Checking in on Alex Bregman and last year's top 5 MLB picks - NOLA.com In a year with no consensus top player, the Philadelphia Phillies led off Major League Baseball's draft Thursday by taking Mickey Moniak, a high school outfielder from California. It could be a while before we'll have a sense of whether Moniak is worthy of that selection. Even the top picks need time to develop, and that … [Read more...]
N Ireland must improve quickly – O'Neill
N Ireland must improve quickly - O'Neill 8:26 PM GMT Michael O'Neill acknowledged his Northern Ireland team's introduction to major tournament football was an eye-opening experience as they were beaten in their first fixture at a finals since 1986. Arkadiusz Milik's 51st-minute goal consigned O'Neill's side to a 1-0 Euro 2016 loss to Poland in Nice, 30 years to the day since Billy Bingham's … [Read more...]
Phil Kessel, Stanley Cup champion
Phil Kessel, Stanley Cup champion SAN JOSE, Calif. – Phil Kessel turned to the Pittsburgh Penguins fans amassed near the glass at SAP Center in San Jose, the ones that had just watched him skate the Stanley Cup for the first time in his career after the Penguins’ Game 6 victory over the Sharks. “Yeah, it was way heavier than I thought it was going to be,” said Kessel, laughing. They chanted … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Glass Half-Fulmer
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Glass Half-Fulmer You’ll never see a slideshow on the Internet of “The Fairest Trades in Baseball History.” But if such a thing existed (I wouldn’t click on it), last year’s midseason trade between the Tigers and Mets would probably make the list. To recap, the Mets acquired Yoenis Cespedes for minor leaguers (at the time) Luis Cessa and Michael Fulmer. We all … [Read more...]
Checking in on the top 5 picks in last year's baseball draft – Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)
Checking in on the top 5 picks in last year's baseball draft - Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog) In a year with no consensus top player, the Philadelphia Phillies led off Major League Baseball's draft Thursday by taking Mickey Moniak, a high school outfielder from California. It could be a while before we'll have a sense of whether Moniak is worthy of that selection. Even the … [Read more...]
Daniel Suarez gets first win by passing Kyle Busch
Daniel Suarez gets first win by passing Kyle Busch Daniel Suarez has his first NASCAR win. The Mexican-born driver passed teammate Kyle Busch over the final three miles of Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Michigan to become the first Mexican driver to win a race in NASCAR's top three national series. Suarez, 24, semi-joked when he got to victory lane that he didn't know what to say in … [Read more...]
Three Things to Watch For: Cleveland vs. Golden State Game 5
Three Things to Watch For: Cleveland vs. Golden State Game 5 The Golden State Warriors remain in firm control of the 2016 NBA Finals, but their ability to clinch back-to-back championships in Game 5 looked a whole lot better Saturday than it does now. Sunday's news that star forward Draymond Green has been suspended for Monday's tilt following the league's assessment of a flagrant-1 foul for … [Read more...]
Pascal Dupuis gets Stanley Cup ending to NHL career
Pascal Dupuis gets Stanley Cup ending to NHL career SAN JOSE, Calif. – Within the giant mass of celebrating Pittsburgh Penguins stood Pascal Dupuis. It didn’t matter that he hadn’t played an NHL game since Dec. 6. It didn’t matter that his hockey career was over. In his mind, he still thought of himself as a player. So it was no surprise to see Dupuis hugging his teammates following another … [Read more...]
Strike Zone: Notes: Snatching Up Snell
Strike Zone: Notes: Snatching Up Snell Especially after his slow start at the plate for Triple-A Charlotte, Tim Anderson seemed an unlikely candidate to supplant Jimmy Rollins at shortstop for the White Sox during the first half of the year. He had really heated up, though, hitting .361/.382/.517 with four homers in his final 32 games before getting the call Friday. The caveat there is, even … [Read more...]
Evo Campo wins $75,000 Possibly Perfect at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Evo Campo wins $75,000 Possibly Perfect at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Evo Campo won the $75,000 Possibly Perfect Stakes for fillies and mares by 1 1/4 lengths Sunday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]