Capsule look at top 10 picks in Major League Baseball draft - Quad City Times SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — A capsule look at the top 10 picks in the Major League Baseball draft on Thursday night: 1. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES MICKEY MONIAK, OF, La Costa Canyon H.S. (California), 6-foot-2, 190 pounds. First high school outfielder to be selected No. 1 since Tampa Bay drafted Delmon Young in 2003. … [Read more...]
2016 MLB draft tracker: Phillies take Mickey Moniak with No. 1 pick – Sports Illustrated
2016 MLB draft tracker: Phillies take Mickey Moniak with No. 1 pick - Sports Illustrated The first round of the 2016 MLB draft has come and gone, and there were plenty of surprises up and down the board, including the Phillies' choice of high school outfielder Mickey Moniak with the No. 1 pick. Revisit each selection of the night with our tracker of every first-round pick, including the … [Read more...]
Euro 2016 match commentators on ESPN Deportes for Group Stage
Euro 2016 match commentators on ESPN Deportes for Group Stage Fernando Palomo, the accomplished and respected soccer voice, will lead ESPN’s match commentator teams in Spanish language during the company’s exclusive presentation of the UEFA European Football Championship 2016 this summer. The month-long event in France will feature many of the world’s best national teams, Friday, June 10 through … [Read more...]
Martin Jones, Sharks keep Stanley Cup out of Penguins’ hands
Martin Jones, Sharks keep Stanley Cup out of Penguins’ hands PITTSBURGH – Martin Jones, Stanley Cup party pooper. The San Jose Sharks goalie made 44 saves to keep his team alive in the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-2 Game 5 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night, ruining the potential celebration for the Penguins and the tens of thousands of fans that had gathered in and around … [Read more...]
Despite big Game 3 loss, don’t expect Warriors to go small … yet
Despite big Game 3 loss, don't expect Warriors to go small ... yet CLEVELAND — After seven minutes of Game 3 of the 2016 NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers held a 19-4 lead over the Golden State Warriors, fueled by LeBron James' attacking and Kyrie Irving's playmaking, which combined to leave the visitors stunned and stifled. It took a while, but the Warriors eventually joined the fight, … [Read more...]
Prince Fielder’s home run destroyed this fan’s phone
Prince Fielder's home run destroyed this fan's phone Prince Fielder's once prodigious power hasn't been on display much this season, but it made an appearance Thursday afternoon, which was bad news for a fan sitting in the right field seats in Arlington. Fielder smashed a home run, his fourth of the season, in the fourth inning of the Rangers' 5-3 win over Houston, a solo shot that ripped … [Read more...]
Thousands gather for Muslim funeral honoring Muhammad Ali (Reuters)
Thousands gather for Muslim funeral honoring Muhammad Ali (Reuters) (Adds remarks from U.S. President Barack Obama) By Steve Bittenbender LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 9 (Reuters) - A Muslim funeral for Muhammad Ali on Thursday drew thousands of admirers to the boxer's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, where mourners prayed over the body of a man who battled in the ring and sought peace outside … [Read more...]
Ali would have been pleased by crowd at Muslim service (The Associated Press)
Ali would have been pleased by crowd at Muslim service (The Associated Press) Muhammad Ali's last wish was that people from all walks of life could gather together to bid him one final goodbye. Yes, it would have pleased Ali, probably even more than will Friday's star-studded memorial service, which features at least one president and a king. ''Who else could pass away and bring all this … [Read more...]
Arsenal vs. MLS All-Stars game sold-out, but tickets available on secondary market
Arsenal vs. MLS All-Stars game sold-out, but tickets available on secondary market Despite Arsenal’s game against the MLS All-Stars being officially sold out, tickets can still be purchased on the secondary market. With the capacity of San Jose’s Avaya Stadium at only 18,000, it’s no wonder that Arsenal vs. MLS All-Stars is the hottest ticket in town. In fact, tickets for the 2016 MLS All-Star … [Read more...]
Jean Machi arrested following release from Cubs organization
Jean Machi arrested following release from Cubs organization In less than 48 hours Jean Machi went from one step away from the major leagues to in the company of the police. Machi, who had been pitching for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs as recently as Tuesday, was arrested for public intoxication and urinating in public in Des Moines on early Thursday morning. According to the Des Moines Register, … [Read more...]