Reds fall to better technique, says Sevilla defender Basel (Switzerland) (AFP) – Superior technique honed by playing in the “best league in the world” was key to Sevilla’s record-setting Europa League triumph over Liverpool on Wednesday, said the club’s French central defender Timothee Kolodziejczak. Five-time European champions Liverpool travelled to St Jakob-Park in Basel confident of a first … [Read more...]
Lightning's Bishop, Stamkos out for Game 3
Lightning's Bishop, Stamkos out for Game 3 Ben Bishop will not be available for the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3. Kim Klement, Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports For the second straight game in the Eastern Conference final series the Tampa Bay Lightning will be without starting goaltender Ben Bishop. Lightning coach Jon Cooper announced on Wednesday morning that even though Bishop is progressing … [Read more...]
Independent leaguer crashes through bullpen door after great catch
Independent leaguer crashes through bullpen door after great catch Every outfielder will tell you that being aware of their surroundings is an important part of their job. That's because every ballpark varies in some way from its counterparts, whether it's the way the wind plays, to the ballpark's dimensions, to the hazards that await them if they get too close to a wall or bullpen. That … [Read more...]
Jeff Hornacek reportedly set to become the next Knicks coach
Jeff Hornacek reportedly set to become the next Knicks coach The New York Knicks have reportedly found their next head coach, and it's not someone with strong ties to team president Phil Jackson or the triangle offense. As first reported by Howard Beck of Bleacher Report, the Knicks are very near an agreement with Jeff Hornacek, most recently of the Phoenix Suns. Hornacek was fired by the … [Read more...]
Justin Verlander reaches milestone, hits stride in Tigers win
Justin Verlander reaches milestone, hits stride in Tigers win Since his first full season in 2006, Justin Verlander has been a face of the Detroit Tigers franchise along with Miguel Cabrera and a key catalyst for all of their success. During his tenure, the Tigers have won four division championships, appeared in five postseasons and won two American League pennants. On a personal level, … [Read more...]
Curt Schilling calls Stephen A. Smith ‘racist,’ rejects debate invite
Curt Schilling calls Stephen A. Smith 'racist,' rejects debate invite Un-pop that popcorn, sports fans, because the debate of the century isn’t going to happen. Former ESPN employee Curt Schilling declined Stephen A. Smith’s invitation to engage in a war of words, saying, among other things, that he doesn’t respect Smith. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] In an interview with … [Read more...]
76ers coach Brown: Choice on No. 1 still in flux
76ers coach Brown: Choice on No. 1 still in flux 7:47 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown says his franchise is still unsure whom it will select with the first pick in next month's NBA draft despite comparing Australian teenager Ben Simmons to Magic Johnson and LeBron James. The 76ers won Tuesday's NBA draft lottery, giving them the top pick in the … [Read more...]
Bengals have 2 draft picks left unsigned (May 18, 2016) – FOXSports.com
Bengals have 2 draft picks left unsigned (May 18, 2016) - FOXSports.com CINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals have two draft picks left unsigned - including first-round cornerback William Jackson III - after reaching a deal with guard Christian Westerman of Arizona State. Westerman was a fifth-round pick. The only other unsigned pick is defensive tackle Andrew Billings, chosen in the fourth round from … [Read more...]
Beard Watch 2016: NHL meets American Civil War
Beard Watch 2016: NHL meets American Civil War [For years we’ve been blessed by having Chuck and Pants from What’s Up Ya Sieve? writing Beard Watch. Unlike us, they have lives outside of hockey, and have retired from the beard watching business (for now). We can't thank them enough for their years of fluency in the art of follicle following.] We were faced with an existential question: How … [Read more...]
Report: Bartolo Colon sued for refusing to pay child support
Report: Bartolo Colon sued for refusing to pay child support New York Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon is reportedly being sued by a woman who alleges Colon has not paid child support for two children he fathered with her outside of his marriage. Colon appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Monday in order to address the allegations, according to the New York Post. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball … [Read more...]