Reebok to release original signed Shaqs in 22s 10:56 PM ET Shaquille O'Neal has teamed up with sports collectibles company Steiner Sports to offer fans the chance to celebrate his Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction next month in the biggest way possible: His size 22 shoe. The company will announce on Thursday at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City that it … [Read more...]
WATCH: Schebler is quickly becoming a bad word in St. Louis for Cardinals fans
WATCH: Schebler is quickly becoming a bad word in St. Louis for Cardinals fans Reds outfielder Scott Schebler is having an eventful week. The main playing-time beneficiary of the Jay Bruce trade, Schebler responded to a teammate criticizing the deal -- and, implicitly, his ability to replace Bruce -- by hitting the game-winning home-run on Tuesday. He didn't stop there, however. On Wednesday, … [Read more...]
‘Rafalution’ gives Newcastle hope, Di Matteo rebuilds Villa
‘Rafalution’ gives Newcastle hope, Di Matteo rebuilds Villa London (AFP) – Rafael Benitez and Roberto Di Matteo have no regrets about swapping the gilded life of the European elite for the Championship’s war of attrition as they prepare to slug it out in the race for promotion from England’s second tier. Just 12 months ago, Benitez was preparing Real Madrid for another assault on the major … [Read more...]
Who exactly is Jay Cutler? Maybe the guy the Bears depend on most
Who exactly is Jay Cutler? Maybe the guy the Bears depend on most BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — Jay Christopher Cutler has 10 NFL seasons under his belt now. He has almost 8,000 more passing yards than any other Chicago Bears quarterback in his seven seasons with the team. He’s 10th and 11th among active NFL players in passing touchdowns and yards, respectively. He’s married to a reality TV star who … [Read more...]
The Steelers are reportedly getting rid of a fan favorite uniform
The Steelers are reportedly getting rid of a fan favorite uniform After five seasons of wearing them, the Pittsburgh Steelers have decided it's time to re-retire their bumblebee jerseys. According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the 2016 season will mark the final time that the Steelers will wear the horizontally-striped uniforms that some people thought were hideous. Say good-bye to the … [Read more...]
Rio organizers get grilled by IOC with games set to open (Yahoo Sports)
Rio organizers get grilled by IOC with games set to open (Yahoo Sports) With the Rio de Janeiro Olympics set to open, worried IOC members grilled top organizing officials about traffic jams, water pollution, security, and the absence of signage that gives the games its own distinct look. International Olympic President Thomas Bach also turned up the pressure Wednesday by talking straight to … [Read more...]
You’re in! Baseball/softball, 4 other sports make Tokyo cut (Yahoo Sports)
You're in! Baseball/softball, 4 other sports make Tokyo cut (Yahoo Sports) Baseball and softball are returning to the Olympics in 2020, while skateboarding, surfing, karate and sport climbing are joining the games for the first time. The IOC approved the addition of the sports Wednesday for the Tokyo Games, calling it an ''innovative'' mix of traditional and youth-oriented events that will … [Read more...]
Wiggins attempts 720-degree dunk
Wiggins attempts 720-degree dunk 1:30 PM ET Rachel MarcusESPN Editor Close ESPN Editor Joined ESPN in 2013 Maryland native, Syracuse graduate Andrew Wiggins, the NBA dunk contest needs you. The Minnesota Timberwolves guard just tried a 720-degree dunk. That's two full spins in the air. In this video, it looked as if he was pretty darn close to making the dunk. 👀 A video posted by Andrew … [Read more...]
Andy Dalton is better than Tony Romo, and other surprising 'Madden 17' QB ratings
Andy Dalton is better than Tony Romo, and other surprising 'Madden 17' QB ratings Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton is one of the most polarizing players in the NFL. Somehow, Dalton has basically become the Rorschach inkblot test of quarterbacks: If you think Dalton's good, then you know nothing about NFL quarterbacks. If you think he's bad, then you know nothing about NFL … [Read more...]
Indians prospect in vetoed Jonathan Lucroy trade ties MILB record
Indians prospect in vetoed Jonathan Lucroy trade ties MILB record Cleveland Indians prospect Francisco Mejia extended his hitting streak to 45 games on Wednesday. (Lynchburg Hillcats) If the name Francisco Mejia sounds familiar, that’s probably because he was involved in the biggest trade that didn’t happen at this year’s trade deadline. The Cleveland Indians catching prospect was supposed … [Read more...]