USA vs. Colombia player ratings from Copa America Centenario opening game Here are the player ratings from Colombia’s 2-0 victory over the United States to open the Copa America Centenario. USA Men’s National Team Brad Guzan, 4: The Aston Villa goalkeeper didn’t have much of a chance on the two goals, but looked slow coming off his line as Carlos Bacca raced clear and hit the bar late. Fabian … [Read more...]
Mike Evans’ Muhammad Ali tattoo, and his pregame Ali video routine
Mike Evans' Muhammad Ali tattoo, and his pregame Ali video routine There have been a lot of NFL players, and athletes from every sport, sharing their love for Muhammad Ali, the iconic boxer who died Friday night. It says a lot about Ali's amazing impact that most of those athletes weren't even alive for Ali's last fight. Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans not only wasn't alive for any … [Read more...]
Melvin Upton Jr. pulls off straight steal of home with crazy slide
Melvin Upton Jr. pulls off straight steal of home with crazy slide The San Diego Padres have been in the news this week for all of the wrong reasons. However, in Friday's 4-0 win against the Rockies, they looked like a confident and aggressive team, while the Rockies slid into the role of "miserable failures." [Related: Padres top executive calls team 'miserable failures'] One play really … [Read more...]
Ali’s hometown of Louisville mourns its favorite son (The Associated Press)
Ali's hometown of Louisville mourns its favorite son (The Associated Press) Rahaman Ali stood in a little house on Grand Avenue and dabbed his eyes as he shook hand after hand. As the world mourned Muhammad Ali, his death held special meaning here in Louisville, where the boxing great was the city's favorite son. Another makeshift memorial grew outside the Muhammad Ali Center downtown, a … [Read more...]
Factbox: Muhammad Ali, ‘the greatest,’ remembered as a true champion (Reuters)
Factbox: Muhammad Ali, 'the greatest,' remembered as a true champion (Reuters) (Reuters) - Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali died on Friday, aged 74. Following are some of the reactions to his death: U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA "A man who fought for us. He stood with King and Mandela; stood up when it was hard; spoke out when others wouldn’t. His fight outside the ring … [Read more...]
Harzand shrugs off pre-race scare, wins English Derby (The Associated Press)
Harzand shrugs off pre-race scare, wins English Derby (The Associated Press) Harzand overcame a pre-race scare to win the English Derby for owner The Aga Khan on Saturday, holding off fast-finishing favorite US Army Ranger for a length-and-a-half victory in Britain's richest horse race. Harzand, a 13-2 shot and the son of 2009 winner Sea The Stars, had his front foot iced after losing a … [Read more...]
Cycling-Contador plans to carry on for two more years (Reuters)
Cycling-Contador plans to carry on for two more years (Reuters) Alberto Contador is planning to continue cycling for two more years, the double Tour de France champion said on Saturday. Contador's contract with his Tinkoff team, who quit the sport at the end of the season, expires at the end of 2016. Contador, one of only six men with titles in all three grand tours, which also include … [Read more...]
Who plays first for Yankees with Mark Teixeira’s season in jeopardy?
Who plays first for Yankees with Mark Teixeira's season in jeopardy? The New York Yankees placed first baseman Mark Teixeira on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday with a cartilage tear in his right knee. General manager Brian Cashman has already acknowledged the injury could be significant enough to require surgery, which for all intents and purposes would end Teixeira's season. … [Read more...]
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for June 4 – Fantasy CPR
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for June 4 - Fantasy CPR DraftKings MLB Picks For June 3 by Mike Marteny DraftKings Early MLB Picks For June 4 by Mike Marteny Jun 2, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado (13) flips his bat after hitting a three run home run during the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Baltimore Orioles … [Read more...]
AFC Wimbledon’s soaring success
AFC Wimbledon’s soaring success This week has been a good one for AFC Wimbledon. After beating Plymouth Argyle 2 -0 on Monday, they have been promoted to League 1. This will be their 6th promotion in their very short existence. AFC Wimbledon has only been around for the past 14 years, and have been quite an underdog in the in industry. After the match, the team was whisked off to Las Vegas for a … [Read more...]