in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final. His face was haggard. His eyes were red with tears. His voice cracked. And he wanted to take a moment to thank a teammate. “He’ll … [Read more...]