The White Sox have mastered the art of the triple play It's only May 18, yet the Chicago White Sox have already done something no other MLB team has been able to accomplish since the 2007 Philadelphia Phillies: They've turned not one, but two triple plays. [Related: Adam Eaton's continued improvement fueling White Sox's hot start] In a span of just 26 days, mind you, the White Sox have … [Read more...]
Christian Yelich and artistically gifted fan make each other’s day
Christian Yelich and artistically gifted fan make each other's day Usually when we hear about or witness memorable player-fan interactions, it's the player making the fan's day. It was a little different though on Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia, as Miami Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich and a talented young artist named Emily Alexander made each other's day. [Elsewhere: Phillie … [Read more...]
Mickelson replaces Bill Clinton as CareerBuilder Challenge ambassador
Mickelson replaces Bill Clinton as CareerBuilder Challenge ambassador The tournament formerly known as The Hope might now go by The Thrill. Phil Mickelson was announced Wednesday as the new ambassador for the CareerBuilder Challenge, the PGA Tour stop in the California desert. Mickelson is taking over for former President Bill Clinton, whose formal relationship with the tournament through … [Read more...]
Pierre McGuire shows penalized hits as winning formula for Lightning
Pierre McGuire shows penalized hits as winning formula for Lightning NHL on NBC analyst Pierre McGuire called for the Tampa Bay Lightning to play more physical hockey in Game 3 of their series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. In order to show examples of successful ways the Lightning pounded the Penguins in Game 1, controversial illegal hits were shown. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey … [Read more...]
Darvish likely to return after next rehab start
Darvish likely to return after next rehab start Darvish nears a return to the Rangers' rotation. USATSI The Texas Rangers were swept in Oakland after an 8-1 matinee loss on Wednesday, but rotation help is on the horizon. Yu Darvish worked five strong innings for Double-A Frisco on Tuesday and is now slated for what is shaping up to be his final rehab start since undergoing Tommy John surgery last … [Read more...]
Kasey Kahne penalized 15 points after Dover
Kasey Kahne penalized 15 points after Dover Kasey Kahne's point total is 15 points lower than it was immediately after Sunday's race. NASCAR announced that Kahne lost points and crew chief Keith Rodden was fined $25,000 for violating Sections 20.17.3.1.2; 12.5.3.4.2 a,b,c,d; 12.5.3.4.1 n,o of the NASCAR rule book. Kahne's car had failed post-race inspection. Since it's our duty to explain … [Read more...]
Andre Iguodala’s no-look layup was insane, even for the Warriors
Andre Iguodala's no-look layup was insane, even for the Warriors When you think of the Golden State Warriors and insane shot-making, you probably think first about back-to-back NBA Most Valuable Player and 402-3s-in-a-single-season superstar Stephen Curry, or perhaps All-Star flamethrower Klay Thompson. Late in the first half of Wednesday's Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the … [Read more...]
Stephen Curry dove into the crowd and nobody broke his fall
Stephen Curry dove into the crowd and nobody broke his fall After dropping Game 1 to lose home-court advantage to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Golden State Warriors knew they needed to come out with renewed energy, fire and hustle to get back on the good foot in Wednesday's Game 2. They got that hustle on one first-quarter loose ball from top gun Stephen Curry ... and, frankly, Steve Kerr … [Read more...]
Alvarez vacates WBC title, will next fight Golovkin (Reuters)
Alvarez vacates WBC title, will next fight Golovkin (Reuters) (Reuters) - Saul "Canelo" Alvarez says he has vacated the WBC middleweight title he retained in Las Vegas earlier this month and is now making plans to fight undefeated middleweight Gennady "Triple G" Golovkin "as quickly as possible". Eleven days ago, Mexican Alvarez improved his career record to 47-1-1 with 33 knockouts when he … [Read more...]
Alvarez vacates WBC title as fight with Golovkin nears (The Associated Press)
Alvarez vacates WBC title as fight with Golovkin nears (The Associated Press) Canelo Alvarez insists he wants to make the biggest fight boxing has to offer. ''I will fight GGG and I will beat GGG, but I will not be forced into the ring,'' Alvarez said in a statement. ''Gennady Golovkin is hereby recognized as the undisputed WBC middleweight champion of the world,'' sanctioning body … [Read more...]