5 Reasons Colorado Rapids are MLS Supporters’ Shield contenders In six of the last nine Major League Soccer seasons, Colorado Rapids have failed to reach the playoffs. Since winning the MLS Cup in 2010 against FC Dallas, the Rapids have made the playoffs twice, and in each of those five seasons, finished fifth or lower in the MLS’s Western Conference. The 2016 season has been surprisingly … [Read more...]
Royals relying on relative unknowns to stay relevant
Royals relying on relative unknowns to stay relevant The Kansas City Royals were riding high earlier this week when Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perez each homered in the American League’s 4-2 win in the All-Star game. Hosmer even earned MVP honors as home-field advantage was locked up for the AL. That would bode well for Kansas City should it reach a third straight World Series and have a … [Read more...]
Kevin Shattenkirk twists in the wind with Blues
Kevin Shattenkirk twists in the wind with Blues The conversation happened before the NHL’s early summer market bazaar. Jordan Neumann, the agent for Kevin Shattenkirk, and Doug Armstrong, the general manager of the defenseman’s St. Louis Blues, talked about the present and the future. The impression made on Neumann was that the contract Shattenkirk wanted was too rich for the Blues’ salary … [Read more...]
Tour de France peloton enters Jura mountains in Stage 15 (The Associated Press)
Tour de France peloton enters Jura mountains in Stage 15 (The Associated Press) CULOZ, France (AP) -- A group of 30 riders formed an early breakaway as the Tour de France peloton headed into the Jura mountains in Sunday's brutal Stage 15. … [Read more...]
Pros and cons of PlayStation Vue for soccer fans
Pros and cons of PlayStation Vue for soccer fans I took the opportunity to test drive PlayStation Vue recently, to see how it works and whether soccer fans may find it useful to watch the Beautiful Game. Here are the pros and cons: CONS 1. PlayStation Vue is more expensive than Sling TV. The cheapest plan PlayStation Vue has is $29.99/month compared to Sling Orange for $20/month or Sling Blue … [Read more...]
Ulis hits game winner to highlight competitive quarterfinals – News & Observer
Ulis hits game winner to highlight competitive quarterfinals - News & Observer A look at some of the highlights from the four quarterfinal games Saturday at the Las Vegas Summer League: ULIS' GAME WINNER Tyler Ulis buried a 3-pointer from well behind the arc to give the Suns an 82-81 overtime victory over the Nuggets. Ulis finished with 19 points and four assists in an odd Summer League game. Suns … [Read more...]
Head of Rio Games: Golfers skip because no money involved (Yahoo Sports)
Head of Rio Games: Golfers skip because no money involved (Yahoo Sports) The head of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics says the world's top four male golfers have withdrawn from the games because there is no money to be won - not because of the Zika virus. ''They tried to blame Zika, but the media have shown that they are not coming because there's no prize money,'' Rio organizing committee … [Read more...]
Chelsea can reach Messi levels – Conte
Chelsea can reach Messi levels - Conte 8:40 AM GMT Liam Twomey New Chelsea boss Antonio Conte believes that the club's players can improve a lot and eventually reach the level of the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League table after a terrible defence of their title and the Italian coach has insisted he will do his best to improve the likes of … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: The Shoe Fits
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: The Shoe Fits After a May 16 start against the Dodgers, a win, Matt Shoemaker's earned run average sat at 8.49. It was indicative of the kind of year the 29-year-old had had to that point. Despite earning the win that day, Shoemaker was just 2-5 in his seven starts and had pitched into the seventh inning just once. There wasn't much to like about Matt Shoemaker on … [Read more...]
Giants lose on the always embarrassing walk-off balk
Giants lose on the always embarrassing walk-off balk Just when you thought this crazy week at Petco Park San Diego couldn’t get any crazier, the craziest thing possible happens. The Padres defeated the Giants 7-6 in 10 innings on Saturday night, scoring the winning run when closer Santiago Casilla lost his balance on the hill and was called for a balk. Yes, the ultra-rare and always … [Read more...]