Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Cheers, Crawford Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter. Of all the unlikely things that could have happened in baseball Monday night, a Giants player picking up seven hits in a game where the Marlins started Jose Fernandez would’ve ranked way up there. That’s what Brandon Crawford did, though, going 7-for-8 while driving in the game-tying run in the … [Read more...]
Kerri Walsh Jennings is obsessed with Leslie Jones' Olympic tweets
Kerri Walsh Jennings is obsessed with Leslie Jones' Olympic tweets Getty Images RIO DE JANEIRO – While Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross were rolling through their preliminary match against China in beach volleyball on Monday night, the Rio Olympics’ unlikeliest super-fan was offering her analysis on Twitter. Leslie Jones, the “Saturday Night Live” cast member and Ghostbuster, has been … [Read more...]
Missy Franklin’s Rio debut is nothing like she planned (Yahoo Sports)
Missy Franklin's Rio debut is nothing like she planned (Yahoo Sports) Missy Franklin finally got in the pool at the Rio Olympics only to endure another disappointment in the most unsettling year of her career. The usually bubbly American swimmer who emerged a darling of the 2012 London Games with five medals failed to make the 200-meter freestyle final. Franklin finished last in her … [Read more...]
Premier League all stars hunt down Leicester
Premier League all stars hunt down Leicester London (AFP) – Jaw-dropping new broadcast deals totalling 8.3 billion pounds ($10.9 billion, 9.8 billion euros) have enabled the English Premier League to assemble a dazzling galaxy of stars for the 2016-17 season. Jose Mourinho will have Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba at his disposal at Manchester United, while Pep Guardiola has authorised a … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics 2016: USA swimmers bring home more golds in dramatic night in pool
Rio Olympics 2016: USA swimmers bring home more golds in dramatic night in pool Team USA's excellence in the pool continued Monday as there were medals aplenty and some high drama on Day 3 of the Rio Olympics. Most of USA's biggest names in swimming were in action, while some of its rising stars also took center stage. Things went well in the water,but it wasn't all positive for U.S. athletes … [Read more...]
Enes Kanter disowned by family in manifestation of Turkey's political strife
Enes Kanter disowned by family in manifestation of Turkey's political strife Enes Kanter’s political beliefs and affiliation have put him at odds with Turkey’s government. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The ongoing Olympic basketball tournament showcases many of the NBA’s top foreign imports, including legends like Pau Gasol and Manu Ginobili. Yet one of the league’s up-and-coming … [Read more...]
Giancarlo Stanton's immense power isn't limited to his at-bats
Giancarlo Stanton's immense power isn't limited to his at-bats It’s no surprise that Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is a strong man. He proves that pretty much every day with his light tower power and propensity to hit moonshot home runs. Due to his offensive highlights, it’s easy to forget that Stanton’s power and strength doesn’t just magically disappear when he’s not … [Read more...]
This Buster Posey slide won't be shown in any instructional videos
This Buster Posey slide won't be shown in any instructional videos Your browser does not support iframes. In many ways, San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is the exactly the type of player the next generation of baseball players should emulate. His sweet swing, contact-oriented approach and excellent defense at a demanding position have probably made him the focus of a number of … [Read more...]
Serena Williams' smashing performance sends loud message to Olympic field
Serena Williams' smashing performance sends loud message to Olympic field Serena Williams reached the third round with a straight-set win. (Getty Images) By Stephanie Myles RIO DE JANEIRO — Serena Williams officially announced her arrival at the Olympics Monday night in her trademark way, one that never goes unnoticed and leaves no one indifferent. There was unexplainable angst out of … [Read more...]
US women use balanced attack for 2nd rout, beat Spain 103-63 (Yahoo Sports)
US women use balanced attack for 2nd rout, beat Spain 103-63 (Yahoo Sports) Everywhere Sue Bird looks on the court, there's someone in a U.S. jersey that can score. From top to bottom this version of the American Olympic women's basketball team is stacked with offensive weapons. Diana Taurasi scored 13 points and Sylvia Fowles added 12 on Monday as the U.S. posted its second blowout in as … [Read more...]