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Chargers’ Josh Lambo challenges rival kicker to a juggling contest
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There’s a t-shirt for sale featuring the Rangers-Blue Jays Brawl
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The punch heard around the world from Sunday’s brawl between the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers has been made into a t-shirt you can buy on the internet. Rangers fan Paul Ylda is the creator of the shirt. It features Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor punching Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista in the face, […]
Report: Knicks have interviewed Jeff Hornacek, among others for coaching job
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The New York Knicks’ coaching search recently added another name to be considered. ESPN’s Marc Stein reported Monday that the Knicks interviewed former Phoenix Suns coach Jeff Hornacek for their coaching vacancy, bringing the total of known candidates to four. The Knicks, league sources say, have interviewed Jeff Hornacek for their coaching job along with […]
Doc Gooden: ‘I never thought I’d live this long’
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It’s a miracle Doc Gooden is still alive to this day. The former Cy Young award winner had long struggled with drug and alcohol abuse and didn’t know if he’d ever get his life together, but Gooden is finally in a good place in his life. With the 30-year reunion of the 1986 New York […]
The sudden disappearance of LaMarcus Aldridge
0 comments by Marcelo Villa on 5/13/2016
LaMarcus Aldridge left the Portland Trail Blazers last summer to win a ring with the San Antonio Spurs, but the irony is both teams got knocked out of the playoffs this week. Aldridge and the Spurs made it a game further against the Oklahoma City Thunder than the Trail Blazers did against the Golden State […]
LeBron James: Terry Stotts ‘should have been’ coach of the year
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Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts finished second in the voting for coach of the year. But in the eyes of Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, Stotts deserved to win the award over the Golden State Warriors’ Steve Kerr, whose team beat the Trail Blazers Wednesday night to clinch a spot in the Western Conference […]
Why Max Scherzer keeps proving the Diamondbacks wrong
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The Arizona Diamondbacks must be kicking themselves after Max Scherzer, a pitcher they drafted in 2006, struck out 20 batters to tie the major league record for a nine-inning game in the Washington Nationals’ 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. You see, Scherzer was traded in 2009 along with Daniel Schlereth, Phil Coke, and Austin Jackson […]
Report: Agent confirms he tried to get Sam Bradford traded to Broncos
0 comments by Marcelo Villa on 5/11/2016
It’s not that Tom Condon didn’t try to get Sam Bradford traded. He did. It just didn’t happen that way. Condon, the agent for the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, said on The Rich Eisen Show Wednesday he tried to get Bradford traded to the Denver Broncos, but the teams “couldn’t agree on a price” for the […]
Joe Montana: If Patriots stay together, Tom Brady has ‘good chance’ at fifth Super Bowl title
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Hall of Famer Joe Montana thinks Tom Brady can win another Super Bowl before he retires. The New England Patriots quarterback is tied with Montana and Terry Bradshaw for the most Super Bowl wins by a starter with four. Brady, 38, is preparing to play an 18th season under center. “If the Patriots keep the team together Tom’s […]
LeBron James: Stephen Curry ‘definitely deserved’ winning the MVP award
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James finished third in the MVP voting behind San Antonio’s Kawhi Leonard and this year’s winner, Stephen Curry, who became the NBA’s first unanimous MVP on Tuesday. The Golden State point guard won the award for a second straight season, the first player to win consecutive MVPs since James did it in 2012 […]
Raul Mondesi Jr. suspended 50 games after testing positive for PED
0 comments by Marcelo Villa on 5/10/2016
Kansas City Royal top prospect Raul Mondesi Jr. has been given a 50-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, the initial suspension was reduced from 80 games when Mondesi proved the banned substance was in a cold medication, which he reportedly bought over the counter in the Dominican Republic. “This is an unfortunate […]
Chicago man bets his life savings on Cubs to win World Series
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The Chicago Cubs last won the World Series in 1908, 108 years ago. It’s the longest active championship drought in North American professional sports. But that hasn’t stopped one Chicago man from betting it all on the team in 2016. According to Net One Sports, Don Majewski of Jefferson Park, Chicago bet just about his entire life savings […]
Clay Buchholz when he came out after 87 pitches: ‘I thought I got traded’
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Clay Buchholz didn’t have his best stuff Monday night against the Oakland Athletics. He allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two in five innings, but picked up his second win of the season thanks to Boston’s offense. The Red Sox routed the A’s 14-7. Buchholz was at 87 pitches when […]
Charles Oakley continues to rip Charles Barkley
0 comments by Marcelo Villa on 5/6/2016
Charles Oakley is still beefing with Charles Barkley. Oakley went on the radio Friday with the New York Daily News‘ Frank Isola on Sirius XM Radio to talk about his hostile tweet to Barkley, who suggested on Wednesday’s Inside the NBA the Atlanta Hawks “take out” a player from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Charles Barkley ,you better stop talking […]
Rams owner likens Jared Goff to Kurt Warner
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The Los Angeles Rams are all in on Jared Goff. They have to be. After trading away most of this year’s draft picks along with some of next year’s to move up and take the former Cal quarterback with the first selection, the Rams are betting it all on Goff to be the franchise’s next […]
Report: Jazz sign Quin Snyder to contract extension
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Quin Snyder had one year remaining on his contract to coach the Utah Jazz, but the team announced Friday it had signed him to a long-term extension. From NBA.com: “With this contract extension, we are declaring our confidence in Coach Snyder’s ability to continue to develop the Utah Jazz into a championship team,” said Gail […]
Canelo Alvarez sold popsicles before becoming world champion
0 comments by Marcelo Villa on 5/5/2016
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez didn’t always fight for a living. Before he became world champion, Alvarez was in the family business of selling popsicles and ice cream in Mexico. His brother, Rigoberto, a former titleholder in boxing, recalled to ESPN how Canelo was too embarrassed to go out selling popsicles on city buses. “The first time, Canelo came […]
Chance Warmack rips former offensive line coach
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Chance Warmack didn’t have the nicest things to say about Bob Bostad, his former offensive line coach with the Tennessee Titans. During a roundtable discussion with CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco, Warmack was asked if he’s had to deal with any stubborn coaches during his career, and that’s when he unloaded on Bostad. I had one dude […]
Yasiel Puig, Adrian Gonzalez go fishing together, catch some huge fish
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are in Toronto for a three-game series against the Blue Jays that begins Friday and ends Sunday. So how did some of the players spend their day off Thursday? By going fishing on nearby Lake Ontario, of course. Yasiel Puig and Adrian Gonzalez posted photos of their fishing trip, which seemed like a […]
James Harden has his own gummies called ‘weird beards’
0 comments by Marcelo Villa on 5/4/2016
Ever wanted to eat gummies that look exactly like NBA star James Harden? Well, you’re in luck! Trolli, which sells gummy candies, marshmallows and soft licorice in over 80 countries, has special edition gummies called “Weird Beards” that look exactly like the Houston Rockets player. Harden has a partnership with Trolli and even appeared in […]
Report: Chris Bosh will not return for playoffs
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The Miami Heat announced Wednesday that forward Chris Bosh will not return this postseason. MIAMI HEAT STATEMENT ON CHRIS BOSH pic.twitter.com/ZX3gj6f3xg — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that no team doctor would clear Bosh to play. It was revealed Feb. 15 that Bosh was dealing with blood clots that have since subsided, but the team […]
Leandro Barbosa’s secret to longevity is horse medicine
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Leandro Barbosa is still going strong after all these years. The 33-year-old backup shooting guard is averaging 13.4 minutes off the bench in the postseason for the Golden State Warriors and playing well. What’s his secret? The answer might surprise you. Barbosa credits his longevity to a green liquid extract made from the leaves of a […]
Are Lakers seriously considering trading lottery pick?
0 comments by Marcelo Villa on 5/3/2016
The Los Angeles Lakers will know where they stand in the draft lottery in about two more weeks. But the Lakers only keep their 2016 first-round pick if it is a top-three selection. If they come up fourth or lower in the lottery on May 17, the pick goes to the Philadelphia 76ers. According to […]
Devonta Freeman was nice enough to help his neighbors finish their yard work
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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is coming off a career year which saw him rush for more than 1,000 yards last season. He was second-team All-Pro in 2015 and made his first Pro Bowl, but the 24-year-old hasn’t let that go to his head. Out for an evening jog Monday in his Atlanta neighborhood, […]
Report: Bryce Harper signs historic Under Armour deal
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Bryce Harper just got paid. Not by the Washington Nationals but by Under Armour. The reigning NL MVP reportedly signed a 10-year extension with the sports apparel giant that is believed to be the largest endorsement deal in history for a baseball player, a source told ESPN’s Darren Rovell. The deal was announced Tuesday by Under […]
