Week That Was: Week That Was: Dodging Bullets It was a scary week for a couple of the National League's premier starting pitchers, but luckily, it appears both were able to avoid anything serious. Stephen Strasburg bowed out of his marquee Monday match-up against Clayton Kershaw due to a back strain that he sustained while lifting weights over the weekend. Strasburg played catch on Wednesday and … [Read more...]
67 Russians apply for exemptions to ban from Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
67 Russians apply for exemptions to ban from Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports) The Russian sports minister says ''up to 67 athletes'' have applied to track and field's world governing body to be exempted from the ban on the Russian team at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The IAAF last week upheld its overall ban on the Russian team - imposed in November over widespread doping - but allowed an … [Read more...]
Where to find USA vs. Colombia Third Place Final on US TV and streaming
Where to find USA vs. Colombia Third Place Final on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch USA vs. Colombia in the Copa America Centenario, you’ve come to the right place. The United States and Colombia battle to determine who’ll end up in third place in the 2016 Copa America Centenario. In team news, the United States will start Tim Howard in goal instead of Brad … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy’s 2016 NHL Draft Chatterbox: Day 2!
Puck Daddy’s 2016 NHL Draft Chatterbox: Day 2! Live Blog Puck Daddy's 2016 NHL Draft Chatterbox (Day 1) On Day 1 of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, we saw some stunning picks and mildly surprising trades. On Day 2, we hope to see some mildly surprising picks and stunning trades. The Puck Daddy NHL Draft Chatterbox is your place for insight and news-breaking from the top insiders in the NHL … [Read more...]
Report: Warriors' Barnes accepts Rio invitation
Report: Warriors' Barnes accepts Rio invitation 1:55 PM ET ESPN.com news services Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes has accepted an invitation to play for USA Basketball at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the Vertical reported Saturday. Barnes becomes the third player from the Golden State Warriors to commit to Team USA, joining Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. That … [Read more...]
Draft Analysis: NBA Draft Winners and Losers
Draft Analysis: NBA Draft Winners and Losers The 2016 NBA Draft is done, and everyone still seems to be recovering from what was one of the wildest draft nights in recent memory, with unexpected, sometimes inexplicable, picks being made all night long. Obviously, how much of this plays out won’t be known for years, but based on a combination of needs, player value, and pick value, here are my … [Read more...]
Adam Jones had two great responses to being robbed of a home run
Adam Jones had two great responses to being robbed of a home run Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones has experienced every type of emotion that can possibly be attached to a home run during his 11-year career. As the owner of 210 home runs himself, he's obviously hit a few that won ballgames for Baltimore or at least lit up the crowd at Camden Yards. He's also seen plenty sail over … [Read more...]
Panthers, Sabres swap Kulikov, Pysyk and picks – Yahoo Sports (blog)
Panthers, Sabres swap Kulikov, Pysyk and picks - Yahoo Sports (blog) Good morning hockey fans! It's Day 2 of the NHL draft and we have a trade to announce. The Florida Panthers acquired Mark Pysyk plus pick No. 38 and No. 89 in this year's draft from the Buffalo Sabres for Dmitry Kulikov and pick No. 33. Prior to the start of the draft, the Sabres were rumored to be in the hunt for … [Read more...]
Blue Jacket’s GM was set on taking Dubois over Puljujärvi at No. 3
Blue Jacket's GM was set on taking Dubois over Puljujärvi at No. 3 BUFFALO, N.Y. – Plain and simple: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen believed that Pierre-Luc Dubois was the best player available at No. 3. Most mock drafts heading into Friday’s Round 1 had the Blue Jackets taking Jesse Puljujärvi, right after Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine. But Kekalainen surprised everyone inside … [Read more...]
Pogba needs to concentrate for France – Deschamps
Pogba needs to concentrate for France – Deschamps Lyon (AFP) – France coach Didier Deschamps has called on star midfielder Paul Pogba to concentrate for his country ahead of their Euro 2016 second round clash with the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. The Juventus player was lambasted after France’s first match against Romania, was kept on the bench for the second and made a full return for the … [Read more...]