Marlins player struck in head by foul ball Derek Dietrich was struck by a foul ball during the ninth inning. MLBAM The ninth inning of Sunday's Marlins-Braves game featured a scary moment. During the top half of the inning, Christian Yelich hit a foul ball into the Marlins' dugout. Most of the time, the ball seems to miss everyone and the only damage suffered is to the ego of those who jumped out … [Read more...]
Is Jadeveon Clowney the NFL's Best Bet for a Breakout Season in 2016? – Bleacher Report
Is Jadeveon Clowney the NFL's Best Bet for a Breakout Season in 2016? - Bleacher Report Eric Christian Smith/Associated Press Before the Houston Texans selected him with their first overall pick in 2014, one image stood out when you heard the name Jadeveon Clowney: A flying helmet. It belonged to Michigan running back Vincent Smith. As it floated through the air during the 2013 Outback … [Read more...]
Texas, Ok State QBs deliver perfect throws to friends on jet skis
Texas, Ok State QBs deliver perfect throws to friends on jet skis A pair of Big 12 quarterbacks made sure to get some work in over Memorial Day weekend – but it wasn’t your usual passing drill. Both Texas’ Shane Buechele and Oklahoma State’s Mason Rudolph delivered perfect passes to friends riding jet skis. [Check out Dr. Saturday on Tumblr for entertaining things you won’t see on the blog] … [Read more...]
French transport to be hit ahead of Euro 2016
French transport to be hit ahead of Euro 2016 Paris (AFP) – France braced Monday for severe disruption to trains and flights less than two weeks before Euro 2016, as unions called fresh strikes in their battle to have labour reforms scrapped. The fresh industrial unrest which caused petrol shortages and travel delays across the country last week was set to hit transport just days before fans … [Read more...]
Time for Warriors to start Andre Iguodala?
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Pau Gasol considering skipping Olympics because of Zika (Yahoo Sports)
Pau Gasol considering skipping Olympics because of Zika (Yahoo Sports) Pau Gasol is considering not playing at the Olympics because of the Zika virus. The Spanish basketball player said Monday there is too much uncertainty about the situation in Brazil and anyone going to Rio de Janeiro for the games should ''think about'' whether it's worth the risk. The Chicago Bulls player said other … [Read more...]
Two players could stop the Braves from losing so much
Two players could stop the Braves from losing so much It’s not news that the Atlanta Braves are bad. And boy, are they bad. Their record is 14-35, and their team batting average is .232, 26th out of 30 teams. The best hitter on the Braves right now is Jeff Francoeur. Yes, that Jeff Francoeur. After a surprisingly solid 2015 for the Philadelphia Phillies, Frenchy is giving the Braves at least … [Read more...]
Quick takeaways from Charlotte: The All-Star tweaks worked
Quick takeaways from Charlotte: The All-Star tweaks worked Throughout 2016 we may have way too many quick thoughts for our post-race posts. So consider our Takeaways feature to be the home of our random and sometimes intelligent musings. Sometimes the post may have a theme. Sometimes it may just be a mess of unrelated thoughts. Make sure you tweet us your thoughts after the race or email … [Read more...]
Neustadter gets Russian passport ahead of Euro
Neustadter gets Russian passport ahead of Euro Moscow (AFP) – Twice-capped Germany international Roman Neustadter has received a Russian passport allowing the defender to play for the country at the Euro, a post on the national team’s Twitter site announced on Monday. The Twitter site posted a picture of the 28-year-old Schalke player holding up his new Russian passport at Russia’s Consulate in … [Read more...]
DraftKings Early MLB Picks For May 30 – Fantasy CPR
DraftKings Early MLB Picks For May 30 - Fantasy CPR FanDuel MLB Picks: Picks and Pivots for May 29 by Brian Tulloch DraftKings Late MLB Picks For May 30 by Mike Marteny Sep 12, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; A general view of the DraftKings sign board during the match with FC Dallas playing against New York City FC at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports DraftKings … [Read more...]