Andrew Benintendi makes sure you’ll know his name after this insane catch Boston Red Sox rookie Andrew Benintendi has already announced his presence in the big leagues, hitting .322 in 18 games since his call-up from Double-A. But his everybody-look-at-me moment came Monday night in the Red Sox’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest … [Read more...]
Could Wilson Chandler's 350-lb grouper start for the Denver Nuggets?
Could Wilson Chandler's 350-lb grouper start for the Denver Nuggets? Most NBA fans’ eyes were on Team USA’s gold-medal winning performance in Rio de Janeiro, but for me the most fascinating story of the weekend involved veteran Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler. The 29-year-old decided to do a little deep-sea fishing, a day of fun enjoyed by many Americans every year. But Chandler … [Read more...]
Michael Brooks, former National Player of the Year at La Salle, dead at 58
Michael Brooks, former National Player of the Year at La Salle, dead at 58 Michael Brooks, a former La Salle star who was the NABC National Player of the Year in 1980, died Monday in Switzerland after suffering a "massive stroke," according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. He was 58 years old. Brooks scored 2,628 points in his college career and was a consensus First Team All-American in 1980 along … [Read more...]
Reborn Sterling leads Manchester City’s Champions League charge
Reborn Sterling leads Manchester City’s Champions League charge London (AFP) – As Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City advance upon the Champions League group phase, previously maligned winger Raheem Sterling appears to have been reborn. Sterling, 21, joined City from Liverpool in a fractious 44 million pounds ($57.8 million, 51.1 million euros) move last year, but flattered to deceive and ultimately … [Read more...]
Doc Gooden slams Darryl Strawberry: 'I don't do cocaine and have not for years'
Doc Gooden slams Darryl Strawberry: 'I don't do cocaine and have not for years' Sunday night, Mets legend Darryl Strawberry gave an interview to the New York Daily News in which he called former teammate Dwight Gooden a "complete junkie-addict." Gooden said he was hurt by Strawberry's comments Monday afternoon. Monday night, Doc took it one step further and released a statement … [Read more...]
Social Hour: Cal and Hawaii have arrived in Australia
Social Hour: Cal and Hawaii have arrived in Australia California Golden Bears cheerleaders welcome players as they arrive at Sydney International airport. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith) Miss something that happened on Dr. Saturday’s social media presence? Well, we’ve got your roundup right here. Don’t let this happen again. Always be in the know by following Dr. Saturday on Twitter, Facebook and … [Read more...]
Everything you need to know about this week's pivotal Giants-Dodgers series
Everything you need to know about this week's pivotal Giants-Dodgers series There are now fewer than six weeks remaining in the 2016 regular season, and, coming into Monday, four of the six division races were separated by at least six games. Only the AL East and NL West races remain close. There's still plenty of time left in the season, so those other four division races are not yet over, … [Read more...]
Position players have been better pitchers than you may realize this season
Position players have been better pitchers than you may realize this season Monday afternoon in Cincinnati, the Dodgers demolished the Reds (LAD 18, CIN 9) in their series finale. The two teams split their four-game series. As you might expect with a score that lopsided, a position player did indeed pitch in the game. Reds reserve outfielder Tyler Holt drew the short straw and wound up on the … [Read more...]
Darryl Strawberry is done covering for Doc Gooden's addiction
Darryl Strawberry is done covering for Doc Gooden's addiction Darryl Strawberry is urging former teammate Doc Gooden to get help for his addiction now. (AP Images/Seth Wenig) Former New York Mets outfielder Darryl Strawberry has made public plea to former teammate Doc Gooden: Get help now before your addiction kills you. Furthemore, Strawberry says he’s done covering for Gooden like he … [Read more...]
Klay Thompson is already sick of questions about the 2016-17 Warriors
Klay Thompson is already sick of questions about the 2016-17 Warriors Klay Thompson focuses. (Getty Images) One of the benefits of growing up as a basketball fan in the era of the well-publicized “superteam” would seemingly be, if our antennas are pointed in the right direction, the ability to discuss reasonable expectations for the superteams prior to their ever playing a game. [Follow … [Read more...]