http://sportsblogs.org Sports Blogs Daily Entries en-us NRL Round 11, 2012 - The Wests Tigers host the New Zealand Warriors at Leichhardt Oval in NRL Round 11 Friday Night Football. The latest NRL Odds sees the bookmakers having this game evenly matched with Wests head to head odds trading between $1.83... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667029&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:42:53 The Boston Celtics just smoked the Philadelphia 76ers by 16. In attendance at the game was this super fat guy rocking some Pizza Hut Back to the Future II sunglasses. I love how everyone around him is cheering like this guy just got sideboob from Kate Upton. There is no doubt that this was about [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667028&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:50:39 Have you ever heard the expression, "Fan Cost Index?" It's a marketing term used to determine the average cost for a family of four to attend a Major League Baseball game. Every pro sports leagu... Lets go to the game is a post from: PhatzRadio.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667027&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:59:37 This Philadelphia 76ers fan is sexy and he knows it! Watch as this massive Philadelphia fan attempts to distract Kevin Garnett during a pair of free throw attempts by flashing his flabby fat rolls mid-shot. Surprisingly, KG maintains his composure and knocks down both of his shots, despite the horrendous scene occurring behind the hoop. Excuse me while I throw up [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667026&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:37:05 The University of Houston softball team will travel to Austin, Texas, and face Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.Watch on ESPN3.com | GameTracker | Tournament Central http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667006&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:10:36 The No. 20-ranked University of Tulsa men’s tennis team (20-8) will travel to Athens, Ga., for the NCAA Division I Men’s Tennis Championships. TU will face No. 7 Pep¬perdine (25-6) in the Round of 16 at 6 p.m. May 18 at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667007&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:10:35 The No. 20-ranked University of Tulsa men’s tennis team (20-8) will travel to Athens, Ga., for the NCAA Division I Men’s Tennis Championships. TU will face No. 7 Pep¬perdine (25-6) in the Round of 16 at 6 p.m. May 18 at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667008&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:10:34 EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Kings have maintained their discipline and cool during a dominant playoff run that has them two wins away from the team’s first Stanley Cup finals appearance since 1993 with Wayne Gretzky. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667009&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:10:23 EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Kings have maintained their discipline and cool during a dominant playoff run that has them two wins away from the team’s first Stanley Cup finals appearance since 1993 with Wayne Gretzky. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667010&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:10:23 In the final series of the regular season, the Michigan State baseball team (34-17, 12-9) hosts Penn State (27-24, 13-8) Thursday-Saturday at McLane Baseball Stadium. In the series opener on Thursday, senior co-captain Tony Bucciferro will take the mound at McLane Baseball Stadium for the final time in his career. | Gametracker | Twitter http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667011&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:43:13 In the final series of the regular season, the Michigan State baseball team (34-17, 12-9) hosts Penn State (27-24, 13-8) Thursday-Saturday at McLane Baseball Stadium. In the series opener on Thursday, senior co-captain Tony Bucciferro will take the mound at McLane Baseball Stadium for the final time in his career. | Gametracker | Twitter http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667012&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:43:11 Kevin Kray talks about coming back to pitch after red-shirting, closing out games and his favorite past time, fishing. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667013&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:43:02 Kevin Kray talks about coming back to pitch after red-shirting, closing out games and his favorite past time, fishing. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667014&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:43:00 The Ohio State Department of Athletics held the 45th-annual Scholar-Athlete Dinner Wednesday in the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom at the Ohio Union to honor its student-athletes for their academic and athletic accomplishments. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667015&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:42:55 The Ohio State Department of Athletics held the 45th-annual Scholar-Athlete Dinner Wednesday in the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom at the Ohio Union to honor its student-athletes for their academic and athletic accomplishments. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667016&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:42:55 Illinois will head to Athens, Ga., to take on top-seeded USC in the round of 16 at the NCAA Championships Friday at 8 a.m. Complete Notes | Tournament Central | Live Stats | http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667017&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:42:51 The Celtics quickly seized back homecourt advantage from the Sixers with a 107-91 rout in Game 3. Kevin Garnett had 27 points, Paul Pierce 24 and Rajon Rondo 23 in the easy win. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667018&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:37:42 The Longhorns head to Oklahoma as the No. 1 seed in the Norman regional. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667019&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:37:41 Baylor’s No. 7-ranked baseball team closes out the 2012 regular season with its annual split series against Texas. The Bears and Longhorns meet at 6:35 p.m. Thursday in Waco, then series shifts to Austin for a 6:30 p.m. game Friday and a 2 p.m. finale on Sunday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667020&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:37:36 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Two people familiar with the situation say the Bobcats will interview Orlando assistant Patrick Ewing on Thursday in Charlotte for their vacant head coaching position. The people say Charlotte will interview Memphis assistant Dave Joerger on Friday. The people spoke to The Associated Press Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667021&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:34:23 After the Los Angeles Lakers’ near defeat in their opening playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, the Lakers got dismantled by the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. This sparked a lot of chatter in the forums on ProSportsDaily.com about how the Lakers should fire Mike Brown this offseason. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667022&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:34:03 Although Dallas Mavericks General Manger Donnie Nelson was pleased to sign head coach Rick Carlisle to a four-year contract extension on Wednesday; the move is not about to pacify the fans of the franchise, who are still seething that the team took a major step backwards this season. A good friend of mine is a [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667023&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:32:51 On Tuesday, May 15, 2012, the Dallas Mavericks took the first step in maintaining their championship-caliber team by re-signing their head coach Rick Carlisle to a four-year extension. Since joining the team in 2008, the Mavericks have gone 198-114 in the regular season. Despite fielding a winning team every year, and even capturing the franchise’s ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667024&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:32:41 Even if everyone else was looking ahead to a potential showdown with the Miami Heat in the conference finals, the… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667025&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:30:54 After Monday’s low scoring snail pace of a scoring loss to the Sixers, many media members and fans were quick to be critical of the Celtics. “Pierce’s knee…” among other excuses were brought forth as only an ugly loss can bring out. Tonight the Celtics silenced the critics in a 16 point road win. Three Celtics double [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667004&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:55:22 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667003&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:01:00 The Philadelphia Phillies have placed pitcher Vance Worley on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. Worley was initially scheduled to start tonight against the Chicago Cubs but Kyle Kendrick took his place. Worley’s DL stint is retroactive to May 12, and the Phillies have recalled left-handed relief pitcher Joe Savery from Triple-A Lehigh [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667001&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:59:44 The Philadelphia Phillies have swept the Houston Astros in a two-game series that gives the Phillies their first three-game winning streak of the 2012 season. The Phillies play another two-game series, this one against the Chicago Cubs, giving the Phillies seven straight games against sub-.500 teams (San Diego Padres for three, Houston, and Chicago). What [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667002&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:38:13 The two main differences between tonight and the first two games of this series: 1) Watching the first two games brought as much joy as repeatedly getting struck in the nose with a hammer. Watching Game 3 was more like going to a really fun water park, at least from the perspective of a Celtics [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3667000&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:26:43 Relax. The Week 1 matchup between Robert Griffin III and Drew Brees will happen. I’m not saying to ignore what’s going on with the New Orleans Saints, just don’t read too much into it. The Saints know that after all the media chaos caused by the alleged “bounty” system, the suspensions, and with Sean Payton [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666999&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:44:44 Seahawks have released OL Brent Osborne, T Jon Opperud, LB Adrian Moten and CB London Durham. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666982&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:04:38 The Baltimore Ravens have waived FB Chad Diehl. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666983&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:02:59 Diamondbacks have outrighted Minor League outfielder David Winfree so he is now off the 40-man roster. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666984&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:01:11 Jaguars LB Paul Posluszny (shoulder) said he has not been cleared for full contact at this point but is able to do everything else during workouts. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666985&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:59:18 Titans have agreed to terms with third-round draft choice DT Mike Martin on a four-year deal worth $2.72 million. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666986&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:56:37 PG Sessions, SG Bryant, SF World Peace, PF Gasol, C Bynum http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666987&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:55:36 PG Westbrook, SG Sefolosha, SF Durant, PF Ibaka, C Perkins http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666988&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:54:50 Rodger Saffold (pectoral) has not receive clearance to participate in team drills during offseason workouts. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666989&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:54:47 The Arizona Cardinals have signed free-agent DE Landon Cohen. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666990&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:49:09 Jets LB Bryan Thomas said he is close to running full speed after missing most of last season with a torn Achilles' tendon. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666991&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:44:35 Colts have agreed to terms with fifth-round draft choice RB Vick Ballard on a four-year deal worth $2.24 million. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666992&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:42:02 Colts have agreed to terms with sixth-round draft choice WR Lavon Brazill on a four-year deal worth $2.178 million. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666993&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:39:28 Colts signed seventh-round draft picks DL Tim Fugger and QB Chandler Harnish. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666994&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:37:14 Brewers OF Carlos Gomez (hamstring) is expected to return from the disabled list Sunday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666995&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:30:17 Blue Jays DH Vladimir Guerrero is expected to begin playing in extended spring games later this week. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666996&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:23:09 Daisuke Matsuzaka has his next rehab start Thursday and then he'll make his final start with Triple-A Pawtucket Tuesday, May 22, but manager Bobby Valentine indicated that Matsuzaka won't be ready when his assignment ends. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666997&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:12:08 Felix Doubront was tested for a concussion after being hit in the head Tuesday, but he is fine and will start Thursday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666998&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:09:43 Clemson is up next in @HokieGuru’s Ask a Blogger series. Can they defend the ACC title? Good evening from @HokieGuru.  I’m here today to discuss the ACC spring football practice with each bloggers from each of the 12 Atlantic Coast Conference teams.  What follows is our interview with @CUBOSCO on Clemson University football.  @CUBOSCO, James Bostic, … http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666981&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:28:23 Serena Williams Serena Slam, Novak Slam? Q: It’s a few years since you did the Serena Slam. Novak is now going for the Novak slam…in a couple of weeks slam. I wonder what you were feeling like when you were going in to the last one to complete the Serena slam. Were you nervous or [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666979&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:30:37 By J. Fred Sidhu La Jolla, Calif. – (May 16, 2012) – Top-seeded Tina Karwasky of Glendale, Calif. played another near-perfect match to advance to the semifinals in the Women’s 60s division of the USTA National Senior Women’s Hard Court Tennis Championships at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club.   The 59-year-old Karwasky, who [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666980&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:08:42 Phoenix has... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666975&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:40:00 The Lightning’s AHL affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals, eliminated the Connecticut Whale in the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs last weekend and begin their Eastern Conference Finals series on Thursday night against the Winnipeg Jets’ top aff... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666976&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:21:00 By Curtis Zupke - NHL.com Correspondent EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – One minute Dustin Brown was nearly bent over backward in pain. Later he was prone, face down on the ice after a taking a hit from behind. “It’s almost comical to watch because you ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666977&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:21:00 Three cities with three very different situations are in the market for new bench bosses for the 2012-13 season.  The Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames suffered through seasons of regret.  Coaching changes are what both the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames are facing, with the Edmonton Oilers likely joining them. That's where the similarities end. The Edmonton Oilers have a future unparalleled with t... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666978&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:42:00 Free agency is still a year away for Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal but the Pittsburgh Penguins aren&os;t keen on the idea of going down to the wire in attempting to sign their two star centres. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666966&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:15:00 EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Kings have maintained their discipline and cool during a dominant playoff run that has them two wins away from the team's first Stanley Cup finals appearance since 1993 with Wayne Gretzky. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666967&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:02:00 The Vancouver Canucks are standing behind David Booth after video of the left winger baiting and killing a black bear on an Alberta hunting trip went viral. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666968&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:48:00 The National Hockey League issued a one-game suspension Wednesday to Phœnix Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal for his actions during Tuesday's Game 2 of the Western Conference final. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666969&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:25:00 The NHL has suspended Phoenix Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. In the third period of Game 2, Hanzal hit Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown from behind. Brown stayed in the game, while the Phoenix player received a major and a game misconduct. Hanzal has three goals and two assists in 10 playoff games to date. This is his first suspension in the NHL... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666970&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:23:00 Jakob Silfverberg can't wait to get his future started with the Ottawa Senators. He hopes the greatest player in modern franchise history will still be around to help provide some guidance along the way. But the Senators — and an entire nation, ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666971&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:22:00 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666972&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:01:00 By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Jeff Carter carved his way into the same record book as Wayne Gretzky in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Carter became the first Kings player since Gretzky in 1993 to record a ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666973&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:50:00 By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Kings captain Dustin Brown immediately thought of the 2007 Anaheim Ducks. "They were gigantic," he said after L.A.'s 4-0 win Tuesday at Jobing.com Arena. "They were not only big, but th... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666974&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:46:00 It's was an expected formality, but it's the first step down what is expected to be a bumpy road to a new collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and the NHL Players Association. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666964&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:13:00 You watch him now and you wonder how the Los Angeles Kings could have thought about moving Dustin Brown at the trade deadline. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666965&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:29:00 The Kings now lead the Western Conference Final having won both of the first two games of the series. The Coyotes retaliated by playing a more physical game than they usually do. It was certainly the kind of game that could test a friendship. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666962&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:09:00 How often have we heard athletes—in all sports, but most certainly in hockey—say the famous words:  “I’ll know when I’m finished and it’s time for me to retire…No one will have to tell me…”. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666963&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:01:00 England manager Roy Hodgson has revealed the 23 players chosen for the upcoming 2012 UEFA European Championships. The list includes most of the players used in Euro 2012 qualifying such as Joe Hart, Ashley Cole, Ashley Young, and Wayne Rooney. The full list is below and also includes a list for stand-by players in case [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666961&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:44:01 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666960&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:17:56 Henry Rodriguez earned his ninth save of the season in Wednesday's victory over the Pirates. Rodriguez battled through tightness in his forearm to retire the bottom portion of the Pittsburgh lineup. [...] Read more Henry Rodriguez news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666946&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:01:08 Melky Cabrera was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup due to a left toe injury. It's not clear how he suffered the ailment or how long he might be out, but he should be considered day-to-day until further notice. [...] Read more Melky Cabrera news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666947&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:01:08 Gio Gonzalez struck out 10 batters over seven innings Wednesday in the Nationals' defeat of the Pirates. Gonzalez yielded just four hits while moving to 5-1 on the season. [...] Read more Gio Gonzalez news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666948&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:01:08 DeWitt accepted an assignment to Triple-A Iowa, Doug Padilla of ESPN Chicago reports. [...] Read more Blake DeWitt news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666949&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:00:56 Matt McGloin ahead of the pack Read more Matt McGloin news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666950&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:00:33 Holiday posted a nice line against the Celtics on Wednesday in Game 3 of their second round series. He finished with 15 points, six boards, nine assists, and one blocked shot with just three turnovers. [...] Read more Jrue Holiday news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666951&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:00:23 WHAT IT MEANS: The Jays (20-18) have taken the first meeting of the season between the two teams. If Toronto wins on Thursday, they will have a better record than the Yankees (20-17). Toronto hasn't gotten off to a quick start. What does that say about the Yankees?HIROKI CORRODED: The Jays smashed Hiroki Kuroda all over Rogers Centre. It was the first time he has ever pitched against Toronto. He may never want to see them... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666952&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:00:23 Michael Annett has four NASCAR Nationwide Series starts at Iowa Speedway. His best finish (seventh) and his best start (12th) came in 2010 at the .875-mile track. [...] Read more Michael Annett news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666953&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:00:16 A young San Antonio Spurs fan faces an in-school suspension on Thursday if he doesn't somehow find a way to alter the image of Matt Bonner that was shaved into the back of his head. You read the previous sentence correctly. The Spurs forward, who is averaging just 14.6 minutes per game in the postseason, has apparently made such an impact on Woodlake Hills Middle School student Patrick Gonzalez that the youngster decided to h... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666954&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:00:02 Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor has expressed his desire to remain at White Hart Lane next season. Read more Emmanuel Adebayor news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666955&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:56:02 Youkilis (back) had a hit (double), a walk and a run scored while serving as a designated hitter in a rehabilitation appearance for Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday, the Boston Herald reports. [...] Read more Kevin Youkilis news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666956&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:55:53 A week after dropping Emilio Bonifacio from second to seventh in the batting order and bringing up Omar Infante to hit second, manager Ozzie Guillen sounded like his days of juggling the Marlins lineup to find the right combination might be ov... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666957&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:55:22 Kadri has been dangerous in the AHL playoffs and sits second in team scoring for the Marlies with eight points. [...] Read more Nazem Kadri news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666958&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:55:35 Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender Ross Chastain is looking for a change of fate following mechanical issues that forced him out of the previous race at Kansas after just seventeen laps. [...] Read more Ross Chastain news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666959&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:55:14 I gotta tell you, I saw a video of a LaCross game brawl that got out of control.  The fight worsened when one team left their bench and raced onto the playing surface.  This was indoor LaCross.  I don't know what level of teams were competing.  It looked like high school or semi-pro.  But what really got me was this act of crazy behavior was scored to hard rock music!  Oh, let's look at athletes gone wild and rock out of some badass guitar.  I'll tell you wh... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666945&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:02:47 The Bulls outfielder Kyle Hudson was traded to the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs (Philadelphia Phillies) for outfielder Rich Thompson. Thompson was the sixth round draft pick of the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2000 draft. He spent his ten year career spent between the Blue Jays, Pirates, Royals, Diamondbacks and Phillies organizations. Much of his career was spent in the minor leagues with six MLB http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666943&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:54:04 Two consecutive years of disappointment prompted the Angels ownership to react with a sense of urgency in the 1982 off-season. They made a big splash in the free agent pool, and several key trades positioned the franchise within reach of their first World Series appearance. Jackson and DeCinces Gene Autry outbid George Steinbrenner for Reggie [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666944&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:33:38 Stuck in a veritable no-man's land of the offseason, Bob and Mike set their sights on some league issues in this episode. Source: Pittsburgh Steelers : Videos Get your Steelers Fathead! http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666942&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:40:06 Ten-year-old Haley Smilow had a chance to sit down with A.J. before a game and talk baseball, but discovered the White Sox catcher is one of the most genuine, honest and appreciative guys playing baseball today. He is just a regular guy who likes to have fun and doesn’t like the cold weather. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666939&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:40:39 When people feel pressure and fear, they often say stupid things. Dwyane Wade most certainly did in his analysis of the Indiana-Dallas comparison. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666940&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:12:48 Last night, our good friends at Captain Morgan invited us out for the Dallas tasting of their newest rum product: Captain Morgan Black. Here are a few lessons, tips, and other nuggets I learned during what turned out to be a most enjoyable evening. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666941&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:49:52 Hey Shannon look who the Mets are pulling for. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone Related posts: Mets Sign Niese to 5 Year Extension Mets Sing Happy Birthday to Johan Santana Meet Ron Darling Opening Day Related posts:Mets Sign Niese to 5 Year Extension http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666937&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:26:07 The All Star Game has not yet resulted in increased attendance. I just left the Shake Shack. There were not 20,000 people on line. Related posts: Shake Shack — Coming to a Ballpark Near You? | The Daily Meal Not quite game 2 Mets crowd shot Haven’t done a Mets crowd shot in a while Related posts: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666938&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:06:38 The Pawtucket Red Sox just keep on tearing through the International League. A 6-1 week against three different teams expanded the Sox’ lead in the IL North from one half to three games. Daisuke Matsuzaka made his second rehab start, but Boston... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666936&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:00:28 Dec 27, 2009; San Francisco, CA, USA; Detroit Lions defensive tackle Landon Cohen (98) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason O. Watson-US PRESSWIRE The Arizona Cardinals reached their roster limit of 90 players today by signing defensive end Landon Cohen.  Cohen, who played in one game last season for the New England Patriots, was the last man to fill out a roster full of players we don’t know what to expect. … [visit site... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666934&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:46:48 Well, that rate has plummeted to just 7.86/9 this season, yet he’s emerged as a top 10 starter on the strength of improved control and a higher groundball rate. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666932&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:06:54 Triple-A Empire State (3-1 win over Toledo) SS Eduardo Nunez: 1-4, 2 K, 1 SB, 2 E (fielding, missed catch) — had more on his rough day earlier PH-LF Ray Kruml: 1-1 — pinch-hit for Nunez in the eighth for an unknown reason 2B-SS Ramiro Pena: 1-5, 1 K, 1 E (fielding) LF-2B Kevin Russo: [...] Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666931&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:02:59 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666929&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:23:00 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) St. Louis Cardinals slugger Carlos Beltran was out of the lineup Wednesday night for a third straight game with a sore right knee, though he and manager Mike Matheny believe he will avoid a stint on the disabled list. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666926&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:06:35 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler was scratched from the lineup Wednesday night in the opener of a two-game set against Oakland because of a stomach virus. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666927&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:42:56 NEW YORK (AP) Terry Collins is learning how to manage David Wright’s work ethic and sense of accountability. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666928&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:18:47 Topps has been slowly unveiling some sneak peek photos of some of the autographs c... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666924&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:00:00 The receiver and the Patriots have agreed on a four-year deal. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666920&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:25:19 Umpires who stare down players should be shot.--Miller Park Drunk They are simply awful, and seem to think they are above the game. When you have no fear of losing your job, your performance is going to be terrible. Unions prove this every single day. For some reason, some insist on ignoring this nugget of fact. So be it. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666916&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:06:00 WI now considered a toss-up in the presidential race. I knew good things were going to happen when the Daily Kos said a month ago that Obama had reelection sewn up. Those types of biased sites don't report the news, they try and make the news. It was the first of many signs of desperation. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666917&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:56:00 Republicans more likely to vote in recall. Never underestimate how unhappy people get when one side acts rudely. Quietly, they are a ticked off giant. The other day, I happened to witness a very quiet, softspoken gent start screaming as he disgustedly talked about the Dems who went to IL to try and "beat the system," and then complained when they missed the vote.Even though the old ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666918&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:48:00 Dem PAC still using job numbers that have been revised. Embarrassing. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666919&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:42:00 Yeah, man, the Blue Jays demolished Hiroki Kuroda and the Yanks tonight by the tune... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666911&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:53:26 This guy [Wayne Hunter] is the starting right tackle. Until they tell me otherwise, until they ship him out of this building or until they shoot me dead in my office, that sonofagun is going to be the starting right tackle. … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666907&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:22   Derek Jeter was overrated, which isn't all that shocking considering he was a New York Yankee and he won a lot of baseball games. Yankee players that win a lot have been overrated for years, from Yogi Berra to Roger Maris to Whitey Ford and Jorge Posada. Derek Jeter was no... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666906&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:31:12 At Ray Rice Day in Towson, MD on May 12, fellow Her Game Life Ravens correspondent Crystal and I got a chance to chat briefly with WRs LaQuan Williams and Torrey Smith as they talked about their upcoming second season in the NFL and life in the off-season.   HGL: What’s your favorite part of the off-season? [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666905&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:40:57 BALCO kingpin thinks Manny Pacquiao is a juicehead The notorious founder and president of  http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666903&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:02:00 Alex Barron, veteran tackle, agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks today. Barron had been a first round draft pick in 2005 to the St Louis Rams, going 19th overall. He started in 74 of 76 games and could play tackle on either side. After leaving St. Louis, Barron found a home in Dallas, spending [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666904&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:16:29 The long awaited move, at least by me, of Willie Colon to left guard is now complete. While it is never good to speak in absolutes, I can almost guarantee you that the interior of the offensive line left to right will now be Colon, Maurkice Pouncey and David DeCastro baring any injuries. I know Mike Tomlin will likely say that DeCastro hasn't been given anything yet, but let's be honest, DeCastro is NFL ready right now and is your week one starter at right guard, the position he played at Sta... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666901&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:08:32 Teresa Varley sat down with Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Willie Colon for interview to discuss his move from right tackle to left guard that was publicly announced today in a report by Mike Prisuta. Colon talked about how he is very open to making the move and how he is glad that the decision was made as early as it was to give him time to adapt to the position. Colon told Varley he was notified about the position switch the day after the Steelers drafted David DeCastro in the first ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666902&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:23:23 The Northern Illinois baseball team will close its regular season with a three game series against Ball State, beginning Thursday May 17 and concluding Saturday May 19. The Huskies will honor their eight seniors on the squad before the season finale and will also have a 40th anniversary reunion for the 1972 NCAA Regional Qualifying [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666883&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:10:31 The Northern Illinois baseball team will close its regular season with a three game series against Ball State, beginning Thursday May 17 and concluding Saturday May 19. The Huskies will honor their eight seniors on the squad before the season finale and will also have a 40th anniversary reunion for the 1972 NCAA Regional Qualifying [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666884&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:10:29 Marshall men’s basketball coach Tom Herrion has announced the signing of Ryan Taylor to a National Letter of Intent. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666885&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:08:11 Marshall men’s basketball coach Tom Herrion has announced the signing of Ryan Taylor to a National Letter of Intent. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666886&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:08:11 The UAB baseball team will close out the regular season by hosting Southern Miss for a three-game series beginning Thursday at Young Memorial Field. First pitch between the two clubs is set for 6:30 p.m. CT. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666887&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:08:10 The UAB baseball team will close out the regular season by hosting Southern Miss for a three-game series beginning Thursday at Young Memorial Field. First pitch between the two clubs is set for 6:30 p.m. CT. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666888&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:08:09 It takes two to tango in a contract negotiation and it appears that the Ducks have yet to offer their hand to popular enforcer George Parros. Parros’ agent, George Bazos, told the Register on Wednesday that he has not heard from the club regarding a desire to extend the contract of the pending unrestricted free [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666889&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:08:01 Photo credit: AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki Game one was a disaster for the Lakers that us fans would just as soon forget. But for the players, there’s a fair amount to glean from that blowout loss. Because with every missed rotation, bad coverage, and offensive miscue the Lakers can take note and do better. To win [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666890&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:07:56 In Game 2 of the Western Conference Final, the tensions between the Phoenix Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings grew very heated and, at times, boiled over into roughness and physicality while the Kings shut out the Coyotes 4-0. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666891&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:07:55 The Phoenix Coyotes, already trailing two games to none in their National Hockey League semi-final series, were handed another blow on Wednesday when the NHL imposed a one-game ban on Martin Hanzal. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666892&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:07:55 NEW YORK (AP) Phoenix Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal has been suspended one game for a hit on Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666893&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:07:55 For the trio of incidents that occurred during Tuesday night’s Game 2 between the Phoenix Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings, it will be only Martin Hanzal receiving supplemental discipline from the NHL. The league announced Wednesday evening that the Coyotes forward would be sitting for Game 3 on Thursday night after his hit from behind [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666894&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:07:55 College football pundit Phil Steele revealed BYU as No. 35 on his 2012 Top 40 college football teams. Visit www.philsteele.com for more information on his countdown. read more http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666895&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:47:42 Tickets for the 113th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA are now on sale. Black Knight fans can order by calling 1-877-TIX-ARMY during normal business hours. This year’s game will be played on Dec. 8 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666896&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:41:40 Willms shot 62 percent from the field in helping Findlay Prep to a 32-1 record in 2011-12. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666897&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:41:40 Rice junior right-hander Andrew Benak fired a career-long 7.1 innings and the Owl bullpen held off a late charge to key a 5-0 road victory over Sam Houston State Tuesday evening at Don Sanders Stadium in Huntsville, Tex. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666898&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:41:37 NCAA Athens Regional Live ResultsEast Carolina begins NCAA Athens Regional action Thursday at the par-71, 7,253-yard University of Georgia Golf Course. The 33rd-ranked Pirates are the No. 6 seed and will be paired with fourth-seeded Georgia and No. 5 seed Iowa and tee-off at 8:20 a.m. on hole No. 10 Thursday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666899&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:41:37 NCAA Athens Regional Live ResultsEast Carolina begins NCAA Athens Regional action Thursday at the par-71, 7,253-yard University of Georgia Golf Course. The 33rd-ranked Pirates are the No. 6 seed and will be paired with fourth-seeded Georgia and No. 5 seed Iowa and tee-off at 8:20 a.m. on hole No. 10 Thursday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666900&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:41:36 1995 the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Washington Capitals, 7-1, to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals; the game marked the second in time in team history the Pens faced three goaltenders in one game (Jim Carey, Olaf Kolzig, and Byron Dafoe) – the first time the Pens faced three goalies was December [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666882&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:22:36 From The Mets: NEW YORK, NY – The New York Mets have been awarded Major League Baseball’s 2013 All-Star Game and will host the 84th Midsummer Classic at Citi Field, Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced today at a … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666881&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:20:01 Updating an earlier item, Philadelphia Phillies SP Vance Worley's MRI showed only inflammation.  Worley was placed on the DL due to soreness in the elbow but the diagnoses showed no structural damage which means he should be back at or shortly after the 15 days are up. Analysis:  Great news for Worley's owners who have seen him put up great numbers to begin the season.  His BABIP and K rate are out of whack but that's an issue for another day. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666879&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:05:00 St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Carlos Beltran is out of the lineup for the third straight game Wednesday as his surgically repaired knee continues to "bark" according to his words.  Beltran has been on a tear since the start of the season with 13 home runs but his long history of leg injuries is rearing its head again.  No word yet on whether he will be placed on the DL. Analysis:  I said from the beginning of the season to sell Beltran high as his next leg injury ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666880&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:27:00 The findings of the SFA appeal acknowledged that more severe action, such as expulsion from the SFA, would have been justified but leniency was applied on the original judgement. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666878&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:02:15 Yadier Molina is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666853&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:04:39 Thunder center Kendrick Perkins is playing tonight versus Lakers, source tells Y! Sports. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666854&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:01:15 Blake DeWitt decides to stay with Cubs and is outrighted to Triple-A Iowa. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666855&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:59:44 Lendy Castillo (left groin strain) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list and Scott Maine recalled from Iowa. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666856&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:56:33 Henry Rodriguez is dealing with some tightness in his right forearm lately, and he could have another night off Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666857&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:55:01 Chiefs second-round lineman Jeff Allen signed a four-year deal worth $4.64 million, including a $1.81 million bonus, per a source. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666858&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:51:25 Bruce Bochy said MRI on Freddy Sanchez showed inflammation of disc he'll miss a couple days and start rehab over. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666859&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:49:44 Jeff Karstens (shoulder) felt good after throwing 20 pitches to hitters Wednesday and he used all of his pitches. He'll have a follow-up session Friday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666860&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:47:55 Jack Hannahan was not in the starting lineup on Wednesday due to lower back soreness. He is scheduled for an MRI, the Associated Press reports. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666861&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:45:30 Kurt Suzuki is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666862&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:41:56 The Chargers released former Montana T Charles Burton, an undrafted free agent, on Tuesday, according to a tweet by Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666863&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:39:40 Carlos Marmol (hamstring) played long toss Wednesday, but will need a rehab assignment before returning from the disabled list, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666864&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:38:21 Joe Wieland (elbow) is expected to being throwing in the next several days, Dan Hayes of the North County Times reports. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666865&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:37:04 Rich Thompson has been called up to the majors, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666866&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:33:07 Jeff Niemann (fractured fibula) has been moved to the 60-day disabled list, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666867&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:31:38 Andrus SS, Gonzalez 2B, Hamilton LF, Beltre 3B, Cruz RF, Napoli DH, Torrealba C, Snyder 1B, Gentry CF, (Darvish P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666868&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:31:21 Brandon Guyer has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a shoulder injury, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666869&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:30:26 Rangers scratch Ian Kinsler with stomach virus. Elvis Andrus leading off. Alberto Gonzalez batting second. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666870&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:25:47 Furcal SS, Greene 2B, Holliday LF, Craig RF, Berkman 1B, Freese 3B, Robinson CF, Cruz C, (Garcia P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666871&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:22:41 Catcher Josh Thole, who suffered a concussion in a collision at home plate in Philadelphia on May 7, has been cleared by team doctors to begin physical activity. Thole will proceed gradually, not jump immediately into baseball activities http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666872&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:19:56 Joaquin Arias is not in the Giants starting lineup Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666873&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:18:08 Rockies reinstate Eric Young Jr. from restricted list, place Chris Nelson on 15-day DL with left wrist inflammation. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666874&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:16:14 Blanco RF, Culberson 3B, Cabrera LF, Posey C, Pagan CF, Pill 1B, Crawford SS, (Bumgarner P)Burres 2B, http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666875&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:48:30 Scutaro 2B, Colvin RF, Gonzalez LF, Tulowitzki SS, Cuddyer 1B, Rosario C, Pacheco 3B, Fowler CF, (Moyer P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666876&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:39:38 Trout CF, Callaspo 3B, Pujols 1B, Morales DH, Trumbo RF, Kendrick 2B, Wells LF, Aybar SS, Wilson C, (Williams P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666877&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:19:53 Mañana en la batalla: Mariana Juárez vs. Arely Muciño - The Cruelest Sport - The Cruelest Sport - A Professional Boxing blog http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666852&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:21:21 INTERNAZIONALI BNL D’ITALIA Rome, Italy May 14-20 Red Clay/Outdoors Results – Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Women’s Singles – Third Round (14) Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) d. (1) Victoria Azarenka (BLR) w/o (right shoulder injury) Women’s Singles – Second Round (1) Victoria Azarenka (BLR) d. Shahar Peer (ISR) 61 62 Petra Cetkovska (CZE) d. (3) Agnieszka Radwanska [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666849&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:00:36 From the USTA – WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 16, 2012 – The USTA announced that Nintendo has signed on as an Official Sponsor of the SmashZone Mobile Tour, the interactive tennis fan attraction which introduces children to tennis in a fun and engaging way.  As part of the agreement, Nintendo, the worldwide pioneer in the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666850&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:05:25 The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced the launch of the international tender process to identify the host city for its year-end WTA Championships for 2014 and beyond.  The WTA’s year-end finale – with a global audience across 164 countries and a 40-year history of being hosted in a handful of  world cities – features the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666851&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:28:30 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666843&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:25:00 The Islanders season may be over but that doesn’t mean fans need to stop supporting their team. Given that hockey is synonymous with wintertime; most items previously produced have been intended for the colder months. However, this is slightly i... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666844&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:34:00 There&os;s only one thing missing from this Memorial Cup. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666845&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:21:00 Henrik Lundqvist has been the biggest star in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but the NY Rangers must start lighting the lamp to take some pressure off of him. He came through in Game 1, making 21 saves to blank the New Jersey Devils, but it isn't practical to rely on Lundqvist to continue such stellar play. His goals aga... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666836&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:12:00 The 2012 NHL Eastern Conference Finals resumes tonight as the New York Rangers look to take a 2-0 series lead against the New Jersey Devils. The Rangers won Game 1 of the best-of-seven series 3-0 thanks to a dominant performance by All-Star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist and their willingness to block 26 shots in front of him. They'll need a similar performance tonight against snipers Ilya Kovalchuk, Zach Parise and the rest of the Devils. The opening puck drop is scheduled for ju... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666837&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:10:00 Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666838&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:02:00 Any NHL offseason—or one for any professional sport, for that matter—begins with an analysis of the organization from top to bottom. Inventory must be taken of assets and liabilities before one can move forward. For a team like the San Jose Sharks that has high expectations, this examination must be harsh. A single playoff win is unacceptable. In the past, such a finish would... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666839&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:22:00 Talk to many highly-accomplished executives, and they will often point out that a key to their success comes from surrounding themselves with good people to consult and bounce ideas off of. For the Dallas Stars, that was a big reason that Bob G... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666840&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:18:00 Game 2 of the Western Conference Championships saw the Los Angeles Kings shut out the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0, earning them a 2-0 series lead. Their strong start to this series is helping them close in on their first conference title since 1993. Winning the Western Conference Championship would put them in reach of their ultim... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666841&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:43:00 The NHL may have been lacking superstar Sidney Crosby for most of the season, due to injury, and Alex Ovechkin’s production has dropped dramatically in the past few years. Although the league’s two poster boys are struggling, there are still plenty of exciting players to watch on hockey’s biggest stage. Evgeni Malkin did a spectacular job of replacing Crosby&rsq... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666842&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:39:00 In a procedural formality, the NHL has provided the required 120-day notice to the players' u... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666829&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:56:00 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666830&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:54:00 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666831&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:54:00 The NHL has suspended Phoenix Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals as a result of his major penalty for boarding Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown in Game 2, according to TSN's Darren Dreger. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666832&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:43:00 For the trio of incidents that occurred during Tuesday night's Game 2 between the Phoenix Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings, it will be only Martin Hanzal receiving supplemental discipline from the NHL. The league announced Wednesday evening that the Coyotes forward would be sitting for Game 3 on Thursday... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666833&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:42:00 Islanders prospect Ryan Strome is taking all the right steps to get to the National Hockey League. The Islanders selected the Mississauga, ON, native with the fifth overall selection in the 2011 NHL Draft, following his sophomore campaign with th... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666834&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:17:00 By Adam Kimelman - NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor Two games into the Western Conference Finals, fans might need a reminder that the Los Angeles Kings, who lead the series 2-0, are the eighth seed. The way the Kings have rampaged their way th... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666835&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:17:00 Posted in ImageVideoNew York Jets center Nick Mangold was on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon yesterday and participated in the “Wax On, Wax Off” segment, where he preceded to get all of his chest hair waxed. Check out some videos of it … http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666828&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:24:55 Roger Federer is not usually regarded as a player easily affected by the vagaries of intemperate weather. The calm Swiss is the one often described as a “good wind player”, was the one who seemed to adapt readily to Madrid’s flurries of clay, and was not unduly affected by the chilly showers that engulfed Indian [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666827&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:29:57 Jim Neveau, Managing Editor/Coyotes Correspondent Glendale, Arizona – Hockey isn’t something that one expects to find in the deserts of Arizona this time of year. The Phoenix Coyotes have never been beyond the first round of the playoffs in their organization’s history, but this year, things seem to be different. After dispatching the Chicago Blackhawks [...] This article was originally published at: The Hockey Writers. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666826&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:38:56 ATP Rome Order of Play | Thursday, May 17, 2012 INTERNAZIONALI BNL D'ITALIA Rome, Italy ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666825&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:16:00 Your daily dose of Trail Blazers links, including the latest from Greg Oden's agent on his desire to play again Read more Greg Oden news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666810&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:06:03 Jeff Karstens (shoulder) felt good during a 20-pitch simulated game Wednesday. Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said the big test will be how Karstens feels Thursday and then in a follow-up session Friday. [...] Read more Jeff Karstens news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666811&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:06:08 Cubs placed RHP Lendy Castillo on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 12, with a left groin strain. The strain is being referred to as "moderate," so it could be more than a minimum stay on the DL for the Rule 5 pick. [...] Read more Lendy Casti... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666812&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:06:08 Bulls fans have turned Carlos Boozer into their whipping boy — all problems seem to be his fault, from issues like consistent post scoring to NATO summit protestors. To me, Boozer has seemed like what he always has been and Bulls fans sound like Jazz fans three years ago. But sorry Bulls fans, Boozer is… Read mo... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666813&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:06:03 Jack Hannahan was not in the starting lineup on Wednesday due to lower back soreness. He is scheduled for an MRI, the Associated Press reports. [...] Read more Jack Hannahan news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666814&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:05:22 Jeff Karstens (shoulder) felt good after throwing 20 pitches to hitters Wednesday and he used all of his pitches. He'll have a follow-up session Friday. [...] Read more Jeff Karstens news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666815&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:05:22 Bruce Bochy said MRI on Freddy Sanchez showed inflammation of disc he'll miss a couple days and start rehab over. [...] Read more Freddy Sanchez news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666816&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:05:22 Henry Rodriguez is dealing with some tightness in his right forearm lately, and he could have another night off Wednesday. [...] Read more Henry Rodriguez news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666817&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:05:22 Lendy Castillo (left groin strain) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list and Scott Maine recalled from Iowa. [...] Read more Lendy Castillo news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666818&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:05:22 NEW YORK (AP) Phoenix Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal has been suspended one game for a hit on Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown. Read more Dustin Brown news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666819&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:05:02 Mike Carp was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with a stiff right shoulder. The move is considered precautionary, and Carp should be available off the bench. [...] Read more Mike Carp news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666820&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:01:08 Matt Guerrier (elbow) threw his second bullpen session on Wednesday since landing on the disabled list back in mid-April. He could soon face hitters and then going out on a rehab assignment shortly after that. [...] Read more Matt Guerrier news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666821&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:01:08 LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were not carrying "Help Wanted" signs around the Miami Heat practice floor Wednesday. The mood was not grim, voices were not hushed and scowls were not prominent. The way the Heat see it, their series with Indiana simply begins anew Thursday night. And the Pacers ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666822&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:00:03 In light of Andrew Bynum’s ongoing disinterest in public opinion about him — the subject of my latest column in light of Bynum’s latest NBA fine — it’s interesting to read more about Tim Duncan’s career-long dedication to maintaining his privacy. A new feature on Duncan by Sports Illustrated’s Chris Ballard... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666823&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:00:03 Marvin Martin has declared himself ready to leave Sochaux and admitted that he has his heart set on joining a Champions League club. Read more Marvin Martin news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666824&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:56:02 Gabe Rivera is among the 14 players and three coaches who form the 2012 College Football Hall of Fame class. Following his outstanding college career, Rivera became the No. 1 pick of the Steelers i... Source: Pittsburgh Steelers : News Get your Steelers Fathead! http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666806&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:40:08 The 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is larger and removes the blind bidding process. The chance that an MLS side would go on the road increased after http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666807&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:53:58 Sounders prove MLS can put fans in the seats Like all fans, we like to be praised. Well, there's no shortage of that in this feature about the culture surrounding the Seattle Sounders in the latest issue of ESPN The Magazine. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666808&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:53:22 Message from editor: The grass v turf debate was sparked again. This take sums up positions I've stated many times, so rather than write more, I'll just frontpage this. Also, I have a computer again, so regular posting will return shortly. - Dave Dear national soccer writer, Thanks for weighing in with your opinion on the state of the pitch at Century Link Field. Since you're being directed here, I can only assume that you've made some type of reference to the "fake ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666809&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:44:43 Michael Crabtree was the player whose name was drawn out of a hat this week to participate in the 49ers Player/Fan Chat. I’m not sure why I was expecting a tough question would be answered. I guess I’m naive. We all know that the questions are screened and that they choose the non-controversial or uninteresting http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666805&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:40:35 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666804&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:55:14 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666799&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:01:48 Exhibition: Buy Liverpool FC vs. AS Roma Tickets, Wednesday July 25, 2012, Fenway Park, Bo... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666800&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:30:00 Acquista la Maglia ufficiale del AC Milan per la stagione 2012-13.PATCH SERIE A APPLICATA ALLA MAGLIA!Ancora una volta, un omaggio alla nostra Italia sulla maglia del Club pi titolato al mondo:  AC  Milan. <BR><BR> <script language="JavaScript" src="http://pf.tradedoubler.com/pf/pf?a=1627539&description=(ac milan maglia ufficiale)&xslUrl=http://img.tradedoubler.com/images/xsl/xsl16.xsl&xslParamName1=page&xslPar... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666801&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:23:00 Exhibition: Buy Liverpool ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666802&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:12:00 Biglietti Italia - Lussemburgo, martedi 29 maggio 2012, Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma, Italia, Amichevoli Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma, Italia martedì 29 maggio 2012 20:45 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666803&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:44:00 Hey Shannon look who the Mets are pulling for. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone Related posts: Mets Sign Niese to 5 Year Extension Mets Sing Happy Birthday to Johan Santana Meet Ron Darling Opening Day Related posts:Mets Sign Niese to 5 Year Extension http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666797&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:26:07 The All Star Game has not yet resulted in increased attendance. I just left the Shake Shack. There were not 20,000 people on line. Related posts: Shake Shack — Coming to a Ballpark Near You? | The Daily Meal Not quite game 2 Mets crowd shot Haven’t done a Mets crowd shot in a while Related posts: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666798&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:06:38 Shout out to Greenie @3rdGenAsshole for this Ninja 420! “It’s 4:20 Somewhere” is a new feature I am trying out. I need you Greenies to snap pictures of either you enjoying our favorite time of day with the time visible in the shot or snap a pic of our favorite number out in the wild [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666795&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:20:51 Shout out to Greenie Stan for these shots! “Red Eye Jedi“ is a new section where dudes smoking weed will be posted for the viewing pleasure of our dear stoner girl fans. If you come across a stoner dude or wanna be featured here, e-mail me at Tribute@hailmaryjane.com or hit me up on twitter. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666796&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:20:49 Well, it’s nice to know that Josh Beckett still has SOMETHING in the tank…Although as far as I am concerned, all is not better between Joshua and Red Sox Nation. He needs to make about 10 more quality starts and stop acting like an entitled jerk, and then we’ll talk… On his 32nd birthday (hard [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666794&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:27:45 REGULAR SEASON GAME 37 YANKEES @ BLUE JAYS First Pitch: 7:07 PM | TV: YES | Radio: WCBS Here are the lineups: YANKEES (20-16) Curtis Granderson CF Nick Swisher RF Robinson Cano 2B Alex Rodriguez 3B Mark Teixeira 1B Raul Ibañez LF Eric Chavez DH Russell Martin C Jayson Nix SS Starting Pitcher: RHP Hiroki Kuroda (3-4... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666793&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:38:00 The Green Bay Packers announced Wednesday that the team will be sponsoring four free high school football camps at various locations across Wisconsin during the month of June. According to the team website, the Packers will hold a camp in Chippewa Falls (June 11-12), Milwaukee (June 14-15), Green Bay (June 16-17) and Stevens Point (June [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666790&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:21:40 Green Bay's first-round pick also got $3.9 million in signing bonuses, according to Andrew Brandt. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666791&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:14:48 Pittsburgh Pirates Live Game Chat ©2012 Raise the Jolly Roger. All Rights Reserved.. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666792&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:55:32 In news unrelated to this game, Martin Hanzal was suspended for Game 3 of the Kings - http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666789&src=rss 2012-05-16T23:30:26 Current Series 2 game series vs Twins @ Comerica Park Minnesota Twins http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666788&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:30:09 For more saber, Up and In: The Baseball Prospectus podcast is good. They talk a lot about prospects and scouting. FanGraph's weekly podcasts with... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666787&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:42:08 Whenever we describe this site to people, we're often tempted to say it's a sports site about nothing, which is exactly what it's been as of late. But in reality, it really wouldn't be proper to use that line even... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666786&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:00:29 Those who have underestimated Steve Nash on the court have learned a valuable lesson over the years, and, as Forbes points out, he shouldn’t be taken too lightly off the court and in the boardroom, either. First, in an online story published on Wednesday and in what will be another version for the June 4 [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666779&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:11:59 The Blue Jays have become something of a nuisance in recent years. They’ve improved but not to the point of being a legitimate contender, but they’re just good enough to give the Yankees fits whenever they play. New York is 19-17 against Toronto since the start of the 2010 season, which is far too close [...] Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666778&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:30:11 It's a slow day, but that didn't stop Jason Slowey from helping us out by retweeting this great line. @JasonSlowey is the symposium where they teach you how be be a normal member of society and not shoot yourself in a club? — Alex Orr (@Alex_Orr_What) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666777&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:30:21 CLEVELAND (AP) Josh Tomlin isn’t quite sure when he will be back on the mound for the Cleveland Indians. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666769&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:15:38 WASHINGTON (AP) Right-hander Chien-Ming Wang is willing to pitch in relief – as unlikely as it seems that the Washington Nationals would ask him to do that. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666770&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:59:51 CHICAGO (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies have placed right-hander Vance Worley on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666771&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:45:09 DETROIT (AP) Detroit manager Jim Leyland says closer Jose Valverde is day to day with a strained lower back. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666772&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:42:00 ATLANTA (AP) Fredi Gonzalez juggled his lineup for Wednesday night’s game against the Miami Marlins, giving Michael Bourn his first day off this season. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666773&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:33:35 DETROIT (AP) Minnesota’s Justin Morneau is coming off the 15-day disabled list and is hitting fifth for the Twins on Wednesday night against the Detroit Tigers. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666774&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:58:56 WASHINGTON (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled right-hander Evan Meek from Triple-A Indianapolis before Wednesday’s game against the Washington Nationals and optioned slumping outfielder Alex Presley to the minors. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666775&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:21:06 TORONTO (AP) Brett Lawrie of the Toronto Blue Jays has been suspended for four games by Major League Baseball after he threw his batting helmet and it bounced off an umpire. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666776&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:17:57 The NFLPA grievance hearing regarding the punishments for suspended players in the New Orleans Saints “bounty” scandal lasted two-and-a-half hours in front of arbitrator Shyam Das at NFL headquarters in New York on Wednesday. The NFL was represented by Dan Nash of Akin Gump law firm as well as other league attorneys. Jeffrey Kessler argued [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666767&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:31:32 Casey Matthews now weighs *250 pounds*. Apparently Casey spent all offseason with his big brother Clay "getting stronger". If he really weighs 250 pounds now I have to wonder if Clay is giving him some of his special supplements... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666768&src=rss 2012-05-16T21:04:46 South Paw Bullpen: The Phillies might not lead the Major Leagues in any mean... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666766&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:59:00 As you may have heard by now, "The Godfather of Go-Go" Chuck Brown passed away today at the age of 75. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666765&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:06:00 Mark Buehrle takes on Mike Minor in game one of the short series. First pitch is set for 7:10 PM ET. Braves lineup: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666764&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:31:50 Chris (Pittsburgh): How likely is it that at least one of Almora, Giolito, or Correa will be available when the Pirates pick at #8? If all three are available, who should the Bucs choose? Jim Callis: Likely, as of today, only because Giolito is a total wild card. I don't think Almora or Correa gets to them. If all three were on the board, I'd be torn between Almora and Correa. I hear so many raves about Almora, I'd lean that way. (If... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666762&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:07:17 What Dock Ellis Taught Me About Drugs, Spitballs, Hair Curlers, Office Culture, Race, And America http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666763&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:16:42 Hello from sunny over cast Florida! It's your faithful servant TFSML. I have very limited Wi-Fi down here in our St. Pete Beach condo so I'm reduced to standing on a stool holding my MacBook over my head in hopes I can steal the neighbour's unlocked Wi-Fi. I suppose I could go to a Starbucks to finish writing this... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666761&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:35:01 Bottom 2nd: Rays 1, Red Sox 0 Buchholz wasn't quite as sharp, struggling with his control. After allowing a single to Carlos Pena, who beat the shift, Luke Scott was hit in the foot with a pitch, Sean Rodriguez helped... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666759&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:25:02 Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey has been cleared by his surgeon to start throwing next week. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666760&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:45:46 from Bruce Dowbiggin of the Globe and Mail, There are NHL playoff rating and then there are Canadian NHL playoff ratings. As expected, the upset of Vancouver in Round 1 almost halved the numbers CBC garnered in 2011’s Round 2, when the Canucks defeated Nashville. CBC’s coverage of the Washington/New York Rangers series averaged over 1.5 million viewers (all ratings +2) a game while the New Jersey/Philadelphia series averaged over 1.4 million viewers a game (for a 1.49 M. average in Round ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666756&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:55:48 Mr. Shanahan explains… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666757&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:39:45 The Devils need some offense, the Rangers need to continue what they did in game 1, which team does it better, wins. Game time is just after 8:00pm ET and is broadcast on NBCSN, CBC and RDS. Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada does a great job previewing tonight’s game, you can listen to it below… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666758&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:30:54 The Rockies return home for a quick five games after an ugly road trip. First up is another two game series, this time against the Arizona Diamondbacks who have struggled similarly to the Rockies over the past two weeks. Tonight, 22 year old rookie Patrick Corbin takes on 49 year old anti-rookie Jamie Moyer. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666755&src=rss 2012-05-16T23:40:05 Johan Santana #57 / Pitcher / New York Mets Height: 6-0 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666754&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:35:07 Current Series 2 game series vs Astros @ Minute Maid Park Milwaukee Brewers http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666751&src=rss 2012-05-16T23:30:20 Follow Nicole Haase on Twitter for coverage of tonight's Timber Rattlers game While I'm handling tonight's Brewer coverage, Nicole is at Time Warner Cable Field for tonight's Wisconsin Timber Rattlers game, which among other things is the first of Carlos Gomez's rehab assignment. Follow her Twitter account and check back often for coverage and photos from tonight's game, then ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666752&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:52:28 The Brewers continue this week's road trip with 2... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666753&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:00:21 The Orioles need to stick it to the http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666750&src=rss 2012-05-16T23:30:19 What if I told you...that the Red Sox didn't suck all of a sudden? What if I told you...that today that had to survive Clay Buchholz on the mound? You'd probably be pretty skeptical, right? Don't worry. You're not alone. While his results were decent last time, Clay very much still needs to prove he's capable of, well, pitching well. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666749&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:58:22 SB Nation is pulling together a video to honor veterans for Memorial ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666748&src=rss 2012-05-16T23:00:16 via cdn.sheknows.com Ditto. Cue "Brie Pottery Gif" in 3...2...1... PS: She Knows! (.com) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666746&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:45:04 The Infuriating Jose Molina The psychology of a fan is a tough egg to crack. We remember certain negative events very well, but smaller events -- even if they are consistent and common and positive -- can go unnoticed. Jose Molina has been amazing a... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666747&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:13:23 Dustin Ackley, 2B Shin-soo Choo, RF http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666745&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:57:03 The Cubs are hosting "Social Media Night" tonight at Wrigley Field. It's likely too late to get tickets to this event, but I... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666744&src=rss 2012-05-16T22:00:07 It’s a different mentality with coach Sparano, he’s the type of person that’s like, if you can’t stop him, he’ll keep doing it. That’s the kind of mentality, I think if we had last year I think we could have … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666743&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:03:03 During high school graduation season, it's all hopes and dreams for the fresh-faced graduates. But if there's one universal fact, it's that very few of them will actually achieve those goals. Baseball is no different, says SC's Joshua Duffy. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666741&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:30:51 Jimmie Johnson won at Darlington, snapping a 16-race winless streak and giving Hendrick Motorsports its 200th win. Denny Hamlin finished second, while Kurt Busch finished 21st, but is still "running." http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666742&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:43:53 var now = new Date(); var nowSecs = now.getTime(); ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666738&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:00:03 The Mets (20-16) begin a two-game series against the Reds (18-17) tonight at Citi Field. Game time is 7:10 PM. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666739&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:40:58 Here, SNY’s Kevin Burkhardt discusses Mike Baxter‘s early success in a part time role this season: Your browser does not support iframes. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666740&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:35:28 In which New York sports radio’s #1 (consumer of Diet Coke) swears that he will never use Twitter. While “never”, is a very long time, perhaps it really is better off this way? http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666737&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:27:21 The official Host Cities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™ were announced on 4 May 2012 at a press conference held in Ottawa, Canada. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666720&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:17 The official technical report into this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup™ highlights a number of marked improvements in the women’s game and suggests that the competitive gap has become narrower than ever. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666721&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:17 Japan’s success at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011™ has been recognised with the presentation of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Champions Badge. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666722&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:17 The FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011 has set a new benchmark for the sport after viewers around the world tuned in en masse and smashed several TV audience records along the way. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666723&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:17 The FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011 has set a new benchmark for the sport after viewers around the world tuned in en masse and smashed several TV audience records along the way. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666724&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:17 The FIFA Executive Committee assigned eight tournaments for 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 on Thursday at the Home of FIFA. Some of the successful bidders spoke to FIFA.com. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666725&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:17 The FIFA Executive Committee assigned eight tournaments for 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 on Thursday at the Home of FIFA. Some of the successful bidders spoke to FIFA.com. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666726&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:17 The FIFA Executive Committee has revealed the FIFA Financial Report figures for 2007-10, and decided on the host nations for eight FIFA competitions and slots per confederation for Brazil 2014. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666727&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:17 The FIFA Executive Committee has revealed the FIFA Financial Report figures for 2007-10, and decided on the host nations for eight FIFA competitions and slots per confederation for Brazil 2014. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666728&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:17 Fenerbahce clinced the Turkish Cup in emphatic fashion, defeating Bursaspor 4-0 through Caner Erkin, Christian Baroni, Semih Senturk, and Alex de Souza goals. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666729&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:16 Fenerbahce clinced the Turkish Cup in emphatic fashion, defeating Bursaspor 4-0 through Caner Erkin, Christian Baroni, Semih Senturk, and Alex de Souza goals. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666730&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:16 El invicto peso pesado Francesco Pianeta (26-0-1, 14 KOs) superó al ex campeón mundial pesado del CMB Oliver McCall (56-12, 37 KOs) para ganar una decision unanime en diez rounds en la noche del miércoles en el  Brandeburgo Hall en Frankfurt … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666731&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:13 El invicto peso pesado Francesco Pianeta (26-0-1, 14 KOs) superó al ex campeón mundial pesado del CMB Oliver McCall (56-12, 37 KOs) para ganar una decision unanime en diez rounds en la noche del miércoles en el  Brandeburgo Hall en Frankfurt … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666732&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:12 Aunque Manny Pacquiao dice que no está de acuerdo con el presidente Obama acerca del matrimonio con personas del mismo sexo, Pacquiao ha negado cualquier critica citando Levítico 20:13, que establece los gays deben ser condenados a muerte, durante una … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666733&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:12 Aunque Manny Pacquiao dice que no está de acuerdo con el presidente Obama acerca del matrimonio con personas del mismo sexo, Pacquiao ha negado cualquier critica citando Levítico 20:13, que establece los gays deben ser condenados a muerte, durante una … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666734&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:11 Por. Joe Koizumi El invicto Japones campeon mundial súper pluma AMB  Takashi Uchiyama (18-0, 15 KOs), Japón, pondrá su cinturón en juego contra el zurdo pegador Filipino Michael Farenas (34-3-3, 26 KOs) en Saitama (cerca de Tokio ), Japón, el … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666735&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:11 Por. Joe Koizumi El invicto Japones campeon mundial súper pluma AMB  Takashi Uchiyama (18-0, 15 KOs), Japón, pondrá su cinturón en juego contra el zurdo pegador Filipino Michael Farenas (34-3-3, 26 KOs) en Saitama (cerca de Tokio ), Japón, el … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666736&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:10 If you thought SODO was crowded already, with both Safeco and Century Link fields housing the Mariners, Sounders and Seahawks respectively, think again. This is one of the main local concerns amongst the opposition to what is now becoming a foreseeable plan for Seattle to build another arena in close proximity to the already existing [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666719&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:27:58 By Matthew Van Wormer With yesterday’s win against the Minnesota Twins, the Indians were able to split their six game road trip and come back home exactly where they were when they left, four games over the .500 mark and with a two game lead on the Detroit Tigers. Things could have gone [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666718&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:34:45 We know that Kentucky fans struggle with spelling. They apparently also need some tips on color... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666716&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:50:55 Left Photo: Mark Zerof/US Presswire Lost Lettermen is counting down and ranking all 124 FBS college... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666717&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:11:30 BOX SCORE Your browser does not support iframes. Tim Lincecum got somewhat lost amid the late-game theatrics in Tuesday’s loss to the Rockies. Lincecum’s final line was nothing to write home about — four runs on seven hits and three walks in seven innings. Yet through five innings, Lincecum was very good, allowing just one [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666715&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:24:00 Guten Abend, meine Lieblinge. If ever there was a modern day footballer tale worth turning into a movie then it’s that of Adebayor. How so? A plot that includes playing and scoring goals at the very highest level domestically, internationally and even on one occasion under machine gun fire. Moving from Arsenal to City, ‘that’ [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666714&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:37:14 It’s good to see Tebow-mania is having a positive effect on the Gang Green — at least for now. During an open media session Wednesday, All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis raved about Tim Tebow, calling the do-it-all backup a “born leader” and gifted athlete. “He’s a born leader,” Revis said, via the NY Daily News. “He [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666713&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:56:27 I was in swithering whether or not that the man from Oldenzaal was a cult hero or a player whose contribution to Celtic is often overlooked. I went with the later. Why? Any player that scores 38 league goals during two league winning seasons is more than a footnote and it’s only injuries plus what [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666712&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:28:13 Atlanta Braves cast-off Derek Lowe is, to date, leading the American League in ERA (2.05), and wins (6-1).  Could this mean that the problem here in Atlanta wasn’t with Lowe, but lay with the Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell?  Yes,  it’s very early in the season, but baseball is a numbers driven and performance driven [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666711&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:50:32 Steeler Nation is getting more and more impatient with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace and the situation that he has with the Steelers’ front office. The 2012 NFL Draft is in the books, training camp will be here before you know it, and there is still a stalemate between Wallace and Pittsburgh’s management. The [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666710&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:53:08 The Dallas Cowboys won’t see newly-signed guard Mackenzy Bernadeau wearing a star for a while; the fifth-year veteran underwent surgery on his right hip over the weekend and is expected to be sidelined for 10-12 weeks. Signed as a free agent in March to be a starter right away, Bernadeau’s spot is now up for [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666709&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:31:55 Despite hiring leading QC Richard Keen to defend the club and find fault in the verdict the three man board chaired by Lord Carroway stood by the original verdict which Ally McCoist claimed could kill Rangers off. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666707&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:05:33 Following a meeting in Boston the Anfield legend was sacked with the news confirmed on the club website late this afternoon. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666708&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:00:23 Ackley 2B, Saunders CF, Suzuki RF, Montero C, Seager DH, Smoak 1B, Liddi 3B, Figgins LF, Ryan SS, (Hernandez P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666671&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:08:11 Update: Rich Hill is OK after being by a ball in batting practice. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666672&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:07:36 Carlos Beltran is not in the Cardinals starting lineup on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666673&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:03:41 Mike Carp was a late scratch Wednesday. Chone Figgins is now in left field. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666674&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:02:01 Komatsu CF, Dozier SS, Mauer DH, Willingham LF, Morneau 1B, Doumit C, Plouffe RF, Casilla 2B, Carroll 3B, (Blackburn P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666675&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:55:09 Patriots agree to four-year, $2.148 million deal with seventh-round WR Jeremy Ebert. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666676&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:53:23 Denard Span was scratched with tightness in his right hamstring, he's day-to-day. Erik Komatsu will play CF and lead off. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666677&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:49:49 Colts have agreed to a four-year, $2.315 million deal with fifth-round DL Josh Chapman, deal includes $ 215,512 bonus http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666678&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:48:26 Matt Kemp received a platelet rich plasma injection on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666679&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:44:31 Bill Bray threw one inning, 12 pitches in an extended spring game on Wednesday. His back is more of an issue than groin at this point. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666680&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:42:03 De Aza CF, Beckham 2B, Dunn DH, Konerko 1B, Pierzynski C, Rios RF, Ramirez SS, Viciedo LF, Morel 3B, (Floyd P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666681&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:32:39 Matt Guerrier threw a bullpen session Wednesday, his first session throwing breaking balls since he went on DL. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666682&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:30:17 Juan Uribe's MRI showed a left wrist sprain. He will see wrist specialist in LA this weekend. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666683&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:25:58 Rich Hill was hit with a line drive and is walking back into clubhouse with trainers, he seemed to be ok. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666684&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:18:43 Matt Kemp is expected to return after his 15 days on the disabled list are up, Dodgers trainer Sue Falsone says. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666685&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:17:00 Rollins SS, Pierre LF, Victorino CF, Pence RF, Ruiz C, Polanco 3B, Mayberry 1B, Galvis 2B, (Kendrick P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666686&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:16:17 Troy Tulowitzki said his leg remained sore and swollen after Tuesday's game and it felt “Terrible.” http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666687&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:13:55 Manager Joe Maddon said C Jose Lobaton still 10 days to two weeks left on his rehab stint. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666688&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:08:07 Schafer CF, Altuve 2B, Martinez LF, Lee 1B, Lowrie SS, Maxwell RF, Johnson 3B, Castro C, (Norris P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666689&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:07:48 Lendy Castillo will see a doctor Wednesday, he has a moderate groin strain. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666690&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:06:41 Al Harrington had successful knee surgery to repair torn meniscus in right knee. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666691&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:01:14 There is still no timetable on when CF Grady Sizemore will return to the club, according to manager Manny Acta. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666692&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:58:31 Andrew Bailey has been cleared to throw by doctors and will start throwing next week. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666693&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:56:35 Carlos Quentin is "slowed," manager Bud Black said. He had cortisone injection Tuesday and Padres should have clearer picture after Friday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666694&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:55:06 Brett Lawrie was suspended by MLB for four games for throwing his helmet and hitting the home plate umpire. Lawrie is going to appeal so he will play tonight. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666695&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:52:32 Nationals would not let Gio Gonzalez swing a bat in his last start, but his sore right hand is fine and he can hit tonight. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666696&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:50:43 Weeks 2B, Cowgill CF, Reddick RF, Smith LF, Ka'aihue DH, Donaldson 3B, Barton 1B, Recker C, Sogard SS, (Milone P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666697&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:47:45 Michael Morse said he threw around 60 times from 30-40 feet on Wednesday and felt fine. He also took dry swings on Tuesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666698&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:43:37 Wilson Ramos said he is out for the season and hopes to have knee surgery within 2-3 weeks to fix his ACL. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666699&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:42:04 Jose Valverde says he expects to be ready for series against Pirates this weekend. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666700&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:36:58 Chien-Ming Wang says he feels like he could relieve if needed. Manager Davey Johnson didn't rule it out, but it seems doubtful. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666701&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:31:52 Kinsler 2B, Andrus SS, Hamilton LF, Beltre 3B, Cruz RF, Napoli DH, Torrealba C, Snyder 1B, Gentry CF, (Darvish P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666702&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:21:47 Athletics optioned P Andrew Carignan to Triple-A Sacramento. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666703&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:20:32 Pollock CF, Hill 2B, Upton RF, Kubel LF, Goldschmidt 1B, Roberts 3B, McDonald SS, Blanco C, (Corbin P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666704&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:16:29 Michael Young is not in the Rangers starting lineup on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666705&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:14:23 Cory Luebke said exam showed partial tear of elbow ligament. He is deciding between having surgery or pitching with it. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666706&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:08:46 I WAS torn, I mean seriously torn, about whether Kenny should be given the opportunity to stay for another year to show exactly what he can or cannot do at Anfield. I just didn’t want to have to suffer another season of frustration and disappointment like the one we just had to endure, especially in [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666668&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:28:28 With Roy Hodgson named his first England squad today and the news has already been leaked regarding the Ferdinand-Terry issue. Many newspapers and radio stations broke the news that Hodgson has decided to take John Terry to Poland and Ukraine and leave Rio Ferdinand at home. Hodgson met with Ferdinand to break the news yesterday [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666669&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:00:52 Roy Hodgson named his first England squad this today and I think we are all prepared for the same 23 names we always see on an England squad list. It’s out of Hodgson’s hands really as the English media and the FA big wigs won’t settle for certain ‘big names’ from England’s “golden generation” (HAHA) [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666670&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:59:09 “King” Kenny has just been sacked to the amazement of many fans. News just announced that Fenway Sports owner John Henry has decided to sever ties with the Anfield legend in order to rectify the clubs dismal league showing. Whilst many pundits will feel the American owners have acted rather rashly, some counteract this point [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666667&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:56:23 By Enrico Maria Riva ROME – The life of the tennis player and the life of the unknown journalist, although lived in the same Foro Italico, can be pretty different. You may be aware of how the athletes spend an average day, let’s try to familiarize you with a journalist’s day around the grounds at [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666666&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:55:09 Follow @BrianHuddle Last year I ran a series utilizing a random mock draft to go over 30 prospects I felt could be in the Top 30. It was a mix of where I could see teams picking, mixed with how I felt the prospects should be ranked. This year I've given my Top 55 and will be publishing an even longer list, as to how I would rank them if I were employed by an NHL Team. But, with how succes... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666663&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:11:00 Some notes for you from today's practices sessions in Helsinki: - Team Finland pulled a fast one on the media. Scheduled to practice in the main rink like everyone else, they changed it to the practice rink and even changed the time and didn't notify the media until it was almost over. The Finnish media is not happy and calling the team out for "hiding" from reporters. They might be playing gam... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666653&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:35:00 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666654&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:33:00 Dallas Stars goaltender Kari Lehtonen suffered a minor knee injury at t... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666655&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:31:00 As the Leafs exams continue we look at two new additions to the roster, one who was acquired for a specific skill and another who surprised many by returning to active duty much sooner than expected. Dave Steckel – Center: Steckel played for three teams in 2011, as he was traded from Washington to New Jersey and was acquired from the Devils for a mid-round draft pick just before the start of... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666656&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:26:00 If the murmurs of contract amnesty are correct, then the question becomes on whom would the Avs use that amnesty? The Avalanche don't have a Rick Dipietro, Roberto Luongo or Scott Gomez contract. The closest they have is Paul Stastny at $6.6 million but even that isn't an albatross of a contract. In two years, that contract will come off the books and Stastny will either leave via free agenc... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666657&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:04:00 Follow me @jaeckel As promised, here’s an early look at the Hawks’ offseason targets (purported, speculated and imagined). Read carefully. I will try to make clear where I am hearing specifically about actual team interest in a player, versus players they have been interested in previously, versus my own opinions of players they might pursue and different ways they might do that.... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666658&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:03:00 Carey Price is without a doubt one of the best goalies in the NHL, and this past season he was one of the few bright spots on a Montreal Canadiens team that finished dead last in the Eastern Conference.  Price finished l... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666659&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:53:00 Before tending to the suspension of Phoenix Coyotes center Martin Hanzal for this boarding major against Dustin Brown in Game 2, NHL VP of Player Safety Brendan Shanahan announced that two other Coyotes will be spared from supplemental discipline after their i... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666660&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:41:00 Sunrise, Fla. – Sunrise Sports & Entertainment announced today that the Florida Panthers’ first Big RED BBQ of the offseason is officially sold out with more than 600 RSVPs. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666661&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:37:00 NEWARK, N.J. -- New Jersey Devils coach Peter DeBoer adjusted his line combinations Wednesday in an effort to present a different look against the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday (8... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666662&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:16:00 White Rock native, BCHL veteran and pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Jason Garrison was interviewed on Vancouver's local news radio station "News 1130," today. According to the @News1130Sports Twitter account, he expressed a frank interest in joining the Canuc... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666651&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:22:01 Seattle is a market that seems primed for the NHL's potential arrival there, as it's both a geographic and demographic match for future expansion or relocation. What it's needed: a new aren... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666652&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:47:00 The Miami Marlins now have won 11 of 14 and just finished up a 5-game home-stand at 3-2. While the Marlins are starting to show improvement in their results, they are still far from where they want and need to be, in order to take the next step to be a playoff team. Over the course of the next two days, the Marlins will have their toughest test of the 2012 season to date. The Marlins will be facing off with the Atlanta Braves for the first time in 2012. The Marlins have not had much success a... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666648&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:44:52 I am posting this before the series preview today, as I have this ready before the preview. The series preview should be up early tomorrow morning. Anyways, to preview the upcoming Miami Marlins-Atlanta Braves two-game series, I had a chat with Fred Owens, the senior staff writer, at Fansided’s Atlanta Braves site, Tomahawktake. If you ever get a chance, head over to the site and read some of the best and most entertaining Braves news on the internet. Without any further ado, here is a ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666649&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:42:09   Mike Baxter and Justin Turner get rare starts tonight for the Mets. Turner, usually a 2B will get the start in lieu of Ronny Cedeno at SS, and Mike Baxter will get a shot in LF. Baxter has been a solid addition to the Mets bench this year, and has hit well when called upon. Captain Kirk will go back to CF to give Andres Torres a rest. David Wright looks to continue his hot hitting, and pick http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666647&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:23:00 If captain Ryan Callahan had show his team what hard work and versatility can bring, then those traits have been modeled and shaped into a defensive winning pattern for New York. In Game 1 of the Devils series, the Rangers held the New Jersey Devils at bay by getting in the way. Outshooting the Devils [...] This article was originally published at: The Hockey Writers. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666646&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:43:18 The New York Mets have announced that RHP Jenrry Mejia will leave his Florida rehab assignment with St. Lucie and head north to join up with the AA Binghamton club to make a start for them this weekend. The B-Mets will be in Maine playing the Portland Sea Dogs on Saturday afternoon. The 1:35 PM game will be the second of the series against the last place Sea Dogs (14-25, 9.5 GB), and Mejia’s start [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666645&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:34:59 Spring practice around the nation is in full swing which means, fans are filling out depth charts, and publications are ranking teams for the upcoming season. This entry is not a ranking but this will be a list of teams that will make a move this year, and a list of programs that may be [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666644&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:10:16 Learn how to pre-grade your cards so that you can have a good idea of the official grade they're likely to receive. Our practical guide gives you tips, tells you what to look for and lists the tools you'll need. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666643&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:18:16 In case you missed it last night, the Brewers versus Mets game last night seemed completely unremarkable until the seventh inning, when D.J. Carrasco, who was supposed to just be mopping up a blowout loss, hit Ryan Braun with a fastball. The incident came right after Ricky Weeks had homered off of Carrasco to make … Continue reading » http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666642&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:41:09 It looks like the boys in Bristol have their new A1 female star in the works, the new Erin Andrews if you will. Charissa Thompson formerly of Big Ten Network, Versus and Fox Sports NFL broadcasts left all that behind to sign a deal with ESPN almost a year ago. Now she’s about to become [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666639&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:53:11 New York Giants‘ quarterback and 2012 Super Bowl champion Eli Manning visited CNN’s Starting Point to talk Peyton, Super Bowl ring, Saturday Night Live performance, off-field pranks, taking a month off and his work with nonprofit Build Our Kids Success before-school program. Manning says, “You know, it’s one of those deals in New York.  You [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666640&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:29:00 It's "Social Media Night" at Wrigley Field. Related posts: Pre-Gamin’: Cubs v. Phillies (12:35 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc. The Cubs have a great chance to go up 2-1... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666641&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:26:01 Rafa Nadal Rome Press Conference | Wednesday, 16 May, 2012 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666637&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:01:00 Photos: Nadal vs Mayer in Rome Check out some great tennis photos of Rafael Nadal and Florian Mayer during their second round match at the Italian Open Tennis Tournament in Rome... Rafa had no problems playing against on red clay and advanced in straight sets... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666638&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:32:00 According to special teams coordinator Greg McMahon, the Saints did not merely re-sign 42-year old John Kasay for insurance reasons in case Hartley was not fully healed from the injury that sidelined him last year, but rather plan on holding and open competition for kicking duties, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666622&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:09:59 According to interim head coach Joe Vitt, Toon displayed good hands and speed in separating himself from other players at Saints minicamp, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune. [...] Read more Nick Toon news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666623&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:06:51 Andrei Kirilenko reportedly hurt his ankle during the Russian League finals, but the severity of the injury is unknown. AK was playing in Game 1 of the finals with CSKA Moscow, who lost a heart-breaker in the EuroLeague finals just last week. [...] Read more A... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666624&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:06:41 Denver Nuggets forward Al Harrington underwent surgery to fix a torn meniscus in his right knee on Wednesday. Read more Al Harrington news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666625&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:06:03 Denard Span has been scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup due to tightness in his right hamstring. Span missed Tuesday's game with the same ailment. [...] Read more Denard Span news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666626&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:06:07 The Cleveland Browns believe DT Phil Taylor (pectoral) still has a chance to make a significant impact this season even though he underwent surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle Wednesday, May 16. Taylor is expected to be out four to six months which would mean he would be able to return sometime between September and November. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666627&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:06:04 Span is a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup with tightness in his right hamstring, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. [...] Read more Denard Span news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666628&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:05:54 Mejia (elbow) will make his next start for Double-A Binghamton, the Mets' official Twitter page reports. [...] Read more Jenrry Mejia news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666629&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:05:54 Asst. GM Santos prefers oft-injured goalie get at least one full season in minors before taking over Panthers' netPanthers projected goalie of the future Jacob Markstrom may still be just that after assistant General Manager Mike Santos told the Sun-Sentinel Wednesday that he would like the lanky Swede to play one more season in the American Hockey League. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666630&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:05:03 CLEVELAND (AP) -- Browns defensive tackle Phil Taylor has undergone surgery to repair a torn chest muscle he injured while lifting weights. Read more Phil Taylor news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666631&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:03:03 Morse (back) made 60 throws on Wednesday, Amanda Comak of the Washington Times reports. [...] Read more Michael Morse news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666632&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:00:54 The NBA has suspended Rockets scout David Patrick for one year due to "player contact violations" during the lockout. It's a stiff penalty that probably stings the Rockets even more since they failed to land any of their high-profile free agent targets. [...] Read more Kyle Lowry news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666633&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:00:34 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Seeking to build on a positive start last Friday night, Clay Buchholz will take the mound... Read more Clay Buchholz news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666634&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:00:24 The NBA Draft Blog Scouting Report heads back to Lexington to look at another Kentucky freshman (see Anthony Davis report here) who thinks that they are ready for the next level after their NCAA Championship run. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was a heralded arrival out of New Jersey and he brought a unique game to the Wildcats. Strong, tough, a good defender and a great finisher at the rim, Kidd-Gilchrist was the epitome of the “whatever the team needs” player. There are some flaws to h... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666635&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:00:02 Real Madrid sporting director Zinedine Zidane says he is not surprised that Raphael Varane will not make France's squad for Euro 2012. Read more Raphael Varane news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666636&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:00:02 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:23:13by Bobby KerlikTwo Allegheny County residents filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the National... Source: TribLIVE RSS Feeds http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666621&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:40:05 Just like the Los Angeles Lakers learned the hard way that the Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t the Denver Nuggets, the L.A. Clippers soon came to the realization that the San Antonio Spurs aren’t the Memphis Grizzlies. The Spurs picked apart the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Tuesday night at the AT&T Center, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666616&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:29:28 Late Sunday night, Yankee Stadium was shot. Section 323 to be exact. At around 1:30 am. A bullet struck an upper-deck seating section in the wee hours Sunday — close enough to a night custodian for... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666617&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:30:00 Kristen Stewart to Elle Magazine: “Laurence Olivier was asked, ‘Actors, what’s the impulse? Why?’ And he was just like, ‘Look at me, look at me, look at me, look at me….’ That was his answer. But at... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666618&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:21:00 Dr. Lee E. Goldstein et al. of Boston University’s School of Medicine publishes Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Blast-Exposed Military Veterans and a Blast Neurotrauma Mouse Model in today's... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666619&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:11:00 Hot Problems - feat. Mitt Romney. How poor is Barack Obama? Not too bad. He's offering you the chance to win dinner with him, valued at $5k. Every time you check twitter or facebook, think --... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666620&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:07:00 Ten-year-old Haley Smilow had a chance to sit down with A.J. before a game and talk baseball, but discovered the White Sox catcher is one of the most genuine, honest and appreciative guys playing baseball today. He is just a regular guy who likes to have fun and doesn’t like the cold weather. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666614&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:40:39 When people feel pressure and fear, they often say stupid things. Dwyane Wade most certainly did in his analysis of the Indiana-Dallas comparison. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666615&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:12:48 Buy Schalke 04 - AC Milan Tickets, Tuesday July 24, 2012, Veltins Arena,... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666612&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:00:57 var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666613&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:51:41 CARDINALS FIRST ANNUAL GRADUATION DAY AT BUSCH STADIUM Tickets Include Pre-Game Graduation Parade on Field Prior to Game   ST. LOUIS, MO. (May 16, 2012) – The St. Louis Cardinals are inviting graduates of all ages to attend the first annual Graduation Day at Busch Stadium on Sunday, July 1. The event will allow recent [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666611&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:12:38 Javier Baez (solo HR and a two-run single), Jeimer Candelario (two-run triple and an RBI single), and Danny Lockhart (two-run single and an RBI single) drove-in three runs a piece, Xavier Batista doubled twice, singled, and scored a run, and Micah Gibbs reached base four times on two singles and two walks and scored two runs, leading the Cubs to an 11-3 thumping of the Rockies in Cactus League Extended Spring Training action this morning at Fitch Park Field #3 in Mesa, AZ. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666609&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:35:05 . Though it was described as minor surgery, it is still a small setback in Kenny Britt’s recovery from his knee injury that shortened his 2011 season after just three games. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666608&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:16:08 Makes sense. Leigh is VP ticket sales and services. Related posts: Hmmm Mets hawking Opening Day tickets A special Mets tickets pre-sale code for you Mets tickets presale code for today at 10am Related posts:Hmmm Mets hawking Opening Day tickets http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666607&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:06:50 Last year in May we showed you guys an idea that that the homeys over at Newsweek came up with. These cool items show you a little bit of what it will be like when marijuana is legalized and marketed to the public. Make sure to check out their full gallery. Great stuff, one day [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666605&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:20:00 Here is a short documentary of some people who got together and decided to make a cause that, though subtle, will affect human beings power usage for years to come. They are painting rooftops in NYC white with the goal to have all building rooftops white by 2030. What the white does is reflects the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666606&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:20:00 After two games in Boston the series is tied one win each, and 173 points each. Tonight, on the home floor, in front of a sellout crowd, the Sixers will look to break both ties, hopefully once and for all. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666603&src=rss 2012-05-16T21:00:16 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666604&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:31:38 Pirates (17-19) at Nationals (22-14) 7:05 PM EST—Nationals Park, Washington Here is the MLB.com Gameday TV: ROOT Sports The Bucs are in Washington for another two-game set against an NL East opponent. Despite that series loss at PNC last week, the Nats are still playing (most pitching) very well and will present the Bucs with [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666602&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:30:45 Sweeney CF Pedroia 2B Ortiz DH Gonzalez 1B Middlebrooks 3B Saltalamacchia C Ross RF Nava LF Aviles SS Buchholz SP http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666601&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:41:41 Blaine Gabbert thinks he could throw a football over them mountains. In a media session after the Jaguars OTA's, Gabbert was asked about some reporters questioning his throwing ability. Gabbert responded by saying, "I'd like to challenge them to a throwing competition. Like Uncle Rico." http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666600&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:33:47 Several Tigers have had a couple of looks at Twins starter Nick Blackburn. With 31 plate appearances, Miguel Cabrera's 1.277 OPS against him leads the team. Alex Avila has 13 plate appearances and a 1.189 OPS to show for them. Austin Jackson also has an OPS of better than 1.000, having faced Blackburn 18 times. On the other side of things, not a lot of current Twins have tallied a lot of looks at Tigers starter Rick Porcello. Denard Span has the most looks, with 25 plate appearance... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666599&src=rss 2012-05-16T21:51:58 Teams get to spend the next few weeks sleeping in their own beds as they race at Charlotte. Earl Barban, spotter for the #48 Lowes Chevy Impala answers some questions for us this week. NASCAR has 2 races a year that are non-points races, The Shootout and the All Star Race. So I asked Earl which was the bigger [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666598&src=rss 2012-05-16T21:37:23 The Orioles recalled outfielder Xavier Avery, who is helping to fill in for the injured Nolan Reimold.  Is he relevant for fantasy owners, though?  Let’s take a look: 22-year old outfielder Left-handed hitter Drafted in the second round in 2008 … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666595&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:15:49 Another week, another round of closer news. Are you on a never ending hunt for saves? Our Michael Hurcomb touches on some of the more volatile situations in his latest edition of Fantasy Relief. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666596&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:56:00 The Red Sox are sure running through their fair share of outfielders. Our Nando Di Fino touches on their latest candidate -- Daniel Nava -- and other popular pickups in his Setting the Trends. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666597&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:32:00 The Pittsburgh Steelers will have their first OTA session next week and every year one of the questions heading into each OTA session is whether or not safety Troy Polamalu will be in attendance as these sessions are not mandatory participation. In the past Polamalu has chosen at times to stay at home in California and train, but a source informed me today that he plans to be in Pittsburgh next week. Polamalu is coming off another Pro Bowl season that saw him start all 16 games for the first ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666594&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:43:56 In his third game for Triple-A Empire State since being send down late last week, Eduardo Nunez made a pair of errors this afternoon. According to Donnie Collins, the first was just a botched routine grounder and the second a missed catch at second base on a stolen base attempt. Nunez has played shortstop all [...] Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666593&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:30:57 Memorial Day is approaching, and SB Nation's YouTube channel wants to honor veterans with some video. If you ever served overseas, the network would love your help on this project: we're seeking video of veterans talking about their favorite sports memories while deployed. Matt Ufford, a former Marine who does a lot of video content for the network will be compiling video submissions into a sort of long form feature ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666591&src=rss 2012-05-16T21:30:13 I'll take two. Thanks! Who doesn’t love a pancake? Honestly is there anyone in the world who, when offered a disk of fluffy syrupy goodness says, “nah I’m good”? The answer to that question (unless you have some sort of medical condition up to... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666592&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:00:00 Game Thirty-Seven: Cubs (15-21) vs. Phillies (18-19) Game Time - 7:05pm CDT Coverage - TV: Comcast SportsNet - Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 185/914 Location - Wrigley Field, Chicago Matt Garza (2-1, 2.56/0.98) vs. Kyle Kendrick (0-3, 7.32/2.03) The Cubs open a five-game homestand today with the first of two against the Phillies. The homestand concludes Sunday after three with the White Sox. The Cubs split a four-game series in Philadelphia (2-2) a litt... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666590&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:30:00 TORONTO (AP) Brett Lawrie is in the lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays a day after his altercation with an umpire. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666588&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:45:23 WASHINGTON (AP) Roger Clemens’ lawyer toyed with Brian McNamee’s memory and attacked him from several directions at once. The attorney even put an easel next to the witness with the words: ”MISTAKE. BAD MEMORY. LIE.” Eventually, there came the inevitable question: ”Do you sometimes just make stuff up?” http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666589&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:22:24 From TMZ Tim Tebow is definitely down with Jesus … but he ain’t down with “MY Jesus” t-shirts — and he’s threatening legal action because he says a website is illegally using his name to sell the merchandise. TMZ obtained the cease and desist letter Tebow’s attorneys sent to cubbytees.com last month — in which [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666587&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:30:15 When the Detroit Lions were rebuilding their roster in 2009 and 2010, a big part of how they added talent was through claiming players off waivers after they were released by other teams. Because the Lions were typically at the bottom of the NFL standings, they were near the top of the waiver priority list and were able to claim players they wanted off waivers without anybody really getting in the way. ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666586&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:27:08 Congratulations to David S. Cohen, Tenured Professor of Law Not baseball related, but great news nonetheless... Blog Lord David S. Cohen is now a TENURED Professor of Law at the Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University! Everyone join me in congratulating David. Let's all pitch in and buy him a tweed blazer with leather patches on the elb... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666585&src=rss 2012-05-16T21:51:28 This post, which will appear before every game, will include starting lineups (when we learn them) and during the game will include a Game Graph that will constantly update the percent chance the Rays have of winning this particular game. Game Graph… [Will be up at game time] Playing A Little Pepper… Earlier today, the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666582&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:58:49 Earlier today, the Rays traded for 33-year old, journeyman minor league outfielder Rich Thompson. Apparently at some point during his 11 seasons in triple-A, somebody made a short (13 minutes) movie about his life in the minors called “A Major Life in the Minor Leagues.” Whoever made the clip uploaded a trailer to YouTube back [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666583&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:33:39 The Rays have traded triple-A outfielder Kyle Hudson to the Phillies for triple-A outfielder Rich Thompson (via MLBTradeRumors). Hudson was acquired from the Rangers for “future considerations” just prior to the start of the season. Thompson, 33, has spent parts of 11 different seasons in triple-A, with four different organizations. This was his fifth season [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666584&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:13:24 The Pirates have http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666581&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:08:45 Another great piece from Keg promoted from the FanPosts. -- Dave There is no position as unassumingly demanding and oft forgotten as the NFL fullback. In a league ruled and marketed towards the growth of passing focused offenses, this blue-collar position is disappearing as quickly as the middle class (sorry, couldn't resist). But these broken-nosed, jack-of-all-trades ironmen are still in the NFL, colliding and crashing into the opposition, martyrs to the trenches rar... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666579&src=rss 2012-05-16T21:24:00 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666580&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:59:04 Ryan Raburn can’t get no respect. Raburn’s first home run of the year was the deadly blow in the Tiger’s 8-run, comeback 6th inning, which overcame a seemingly insurmountable lead built against Max Scherzer, jinxed by Kevin In Dallas. And yet, in the account of the three 6th inning home runs, Jackson “belted” his, Cabrera [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666577&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:58:50 Read the original: Flyers Recent Headlines http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666578&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:02:22 Presented by TSN… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666576&src=rss 2012-05-16T21:42:50 For the next two-game series the Nats and Mets are at home, and Philly is away, as they play the NL Central. The Marlins go to Atlanta on their way to Cleveland. I'm sorta away too, so for a while posts will be even lighter than usual. (Yahoo)(ESPN)(CBSSports)( http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666575&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:46:00 By now, most if not all you have seen that terrible moment from last night when Brett Lawrie threw his helmet down after a couple questionable calls by the ump -- and it either hit or grazed the ump when he did so. Check it out: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666574&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:15:10 Don't have much time to write a pre-game post here since I have RNA club tonight (this is a real thing), but Gio Gonzalez and Erik Bedard both strike out a ton of hitters and are pitching against teams with bad offenses. This could be entertaining/boring/frustrating.  First pitch is at 7:05  http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666572&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:55:24 The Pirates announced this afternoon that Alex Presley is being demoted to Triple-A Indianapolis and that Evan Meek will be recalled to take his place on the roster for now. There's an awful lot of immediate snark at the Pirates calling up a bullpen arm to replace a bat, but I'm guessing that this will be a very short-term move. Considering that the bullpen threw four innings on Sunday, Kevin Correia didn't make it out of the fourth inning last night, and Brad Lincoln's currently unavailab... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666573&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:51:51 The http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666571&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:00:15 Current Series 2 game series vs Braves @ Turner Field Miami Marlins http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666569&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:10:04 Sorry for not checking in yesterday, gang, but we were flooded with good stuff to talk about yesterday. Today, let's recap what happened on the latest edition of SB Nation's Pick 6 game on Fish Stripes! Rank Player Points 1 mice day 61.7 2 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666570&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:49:22   Yanks play the Blue Jays for the first time this year. They’ll play two... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666567&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:35:22 Our Padres are coming off a confidence-boosting 6-1 win against http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666568&src=rss 2012-05-16T21:35:05 GC24 watched the Wei-Yin Chen and the Orioles shut down the http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666565&src=rss 2012-05-16T21:00:00 Baltimore Orioles (23-14, T-1st AL East) @ Kansas City Royals (15-20, 4th AL Central) Af... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666566&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:23:45 Appearing on WEEI's Mut & Merloni Wednesday afternoon, http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666563&src=rss 2012-05-16T21:13:28 The Reds (18-17) are in New York City for the next five days. They’ll kick off a short 2-game series tonight against the New York Mets (20-16). Tonight’s starting pitchers, Mike Leake (0-5, 7.11 ERA) and Johan Santana (1-2, 2.92 ERA), are performing quite differently than many folks expected at the onset of [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666564&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:45:11 He has a degree rather than medicine, but the closest thing baseball has to the fictional Moonlight Graham character in Field of Dreams is now a part of the Rays 25-man roster. Earlier today, the Rays traded Durham Bulls outfielder http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666562&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:34:57 The St. Louis Cardinals might be the most annoying franchise in baseball. The Yankees will always have a claim to that title. The Red Sox are too funny right now to be annoying. The Marlins are … wait, it's probably the Marlins. But the Cardinals are still anno... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666561&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:57:57 Today at Citi Field, Terry Collins spoke with the media about the possibility of naming David Wright captain. He said he thought about during the offseason, but never approached Sandy Alderson with it, as he didn’t want to put Wright … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666557&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:47:32 This morning for Single-A St. Lucie, Chris Young went 5 2/3 innings and allowed three runs on seven hits and struck out two. Yesterday, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York said Young is expected to join Buffalo’s rotation “with an … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666558&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:42:32 Johan Santana (1-2, 2.92 ERA) will start for the Mets. Santana is coming off a no-decision against the Marlins in which he allowed three runs in six innings – all of which he allowed in the first inning. Santana is … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666559&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:10:00 SNY.tv’s Ted Berg chats with John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer to preview the Mets’ two-game set with the Cincinnati Reds. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666560&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:00:59 Next Game Cincinnati Reds @ New York Mets Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 7:10 PM EDT Citi Field http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666555&src=rss 2012-05-16T21:19:59 Dan Rubenstein heads to Columbus, Ohio to meet Hall of Fame legends Ricky Henderson, Frank Thomas, Johnny Bench, Wade Boggs, Rod Carew & more as they play contest winner Tim Wisecup in the Pepsi Max Field of Dreams. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666556&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:52:17 The blame stream media and the blogs are all abuzz about how tough guy, Fatso Marty Brodeur, decided to get tough and threaten the Rangers with total destruction in tonights game. He has ordered his troops to shoot at the Rangers and maybe maim or at least harm or maybe scare a few. Marty figutes a few high shots around the face and head might scare a few Rangers into not blocking some shots. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666554&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:47:00 By Christian Petrila Every clubhouse has one: The guy who loves to make people laugh. For the Lake County Captains, that guy is pitcher Cole Cook. Cook, 23, was a fifth round selection by the Indians in 2010. This was a few years removed from when he was a 36th round selection of the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666553&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:45:44 Saul Alvarez's fifth title defence could be against Paul Williams http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666551&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:32:00 Just over 48 hours after Roger took down the title in Madrid we’re back up in running in Rome. This is probably my least favourite tournament behind Monte Carlo and after enjoying the coverage in Madrid it feels like we’ve gone from nice and fast blue clay that’s good to watch on TV, to shit, Federer Breezes Past Berlocq in Rome http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666552&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:09:03 Over the course of the past week, there have been several newsworthy items come out regarding multiple Philadelphia Eagles players.  In case you’ve missed anything, here is the latest and greatest in Eagles land… Jason …Read More http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666548&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:51:06 Brett Lawrie of the Toronto Blue Jays was the latest player to have an outburst during a game. He let his emotions get the better of him and ended up hitting the umpire with his batting helmet. While I have made my opinion  http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666549&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:44:00 Here are the top Minor League Triple A performers for May 15, 2012. Major League parent club indicated. TRIPLE A Jake Elmore (Diamondbacks) 3-5, 3 RBI, , R Ryan Wheeler (Diamondbacks) 1-3, HR (6), 2 RBI, R, BB David Winfree (Diamondbacks) 2-4, R Corey Patterson (Brewers) 2-3, RBI, 3 R, 2 SB (3), BB Andy Gonzalez (Brewers)  3-4, 2 RBI, R Martin Maldonado (Brewers) 2-4... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666550&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:26:00 Visit the Kumho Tire Booth in STAR Plaza before Game 3 (Friday, May 18th) and be sure to arrive early to test your pop-a-shot skills, meet members of the Laker Girls and win FREE Lakers gear, all courtesy of your friends at Kumho Tire! http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666531&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:12:39 Los Angeles Lakers forward Devin Ebanks and center Andrew Bynum have each been fined for separate violations, it was announced today by Stu Jackson. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666532&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:12:39 The Chicago Bulls’ season began with Derrick Rose hitting a game-winning shot on Christmas Day, to lift Chicago over the Los Angeles Lakers 87-86. Ironically enough, their playoff hopes ended when Rose tore the ACL in his left knee in Game 1 of the playoffs. Melissa Isaacson, a columnist for ESPN Chicago compiled a list [mor... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666533&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:12:39 With a multitude of playing experience as a former WNBA and Michigan State University player, Kristin Haynie returns to the state of Michigan as an assistant women’s basketball coach at Eastern Michigan University. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666534&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:06:20 The Bowling Green State University baseball team will close out the regular season with a three-game series at Buffalo this weekend. The Falcons come in with a record of 19-31 overall, and 8-16 in the MAC. The Bulls will enter with a mark of 16-33, and 8-15 in the Conference. The series will begin on [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666535&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:05:58 The Southern Miss baseball team travels to Birmingham, Ala., to face UAB in its final regular-season series of the campaign at Young Memorial Field. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666536&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:05:55 The Southern Miss baseball team travels to Birmingham, Ala., to face UAB in its final regular-season series of the campaign at Young Memorial Field. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666537&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:05:53 “Buddy, can you spare $20 for new volleyball shoes?” That would be a new pair of shoes, never out of the NIKE box, tagged at $80 … or how about an $80 Hilfiger-ish golf sweater for 20 bucks? http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666538&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:05:52 Head coach Kerry Messersmith recently announced the upcoming schedule for the 2012 UAB volleyball team, which features 29 total matches, highlighted by 10 opponents that finished in the top 100 of the RPI rankings a season ago. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666539&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:05:51 The UAB softball team earned its third-straight bid to the NCAA Championship and face off with Virginia Tech on Friday at 3:30 p.m. ET in the opening round of the Knoxville Regional hosted by Tennessee. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666540&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:05:51 Before tending to the suspension of Phoenix Coyotes center Martin Hanzal for this boarding major against Dustin Brown in Game 2, NHL VP of Player Safety Brendan Shanahan announced that two other Coyotes will be spared from supplemental discipline after their indiscretions with Los Angeles Kings players. First, Shanahan announced that Shane Doan would not [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666541&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:05:35 Part 1: The Dangers of Playing the Game of Trades When we started to plan out the coverage of the upcoming NHL Draft, an interesting question came up regarding the overall success of the Dallas Stars drafts the past decade or so — especially comparing Joe Nieuwendyk’s drafts with Doug Armstrong’s. The general feeling has [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666542&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:03:34 Shot-blocking isn’t a plague on the game, and teams like the New York Rangers should be praised for doing whatever it takes in the name of Stanley Cup success. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666543&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:57:42 Ball State closes out the 2012 regular season this week with a three-game series in DeKalb, Ill., against the Northern Illinois Huskies … The series runs Thursday-Saturday with all three games at Ralph McKinzie Field http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666544&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:40:37 Cougars to be featured in national primetime four of first six weeks of 2012 season PROVO, Utah — ESPN and BYU today announced the television network schedule for the first four Cougar home games of the 2012 football season as well as the start time for the contest at Boise State. The Cougars will be [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666545&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:40:27 East Carolina senior second baseman Tim Younger has been named one of 20 finalist for the Fan’s Choice Award presented by TD Ameritrade. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666546&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:38:44 East Carolina senior second baseman Tim Younger has been named one of 20 finalist for the Fan’s Choice Award presented by TD Ameritrade. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666547&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:38:42 I wrote a piece on Sidney Crosby in January when the uncertainty surrounding his return to NHL ice consumed Pittsburgh Penguins fans. I talked about how his identity as the Face of NHL hockey took a backseat and he became the Face of the NHL’s Biggest Problem It Loves Ignoring. Crosby returned later in the [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666528&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:13:32 Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. •  And at right, we have a photo of Marc-Andre Fleury from 1997. [ Reddit Hockey ] • One man’s journey from New York Rangers’ fandom to [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666529&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:13:26 From his “Lakers: Past and Present” project. Illustrator Chris Robertson brings you the best guard to wear the purple and gold in the last decade, Kobe Bryant aka Black Mamba. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666530&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:12:40 By Jason Schott – Brooklyn Fans reporter – Twitter @JESchott19 The National Football Foundation announced the 2012 College Football Hall of Fame Bowl Subdivision Class on Tuesday, May 15th. 14 players will be inducted, and they are: Charles Alexander (TB, LSU, 1975-78), Otis Armstrong (HB, Purdue, 1970-72), Steve Bartkowski (QB, California, 1972-74), Hal Bedsole (SE, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666527&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:22:01 Now we know what Missouri lawmakers have on their plates in this election year: Regulating college... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666522&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:07:18 Rachel Uchitel, the ex-”Celebrity Rehab” star who’s infamous for her alleged... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666523&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:35:01 The home of the late Junior Seau was burglarized in Oceanside, CA, on May 7 just five days after he... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666524&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:31:19 We congratulate Michael Shipwash, a.k.a. “Lawyer Mike,” who has taken homemade hip-hop... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666525&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:03:13 If the forecast for high school basketball star Jabari Parker is true, the head of ESPN’s... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666526&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:57:57 The Boston Celtics are hobbling to Philadelphia after blowing an opportunity to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the 76ers with their Game 2, 82-81 loss on Monday. This has been a strange series where both squads feel they should be holding the edge despite the fact that the teams are even. The unusual [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666521&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:13:59 If ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666520&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:15:00 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666518&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:31:00 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666519&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:22:00 Just a few days ago, Joe McKnight revealed that he added 15 pounds of muscle this offseason, doing so with an unorthodox combination of golden Oreos and weightlifting. Now, not only has that number gone up a pound, but McKnight divulged that he went from golden cookies to the Golden Arches. Gang Green’s shifty scatback [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666517&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:19:30 Small Market, Big Heart, is a full-length documentary designed to share the compelling 26-year story of the people of Sacramento and their battle to get and keep a professional sports franchise. This story has many heroes, but one common theme — a community with a huge heart. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666516&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:48:08 Paul Pierce can say there’s nothing wrong with his knee all he wants, but he’s lying. He knows it, we know it and the 76ers know it. Doc Rivers knows it, too. That’s why he admitted the Boston Celtics’ offense needs to change. (Boston Globe) “Right now, he can’t get away from anybody, with his [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666515&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:05:00 The San Diego Chargers have 10 games on their 2012 schedule against teams that ranked in the bottom two thirds against the run in 2011. They will open the season with a road game against their arch rival the Oakland Raiders as well as close the season against them in San Diego.  Oakland ranked 27th [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666514&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:47:18 Eagles cut wide receiver Darnell Williams. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666467&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:07:22 Logan Morrison is not in the Marlins starting lineup on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666468&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:05:19 Ivan Nova testing his ankle with some running Wednesday. He feels like he's got a good chance of throwing even a light side session tomorrow. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666469&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:04:55 Brad Lincoln is unavailable out of the bullpen Wednesday due to his start on Monday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666470&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:03:24 Jhonny Peralta is not in the Tigers starting lineup on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666471&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:58:10 Browns DT Phil Taylor had surgery today at the Cleveland Clinic to repair a torn pectoral muscle. Team spokesman said it "went well." http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666472&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:58:05 Morgan CF, Weeks 2B, Braun LF, Ramirez 3B, Hart RF, Kottaras C, Ishikawa 1B, Izturis SS, (Wolf P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666473&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:56:13 Jose Valverde is day-to-day with a tight back, manager Jim Leyland said. Closer will likely be Joaquin Benoit if Valverde is unavailable. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666474&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:55:24 Josh Tomlin will get second MRI on his right wrist. Dr. Graham will do on Thursday at Cleveland Clinic. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666475&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:54:14 Jonathan Lucroy is not in the Brewers starting Lineup on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666476&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:52:27 Pirates optioned Alex Presley to Triple-A Indianapolis. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666477&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:51:05 Panthers have signed TE Joe Jon Finley and waived TE Tarren Lloyd. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666478&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:49:20 Sweeney CF, Pedroia 2B, Ortiz DH, Gonzalez 1B, Middlebrooks 3B, Saltalamacchia C, Ross RF, Nava LF, Aviles SS, (Buchholz P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666479&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:48:43 Dyson CF, Hosmer 1B, Butler DH, Gordon LF, Francoeur RF, Moustakas 3B, Escobar SS, Getz 2B, Quintero C, (Paulino P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666480&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:46:36 Pirates recalled RHP Evan Meek from Triple-A Indianapolis and option OF Alex Presley. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666481&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:46:35 James Loney is not in the Dodgers starting lineup on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666482&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:46:34 Yonder Alonso is not in the Padres starting lineup on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666483&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:45:45 Avery LF, Hardy SS, Markakis RF, Jones CF, Wieters C, Johnson DH, Betemit 3B, Davis 1B, Andino 2B, (Hunter P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666484&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:45:36 DeJesus RF, Campana CF, Castro SS, LaHair 1B, Soriano LF, Stewart 3B, Soto C, Barney 2B, (Garza P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666485&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:44:35 Justin Morneau has returned to the Twins starting lineup on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666486&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:43:33 Desmond SS, Harper CF, Zimmerman 3B, LaRoche 1B, Nady RF, Espinosa 2B, Moore LF, Flores C, (Gonzalez P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666487&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:42:52 Span CF, Dozier SS, Mauer DH, Willingham LF, Morneau 1B, Doumit C, Plouffe RF, Casilla 2B, Carroll 3B, (Blackburn P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666488&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:42:24 Maybin CF, Denorfia RF, Headley 3B, Guzman 1B, Darnell LF, Hudson 2B, Hundley C, Parrino SS, (Richard P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666489&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:40:57 Granderson CF, Swisher RF, Cano 2B, Rodriguez 3B, Teixeira 1B, Ibanez LF, Chavez DH, Martin C, Nix SS, (Kuroda P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666490&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:40:00 Derek Jeter is not in the Yankees starting lineup on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666491&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:39:25 Zobrist RF, Upton CF, Joyce LF, Pena 1B, Scott DH, Rodriguez 3B, Rhymes 2B, Molina C, Johnson SS, (Hellickson P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666492&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:38:47 Gwynn Jr. CF, Herrera 2B, Abreu LF, Ethier RF, Sands 1B, Sellers SS, Kennedy 3B, Treanor C, (Capuano P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666493&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:35:22 Chipper Jones is not in the Braves starting lineup on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666494&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:32:06 Pastornicky SS, Prado LF, Freeman 1B, Uggla 2B, McCann C, Diaz RF, Heyward CF, Francisco 3B, (Minor P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666495&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:31:23 Michael Bourn is not in the Braves starting lineup on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666496&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:30:46 Freddie Freeman has returned to the Braves starting lineup on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666497&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:29:31 Johnson 2B, Thames LF, Bautista RF, Encarnacion 1B, Lawrie 3B, Rasmus CF, Arencibia C, Lind DH, Vizquel SS, (Drabek P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666498&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:27:24 Drew Storen playing catch with Nationals trainer Lee Kunts from about 50-60 feet Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666499&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:25:30 Reyes SS, Infante 2B, Ramirez 3B, Kearns LF, Stanton RF, Sanchez 1B, Bonifacio CF, Buck C, (Buehrle P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666500&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:24:47 Indians RHP Dan Wheeler cleared waivers. He has been sent down to Triple-A Columbus. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666501&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:19:59 Choo RF, Kipnis 2B, Cabrera SS, Hafner DH, Santana C, Brantley CF, Damon LF, Kotchman 1B, Lopez 3B, (Jimenez P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666502&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:15:38 Nieuwenhuis CF, Baxter LF, Wright 3B, Duda RF, Murphy 2B, Davis 1B, Turner SS, Nickeas C, (Santana P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666503&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:08:05 Indians CF Grady Sizemore (60-day DL) currently taking part in early batting practice on the field in Cleveland Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666504&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:07:52 Jay Bruce is not in the Reds starting Lineup on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666505&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:06:47 Cozart SS, Stubbs CF, Votto 1B, Phillips 2B, Heisey RF, Ludwick LF, Frazier 3B, Mesoraco C, (Leake P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666506&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:59:59 Tabata RF, Walker 2B, McCutchen CF, McGehee 1B, Navarro LF, Barajas C, Barmes SS, Harrison 3B, (Bedard P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666507&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:56:21 Jacksonville Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey said on Tuesday that running back Maurice Jones-Drew is skipping OTA's because he wants a new contract. “I’m in the coaching end of these matters, and I’ve talked to him about football and what I can do on the field and in the locker room,” Mularkey said according to Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union. Neither Jones-Drew nor his agent, Adisa Bakari, have said publicly that he wants an extension, but there’s been much speculation becau... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666508&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:54:14 Jenrry Mejia (elbow) will start Saturday for Double-A Binghamton. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666509&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:46:13 Ackley 2B, Saunders CF, Suzuki RF, Montero C, Seager DH, Smoak 1B, Liddi 3B, Carp LF, Ryan SS, (Hernandez P) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666510&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:45:47 Titans GM Webster says C Eugene Amano still recovering from knee surgery, likely not ready to get on field for OTAs until June. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666511&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:27:43 Titans receiver Kenny Britt is undergoing arthroscopic surgery today to repair a minor issue with his right knee. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666512&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:23:48 Kevin Youkilis is expected to rejoin the Red Sox early next week. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666513&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:15:45 Robin van Persie is set to begin crunch talks with manager Arsene Wenger over his long term future at Arsenal, amid speculation that the Dutch international will be leaving the club in the summer. Van Persie’s contract expires at the end of next season and Arsenal may find themselves having to cash in to save [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666466&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:30:54 With NFL rookie mini camps still in progress, it’s time to start looking at a few training camp battles that could go deep into the month of August. Fantasy Football owners will want to take note of these, especially for those of us who don’t have to Draft until right before the start of the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666465&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:43:26 The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils face off in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday at 8:00 pm Eastern at Madison Square Garden. The top-seeded Rangers currently hold a 1-0 lead in the series, thanks to Monday's 3-0 victory. The Devils lost the first game of their last series against Philade... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666453&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:20:00 Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • And at right, we have a photo of Marc-Andre Fleury from 1997. [ http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666454&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:38:00 According to several well placed sources of mine familiar to the matter associated with both the NHL and the NHLPA.... Yes, yes they are. There is a growing belief that the new CBA will include a clause that will allow teams amnesty on one bad contract, similar to the one the NBA passed through were teams are given the chance to waive a single player contract... but teams are still bound to... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666455&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:02:00 Hi Vikes fanatics It’s safe to say that part of being a Vikings fan is hating the Chi-Bears, correct? Well, every now and then I’ll link to an article about the Bears, just to help you be aware of what they’re doing. Bucs hopeful a deal is there for Connor Barth (National Football Post) Connor Barth showed up [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666451&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:48:03 With NFL rookie mini camps still in progress, it’s time to start looking at a few training camp battles that could go deep into the month of August. Fantasy Football owners will want to take... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666452&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:43:26 Notre Dame fired head coach Charlie Weis on November 30, 2009 after five turbulent seasons.  Upon termination, Weis received $6,638,403 to serve as severance payment for his 10-year contract extension that he signed back in 2005.  According to tax returns obtained by the Chicago Tribune, Weis received an additional $2,054,744 of buyout money from Notre Dame to cover the period of July 2010 to June 2011.  To date, Notre Dame has paid Weis $8,693,147 and it doesn’t stop here.  Per the ter... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666450&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:39:39 The Mets seem to be in a win one lose one funk right now and look to completely put last night behind them as they take on the Reds tonight. For the Mets, it will be their second two game series in a row. Tonight the bats will look to wake up against Mike Leake as Johan Santana gets the start for the Mets. Santana is 1-2 on the season with a 2.92 ERA over [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666449&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:00:53 Get a full list of confirmed 2011-12 Elite Hockey short prints, including Rookie Autograph Variations and Elite Signing autographs. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666447&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:24:04 2011-12 Panini Contenders Hockey puts a huge emphasis on autographs. Falling three or four per box, collectors can look for signatures from a broad mix of rookie, veteran and retired players. Book cards offer up to six autographs. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666448&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:18:59 Jessica Alba is the latest victim of over-enthused retouching, on the June 2012 cover of Marie Claire. h/t Huffington Post Click over to Marie Claire to read more of Jessica’s interview. Watch the video of her cover shoot after the jump. Paul M. Banks is CEO of The Sports Bank.net, an official Google News site [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666444&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:48:18 After his angry old man “hey get off my media industry lawn” type rant against Twitter yesterday, WFAN’s Mike Francesa is deemed out of touch, behind the times by most people today. I’d say he’s 16 days AHEAD of his time. Doesn’t he know June, not May is “old line sports media vs. new sports [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666445&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:19:50 If the Cubs decide to shop Dempster, it's going to be a tricky landscape to navigate. Related posts: Ryan Dempster Explains Why He Won’t Accept a Trade And it sounds like it's straight out of Shakespeare. ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666446&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:13:52 Photos: Federer vs Berlocq in Rome Federer Press Conference Check out the following tennis photos of Roger Federer and Carlos Berlocq playing their second round match at the Italian Open Tennis Tournament in Rome.... Federer had no problems to claim the win in straight sets http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666442&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:07:00 ATP Rome Results Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Wednesday, 16 May, 2012 Men's Singles - Second Round M Granollers (ESP) d [WC] F Fognini (ITA)63 64 [3] R Federer (SUI) d C Berlocq (ARG) 6364 F Mayer (GER) vs [2] R Nadal (ESP) [10] J Del Potro (ARG) d M Youzhny (RUS) 64 62 [16] R Gasquet (FRA) d [WC] P Lorenzi (ITA)63 62 S Wawrinka (SUI) vs [8] J Tipsarevic (SRB) [7] T Berdych (CZE) d L Kubot (POL) 64 61 [9] J Isner (USA... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666443&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:57:00 Tennessee Titans WR Kenny Britt (knee) underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Wednesday, May 16, to reduce swelling in his right knee. General manager Ruston Webster said the procedure likely will set Britt's rehab back a week or two. Read more Kenny Britt news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666427&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:09:03 It was like any of the thousands of practices in which Derek Fisher and Kobe Bryant had gone up against each other since entering the league as rookies with the Lakers in 1996.But this time, there were 18,203 blue-shirted fans in the stands, Fisher was wearing his Oklahoma City home white uniform and Bryant his purple Lakers road jersey, and the spirit of co... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666428&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:06:02 Mauer was moved to No. 2 in the batting order, but went went 0-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's loss to Cleveland. He's hitting just .212 (7-for-33) in his last 10 games, but says he's healthy. "Nothing's injured," he told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "It's just the day-in and day-out of playing ball. I'm just in a little funk right now and trying to get out." [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666429&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:05:54 Schierholtz took a called third strike on a fastball down the middle in Tuesday's loss to the Rockies as a pinch-hitter to end the game. [...] Read more Nate Schierholtz news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666430&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:05:54 Venable is not in Wednesday's starting lineup, U-T San Diego reports. [...] Read more Will Venable news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666431&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:05:54 Morrison is not in the lineup on Wednesday against Atlanta, the Marlins' Official Twitter reports. [...] Read more Logan Morrison news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666432&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:05:54 Here are tonight's lineups. First pitch in Toronto at 7:07 p.m.:YANKEESCurtis Granderson CFNick Swisher RFRobinson Cano 2BAlex Rodriguez 3BMark Tei... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666433&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:05:22 Raul Ibanez (elbow) is back in the Yankees' lineup Wednesday. Ibanez was in the right elbow by a pitch Monday, but he was going to sit out Tuesday anyway with left-hander Wei-Yin Chen on the hill for the Orioles. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666434&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:01:08 Pirates optioned OF Alex Presley to Triple-A Indianapolis. Presley was a popular sleeper in drafts this spring after being a nice surprise in a small sample last year, but he has flopped big-time thus far, hitting just . [...] Read more Alex Presley news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666435&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:01:08 Pirates recall RHP Evan Meek from Triple-A Indianapolis. The Pirates have swapped one disappointment for another, basically. Meek was demoted late last month after posting a 5. [...] Read more Evan Meek news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666436&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:01:08 Scutaro appeared as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning Tuesday and lined a pitch over the left field wall against the Giants Santiago Casilla in what proved to be the game-winning run. [...] Read more Marco Scutaro news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666437&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:00:57 Bourn is not in the lineup on Wednesday against Miami, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports. [...] Read more Michael Bourn news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666438&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:00:57 Turner will play shortstop and bat seventh against the Reds on Wednesday, the Mets' official Twitter page reports. [...] Read more Justin Turner news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666439&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:00:57 Shane Doan won't be disciplined by the NHL for his boarding major in Tuesday's Game 2 loss to Los Angeles. League disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan ruled that Kings forward Trevor Lewis turned right before Doan made contact, which was the same view that the Phoenix captain had after the game. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666440&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:00:43 Matt Kemp, Juan Rivera, Juan Uribe, and Jerry Hairston Jr. are on the disabled list and A.J. Ellis, http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666441&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:00:23 College stars gear up for PDL action | College Soccer News Three Sounders Academy players are listed among the top college players heading to the PDL this season. Sean Okoli, Deandre Yedlin and Nick Palodichuk are all on the Sounders U23 roster. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666426&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:32:46 Mike Francesa, who randomly scrolls you his thoughts, doesn't like the twitter. And he just hates it so much! Seems to know a bit more about it than he should though, doesn't he? Every time you... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666421&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:57:00 Let's hear it for the boy! 13-year-old Long Islander Keeling Pilaro can keep playing on the girls' varsity team at Southampton High School. That was the ruling of an athletics committee, which... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666422&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:05:00 Would LA Laker Kobe Bryant take a charge? He elaborated: ''I've seen them take charges and lay there with a messed-up back. I've seen Michael not take one ... charge and he's healthy his whole... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666423&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:53:00 NY Giants fans can download the GoldRun App and superimpose a Super Bowl XLVI ring on their own hand: “Giants fans are the best fans in the world and a tremendous part of our success. We’re always... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666424&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:45:00 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s appearance on Jeopardy wasn't limited to questions about his book. He also gave X ratings, as we would have as well. The X rating was never trademarked and the MPAA dropped... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666425&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:34:00 Last night, our good friends at Captain Morgan invited us out for the Dallas tasting of their newest rum product: Captain Morgan Black. Here are a few lessons, tips, and other nuggets I learned during what turned out to be a most enjoyable evening. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666420&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:49:52 There’s just a few days left, until the 21st of May, to get your entry in at See Stanley With Lanny and by doing so, you have a chance to win a trip for you and 3 friends to attend a Stanley Cup Final Game with the mustachioed one, Lanny McDonald. Each entry also gets your name in [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666419&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:21:59 World Football Challenge:  Buy Tickets Real Madrid vs. Juventus, Sunday August 5, 2012, Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, NV, ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666414&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:40:15 World Football Challenge: Buy Tickets Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Real Madrid, Thursday August 2, 2012, Home Depot Center - Soccer Stadium, Carson, CA, http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666415&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:37:06 World Football Challenge:  Buy Tickets Chelsea FC vs. AC Milan, Saturday July 28, 2012, Sun Life Stadium (Formerly Dolphin Stadium), Miami Gardens, FL, http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666416&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:14:04 World Football Challenge:  Buy Tickets Chelsea FC vs. Paris Saint-Germain, Sunday July 22, 2012, Yankee Stadium Bronx, NY http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666417&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:51:59 World Football Challenge: Tickets Toronto FC vs. Liverpool FC, Saturday July 21, 2012, Rogers Centre Toronto, Canada, ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666418&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:43:24 Coppa Italia Final:  Buy  Juventus FC - Napoli Tickets,   Sunday 20 May 2012, Stadio Olimpico Roma, Rome, Italy , Coppa Italia Final  2012Coppa Italia Final ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666413&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:58:32 We may never see sabermetrics formulas like BAPIB, WAR or the slash line in baseball enter mainstream soccer coverage, or even out-of-the-way nerd blogs. But as our understanding of how best to apply the incredible array of available information improves, we may see some far-flung statistics enter commonplace usage while others fade away. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666411&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:29:05 What we’re being asked to celebrate isn’t the birth of Canadian soccer. It’s the birth of an organization, of a collective of bureaucrats and space-fillers who took a game that had already been prominent in this country for over twenty years, regimentized it, and has turned us into a fifth-rate soccer power. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666412&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:20:00   The Chicago Bulls had a quick exit from the NBA playoffs because they were missing their MVP point guard.  Now if they hope to get back to the 2013 playoffs, they’ll have to adjust to life without Rose.   Chicago Bulls All-Star point guard Derrick Rose will likely miss between eight to 12 months [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666410&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:32:49 Makes sense. Leigh is VP ticket sales and services. Related posts: Hmmm Mets hawking Opening Day tickets A special Mets tickets pre-sale code for you Mets tickets presale code for today at 10am Related posts:Hmmm Mets hawking Opening Day tickets http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666409&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:06:50 A couple of weeks ago, Hail Mary Jane provided lucky winners of our stoner haiku contest with tickets to the Rock the Bells preshow that took place last night to 10+ readers. They were the first to hear the announcements of the amazing artist lineup that Guerilla Union has in store for the concert goers [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666408&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:48:19 Today, MLB Commissioner Bud Selig, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Mets owner Fred Wilpon announced that the  All-Star Game is coming to Citi Field on July 16, 2013. It will mark the first time the ASG has come to Queens since Shea Stadium’s inaugural season in 1964.  In that game Johnny Callison hit [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666407&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:07:35 SB Nation Wants Your Deployment Sports Stories SB Nation is putting together a video to honor veterans on Memorial Day with a video. Matt Ufford, a former marine, is soliciting your stories about watching sports while on deployment. Email him o... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666406&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:50:56 I had this thought today that I could write companion... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666405&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:39:09 The Cubs and Cardinals really duked it out yesterday, but I was working and didn't get to see anything but the box score. Thought I'd bring it to life. Cards prevail 7-6, but it must have been an awesome game.... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666404&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:13:37 At this point, while sample sizes are still somewhat small, we can at least start to see who has been incredibly lucky over the first few weeks of the season.  Are these players worth selling?  Let’s take a look at … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666400&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:15:09 Adam Wainwright The Cardinals’ success without Adam Wainwright last season was a minor miracle. Chris Carpenter had a fantastic season at the top of the rotation and Jaime Garcia and Kyle Lohse did enough in the middle to make up for the fact that they struggled to find a capable back end of the rotation [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666401&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:15:09 We talk about a bunch of fantasy baseball podcast related thing-a-ma-whosies in today’s fantasy baseball podcast thing-a-ma-whatsie, while I try to work in Hosmer.  Hey, I’m not sweating Hosmer.  In fact, he should be sweating me, because if he doesn’t start hitting we’re gonna have words.  Those words going something like this:  Grey, “Please hit [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666402&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:00:49 When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired Greg Schiano in January, they knew he'd probably bring a few of his former players to the team. I don't know if the Bucs held similar thoughts when they hired former North Carolina head coac... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666403&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:00:23 The folks at Baseball Think Factory are kind enough to supply Fangraphs with projected ZiPS values for each player covering the rest of the season. These values take the player’s preseason projection and how they have produced so far in 2012 and then estimate the player’s stats for the rest of the season. I used [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666399&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:15:45 He was sitting on his couch while the New York Giants were playing on the grid iron, last season. He was about to start teaching, leaving football behind in his rear view mirror. Then, Chase Blackburn received the phone call that would change his life and we've got the entire Cinderella story, right here on this w... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666397&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:00:34 Starting pitching was supposed to be a strength coming into the season, or at least starting pitching depth was supposed to be a stretch. The Yankees have already used seven different starters this season after using just nine starters last year, and one of those nine was Dellin Betances in the utterly meaningless Game 162. [...] Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666396&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:30:56 Urban Meyer and staff released the team's post-spring two-deep today and aside from Doran Grant moving into position as a co-starter with Travis Howard at one of the cornerback spots, not much else is surprising. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666395&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:09:32 The Vikings have the potential to be good in a few years. I feel pretty comfortable making such a statement; and I do not think it is too controversial to make. A lot of the pieces are in place for a successful rebuilding process. The major caveat to such a statement is that even if the Vikings do rebuild successfully, they still have to play in a very competitive NFC North. It's not like they ar... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666394&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:00:16 Okay, I’ll keep this brief. Terry Collins should be apologizing to the entire Mets team, organization and fan base. In a season where even the Mets themselves are surprised by how good they are, Terry boldly decided to revert the Mets image to “little brother” status in one fell swoop. On Tuesday night, the Mets... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666392&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:05:43 I usually like Grantland. I mean, I’m not a fanatic or anything. Anything written by Bill Simmons makes my eyelids heavy. But in general, it&#... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666393&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:24:18 This off-season we've discussed a very large number of topics as we've tried to keep busy during the down time. Now my desire to learn more about topics has lead me to do a lot of my own research. This have lead to... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666391&src=rss 2012-05-16T20:00:05 Chris Capuano (5-0, 2.06) vs. Clayton Richard (1-5, 5.32). Weird start time... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666390&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:30:00 CHICAGO (AP) Kevin Hickey, who pitched in six major league seasons with the White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles before taking a coaching job with Chicago, has died. He was 56. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666389&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:33:06 By AP Former NFL defensive end Johnny Jolly has been given 10 years of ‘shock’ probation by a judge, just six months after he was sentenced to prison for violating terms of his probation for a drug conviction. Jolly, 29, is serving an indefinite suspension from the NFL. His contract with the Packers ran out [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666384&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:02:59 Could Terrell Owens be a fit for the Raiders? They are known as the team that likes to take former troublemakers aboard, and after playing with the Bengals two years ago, a former QB now with Oakland gave him somewhat of an endorsement. Carson Palmer invited Owens along for a workout this past offseason along [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666385&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:31:40 Cowboys QB Tony Romo is getting ready for the 2012 season, and he is doing it with the help of Starter! Romo recently did a photo shoot for Starter, wearing new Starter performance gear doing a series of athletic drills, which included weight and tire lifting, passing drills, footwork drills and more. Don’t forget, Starter [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666386&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:10:55 In this week's "BirdWord of the Day," Jordan Raanan discusses who was most impressive during the Eagles' recent rookie mini-camp. Follow Jordan on twitter @JordanRaanan. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666387&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:00:42 #Eagles already have basically decided to reduce at least $3.25 mill it cost to sign Demetress Bell this yr. Suggs undetermined @mortreport Jason Peters salary reduced this year due to non football injury http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666388&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:08:26 Sixers entertain Celtics in pivotal Game 3 of East semis http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666383&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:12:00 I always find it hard to believe a former Baseball star would sell any portion of their personal collection.  After all, the memorabilia accumulated over a career are like a photo album of your life.  How can you just let it go? Obviously, financial issues can be a concern, but I don't that's the issue here.  Other times, the player just might not have much of an attachment to those things (i.e. the Kirk Gibson Collection sold last year).  In this case, howeve... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666382&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:07:00 Reminder to make your selections before tonight's 6:30 pm start in San Diego. Congratulations to dannijd and the rest of yesterday's Top 10 finishers. ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666380&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:50:36 Philly, Tampa Swap Outfielders With Little Experience The Philadelphia Phillies have traded outfielder Rich Thompson to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for outfielder http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666381&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:13:57 On Wednesday, the Miami Marlins come to Atlanta after splitting a two-ga... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666378&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:00:24 Memorial Day is looming, and SB Nation's YouTube channel wants to honor veterans with an original video. If you served overseas, we w... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666379&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:07:06 7. Golden State — John Henson, PF North Carolina The most Golden State Warriors pick ever, right? Think Ekpe Udoh, Brandan Wright (via draft-day trade), Anthony Randolph and others. David Lee is solid, but I think they could give in to Henson's monster range and massive potential. Tom Martin over at The Dream Shake has a moc... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666377&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:00:38 This is the second in a three part series in which I analyze the 2012 NBA Draft by position. As a source I used DraftExpress's mock draft and for statistics I used both DraftExpress and Sports-Reference. ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666376&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:00:18 Lineup: johnson 4 thames 7 bautista 9 encarnacion 3 lawrie 5 rasmus 8 arencibia 2 lind dh vizquel 6 drabek Blue Jays Official Twitting. Drabek looked really bad in his last start. I hope he gets it back together. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666374&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:33:45 Brett Lawrie is going to get a suspension. We know it. So I thought I'd put up a poll to see how many games... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666375&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:08:00 Read the original: Flyers Recent Headlines http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666371&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:02:22 Continue reading here: Tim Panaccio http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666372&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:45:57 Visit link: Bill Meltzer http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666373&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:34:07 We've got tonight's Rays-Sox lineups from Tampa Bay where Clay Buchholz takes the hill for Boston. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666369&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:00:00 A record-setting season in 2011 continues to garner praise for Gronkowski. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666370&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:59:53 Cincinnati, OH—Don’t miss out—the 2012 Gillette Jay Bruce Baseball ProCamp in partnership with Heinz presented by Fifth Third Bank and CBTS is coming up soon! The two-day event is July 16th-17th from 8:30AM-12:30PM at Sycamore High School in Cincinnati. Bruce will be on site the entire camp to direct … [visit site to read more] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666368&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:38:29 from Katie Strang of ESPN New York, At a glance: After shutting out their Hudson River rivals 3-0 in Game 1 Monday at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers aim to do something they have yet to accomplish this post-season: take a 2-game series lead. Meanwhile, the Devils look to even the series after letting the opener slip away after outplaying the Rangers for significant stretches. Shots fired: Via a Devils spokesperson, goaltender Martin Brodeur defended his post-game comments in the wake of ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666365&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:47:43 “My greatest fear is I retire and the Kings win the Stanley Cup the next year.” -Bob Miller, legendary TV voice of the LA Kings.  More on Miller from Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666366&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:29:55 from Stu Hackel of the Red Light, It’s still a good month before the captain of an NHL team hoists the Stanley Cup over his head and a lot can happen between now and then. But on the basis of the first three games in the Western Conference Championship, there is no more impressive team at this moment than the Los Angeles Kings. This isn’t to say that the Coyotes are dead desert dogs — although they have their tongues hanging out and are panting heavily. Nor is it to say the Devils or R... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666367&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:06:39 Losers of eight out of their last ten games, the Arizona Diamondbacks appear to be suffering a bit of a hangover ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666363&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:35:47 The Phillies hit Matt Garza when it mattered most - in Game 3 of the 2008 World Series. But in regular-season play, the Phils have had no answers for the talented right-hander. Garza (2-1, 2.56 this season) owns a 2-1 record with a 0.96 ERA in four career regular-season starts against the Phillies. Just to point out a few names, Jimmy Rollins (2-for-14), Placido Polanco (2-for-14) and Shane Victorino (1-for-11) have struggled against him in the past. The Phillies, winners... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666364&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:29:33 A brief look at an opponent we play in a very confusingly timed series. Offense: Mike Trout-CF, http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666360&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:44:30 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666361&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:44:23 Total abominations The Big Ten meetings are currently underway in Chicago, and the big story is the Big Ten bowing to their SEC overlords respecting the sanctity of ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666362&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:33:39 Forgive me if I hold the applause for the announcement that the Mets will host the 2013 MLB All-Star Game at Citi Field. Don't get me wrong -- I'm excited in as much as All-Star baseball is still better than no baseball at all. Still, this new... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666358&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:00:06 click to embiggen ------------------ Graphic Guide: League average is scaled to 100. Scores higher than 100 indicate performance better than league average, less than 100 indicates performance worse than league average regardless of whether the statistic is related to run ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666359&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:00:37 Joe Frisaro and Tom Green over at MLB.com pointed out that the Miami Marlins were http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666357&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:00:39 16-20 (4th place, NL Central) 15-21 (T-5th pla... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666356&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:00:29 Enough with the two-game series already, MLB. The Red Sox too... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666355&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:00:30 If you were in charge of the Baltimore Orioles farm system, what would YOU do with phenom Dylan Bundy? How long would you leave him in Low-A, and what would you do about managing... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666354&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:00:20 There aren't many players in baseball like Ben Zobrist. Sure, lots of players will hit roughly the same number of homers and drive in roughly the same number of runs and steal roughly the same number of bases, but few, if any, will do it with the defensive... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666353&src=rss 2012-05-16T19:55:12 There’s an article on NFL.com written by Bucky Brooks that runs through just what Mark Sanchez needs to do to keep his grasp on the starting job with Tim Tebow now in camp.  It’s a very good read and breaks … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666351&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:25:37 Here’s some more footage from SNY. This is a different clip from Namath and is more interesting than the first one I posted … Joe Namath talks about new Jets offense and his relationship with the team … Your browser … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666352&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:30:45 I noticed they were trying to speed up Don Orsillo during the ceremony yesterday. I shot a video: she'd do this during every pause.... I think Curt Schilling's video game company (now based right here in Providence) is in some kind of trouble. Projo's articles are never too good at "summing up what the hell is going on," so I don't have any more details, except that a loan is involved. (I know a lot of people were up in e-arm... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666350&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:17:00 New York Mets 1)  http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666348&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:07:30 Jenrry Mejia has been promoted to Double-A Binghamton, and is expected to start Saturday for the B-Mets, the team announced. On Monday, a source told Adam Rubin of ESPN New York the team will consider Mejia in a relief role, … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666349&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:38:52 The Reds are off to the Big Apple today for the first of five games in New York: two vs. the Mets a... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666347&src=rss 2012-05-16T18:30:02 The Fenway Sports Group have terminated their contract with Kenny Dalglish and whilst for some, their heads won't be in the right place to do so today is a good day for Liverpool fans to have a good long think about how they approach the future. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666346&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:43:43 Steaua last 5 matches:  Steaua last 3 Cup matches:  Dinamo last 5 matches:  Dinamo last 3 Cup matches:  Liga I table positions: Steaua Bucuresti -3, Dinamo Bucuresti – 4 *matches in all competitions Romania’s biggest derby match with just two more rounds  in this season of Liga I as Steaua Bucharest welcomes Dinamo in a prestige game. Steaua Bucharest is regarded [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666345&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:47:32 Denver, CO – Nancy’s Fancy Burritos are a great grab and go option to take into Colorado Rockies Games. For as long as I can remember I look for the bright red sign for Nancy’s burritos (she is always at 20th and Blake) before I enter Coors Field for a baseball game. If you order … Continue reading » http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666343&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:29:16 San Francisco, CA – Praise the lord, the Rockies got a win last night. After losing 9 of their last 10, Colorado barely held on for a 5-4 victory over the Giants Tuesday night. The Rockies pitchers did all they could to give it away, but didn’t mess up just enough to come out on … Continue reading » http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666344&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:32:51 We are still in the month of may, meaning playoff hopes ares still alive. Is there a free agent that could help the royals? Lets take a look. 1: This might shock you but, Roy Oswalt is still a free agent. Yes. the... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666342&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:42:58   Bolton chairman Phil Gartside does not want to lose manager Owen Coyle even though the Scot could not prevent the club being relegated to the Championship.   The Lancashire club were relegated to English football’s second tier on Sunday after being unable to seal three points against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.  ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666341&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:55:06 Dave B’s MLB Power Rankings – May 16th Two weeks have passed since my last Power Rankings and surprisingly the teams at the top and the bottom have remained right there. In the middle of the Rankings there has been some movement – predictably the cream is remaining on top while the sludge has continued [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666334&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:21:25 PGA Betting – 2012 HP Byron Nelson Championship Predictions The PGA TOUR moves to Irving Texas this week for the 2012 HP Byron Nelson Championship after a thrilling PLAYERS Championship last week. What are you waiting for? Click Here NOW to use our insider knowledge today to BET on daily NHL, NBA, and CBB matchups and [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666335&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:15:42 2012 Triple Crown Lines The 2012 Triple Crown horse racing season has its second race this Saturday, May 19 with the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes from fabled Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. “The Second Jewel of the Triple Crown” “The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans” Location Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, United States [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666336&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:05:46 The 137th Preakness Stakes Gambling Preview The 137th running of the Preakness Stakes, which is the second jewel in the Triple Crown racing series, is set for this Saturday afternoon at Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore with a post time of 6:05 p.m. (ET). The race will be broadcast nationally on NBC. CLICK HERE TO OPEN [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666337&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:58:10 MLB Betting Previews- Wednesday, May 16 Parlay The 2012 MLB regular season schedule squeezes-in one more round of two-game series starting this Wednesday before the start of the first installment of inter-league play this weekend. The 2012 MLB Season Is NOW In Session - Time To Bet on Baseball Futures With Our top recommended Sportsbooks! [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666338&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:49:25 Red Sox vs Rays MLB Betting + Handicapping Picks The AL East leading Tampa Bay Devil Rays will aim to continue their winning ways when they take on division bottom dwellers, the Boston Red Sox, in Game 1 of a quick two-game set on Wednesday night in Florida. The 2012 MLB Season Is NOW In [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666339&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:37:12 Cincinnati vs N.Y. MLB Betting Preview Cincinnati travels to New York to play the Mets for a couple games before taking on the Yankees in Interleague play this weekend. The 2012 MLB Season Is NOW In Session - Time To Bet on Baseball Futures With Our top recommended Sportsbooks! Grab Your Signup Bonus Today - CLICK [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666340&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:31:35 When asked what his memories are from that New Year’s Eve in 2003, Bill Doba remembers the feeling of elation during the postgame celebration on the Qualcomm Stadium field. And the feeling of how heavy the trophy was. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666314&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:15:25 When asked what his memories are from that New Year’s Eve in 2003, Bill Doba remembers the feeling of elation during the postgame celebration on the Qualcomm Stadium field. And the feeling of how heavy the trophy was. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666315&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:15:24 The UW baseball team has eight games left in the 2012 regular season, four each at home and away. The first of those is today as the Huskies play host to Portland in a 5:00 p.m. game. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666316&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:15:23 The UW baseball team has eight games left in the 2012 regular season, four each at home and away. The first of those is today as the Huskies play host to Portland in a 5:00 p.m. game. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666317&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:15:22 Stephany LaRosa was named Pac-12 Conference Freshman of the Year, while a total of eight Bruins were honored on the All-Pac-12 teams, as announced by the league on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666318&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:15:07 With the inaugural Pac-12 Championship and best conference finish in program history in hand, eight Golden Bears skyrocketed themselves to the All-Pac-12 Teams. Valerie Arioto earned Player of the Year laurels and Jolene Henderson repeated as the Pitcher of the Year, and head coach Diane Ninemire is the Pac-12 Coach of the Year. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666319&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:14:50 LIU AT ASU LIVE STATS | The No. 2 Arizona State softball team starts off the first round of postseason play this weekend, seeded third, beginning with a matchup against LIU Brooklyn. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666320&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:14:48 UNLV women’s tennis assistant coach Mark Roberts has earned a regional award from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, which is the sport’s governing body. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666321&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:14:44 The New Mexico Lobos softball program roared to a 17-2 start, finished with a winning season, soared into The Top 25 and led the nation in home runs. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666322&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:14:39 The CSU volleyball team departed for Europe Wednesday morning, where they will spend 11 days in Italy and France, sightseeing and playing seven matches. Follow along with the team’s daily blog. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666323&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:14:37 The Penguins recently posted this on their Facebook page. Regardless of how this postseason went, what Malkin did in 75 games was special and we’re so lucky to have him on our team. See Jimmy’s post below and VOTE FOR HIM! http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666324&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:10:39 The Penguins recently posted this on their Facebook page. Regardless of how this postseason went, what Malkin did in 75 games was special and we’re so lucky to have him on our team. See Jimmy’s post below and VOTE FOR HIM! http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666325&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:10:39 From the NHL (LOL): An Interview with:        COACH TORTORELLA Q. The guys you brought up, how do you use them, not in the series, but what is the thought behind having them up here? COACH TORTORELLA:  Just have players ready to play in case we run into injuries. Q.  What has been the key [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666326&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:10:37 One night after the Oklahoma City Thunder convinced a lot of people that they were the team to beat in the Western Conference by walloping the Los Angeles Lakers, the San Antonio Spurs offered their retort: A measured, professional destruction … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666327&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:10:03 The NBA today announced the members of the league’s new Competition Committee including Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666328&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:10:02 The Mid-American Conference announced Wednesday that junior Hannah Fulk has been named the Scholar Athlete Of The Week. The award marks the fourth Bowling Green athlete to be named this season. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666329&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:03:00 On Tuesday, May 15, the Los Angeles Kings beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. The Kings will have the chance to finish the series with the next two games at home in the Staples Center. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666330&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:02:38 The Anaheim Ducks’ Bobby Ryan scored the first of four unanswered goals to help the United States to a 5-2 victory over Switzerland at the ice hockey world championships in Helsinki on Tuesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666331&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:02:36 “The risk these players are willing to take game after game, shift after shift is worthy of adulation.” — Larry Brooks, NY Post, May 7 “They’re hot at blocking shots. We might be able to hurt a few guys [by] … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666332&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:55:28 Jordan Staal could be a No. 1 center in over a dozen NHL cities right now. Instead, he’s like Bill Hader on SNL: Brilliantly talented, the glue that holds sketches together, but rarely in the spotlight save for Stefon on … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666333&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:55:23 . [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666313&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:00:18 A bursa is a thin, fluid filled sac that helps cushion and reduce friction in joins between the skin, and tendons or between skin and bone. Usually, a bursa only contains a small amount of fluid, like a zipper sandwich baggie with a tablespoon of olive oil in it. Bursitis is an inflammation of a bursa and commonly occurs in the shoulder, knee, elbow, and hip and sometimes the ankle and foot. Bursitis may be acute or chronic and may be caused by overuse of a joint or trauma to the joint. Traum... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666312&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:00:14 Back in 2010, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Terrell Owens to give Carson Palmer another dangerous weapon to throw to on offense along with Chad Ochocinco and company. Despite a disappointing 4-12 finish to the regular season, Owens made a huge impact in the Bengals’ passing game (72 catches for 983 yards and nine touchdowns in 14 [...] Keep reading C... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666311&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:53:17 Well the Padres didn't get swept in a series, and they didn't lose it either. They in fact split the two game series against the Nationals after a commanding win yesterday. Remember a few years ago when the Rockies had their "Dragon Slayer" Josh Fogg? He could beat any all star pitcher on any given n... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666309&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:01:05 No Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, & co., I’m not talking to you. I’m talking to our young heroes wearing the navy and sand. We have a golden opportunity her to get back into the thick of the division, a mere 11.5 games back, by sweeping the hated Dodgers. And with the Lakers in major crisis mode, nobody will notice until it’s too late. So that means run can your mouth as you please at Petco tonight without fear of getting roughed up or punctured by a sharp object. The best part ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666310&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:43:49 For Jonathan Vilma and three other players, Wednesday marks a critical point in their respective offseasons. Today is the day each player, suspended for their role in the Saints’ bounty program, will have their appeals heard in front of an arbitrator. Despite an uphill battle that appears increasingly unwinnable, Vilma, at least, is ready to [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666307&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:00:51 Just when things were starting to pick up, Darrius Heyward-Bey halted any momentum he had gathered this offseason with his April 7 arrest for driving under the influence. In an effort to regain that momentum, the Raiders’ speedy wideout, live from team OTAs Tuesday, issued an apology to the fans, assuring them that he remains [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666308&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:21:51 Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen is known for having a super human body. Ray looks like a guy in his second year in the NBA rather than a man that has played more than fifteen NBA seasons. Ray has always credited his strict diet and legendary workout routine. His workout regiment leaves men half his [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666306&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:48:24 Jeff Niemann took a bullet of a line drive off his leg, and will now miss up to 6 weeks. Not a good night for the Tampa Bay Rays, as Niemann is a big part of their pitching staff. Niemann was drilled on the ankle by Adam Lind’s line drive with runners at first and [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666305&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:39:38 All 15 Boston Celtics are expected to play during Game 3, but that doesn’t mean they’re healthy. Paul Pierce has obviously been hobbled by his injured knee, Ray Allen is shooting 29 percent from the arc during the postseason, Mickael Pietrus has a swollen knee and remaining fear stemming from his concussion, and Avery Bradley’s [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666304&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:04:57 Miss TapouT Jennifer Swift will be hosting a slammin party at http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666303&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:00:00 With the 2012 MLB Draft approaching, the Chicago Cubs are going to have a few big decisions to make. The Cubs are starting to build back up a farm system, and will continue to focus on it over the next few years. I like the position guys the Cubs are starting to bring along, but [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666302&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:00:31 Terrell Thomas will be one of the many New York Giants receiving a Super Bowl ring this year, but the former USC Trojan understands how “bittersweet” that moment will be for him. Thomas was lost for the season after tearing his ACL against the Chicago Bears in the preseason, and in his absence the Giants [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666301&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:21:41 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666300&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:45:04 Los Angeles Lakers forward Devin Ebanks and center Andrew Bynum have each been fined for separate violations, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations. Ebanks has been fined $25,000 for actions prior to and following his ejection from the Lakers’ 119-90 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 14. Bynum has been fined $15,000 for failing to make himself available to the media following the Lakers... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666291&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:02:51 Mets Manager Terry Collins told Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News that Jason Bay will “absolutely” be a starter once he’s healthy because “he didn’t come here to be an extra player.” http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666297&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:49:46 Phillies have traded AAA OF Rich Thompson to Tampa Bay for OF Kyle Hudson. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666298&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:41:40 Updated: The Phillies scratched starting pitcher Vance Worley from his Wednesday start on Tuesday because of right elbow inflammation. On Wednesday, the Phillies went even further by putting Worley on the 15-day DL. Joe Savery was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Worley's roster spot and Kyle Kendrick will replace Worley in the rotation, starting Wednesday against the Cubs. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666299&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:39:15 Even though the Knicks got their first playoff win in over a decade and their NBA odds were not bad, the 2012 postseason for Knicks fans was almost as bitter as previous years. Last season, the Boston Celtics swept the Knicks in the first round, and this season, they lost in five games to the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666290&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:45:35 What is more ironic? That David Booth, who has struggled to finish pucks throughout his career, shares a last name with John Wilkes Booth, a man famous for his short range accuracy. Or, that his precision shooting has generated more attention this offseason then it did on the Canucks five game playoff run? I can't d... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666281&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:37:52 “I’m a fucking wild man right now!!” -          Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics I’ve been meaning to write this post for a while now, to pay tribute to Kevin Garnett, inarguably one of the best players of his generation. Let’s say you had to describe Kevin Garnett to someone who had never before watched a basketball [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666280&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:30:18 What this kid evolve from an adorable little child into a Masshole right before our eyes. And pay attention at the 0:48 mark.  Not only does the dude lift his leg to scratch his ass..he hops on one leg to get a little deeper. Thats a power move if Ive ever seen one. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666278&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:10:00 Liverpool have sacked Kenny Dalglish as Liverpool manager following poor Premier League performance in the 2011/12 season. The Redmen TV bring you the official statements from John W. Henry and Tom Werner, as well as Liverpool fans from around the world. Who should replace Kenny? Who are the Favourites for the job? What financial backing [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666279&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:35:40 After a disappointing league campaign at Anfield, Liverpool have decided to sack manager Kenny Dalglish, BBC Sport reports. The decision to axe the Scot came after Dalglish flew out to Boston for face-to-face showdown talks with owners John W. Henry and Tom Werner. Liverpool may have won the Carling Cup and reached the final of the FA Cup, but Fenway Sports Group, who own the club, were unhappy with the league performance this season. The 61 year old has subseque... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666277&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:30:55       So much has been made of the DJ Carrasco-Ryan Braun-Terry Collins-David Wright spectacle from last night, it taken the focus off of Dillion Gee and the second straight start that he was a very hittable pitcher. Gee has had a problem this year making fat pitches to batters, he’s throwing strikes but [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666271&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:48:45 Shay Given described Kenny Dalglish as one of “best managers” the Republic of Ireland goalkeeper has worked with after the 61-year-old’s sacking by Liverpool on Wednesday. Here, we take a look at some more reaction from Twitter following Dalglish’s dismissal. Aston Villa and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given: “Sorry to hear @kennethdalglish has lost [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666272&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:50:41 That is, of course, not quite how the song goes. But in the battle of wills between Serena Williams and tennis’s Maria—Sharapova—it is the former who has become the insurmountable problem, though not just for Maria. Second seed Sharapova is in Rome to defend the title she won last year. This time, though, she finds [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666273&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:42:04 Andrew Strauss has reaffirmed his commitment to the England captaincy ahead of the first Test against West Indies, which begins at Lord’s on Thursday. Strauss has come under pressure recently after a series of low scores but the 35-year-old rebuffed suggestions he was becoming tired of the responsibility associated with being England skipper ahead of [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666274&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:30:12 Liverpool chairman Tom Werner admits the club’s “disappointing” Premier League is the reason the Reds’ American owners chose to dismiss Kenny Dalglish. The 61-year-old left his Anfield role on Wednesday following crunch talks with club owners Fenway Sports Group after taking charge of the Merseysiders in January 2011, initially on an interim basis before being [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666275&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:47:36 Kenny Dalglish insists he would not swap Liverpool’s Carling Cup triumph for anything after being sacked as manager on Wednesday. The 61-year-old helped end Liverpool’s six-year wait for silverware by masterminding their victory over Cardiff City at Wembley in February, but the Reds’ miserable Premier League form culminated in an eighth-place finish. Dalglish met with [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666276&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:36:51 Tune into the live broadcast of the BSR Podcast. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666269&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:02:13   Peter Pattakos owner of ClevelandFrowns.com joins us to talk about the Browns draft and prospects for the 2012 s... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666270&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:33:40 There’s nothing like a little controversy to keep us all busy for the next 6+ hours before first pitch tonight huh? Doesn’t it seem like whenever the Mets lose the final game of a series, there is always that “how will they bounce back from ____?” Whether it be a bullpen disaster, injuries, or a dispute in the dugout. They always make it interesting don’t they? Tonight, the odd 2 game NL Central theme continues. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666266&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:00:56 Veikkaaja reports that at least Tampa Bay are interested in JYP G Riku Helenius. Wants 1-way deal. Also interest from at least 3 KHL teams Matias Strozyk via Twitter. A one-way contract for Helenius seems like a bit much for a player who was deemed to have peaked in North American hockey back in 2009 (when he was allowed to leave for Europe mid-season).... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666267&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:34:07 What can be said for the Washington Capitals 2012 Cup drive? It was a team effort. They got OT winners from fourth liners, divvied up ice time so that everybody got a slice, won as a team, lost as a team, and now it looks like the team will be broken up. By July 1st [...] This article was originally published at: The Hockey Writers. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666268&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:50:29 We track the top 15 2012 Bowman Baseball opening week eBay sales. Superfractors, low-numbered Refractor parallels and any cards with Yu Darvish have been hot. In total, 11 cards sold for more than $1,000 during the first seven days of the set's official release. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666265&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:56:33 Today, I am doing players 10-6. There might be some surprising names in today’s list, but you shouldn’t be that surprised. These are guys are the best for a reason. Here we go! 10. Dwight Howard – While Howard might be “Super-Man”, he doesn’t top my list. He is the most physically-fit big man in [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666261&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:56:36 This is my first mock draft, post-NCAA tournament. Keep in mind that none of this official and the lottery draft order has not been determined yet. All of these opinions are my own, but feel free to leave a comment if you agree or disagree. Let me know what you think. Thanks! Here it is: [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666262&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:21:15 Kristina Akra is currently the sideline reporter for SEC college football on Fox Sports South. While covering SEC football, Kristina is also the social media host for FS South’s college football preview show “SEC Gridiron Live.” From her bio page on the official site: Kristina began her career as a reporter for the University of [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666263&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:09:20 Italy’s AS Roma and Poland’s Zaglebie Lubin will play on July 22. Related posts: College Football at Wrigley, Coming Soon An interested aside for those of you who are college... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666264&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:15:37 Del Potro Rome Press Conference | Wednesday, 16 May, 2012 An interview with: Juan Martin Del P... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666259&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:08:00 Roger Federer Rome Press Conference | Wednesday, 16 May, 2012 An interview wit... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666260&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:51:00 It came down to a last shot and who was going to take it, an all-too-familiar dilemma for the Miami Heat.LeBron James, the reigning MVP, was running on fumes after playing nearly 43 minutes, much of it down low banging into the Pacers' big men, trying to paper over the ... Read more LeBron James news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666244&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:06:02 Young is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, the Tigers' official Twitter page reports. [...] Read more Delmon Young news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666245&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:06:02 Ryan Raburn, who is currently the everyday second baseman, finished fourth in a poll of MLive readers. Read more Ryan Raburn news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666246&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:05:22 Last year team owner Fred Wilpon detonated on his star players, Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran and David Wright in a New Yorker article, snubbing Wright as not qualified to be called a "superstar." http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666247&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:05:22 Oakland Raiders restricted free-agent FB Marcel Reece is not participating in offseason workouts because of his contract situation. Read more Marcel Reece news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666248&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:03:03 The Indianapolis Star reports that Colts running back Delone Carter is on the mend from thumb surgery this offseason. He is expected to be ready for training camp. [...] Read more Delone Carter news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666249&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:01:21 It seems like the flow of news on the Saints’ bounty program finally has slowed and we’re entering a slow time of year, so let’s have some fun.I’ve asked our friends at SportsNation to assemble the accompanying poll to let you vote for whichever NFC South backup quarterback you think is the best.Drew Brees, Matt Ryan, http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666250&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:00:04 The Reds are next in MLBTR’s 2013 Contract Issues series: Eligible For Free Agency (2) Scott Rolen - Rolen, now on the disabled list with a strained shoulder, could be replaced by Todd Frazier in 2012. Frazier is 11 years younger than Rolen and considerably more affordable. Miguel Cairo http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666251&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:00:24 According to multiple reports, Todd McLellan will maintain his position as the head coach of the San Jose Sharks going into next season. CBC's CBC's Elliotte Friedman reported that McLellan was told three days after the Sharks were eliminated from the playoffs that he would be back in 2012-13 behind the bench. [...] Read more Todd McL... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666252&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:00:42 Andrew Bynum has been fined $15,000 for skipping an interview session with the media on Tuesday. It's been an interesting season for Bynum in terms of how he's interacted with the media, and at this point, we're guessing he felt more comfortable not talking to anyone following the blowout Game 1 loss. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666253&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:00:37 Devin Ebanks was fined $25,000 for his actions following his Game 1 ejection. Specifically, the NBA did not like the way Ebanks exited the court by knocking over a chair on the bench and removing his jersey before getting into the locker room. [...] Read more Devin Eb... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666254&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:00:37 One night after the Oklahoma City Thunder convinced a lot of people that they were the team to beat in the Western Conference by walloping the Los Angeles Lakers, the San Antonio Spurs offered their retort: A measured, professional destruction of the Los Angeles Clippers. In the 108-92 Game 1 win, the Spurs made perhaps the best point guard in the world look absolutely ordinary. They choked off Chris Paul's patented... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666255&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:00:03 WR Dwayne Bowe wants a long-term deal. The Chiefs want him for just 2012. What will happen to Kansas City's most valuable player Read more Dwayne Bowe news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666256&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:57:03 Bayern Munich have signed goalkeeper Tom Starke from Hoffenheim on a three-year deal to be Manuel Neuer's back up, the club said on Wednesday. Read more Tom Starke news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666257&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:56:02 Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has his hands full every time he takes the field, but in this case, he looks pretty happy with the bundle. Bradshaw Eitemiller joined the Rangers slugger Tuesday night before Texas took on the Kansas City Royals in the Frisco resident's first visit to catch a Rangers game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Though the Rangers lost, 7-4, Hamilton improved his batting avera... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666258&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:55:22 Overall state of the farm The Rays minor league teams have had a pretty good week overall. 15 wins and 11 losses make up for a 57.7 winning percentage. Especially the Stone Crabs have been on a tear as of late. Their team OPS improved by nearly 5 points (from .644 to .692) from the 29th of April to yesterday. Looking at the pitching, we can see that Montgomery and Port Charlotte (while still http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666243&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:31:51 *** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** Ben Roethlisberger was on DVE radio this morning to talk about the Black & Gold Fundraising project featuring Big Ben's BBQ Sauce. Roethilberger also talked about how learning the playbook is going and also about the injury to Terrell Suggs. On Tuesday Gabe [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666242&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:40:08 Nashville, TN -- Lipscomb pitcher Chris Nunn with the best behind-the-back catch of a line drive off the back of Jacksonville's Matt Frank that you'll ever see. Every time you check twitter or... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666241&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:14:00 Apparently the Eastern Conference Semifinals will get underway this coming Sunday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indiana. And in a just-breaking rumor the series will not be a best-of-seven but a best-of-five instead. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666236&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:38:33 Earlier this week, Tyler Juranovich lamented the decline in youth baseball participation. While part of me wants to grieve the loss of youth baseball with Tyler, a larger part of me can't, because it knows that I'm part of the problem. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666237&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:18:42 Players from all team sports in the U.S. seem to get a real kick out of the customary trip to the White House following a championship season. The L.A. Galaxy got the honors Tuesday from winning MLS Cup 2011. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666238&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:02:28 John Carroll, an NBA scout for ESPN (Scouts Inc.), was caught red-handed by Deadspin plagiarizing from SpursTalk.com when giving his preview of the Los Angeles Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs Western Conference Semi-Finals series. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666239&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:03:42 Many were calling into question whether or not the young Thunder team would be affected by their long layoff, but a 119-90 win over the Lakers proved that they were only helped by the time off. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666240&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:25:01 Raburn Powers Tiger Comeback http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666235&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:42:00 11:57am: So far not much interesting other than the announcement itself. I did like that Fred mentioned this was Jeff’s project. I’ll update this post as things develop. NEW YORK METS AWARDED THE 2013 ALL-STAR GAME Mets Will Host Midsummer Classic for Second Time; Ninth for New York City NEW YORK, NY – The New York Mets have been awarded Major League Baseball’s 2013 All-Star Game and will host the 84th Midsummer Classic at Citi Field, B... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666232&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:58:16 The bold is mine and I still say (without ever having actually planned an All Star Game) that this could all have been hammered out in a three hour meeting. Parking for satellite trucks?  Really?  In a city where there’s a movie shoot in midtown almost every day? The formal announcement is late in coming. In years past, M.L.B. would announce the host and then formalize the details with the host city. All-Star Games have become so elaborate, though, that M.L.B. now negot... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666233&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:25:21 I’m going to miss the weekly Wednesday post about the mysterious location of the 2013 All Star Game. Word is MLB and New York City have finally figured out: How to have a baseball game in New York City. Where they could hold a large fan convention in New York City. How to hold a parade in New York City. Our journey reaches its end.  Or has it? I’m quite impressed that the All Star Game has come together this quickly.  New York has not held the ASG since twenty-aug... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666234&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:00:42 Your browser does not support iframes. I'm not really sure why anyone would be surprised by the Yankees lack of clutch hitting, after all, this isn't a new problem. Apparently, fans have already begun to forget about last year's ALDS. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666231&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:45:00 The Packers wide receiver took on a pair of boys at West Salem High School in Wisconsin on Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666229&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:43:26 Topics of discussion are Donald Driver, Jordy Nelson, Charlie Peprah and this week's Tailgate Tour across Wisconsin. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666230&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:28:43 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666228&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:03:13 Spring is in full swing. The leaves on the trees are coming out; the flowers are in full bloom... Normally I’d be ignoring all of this as I sit in front of my computer watching the NHL playoffs. But with all the teams I decided to cheer for no... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666227&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:06:17 Tonight, the Cubs are holding their inaugural Social Media Night beginning at 5:45 tonight at the Captain Morgan Club at Wrigley Field. Because it's called a SOCIAL Media Night, our good friends PAUL SULLIVAN and BRUCE MILES were not invited to participate. So, they decided to host Anti-Social Media Night just outside of the Captain Morgan Club. There are few Cubs bloggers as anti-social as I am, so I will be joining them to tweet bitter things about the Cubs' "cool" clique of Carrie Muska... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666226&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:36:55 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666225&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:35:18 Via CapitolHoops.com: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666224&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:29:31 Barcelona defender Dani Alves has broken his collarbone in training and will miss the Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao on May 25. A statement on the Barcelona web site said: During this Wednesday’s training session, Dani Alves suffered a broken collarbone and after initial treatment it was decided by the Club’s medical services [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666223&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:02:05 I had started to write a piece like this myself, but I'll cede the space to Tokarz after he was an optimist for like the first time ever. - Kurt Thought experiment: If I told you three months ago that Austin Jackson would be the best player (by WAR) on the Tigers and, in essence, as valuable to Detroit as Matt K... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666222&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:43:00 Vikings Reveal Training Camp Dates - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - A Minnesota Vikings Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666221&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:37:51 MLB Predictions: May 16th 2012 Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies Pick: Over 10.5 -110 odds CLICK HERE FOR TODAY’S EXPERT MLB PREDICTIONS Two starting pitchers who are really struggling this season square off tonight inside hitter-friendly Coors Field. I look for the runs to be plentiful as both Pat Corbin and Jamie Moyer get rocked [...] Related posts: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666220&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:52:42 Another week, another round of closer news. Are you on a never ending hunt for saves? Our Michael Hurcomb touches on some of the more volatile situations in his latest edition of Fantasy Relief. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666214&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:56:00 Wasting time with the proverbial series of tubes one day, I stumbled upon one of the dumbest questions I’d seen in a Yahoo! forum. Some sad human being actually asked “how many dimes are in a dollar” on Yahoo, the top response was “How many do you want there to be?” No fooling. Now, as [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666215&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:15:16 With the weather starting to warm up across most of the minor leagues, we're starting to see some of these hitters get going a bit more than they were in April. Every other Wednesday I take a look at some of the top prospects in the Low-A leagues, and we could be looking at a number of top 10 and t... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666216&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:00:04 Kolten Wong | 2B, Cardinals | Born:  10/10/1990 Tyler Greene was the 30th overall selection in the 2005 draft.  It was the Cardinals second pick that year; they took Colby Rasmus two spots earlier.  At this point, both players appear to be busts, really.  I suppose St. Louis fans can take solace knowing that the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666217&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:00:02 Gavin Floyd has been a rather consistent pitcher the past few years, as his xFIP has been nowhere below 3.64 and nowhere above 3.73 over the past three seasons. This year, Floyd’s ERA looks great, with a 2.53 mark through seven starts and 46.1 innings, but once again his xFIP is comparable to season’s past, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666218&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:15:53 If you have followed this site religiously for a while you know that I have been a strong proponent of tackle Willie Colon kicking inside to guard for some time now. Several naysayers over the years have stated that it would never happen and they included Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, who stated just last May, "The move is not going to happen. Cheerleaders on the sideline at Heinz Field will occur before Colon is moved to guard in this offense." Well it seems that Colon will now... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666213&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:32:56 Garrett grew up rooting for the Buckeyes It is not uncommon for Ohio High School football stars to have grown up rooting for the Buckeyes. It is rare, however, to see top prospects from other states around the country growing up with a pass... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666211&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:00:00 It might be Rafael Soriano‘s time to shine, but he’s not the only member of the Yankees bullpen whose role will change. With both Mariano Rivera and David Robertson on the shelf, the entire bullpen moves up two pegs. For Boone Logan, that could mean a change in roles from left-handed specialist to setup man. [...] Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666212&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:30:31 One of the more frequently discussed stories the last few weeks has been the report that 49ers QB Alex Smith worked with pitching coach Tom House to improve on his mechanics. We have not had many pictures from workouts, so it is a bit difficult to sort through the changes. I shot House an email with some questions, but never heard back, so we've sort of been flying blind. Thankfully we've got s... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666210&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:57:36 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666209&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:00:41 WASHINGTON (AP) Brian McNamee has conceded that the first time Roger Clemens asked for help with a ”booty shot,” the pitcher did not specifically use the word ”steroids.” http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666208&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:59:35 Where Our Quest For Global Domination Continues Ted is on the radio in Louisville, KY today at about 2:25 CST on the John Renshaw show, located at 1450 on your radio dial. I'll be talking Vikes off season, I'm sure the stadium will come up, and hopefully we can end the debate for all time: is it pronounced 'Lewville', or 'Louieville'? http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666206&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:56:23 The Minnesota Vikings have just announced the dates for their 2012 Training Camp, and the team is going to be hanging around Mankato for a bit longer than they might have normally been accustomed to. According to various sources, largely coming via the Twitter, the team will report to Training Camp on July 26. They will then stay at camp all the way through August 16. That means camp will end jus... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666207&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:46:32 Mike Minor toes the mound for the Atlanta Braves tonight ... and in a bit of possible foreshadowing, http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666203&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:32:44 If somebody ever asks us why the Rays are successful, we will tell them about Stuart Sternberg and Andrew Friedman, and then we will show them this interview with Joe Maddon. Our favorite line? “You’ve gotta go under the hood to find the edge man” © The Professor for Rays Index, 2012. | Permalink | [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666204&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:45:17 Hideki Matsui made his debut with the Durham Bulls last night, going 0-4. He did just miss a home run in his second at bat. Here are his first two at bats and his post-game press conference… FIRST AT BAT: Your browser does not support iframes. SECOND AT BAT: Your browser does not support iframes. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666205&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:08:00 SBNation.com: Worst NBA Team Slogans Of All-Time The Kings make a cameo. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666202&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:08:55 Jack Morris turns 57 today. Morris was a very good pitcher, back in the 1980's, with the Tigers. Not quite a Hall of Fame pitcher (though you never can tell what the BBWAA might do) but a guy that won a lot of ga... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666201&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:26:03 Less than two weeks ago, the Cowboys O-line coach Bill Callahan talked about the tentative starting line-up for his O-line. At the time, that line-up included http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666200&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:33:02 Continue reading here: Tim Panaccio http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666198&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:45:57 Visit link: Bill Meltzer http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666199&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:34:07 Omer Asik is a restricted free agent and yfBB laid out the options fo... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666196&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:40:31 Last Game The Reds split the series with the Braves by losing the game they should have won yesterday. Cueto only lasted four innings and the offense only came up with two runs. I turned off Adventure Time for this?? Next Game Headed to New York to give the 20-16 Mets a visit. Mike Leake [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666197&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:46:06 The Bucs held their first of 13 allowed OTAs yesterday, and except for the fact they were in shorts with no pads and no contact is allowed, it was exactly like my flag football game last night. Except the cops were called to my game because “no contact” is for people who care about living [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666195&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:52:18 Starting on April 29th and ending on May 7th, the Corpus Christi Hooks went on a nine-game losing streak. I was baffled. How could a team with that much talent be losing this badly? Was it the hitting? The pitching? Were the opposing pitchers simply ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666193&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:00:17 Here's some stuff to talk about as we go into extra innings again.... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666194&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:29:33 1. Derek Lowe is the 2012 MLB leader in ERA. 2. Derek Lowe pitched a shutout last night, May 15th, 2012. 3. Nobody expected either of the above. What gives? Our friend Harry Pavlidis of The Hardball Times takes a look at Lowe's pitch types vs. contact rates and concludes that Lowe is "pitc... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666192&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:34:53 One way or another, we can now breathe easier in knowing that there will be All Stars at Citi Field next season. Major League Baseball confirmed Wednesday morning that our New York Mets will host the 2013 MLB All-Star Game in Flushing next July. The announcement took plac... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666191&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:20:40 From The Atlantic, via Kotke a short film by Sarah Klein and Tom Mason. [Featured... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666186&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:21:58 There were fewer than 1,500 fans in the Stadium as the Yankees snapped their five-game... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666187&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:13:32 Dock Ellis is back in amination. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666188&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:47:38 This week's poll was open from Monday at noon through Tuesday and received 194 responses. Here are some notable results: 59% of voters think Jonathan Lucroy should be batting second, while just 26% voted for Rickie Weeks. 51% of voters think http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666189&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:00:44 Some things to read while http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666190&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:51:27 Yesterday was Tim Wakefield Day at Fenway Park. And like all ceremonies at Fenway these days, I get mixed feelings. Sentimentality swells in me. Then I remember that I'm witnessing a show, made to pull on my heartstrings and convince me to spend money on a product that I don't really enjoy watching anymore. One nice moment was... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666185&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:00:00 Jackie Bradley, CF http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666183&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:00:38 The LA Angels fired their long-time hitting coach, Mickey Hatcher, last night. The Angels have suffered from inconsistency at the plate, having been shut out eight times already this season. Inconsistency at the plate … hmm. Sound familiar? First-year Angels GM Jerry Dipoto explained his reasoning for the firing – Hatcher’s failure to emphasize [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666184&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:07:11 Rays Swap AAA OFers with Phillies Out goes Kyle Hudson, in comes AAA lifer Rich Thompson who has had quite the SB success rate in recent years. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666181&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:32:55 Over the past few years, advanced statistics have infiltrated baseball. Front offices are filled with Ivy League economists making decisions based on esoteric numbers, some fans think they’re smarter than players, and anyone brave enough to talk about intangibles gets mercilessly mocked on "blogs." W... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666182&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:10:12 Tuesday highlights from the Giants' farm: Ben Thomas homered twice, and Roger Kieschnick homered and singled. AAA: Fresno defeated Omaha 6-4 (allowing two runs in the top of the 8th inning but scoring two runs in the bottom half) Fresno: SS http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666180&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:28:05 Tuesday night, there was an incident in Toronto you've probably heard about between Brett Lawrie and Bill Miller. Brett Lawrie is a baseball player, and Bill Miller is a baseball umpire, and not Bill Mueller, who was a baseball player. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666179&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:36:39 I’ve watched tons of tape of Mangold. It’s fun to watch him. He does all the calls that we are using now. Watching him on the field and how he applies them and his technique. He’s a great player, so … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666177&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:49:35 So how will Sparano’s offense be different from Schottenheimer’s?  While we have the broad brush strokes at this point, Jenny Vrentas has a fascinating article in the Star-Ledger talking about some of the nuance differences between Sparano’s and Scotty’s offense, … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666178&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:30:15 Earlier today, Terry Collins told WFAN that he is sticking with Frank Francisco because: 1) The rest of the bullpen has mostly been pitching well in their current roles. 2) and Frank Francisco has a history of success (as well … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666171&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:00:51 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666172&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:45:19 I’ve never been to an All Star Game. So, this is pretty cool. I’m excited and hope I get to go next season. Also, I would love to sit out in those seats on the left-field wall during the Home … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666173&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:00:34 Your browser does not support iframes. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666174&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:41:20 Fred Wilpon talked to reporters today at the MLB Owners Meetings in New York City and, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports and David Lennon of Newsday, he said, “David Wright is a great kid and a great player, … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666175&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:25:07 Great, thought-proving piece from Jason Whitlock by way of comcast.net.  You can read it here. We can get into a mindset where nothing will change.  We can think that football will retain its preeminence precisely because it's on top now.  Yet, the business world is littered with the detritus of companies that failed because they made bad decisions when ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666176&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:08:00 It's easy to forget that Todd Frazier, in the eyes of Baseball America, was a Top 50 overall prospect and number one in the Reds' system... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666170&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:30:02 …somebody had to make David Wright look composed by comparison last night. And not to condone helmet (or beer) tossing, but those who didn’t catch last night’s Tampa/Toronto tilt are well advised to check out Blue Jay Hunter’s Zapruder-esque analysis of the two called strikes that caused Lawrie to (literally) flip his lid. Lawrie’s meltdown [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666169&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:52:01 Kansas City Royals prospects 3B/OF Wil Myers and SP Jake Odorizzi have been promoted from Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals to Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers. Wil Myers, drafted #91 overall (3rd round) in the 2009 draft, of has been ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666168&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:03:05 Arsenal signing Lukas Podolski is targeting titles and trophies with the Gunners, and is hopeful of fitting in alongside the likes of Robin van Persie, Per Mertesacker, and Tomas Rosicky. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666148&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:44:10 Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has left his role as the club’s manager less than 18 months after he returned to Anfield for a second spell at the helm. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666149&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:44:10 By Joe Koizumi Unbeaten WBA super-featherweight champ Takashi Uchiyama (18-0, 15 KOs), Japan, will put his belt on the line against Filipino hard-punching southpaw Michael Farenas (34-3-3, 26 KOs) in Saitama (close to Tokyo), Japan, on July 16. Uchiyama, making … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666150&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:44:07 Despite opposition from the British and German boxing commissions and other influential people in boxing, a massive 71 per cent of the public say they would pay to watch David Haye’s big heavyweight showdown with Dereck Chisora, a poll held … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666151&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:44:06 Photo: Team Sauerland Allan Green (31-1, 21 KOs) continued his war of words with Mikkel Kessler (44-2, 33 KOs) today at the final press conference in Copenhagen. Three days ahead of their WBC Light Heavyweight World Championship (Silver) clash at … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666152&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:44:05 Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports that free agent fullback Ovie Mughelli will fly to Miami tonight and visit the Dolphins on Thursday. Mughelli, who turns 32 next month, was a Pro Bowl lead blocker in front of Michael Turner with the Falcons in 2010. He missed most of last season with a torn… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666153&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:44:00 Jaguar’s owner Shahid Khan has a lot on his plate. Besides trying to build his team state-of-the-art facilities and dealing with outside issues related to other businesses, he’s also got a lot of internal strife going on within his club. There are a lot of invisible resentments and agendas that are often responsible for why [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666154&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:43:52 After leading Stanford to success, Indianapolis’ new quarterback expects similar results in the NFL – and fast. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666155&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:43:44 With the Houston Texans getting into the flow of OTAs we wanted to look at the 2012 rookie class a little closer. We enlisted the help of Shane Hallam of Draft Countdown to give us some quick thoughts on the entire rookie class of the Texans. We asked Hallam also who the rookies compare to that are in the NFL [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666156&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:43:43 To make room for new defensive end Nick Reed, the Vikings waived rookie defensive end Kevin Cyrille. The Vikings are at the roster limit of 90. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666157&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:43:32 HOUSTON (AP) Former NFL defensive end Johnny Jolly has been given 10 years of ‘shock’ probation by a judge, just six months after he was sentenced to prison for violating terms of his probation for a drug conviction. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666158&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:43:19 ALLEN PARK, Mich. – NFL teams are loaded this time of the year with undrafted free agents hoping to catch a break. There’s definite untapped talent in some cases, but for whatever reason, they weren’t taken in the NFL draft. Maybe an injury held them back in college. Other times, academic problems or off-the-field issues [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666159&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:43:17 New Bears receiver Brandon Marshall visited UCAN Academy in Chicago Tuesday to meet with students as well as youth who are involved in the Project Visible Man program. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666160&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:43:15 The College Football Hall of Fame announced their inductees yesterday. A whopping 17 individuals were added to the ranks of the best the NCAA has boasted. After casually reading the headline, I immediately assumed Orlando Pace and Tommie Frazier were amongst those 17. After clicking through, I quickly became confused, then a little bit angry, and [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666161&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:43:14 Kicker shows up to support teammates http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666162&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:43:13 Ben Roethlisberger was on DVE radio this morning to talk about the Black & Gold Fundraising project featuring Big Ben’s BBQ Sauce. Roethilberger also talked about how learning the playbook is going and also about the injury to Terrell Suggs. On Tuesday Gabe Rivera, the Steelers 1983 first round pick, was elected to the College [more...]... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666163&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:43:10 Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was on the DVE Morning show on Wednesday to talk about his part in the BlacknGold Fundraising program, his BBQ Sauce and of course the topic of the Steelers new playbook came up. It’s always great to see professional athlete’s getting involved in great causes like the Children’s Hospital and other [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666164&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:43:10 When the Bills signed Vince Young, some questioned Ryan Fitzpatrick’s grasp on the starting QB role in Buffalo. The team assured Fitzpatrick his No. 1 spot is safe — for now. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666165&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:43:08 BUFFALO—Vince Young continues to cement himself as the second-most talked about backup QB in the NFL. That was Matt Leinart’s job for almost 24 hours and then Bills coach Chan Gailey decided to show his love and admiration for Young as soon as they got him in the building. At his first press conference with [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666166&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:43:08 Whatever anyone says about the increasingly bizarre nature of the 2012 F1 season, not many would begrudge Williams their first win since 2004. You can talk all you want about tyres and windows and falling off cliffs and the result being a lottery but, when the red lights go out, it is what it is. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666167&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:38:09 11:57am: So far not much interesting other than the announcement itself. I did like that Fred mentioned this was Jeff’s project. I’ll update this post as things develop. NEW YORK METS AWARDED THE 2013 ALL-STAR GAME Mets Will Host Midsummer Classic for Second Time; Ninth for New York City NEW YORK, NY – The New York Mets have been awarded Major League Baseball’s 2013 All-Star Game and will host the 84th Midsummer Classic at Citi Field, B... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666099&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:58:16 By Vince Guerrieri In the past week, Major League Baseball saw Orioles first baseman Chris Davis get a pitching win in relief and Rangers outfielder http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666098&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:09:41 Roy Hodgson has chosen his squad for Euro 2012 and they are anything but no... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666097&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:02:00 <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/41471703?title=0&portrait=0" frameborder="0" width="625" height="450"></iframe> I'm currently directing Josh Kerr's new signature film due out early next year by RUSTY. We have been filming a lot and just before heading to Australia there was a little run of swell coinciding with great l... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666095&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:00:00 Manchester United duo Ryan Giggs and Sir Alex Ferguson have been recognised for their magnificent contributions to the FA Premier League.   Ferguson, 70, was voted the greatest manager of the Premier League era and talisman Giggs, 38, was voted the greatest player of the past 20 years.   Between them, they have won everything... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666096&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:00:34 The Milwaukee Brewers have signed 33-year-old right-hander Claudio Vargas to a … [visit site to read more] Analysis: Milwaukee Brewers sign Claudio Vargas - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666093&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:17:18 Home plate umpire Bill Miller probably didn’t expect to get this type of reaction when he rung Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie Awaits Word of Suspension After Confrontation with Umpire - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opini... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666094&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:18:32 A fans take on the Mikkel Kessler/Allan Green fight       &... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666092&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:36:00 Quick Player Facts: Full Name: Thomas Müller Date of Birth: September 13, 1989 Birthplace: Weilheim, West Germany Club: FC Bayern Munich Position: Midfielder / Forward Debut: 2008 International Career: 2004 to present     Thomas Muller is a professional German football player that currently plays as a midfielder/forward for the Bundesliga club FC Bayern Munich [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666091&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:32:12 Baseball Betting: Yankees vs Blue Jays The New York Yankees split a pair in Baltimore to start the week and now it is off to Toronto for another pair against a division opponent. The 2012 MLB Season Is NOW In Session - Time To Bet on Baseball Futures With Our top recommended Sportsbooks! Grab Your [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666089&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:02:04 NBA Handicapping Predictions – Lakers vs Nuggets The first two games of this series couldn’t have been any closer. The Celtics escaped Game One with a one-point win. CANADIAN? **BET ON THE NHL (and NBA + CBB + CFL + EURO SOCCER) WITH BODOG.ca - CLICK HERE - BET TODAY! Customer service that's second to [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666090&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:41:13 Betting exchange Betdaq are running a superb free bet offer for customers to use on the European Championship Finals this summer. To claim this Betdaq free bet all you need to do is place a [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666088&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:18:46 Here are the top National League performers for May 15, 2012 Will Venable (Padres) 4-5, RBI, R, SB (5) James Darnell (Padres) 1-3, HR (1), RBI, R, BB John Baker (Padres) 3-4... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666087&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:03:00 Laurie Fine, wife of former Syracuse assistant coach Bernie Fine, is suing ESPN for libel,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666084&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:01:34 By Jim Weber One of the many reasons I love college football and college basketball more than their... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666085&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:00:22 Charlie Weis has been paid almost $8.7 million to stay away from Notre Dame, according to the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666086&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:59:53 I know it’s popular to knock the All-Star Game and it all represents, but the truth of it is that it’s basically a party to celebrate baseball, and who doesn’t love baseball?  And like most parties, it’s much much better in person.   I was there for the 2006 All-Star Game and had an absolute [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666083&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:15:12 Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who became just the 16th player in Major League history to hit four homers in a game on Tuesday, has been named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending May 13th. This is Josh’s second career weekly honor (last on 6/24/2010). Hamilton turned in one of [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666080&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:44:33 St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Carlos Beltran has been named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending May 13th. In six games last week, Beltran hit .360 (9-for-25) while leading the National League with six home runs, 13 RBI, eight runs scored, 30 total bases and a 1.200 slugging percentage. The Manati, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666081&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:44:51 The Washington Nationals selected catcher Carlos Maldonado from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and placed catcher Sandy Leon on the 15-Day Disabled List with a high ankle sprain (right ankle). The Nationals also transferred catcher Wilson Ramos from the 15- to the 60-Day Disabled List. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666082&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:33:46 Forgive us for the lack of posts the next few days, we’ve got a new rookie we’re putting through training camp starting this morning. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666079&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:05:51 He’s yet to sign a new deal with us. He has been the subject of much speculation and rumored to be on Premier League and Seire A champions Manchester City and Juventus’ radar after his stunning season in which he scored 30 league goals. Robin van Persie has simply been spectacular. Not even the most [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666078&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:00:21 Mets Manager Terry Colli... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666075&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:03:00 Josh Thole returned to Citi Field Tuesday for the first time since su... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666076&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:55:00 Cincinnati Reds (18-17) at New York Mets (20-16) 7:10 PM ET SeasonRd/Hm... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666077&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:39:00 Philadelphia Phillies SP Vance Worley has been placed on the DL Wednesday due to inflammation in his right pitching elbow.  An MRI was taken on the elbow on Tuesday but the results have yet to be revealed.  Kyle Kendrick will take his spot in the rotation. Analysis:  This doesn't sound good.  Worley has been a revelation since he came into the major leagues and he has been even better in 2012 as he has upped his K rate with 45 strikeouts in 7 starts.  Any... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666074&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:00:00 1974: After winning Game 1 of the series, then losing the next three, the Boston Bruins know they’re on the brink of being eliminated by the Philadelphia Flyers–so they win 5-1 in Game 5. However, obviously this comeback isn’t enough to cement another Cup win in Boston Bruins history. 1978: The Bruins lose 3-2 to [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666073&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:21:38 The Boston Celtics offensive issues were on full display in game two of the NBA Eastern Conference Semi Finals against Philadelphia. Paul Pierce’s injury has taken a lot of his game away from him. Gone is the attacking Pierce and in its place is a guy that is shooting fadeaway jump shots. This may not [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666071&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:57:45 A lot of fans watching the NBA Semi Finals game two between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers are giving deserved heat to the worst officials in pro sports by a margin as wide as the Mariana trench is deep. People are blaming the refs for the Celtics loss. I do blame them for [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666072&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:05:30 As any Boston Celtics fan with a pair of working eyes knows, the Celtics offense can very closely resemble a driver stuck in traffic — moving nowhere fast, it makes less sense to dwell on the lack of forward progress than it does to blast music, telephone a friend and generally do whatever you can [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666070&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:00:33 As a giddy 12 year old returning from a sun soaked Hampden (in the time when our eco system ensured that when we played at Hampden it was sunny) I ran home, rewound the VHS tape and started watching the match again. At the start of watching my only hope that the Tv did my [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666068&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:45:29 Growing up I loved black and white films. The atmosphere created from watching anything from Laurel and Hardy, The Marx Brothers, to dramas such as ‘Inherit the Wind’ (one of Spencer Tracey’s best performances) was great. A classic is ‘Twelve Angry Men’. It is a film based on a play where 12 jury men sit [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666069&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:12:58 The New York Giants and Osi Umenyiora are once again caught in a contract battle. Osi believes he is due a long term contract extension, and the Giants want to keep him but not at too high a cost. Defensive captain Justin Tuck commented on the matter, indicating it’s not that big of a deal [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666067&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:53:18 New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker has stated that he will sign his $9.5 million franchise tender.  This is a wise move on Welker’s part.  Thanks to Welker’s decision, Welker will be able to report to Patriots’ training camp so he can get in shape for the 2012 NFL Season. Welker wanted to hold [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666065&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:32:36 In the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft the New England Patriots selected Northwestern wide receiver Jeremy Ebert with the 235th overall pick.  For the past two seasons, Ebert was the Northwestern Wildcats’ primary option at wide receiver. There were at least five other receivers graded higher than Ebert.  This group of receivers includes [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666066&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:22:21 In the 29th round of the 1969 draft, the Cincinnati Reds selected Ken Griffey, from Donora Pennsylvania. In his 19 year career, he accrued more than 2,100 hits, 200 steals, and a career .296 batting average. Griffey was a 3 time All-Star and winner of 3 World Series Championships all with the Reds, and is now the manager for the Bakersfield Blaze, the High A affiliate for Cincinnati, he took some time out after batting practice to discuss his career, family, players and the continued growth o... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666064&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:00:44 Forgive us for the lack of posts the next few days, we’ve got a new rookie we’re putting through training camp starting this morning. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666063&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:05:51 Tigers officially released 2007 supplemental pick RHP Brandon Hamilton, who spent last 2 seasons on restricted list. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666053&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:04:50 Blue Jays sent RHP Trystan Magnuson outright to High-A Dunedin. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666054&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:36:30 Braves reliever Peter Moylan on Tuesday will throw his first bullpen since his shoulder surgery. There is no specific target date for his return. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666055&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:32:01 Phillies recalled Joe Savery from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666056&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:03:19 Brewers OF Carlos Gomez will begin a rehab assignment with Class-A Wisconsin Wednesday night. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666057&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:01:07 Phillies placed RHP Vance Worley on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666058&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:59:14 Update: If Derrick Rose returns next season, it’s unlikely he’ll be the player he was before he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee April 28. That’s if he returns. The doctor who performed the successful surgery to repair Rose’s isolated ACL tear and a meniscus tear Saturday morning at Rush University Medical Center said some athletes take longer to recover for reasons that can be physiological as well as psychological. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666059&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:43:35 Nick Reed agreed to terms with the Vikings on a two-year deal on Tuesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666060&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:35:33 The Minnesota Vikings announced on Wednesday they have waived Kevin Cyrille, the undrafted end out of Florida Atlantic who signed for a $2,000 bonus less than a month ago. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666061&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:32:47 The Brewers have signed right-hander Claudio Vargas to a minor league deal, according to his agency, Metis Sports Management. The eight-year MLB veteran will report to Triple-A Nashville, where he'll start. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666062&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:31:49 Reports emanating out of the BBC, then the Guardian state that King Kenny has left Liverpool FC. It is still unclear whether he has been sacked or left ‘by mutual consent’. The 61-year-old has paid the price for Liverpool’s poor performances in the Barclays Premier League. Dalglish’s departure comes after he held face-to-face talks with [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666050&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:38:09 “This is a club that likes to talk and talk.”   I’ll never forget those words, of our former manager Rafael Benitez. I was still stood around in Athens airport when I read the back page of the Daily Mirror the morning after our Champions League (remember that?) final defeat to AC Milan in 2007. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666051&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:30:17 WELL well well, another season over and despite our loss I must say that I enjoyed the final day of the Premiership immensely! I can’t remember ever cheering that loud for a goal not scored by Liverpool. But I digress, with the playing season over and silly season to begin I wanted to take the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666052&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:00:36 “As the geometer his mind applies to square the circle, nor for all his wit finds the right formula, however he tries.” – Dante The expression “squaring the circle” is sometimes used as a metaphor for trying to do the impossible, or to describe a hopeless, meaningless, or vain undertaking. Could this be the position [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666048&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:00:50 So the expected result materialized as City beat QPR to clinch their first title in 44 years. Of course the journey to the result had more twists and turns than a season of 24, Aguero goal provided the final act of the one of the most dramatic sporting theatres in recent history. It was noticeable [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666049&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:30:51 With Kenny now gone the word is that Roberto Martinez has been approached to take the Liverpool job. What do you think? Do you think that Roberto Martinez would make a good LFC manager? http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666046&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:53:51 The club should be making an announcement shortly but Kenny Dalglish has resigned (or was fired) from L.F.C. Very sad day for Liverpool Football Club. Thank you Kenny. LONG LIVE OUR KING.       http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666047&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:26:04 First, it was star receiver Sammy Watkins who was arrested for possession of marijuana.  Now, Clemson’s top running back prospect, Mike Bellamy, is no longer a Tiger as he has been ruled academically ineligible.  The speedster announced that he will be transferring this summer with aspirations of playing football for a junior college. Last season, Bellamy came to Clemson with great expectations, but his tenure was anything but smooth.  As a true freshman, Bellamy turned heads with his li... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666045&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:23:31 This week marks a couple milestones for us. My oldest son is graduating college My oldest car reached the 300K mile club I don’t know which is more remarkable.   Eric has successfully graduated, or soon officially will be, from George Mason University with a degree in Computer Engineering.  So if anybody out there could use a good young energetic IT [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666044&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:06:35 You Think You Know Me? takes a look at the hall of fame career of Adam “Edge” Copeland from start to finish, and honestly, this is one of the better sets that WWE has put out, in my opinion. Related posts: The True Story of WrestleMania DVD Review http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666042&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:53:03 Big annoucement today. Look for the mets to be finally hosting a all star game.  Yes its been know for some time that they would have the 2013 game but nothing official. MLB wanted to wait until they negotiated contracts with the NYPD and the Javits convention center before it was announced.  Now after 49 years the Mets will hold a game .  I wonder if they will bring back some of the players http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666043&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:12:00 Joey Barton will face a full club investigation into his recent sending off against Manchester City, Queens Park Rangers have confirmed. The 29-year-old received a straight red card for violent conduct after clashing with Argentina striker Carlos Tévez during QPR’s 3-2 defeat at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The midfielder also lashed out at Sergio [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666038&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:05:07 When the West Indies famously ‘blackwashed’ England in 1984, their tour was accompanied by a 7” single, released by Island Records, entitled The West Indies Are Back In Town. Sung to the tune of Jamaica Farewell, the first verse described the Windies as “the cricket team English men fear and dread”. In truth, while the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666039&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:53:53 England coach Stuart Lancaster admits he’ll have no problem leaving Toby Flood at home if the Leicester fly-half fails to prove his fitness ahead of the tour of South Africa. Flood missed the Premiership semi-final victory over Saracens with an ankle problem and remains a doubt for the Tigers trophy clash with Harlequins a week [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666040&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:32:56 Roy Hodgson has revealed that Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish played a key role in convincing the England boss to include Andy Carroll in his squad for Euro 2012. The 23-year-old, who initially struggled to break into Dalglish’s first-team, finished the campaign in impressive style, with three goals in seven games, plus two dominant displays against [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666041&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:15:22 Try to argue against fan interference on this one... While DC has ignited their Natitude initiative to clean their ballpark of Phillies fans, Baltimore is still working on their own evil scheme. Last night a Yankees fan spoiled a shutout for Wei-Yin Chen by interfering with a ball in play at the wall . . . → Read More: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666037&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:20:27 ANYONE WANT FIELD LEVEL SEATS TO TOMORROW’S METS VS REDS GAME?!?!?! Of course you do! Just be the first to answer these three trivia questions correctly and you’ll be sitting field level behind home plate to watch R.A. Dickey and the Mets take on the Cincinnati Reds at 1:10pm tomorrow!!! In honor of the Mets officially announcing that the 2013 All-Star Game will take place at Citi Field today, we have a couple trivia questions about the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666033&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:44:52 For years, Jose Reyes would be considered the “spark plug” of the Mets; the man to light up the basepaths, and the dugout. Now with Reyes trying to find his spark in Miami, the Mets were supposed to be lacking such a catalyst both on and off the field come 2012. Turns out, the true spark of this franchise was just waiting to catch fire all along. His name: David Wright. In 2012 to this [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666034&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:30:18 As the playoffs wane on, topical stories about the Lightning, well, wane off. Sure, there's continued conjecture about who the Lightning ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666035&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:00:27 As we move onward, here is the fourth installment in our series of Women In Fantasy Hockey. Today or interview is with Angela Lewis, who does some excellent freelance writing for The Sports Forecaster Magazine. Angela has a different angle with fantasy hockey so we asked her a half dozen very simple questions. It is [...] This article was originally published at: The Hockey Writers. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666036&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:15:13 by Jeff Skinner The PGA Tour moves on to Texas to honor one of the great gentlemen of the game at The HP Byron Nelson Championship.  Players Champion Matt Kuchar will try to stay on cloud nine as he makes his way along the TPC Four Seasons Resort course against a field that includes Phil [...] ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666032&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:30:35 It's a quick two-gamer at Wrigley Field, and both games are at night. Related posts: Series Preview: Cubs v. Phillies, April 27 – April 30, 2012 At least the Cubs miss Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels,... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666031&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:23:26 Meet Jimena Sanchez, here’s her Twitter profile with 271,000+  RECORD . Fox Sports Mexico. Business Woman and Mad Mamacita. Facebook profile Paul M. Banks is CEO of The Sports Bank.net, an official Google News site generating millions of unique visitors. He’s also a regular contributor to Chicago Now, Walter Football.com, Yardbarker, MSN and Fox Sports [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666030&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:50:30 The same site that gave us last night's report on Jonathan Meyer just posted a report on teammate George Springer. Despite the good numbers Springer's putting up, Baseball Prospect Report suggests he still has a lot to work on. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666028&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:02:00 PreStros: May 15 Oklahoma City (22-17)  The RedHawks used four home runs to defrock the Tucson Padres (SD) 7-4, completing the four game sweep... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666029&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:13:00 Federer into Rome third round after straight set win Roger Federer defeated Carlos Berlo... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666027&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:32:00 *** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** Pittsburgh Steelers WR Mike Wallace has little leverage left in his contract negotiation. Not only is teammate, WR Antonio Brown, rising fast among other NFL wide receivers, but he's taking some of the spotlight from Wallace. Two dogs, one bone. Or, two great [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666025&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:40:06 EDITOR'S NOTE: It's a slow week and this seems not to be getting the attention it deserves. Discuss. - Jeremiah I had my first experience in supporting the Sounders away from home on May 28th, 2011 in Salt Lake City Sandy, UT. My experiences as an away supporter are best summed up with my tweets from the trip: Tweet 1: Arrived in SLC yesterday. Visiting w/ fam t... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666026&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:59:00 Giselle Bundchen topless for French Vogue. That is all. Every time you check twitter or facebook, think -- gotta check Bob's Blitz. ** Follow us on Twitter. Subscribe, or Return to... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666024&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:20:00 Previously: Illinois Right now: Indiana 2011 Overall Record: 1-11 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666023&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:12:00 Apparently the Eastern Conference Semifinals will get underway this coming Sunday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indiana. And in a just-breaking rumor the series will not be a best-of-seven but a best-of-five instead. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666017&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:38:33 Earlier this week, Tyler Juranovich lamented the decline in youth baseball participation. While part of me wants to grieve the loss of youth baseball with Tyler, a larger part of me can't, because it knows that I'm part of the problem. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666018&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:18:42 Players from all team sports in the U.S. seem to get a real kick out of the customary trip to the White House following a championship season. The L.A. Galaxy got the honors Tuesday from winning MLS Cup 2011. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666019&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:02:28 John Carroll, an NBA scout for ESPN (Scouts Inc.), was caught red-handed by Deadspin plagiarizing from SpursTalk.com when giving his preview of the Los Angeles Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs Western Conference Semi-Finals series. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666020&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:03:42 Many were calling into question whether or not the young Thunder team would be affected by their long layoff, but a 119-90 win over the Lakers proved that they were only helped by the time off. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666021&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:25:01 Welcome back to another season of Beginning Baseball! Yes, Amanda is aware the season started in April, and this 'welcome back to baseball' is overdue. She explains her tardy arrival and how she is making sense of the Twins struggles in 2012. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666022&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:16:02 Well, would you look at that! Not only back-to-back gems, but back-to-back wins as well! Is this us turning our entire season around? I’m wary to say, since there have been times when it looked like that might be the case and then it turned out that it wasn’t so much.  As I’ve been saying, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666016&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:09:27 Major League Baseball has fired arbitrator Shyam Das after 13 years on the job.  His firing comes quickly on the heels of a vote that overturned the 100-game suspension of the Rockies’ AAA catcher, Eliezer Alfonzo.  Too bad the sack job comes several months too late to save baseball from 2 separate black eyes.  Alfonzo’s [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666015&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:59:04 What’s good Greenies and welcome to another insightful Wisdom Wednesday from me, ThisBuds4You. This week we’re going to discuss a way to cure fresh buds in 7 days using water. Water curing. I’ve tried water curing a few times and I think it’s awesome for certain applications. Water curing removes all the taste and smell [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666014&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:20:16 From the AP via USA Today:Robertson was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a strained muscle in his left ribcage. The right-hander was working as the fill-in closer for Rivera, who is likely to be sidelined the rest of the season after tearing a knee ligament on May 3. Robertson finished five games this season ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666013&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:32:00 George Koonce recently shared some revealing thoughts on how players cope after their NFL careers are over. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666008&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:07:50 WBAY in Green Bay shoots footage of the first stop on the 2012 Tailgate Tour. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666009&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:49:02 The ABC affiliates in Green Bay and Milwaukee have every angle of Donald Driver's performance on Dancing With The Stars covered. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666010&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:40:01 The annual 5K race will include a lap around the famed stadium's field. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666011&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:17:22 Students at Valders Middle School will visit Lambeau Field today and be greeted by offensive lineman T.J. Lang. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666012&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:08:47 Yankees move on to Toronto for 2 games ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666007&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:02:47 With the majority of the offseason in the books, at least with NFL free agency and the NFL Draft, we can start to look at the Jacksonville Jaguars position by position and see what we can begin looking for when training camp rolls around. After the quar... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666005&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:00:18 Blaine Gabbert Has To Be The Jaguars Starter Feature on SB Nation Tampa Bay about why Gabbert has to start in 2012. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666006&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:27:15 Minnesota Twins at http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666004&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:00:03 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers +8 (May 18th 2012) CLICK HERE FOR MORE NBA PLAYOFFS PICKS It’s going to be easy for everyone to load up on the Thunder in Game 2 after the beating they put on the Lakers in Game 1, but I wouldn’t be so [...] Related posts: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666002&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:54:05 Baseball Picks: May 16th 2012 Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels Pick: Los Angeles Angels -110 CLICK HERE FOR TODAY’S EXPERT BASEBALL PICKS The Los Angeles Angels are showing solid value as a small home favorite Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox. The Angels are off to a slow start this season, but as [...] Related posts: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666003&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:48:10 A couple of days ago, we started writing a post about the Jays and their relationship to the umpires. It was a gener... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666000&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:44:00 Holden will announce tomorrow an export program for the Commodore, which will see the Adelaide [Australia] made car become a race and showroom star in the United States. Though sales of the Elizabeth-produced sedan continue to slide in Australia, a Commodore V8 will be exported to America where it will be sold with the Chevrolet SS [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666001&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:05:56 We're bringing plenty of fantasy baseball coverage on a daily basis, and hav... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665992&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:00:35 Every week I give pick-up suggestions for leagues that are of the deeper variety. These suggestions aren't for everyone because that would just be dumb. These leagues are usually scrapping the bottom of the waiver wire looking for ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665993&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:39:51 The 2012 season has been one of the craziest when it comes to closers as no one’s job appears to be safe.  Whether it is due to injury or inability, it seems like there isn’t a day that goes by … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665994&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:23:53 Round and round she goes; where she stops, nobody knows.  This closer carousel that keeps spinning around this season is starting to become downright unbearable.  They say never to pay a premium for saves on draft day because they’ll be abundant on your waiver wire, but this is ridiculous.  Now it’s getting to the point [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665995&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:15:05 Remember Jesus... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665996&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:00:45 Matthew Berry and Tristan Cockcroft discuss the new top 250 ranks. Plus, Meat Market Elliott joins in for a special Hard Justice. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665997&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:33:42 Last season, I drank the Adam Dunn Kool-Aid. He was coming over from the the National League. He would likely be in the lineup everyday, even if hurt, with the option of the D.H in the AL. What could go wrong? Pretty much everything. It couldn’t happen again I figured, so this season I drank [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665998&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:15:52 The optimism surrounding the new regime in Tampa Bay isn't just limited to Buccaneers fans. The writers at NFL.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665999&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:00:43 Ben Roethlisberger was on DVE radio this morning to talk about the Black & Gold Fundraising project featuring Big Ben's BBQ Sauce. Roethilberger also talked about how learning the playbook is going and also about the injury to Terrell Suggs. On Tuesday Gabe Rivera, the Steelers 1983 first round pick, was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2012. Rivera was involved in a two-car crash during his rookie season that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Wi... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665990&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:13:31 By Cian Fahey Entering last season, the Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff was reluctant to let Ramon Foster remain in the lineup from the previous season. After a training camp battle that began with Chris Scott and Tony Hills, backup center Doug Legursky started the season in Foster's right guard position. Much like the previous occasions Foster got on the field, another injury gave him the opportunity to play when he took over for Chris Kemoeatu at left guard in Week 2 against the Seattle ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665991&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:50:14 The 2012 Super Bowl champion New York Giants get their rings Wednesday evening at Tiffany's in Manhattan. Wednesday morning the Giants unveiled what the ring looks like. The Giants and Tiffany's came up with the ring design together. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665989&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:36:00 Brett Lawrie is going to get suspended and the Yankees are arriving in Toronto just in time for him to a miss a few games. The tirade you see above was the result of two questionable called strikes last night, and they just so happened to result in the game-ending strikeout. That’s pretty bad. Lawrie [...] Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665988&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:30:11 Spencer was a beast carrying the rock. The city of St. Clairsville, OH is a small town located on the Eastern border of the state, and in fact is considered part of the Wheeling, WV metro area. It is historically a coal-mining town, and one mine in part... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665987&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:00:00 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman took a few minutes out of his day today to go on KNBR for a chat about the 49ers offense heading into the 2012 season. While the 49ers coaching staff is generally fairly tight-lipped about most everything, they still provide the occasional bit of insight. Additionally, Greg Roman's media interaction has generally been at least a little bit more interesting than w... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665986&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:01:01 (Editor’s note: This is another in a series of stories and interviews about how I wrote THE LONGEST SHOT: Jack Fleck, Ben Hogan, and Pro Golf’s Greatest Upset at the 1955 U.S. Open.)   http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665985&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:12:00 WASHINGTON (AP) Brian McNamee testified that Roger Clemens’ lawyers pushed him from reluctant turncoat to angry accuser when they allowed details of McNamee’s oldest son’s illness to be revealed during a nationally televised news conference. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665984&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:52:30 This is, incredibly, not too far off the norm for Tiziano Crudeli, journalist, commentator and Milan fan extraodinaire. He’s a touch passionate about the Rossoneri and as one would expect, more than a touch passionate for icon Pippo Inzaghi’s last game for the club on the weekend. Standard fare… And then Pippo scored. What then transpired [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665982&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:00:02 Enjoy Landycakes enjoying some First Bottom. In a room of armed men hell bent on protecting the object of his lurid fantasies at all costs. Or maybe they’re there hunting down that dude straight out of the WWII flick on the left, looking like he’s about to pillage something. (No comment.) And David clearly has a healthier [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665983&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:24:32 As anyone who r http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665981&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:00:32 Taking a look at last nights strike zone and Brett Lawrie's suspension worthy AB http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665980&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:47:13 Phillies (18-19) at Chicago Cubs (15-21) Pitching Matchups: Wednesday, 8:05 - Vance Worley K.K. v. Matt Garza Thursday, 8:05 - Roy Halladay v. Chris Volstad As Carson mentioned this morning, Vance Worley has a sore elbow. The way things are going, that probably means TJ surgery. Unfortunately, Kyle Kendrick will get the start. I don't know why... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665979&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:00:00 Beltway Boxers will be involved in some high profile contests in the next couple of months as we head towards the summer.  Here's a brief look at what is scheduled. As BATB mentioned a while back, Bedford, VA super middleweight Scott "Cujo" Sigmon (22-3, 12 KO's) makes his national television debut when he faces former world champion Kelly Pavlik (38-2, 33 KO's) of Youngstown, OH on Friday, June 8 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665978&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:38:00 Right-hander Vance Worley has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 12, with right elbow inflammation, Senior Vice President and General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced today.  To fill his spot on the 25-man roster, left-hander Joe Savery has been recalled from triple-A Lehigh Valley. Additionally, right-hander Kyle Kendrick will start for the Phillies tonight against the Chicago Cubs at 8:05 p.m. ET. Worley, 24, is 3-2 with a 3.07 ERA in sev... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665977&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:40:00 UPDATE: First Tweeted by our own petzrawr/Ryan Petzar. Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665975&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:25:15 Your Comprehensive Citizens Bank Park Beer Guide By Section - In Spreadsheet Form! From food and drink blog Chocolate Covered Memories. Great stuff. h/t to our friend Grotewold http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665976&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:02:05 The Rays won their third in a row last night, by sweeping the two-game set with the Blue Jays. Just a small set of images today, but as usual, here are the highlights you won’t see on SportsCenter… © The Professor for Rays Index, 2012. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665974&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:37:05 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665973&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:00:25 Apparently, the NBA knew back in late February that the Maloofs were being ridiculous with specific demands on a revised term sheet -- revisions demanded two days after George Maloof told the TV cameras that what we know as 'the deal' was 'fair.' Ransacked Media is getting some deserved attention for http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665972&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:49:26  12 Tiger Woods 15 LeBron James 27 Kobe Bryant 31 Roger Federer 32 David Beckham 33 Manny Pacquiao 40 Peyton Manning 44 Cristiano Ronaldo 47 Rafael Nadal 48 Phil Mickelson 50 Lionel Messi 52 Floyd... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665971&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:38:00 Lost in Lawrie mayhem last night was Blue Jays outrighting Canadian Trystan Magnuson off 40, leaving them with open spot. Shi Davidi Thwip. I don't think that this means there is someone that is going to be added to the 40 man in a hurry. Likely just making room for later. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665969&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:13:25 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665970&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:39:00 Jonathan Quick: Quick notched his second shutout of the playoffs Tuesday, blanking the Coyotes with 24 saves en route to a 4-0 win in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665967&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:54:00 Jeff Carter: Carter picked up a hat trick in the Kings' 4-0 win in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665968&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:50:00 Jose Iglesias: Iglesias had three hits, including his first homer of the season, Tuesday night for Triple-A Pawtucket. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665964&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:37:00 from Michael Arace of the Columbus Dispatch, The news that Blue Jackets interim coach Todd Richards was having the interim tag removed from his title was first posted on Dispatch.com yesterday morning. Accompanying the story was a file photo of Richards, shown standing behind the bench, wearing a placid look on his face, his hands in his pockets. Behind him, there is a woman in the stands — and she is yawning large. That about covers it. The Blue Jackets are in desperate need of a cultura... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665961&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:10:40 from Josh Cooper of The Tennessean, While it’s understandable that some forecasts predict an offseason of gloom and doom for the Predators — there are 15 unrestricted and restricted free agents on the current roster — with a few minor tweaks, this team can contend for the Stanley Cup next season. Ownership says it has the money to re-sign its important unrestricted free agents, namely All-Star defenseman Ryan Suter. Defenseman Shea Weber’s restricted free-agent status means his retu... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665962&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:04:40 from Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal have one year left on their contracts, and Evgeni Malkin has two. Negotiations with Crosby and Staal can’t begin until July 1, so there’s no way of knowing precisely what they’ll be asking for, but Shero reiterated that his goal is to retain all three. “I’d like to do that, if possible,” he said. “We’re looking at hopefully getting extensions with [Crosby and Staal].” While it is conceivable ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665963&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:52:22 The current situation the Rockies find themselves in -- 7 games below .500 in May, all but out of the division at 9.5 GB has created a mood among Rockies fans that is very familiar indeed. After ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665956&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:21:03 Colorado Springs 0, Memphis 6 Sky Sox pitching was actually fairly impressive, save for the fifth inning where Nashville scored all six of their runs. Starter Rob Scahill's outing was very bizarre. He went the first four innings without allowing a hit. He even produced ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665957&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:00:54 Another Phillie hit the disabled list today, as the club placed Vance Worley on the 15-day. CSNPhilly.com's Jim Salisbury reported Worley's elbow soreness yesterday, and the team sent out the following release this morning: Right-hander Vance Worley has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 12, with right elbow inflammation, Senior Vice President and General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced today. To fill his spot on the 25-man roster, left-hander Joe Savery has been re... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665958&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:28:50 The two main prospects from the Huner Pence trade are well known. But, Jonathan Singleton and Jarred Cosart aren't the only prospect we received in return. Josh Zeid was the other prospect named at the time of the trade, so he is fairly recognizable. But, the fi... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665959&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:00:35 Coinciding with game 37 on the season we're going to look at quite possibly the most important and lopsided trade in the history of the Houston Astros, and maybe even baseball. Signed in 1986 by the Astros Larry Andersen would become notorious, not only for his work on the mound but for what the Astros got in return by trading him to the http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665960&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:49:58 Bob Lipson, the most interesting man on a bl... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665955&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:51:42 As I alluded to last week, Pick 6 is steadily growing in popularity, and I encouraged everyone to begin honing their skills in advance of a forthcoming Pick 6 contest (possible slogan: This Time It Counts™). Well, Your Season Has Come™, because this week we're giving away a couple of free Pick 6 shirts... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665953&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:00:47 Here is part two of this week's TWISNY, continued from yesterday. The weekend series against the Marlins in Miami could probably fill its own post. Here we go. Sunday, May 6th National treasure Ralph Kiner made his regular season d... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665954&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:00:14 The Miami Marlins keep plugging along. The team is playing well. And now they get the luxury of playing at home for a few games. And while the Fish are barely ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665952&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:00:20 Another series is done, with two more to go in the week. In the first two games of the week, Kyle Lobner and molitorfan took an early lead. Kid19 is only a point behind in the weekly standings, and four others are two back. With five games left in the week, there's plenty of time to come back. In the overall standings, icecereamman retained th... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665949&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:00:47 The ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665950&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:35:40 Tuesday's Results: Brewers 8 Mets 0 Astros 3 Phillies 4 (10 innings) Cardinals 7 Cubs 6 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665951&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:00:29 Simple Pleasure: The Sprouted Kitchen gives artichokes with garlic aioli. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665947&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:27:20 Sixty-one years ago Tuesday, Joe DiMaggio began his historic fifty-six game hitting streak, a feat... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665948&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:54:45 According to the Red Sox, 37,292 fans attended yesterday's 5-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners. It just isn't true. There were noticeable empty patches of seats in the bleachers, grandstands, and boxes. And these patches remained empty all game long, so they weren't seats owned by people going to get a beer or take a leak. These s... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665945&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:00:00 Patriots receiver Wes Welker unofficially officially announced via Twitter yesterday that he would be agreeing to the $9.5 million franchise tender offered by the Pats. Welker's tweet read: "I signed my tender today. I love the game and I love my teammates! Hopefully doing the right thing gets the right results. #leapoffaith." Welker is a loyal foot sol... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665946&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:00:00 Pawtucket W 8-2 Box Score Scott Podsednik: 1-5 Jose Iglesias: 3-5, HR, K -Make your peace, folks. End times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665943&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:00:42 Things went a bit differently for http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665944&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:30:08 The biggest story in baseball this morning is http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665942&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:37:04 Hideki Matsui's debut was uneventful, but Jos... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665941&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:00:25 MARINERS (16-22) Δ Ms INDIANS (20-16) EDGE HITTING (wOBA) -33.1 (29th) -7.9 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665940&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:18:24 Your browser does not support iframes. Namath talks about the Jets QB at the United Way event last night. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665938&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:00:00 Mention the name Vladimir Ducasse among fans and the response is generally one of eye-roll variety. For a second round pick, it’s been hard to see what value he’s contributed to the team or projects to in now his third … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665939&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:00:43 Last night against the Brewers, Dillon Gee let up two home runs, allowing seven runs in 5.1 innings on the night. Terry Collins told reporters after the game that Gee’s mistakes were made over the plate. ”I mean, when I took him … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665935&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:00:38 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665936&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:50:51 Today at 11:30 am, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Bud Selig and Fred Wilpon will be at City Hall to announce that the 2013 All-Star Game will be played at Citi Field. The press conference will air live on SNY and be streamed live on Mets.com. In addition, … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665937&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:30:00 Derek Lowe tossed a shutout on May 15, 2012. Mark it down. Three points of significance: It was Lowe's first shutout since 2005 and the fourth of his career He didn't strike out a single batter He shelved his slider and cutter for the night There's a connection between Lowe's pitch mix and whiff rate. Check out the mix and whiff rates for Lowe's starts from 2008 through 2012, excluding the shutout in q... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665934&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:37:15 Bedard and Gonzalez tonight at seven. Bucs are four games back. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665933&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:57:00 The following bit of news from the Cincinnati Enquirer’s John Eradi is either the worst thing to happen to the performing arts since the casting of Matthew Modine and Paul Reiser in “Bye Bye Love”, or the biggest diss to date experienced by Tom Sizemore. Pete Rose hits the live stage Friday night at Belterra [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665932&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:34:40 Please just leave it alone.  It’s finally working. These were first thoughts that always went through my head when the coach approached me to say they were going to make some changes to my sons serve.  Why, it is finally working and you want to change it again? How many players or parents feel the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665931&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:01:53 The Oakland Athletics have officially put a date on the return of veteran slugger Manny Ramirez.  The A’s have announced that Ramirez will make his debut with Oakland on May 30, the day he is eligible to be reinstated following his 50-game performance-enhancing drug ban.  Ramirez is slated to join the A’s Triple-A affiliate this Sunday to begin in minor league rehab stint before debuting for Oakland at the end of the month. … [visit site to read more] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665927&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:40:29 The Philadelphia Phillies should look into a one-for-one swap of starting pitcher Joe Blanton and Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis, according to David Murphy of Philly.com.  Youkilis may be available this summer with third baseman Will Middlebrooks now at the major league level, and Nick Carfado reported this weekend that the Phillies and San Francisco Giants have taken a look at the 33-year-old slugger.  Murphy considers Blanton to be expendable at this point and noted that the Phil... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665928&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:26:33 Didier Drogba has reportedly been offered a two year deal by Barcelona to tempt him away from Chelsea this summer on a free transfer.   Chelsea have also offered Drogba, 34, a new two year deal, but he has had no shortage of potential suitors from USA, China and even Milan.   A move to... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665929&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:52:24 Yaya Toure’s agent has claimed his client would be willing to leave Premier League champions Manchester City and has handed Barcelona a ‘come and get me plea’.   Toure, an Ivory Coast international, spent a successful three years with Barca prior to his switch to the Eithad in the summer of 2010.   Motivation  ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665930&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:31:10 So, when you get a plethora of injured outfielders, a pitcher who would rather golf than pitch sometimes and a rookie who is threatening to take over third base, what do you have? Well, the Bost... Good signs in Boston is a post from: PhatzRadio.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665925&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:36:08 Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand in his match against Bernard Tomic of Australia during day four of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2012 Tennis on May 15, 2012 in Rome, Italy. (May 14, 2012 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe) ROME (AP) – Top-ranked Novak Djokovic made a solid return to red-clay courts, dominating [...] Tennis Recap: Serena and Djokovic wins ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665926&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:16:37 Craziness ensued as the Brewers thrashed the Mets last night. In the 7th inning after the Brew Crew went yard one too many times, recently recalled D.J. Carrasco plunked Ryan Braun. In between innings Collins decided to remove David Wright in the 7th inning, a move which David did not agree with. When asked why David Wright was removed from http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665924&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:00:24 Twins former MVP Justin Morneau is returning from the disabled list. His wrist apparently is feeling much better as the Twins plan to activate him for tonight’s game. The interesting part is that the Twins have decided to demote 1B Chris Parmelee in order to make room on the roster for Morneau. Meaning that Morneau will have to [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665923&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:40:43 Former Vanderbilt swimmer Wendy Deacon Segrest won the 100-yard backstroke in 1987 and was selected to the All-SEC team that same year. After graduating from Vanderbilt in 1989, Segrest earned her master’s degree in exercise physiology from South Carolina in 1992. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665903&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:10:53 The South Carolina men’s golf team will open play in the NCAA Southwest Regional on Thursday with a berth to the NCAA Championship on the line. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665904&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:10:50 The South Carolina men’s golf team will open play in the NCAA Southwest Regional on Thursday with a berth to the NCAA Championship on the line. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665905&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:10:49 WASHINGTON President Barack Obama raised a combined 43.6 million in April for his campaign and the Democratic Party as he faces a unifying Republican effort around Mitt Romney for the White House. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665906&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:10:48 Four minor wrecks on Interstate 26 have been cleared after they slowed eastbound traffic this morning. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665907&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:10:48 SPARTANBURG Amazon says it is hiring hundreds of employees for its open warehouse in West Columbia and its planned facility in Spartanburg. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665908&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:10:48 BLUFFTON The 250-pound mascot of the Bluffton High football team has been swiped and it apparently took determined thieves to do so. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665909&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:10:48 WASHINGTON U.S. builders began work on more homes last month, evidence that the battered housing market is slowly healing. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665910&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:10:48 NEW YORK Facebook says 25 percent more shares will be sold as investors clamor for shares in the years hottest stock offering. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665911&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:10:48 The Red Sox face an important stretch of games if they intend to position themselves for a run at a playoff spot this season. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665912&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:05:57 Brooke Pleger, a member of the Bowling Green State University track and field team, will travel to Tucson, Ariz., to compete in the Tucson Elite Classic, hosted by the University of Arizona on Thursday and Saturday.. The event, which will feature the top throwers in the country, will take place at Roy P. Drachman Stadium. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665913&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:58:37 The UAB track and field team has signed Breona Humphrey to the 2012-13 roster, head coach Kurt Thomas announced Wednesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665914&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:58:32 With barely any time to enjoy the Game 7 victory over the Denver Nuggets last Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers had to quickly turnaround and make it to the Chesapeake Factory to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference semi-finals. The Lakers may have been suffering from [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665915&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:58:19 The Philadelphia Flyers were once where the New York Rangers are right now. Flyers fans like myself thought we would have it easy against the New Jersey Devils after winning Game 1 of their second round matchup. Yet Philadelphia never won again after that, which means New Jersey is hardly panicking over its Game 1 [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665916&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:55:15 The Philadelphia Flyers are having their failure rubbed in their face through these Stanley Cup playoffs. Not only do Flyers fans like myself have to see the New Jersey Devils face the New York Rangers in the Eastern finals, we have seen Ilya Bryzgalov’s old team and Mike Richards and Jeff Carter’s new team steamroll [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665917&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:55:08 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665918&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:37:51 Kevin Foley (`10) is coming into the summer as one of the hottest professional golfers in the country. In six events on the eGolf Tour, Foley has collected a win and three top-10 finishes, and he currently leads the money list with earnings of $43,066.64. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665919&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:33:09 Kevin Foley (`10) is coming into the summer as one of the hottest professional golfers in the country. In six events on the eGolf Tour, Foley has collected a win and three top-10 finishes, and he currently leads the money list with earnings of $43,066.64. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665920&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:33:08 When Nick Russell decided to transfer from Kansas State to SMU, he knew his life was going to change. Still, he never envisioned this. How could he? Russell made his pledge to the Mustangs thinking he would be spending his final two seasons playing in Conference USA under Matt Doherty. Instead, his team is now [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665921&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:25:15 Bestselling author and WFU alum Emily Giffin remembers legendary equipment manager http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665922&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:25:04 Former Texas and Ole Miss QB Jevan Snead is out of football after short stints on the rosters of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665902&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:10:25 The 65th match of the 2012 IPL season sees the Mumbai Indians look to go level on points with the league leaders – the Delhi Daredevils – as they face the side directly below them in the points table. Kolkata can jump Mumbai with a win, but can they win this match against the in-form [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665901&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:47:28 What will the signing of quarterback Vince Young mean for the Buffalo Bills in the upcoming 2012-13 NFL season? Not much in my opinion unless Bills starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick gets injured and Young’s forced into action. I think Young’s an upgrade for the Bills as their backup quarterback and if he’s pressed into action [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665899&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:20:15 Greg Prince of Faith and Fear of Flushing was a recent guest on The 5 Tool Show. Listen to the interview below as I chat with Greg about the 50th Anniversary Hofstra Conference, Mets retired numbers, Banner Day and much … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665900&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:28:53 The Boston Celtics head to Philadelphia for Games 3 & 4 of their second-round NBA playoff series with the 76ers and from the first two games in Boston these series has all the makings of a fight to the finish. These two franchises are more than familiar with taking each other to the limit. In [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665898&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:00:07 In his first few weeks as General Manager of the Philadelphia Flyers, Paul Holmgren made a handful of trades in an attempt to pull Philly out of last place in the NHL. With the Orange and Black in the midst of a seven-game losing streak to drop to a record of 8-21-4, Holmgren pulled the trigger on his fourth deal in office. After he acquired Darren Reid, Todd Fedoruk, and Alexei Zhitnik in seperate deals, Holmgren grabbed Mike York from the New York Islanders in exchange for Randy Robitaille... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665897&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:00:57 The fate of Arsenal captain Robin van Persie will reportedly be decided today, as the 28-year-old enters contract talks with Arsene Wenger. This season the Dutchman was flying with 37 goals to his name, 30 in the Premier League. Obviously everyone involved with Arsenal wants RVP to renew his contract, but should he leave this [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665896&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:30:32 One of the lowlights in Tuesday night fantasy baseball was an ugly scene out of Toronto when second-year third baseman Brett Lawrie absolutely lost it after getting called out on strikes and proceeded to throw his helmet down at the feet of the umpire.  The helmet actually made contact with the umpire's legs which means a suspension is coming and it could be anywhere from 5-10 games.  Lawrie clearly showed his immaturity there as he tried to one-up Bryce Harper in that department bu... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665895&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:52:00 One thing that the St. Louis Rams were counting on when they hired Jeff Fisher as their head coach was the mentality that he would instill in the locker room. The attitude that Fisher’s teams have played with in the past has been borderline in some opinions and downright dirty according to others, but Fisher [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665894&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:21:07 The National Football Foundation has announced the 2012 Football Bowl Subdivision College Football Hall of Fame Class. Four of the new College Football Hall of Famers appear on cards in the Vintage Football Card Gallery. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665893&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:19:00 Chris Young (shoulder) went 2-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI Tuesday in his second minor league rehab game with High-A Visalia. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665870&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:46:04 Royals promote OF Wil Myers and RHP Jake Odorizzi from Double-A Northwest Arkansas to Triple-A Omaha. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665871&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:39:46 Clear. Winds blowing in from center field at 10-15 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 60. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665872&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:08:54 This game is being played in a dome. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665873&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:08:10 Clear. Winds blowing out to center field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Near 65. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665874&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:06:03 Clear. Winds blowing in from left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 70. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665875&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:05:31 Partly cloudy with a 30-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing out to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Near 80. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665876&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:04:46 Partly cloudy. Winds blowing in from center field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 75. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665877&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:04:14 Partly cloudy with a 30-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing out to center field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 70. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665878&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:03:35 Clear. Winds blowing in from right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 60. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665879&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:02:57 Mostly clear. Winds blowing out to left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 80. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665880&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:02:15 Mostly cloudy. Winds blowing out to right field at 10-15 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 70. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665881&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:01:16 Partly cloudy. Winds blowing out to center field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Near 55. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665882&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:00:42 Game is being played inside a dome. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665883&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:00:00 Clear. Winds blowing in from left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 80. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665884&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:59:24 Clear. Winds blowing from right to left field at 5-10 m.p.h Game-time temperature: Around 75 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665885&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:58:49 Clear. Winds blowing out to center field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 70. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665886&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:57:02 Giants third baseman Joaquin Arias sustained a left forearm contusion when he was hit by a pitch in the fourth inning of Tuesday night's game against the Colorado Rockies. X-rays taken of the injured area revealed no fracture and Giants manager Bruce Bochy termed Arias' playing status as day to day. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665887&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:54:48 Diamondbacks reliever Takashi Saito, on the 15-day disabled list with a calf injury, threw a bullpen session on Tuesday, reports MLB.com. It was the first time Saito has thrown since suffering a setback while on a rehab assignment with Class A Visalia back on April 21. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665888&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:47:53 Stephen Drew is scheduled to play another nine innings in another extended spring training game on Thursday. "You can just tell his gait is less of a limp right now," D-backs manager Kirk Gibson said after watching a video of Drew's performance. "He's definitely coming along." http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665889&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:42:22 The Denver Post reported on Tuesday that first baseman Jason Giambi has been dealing with a sore foot. Giambi has not started a game since May 9. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665890&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:38:33 Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said pitcher Trevor Cahill had a "little different feeling" in his shoulder after his last start, but felt good during his bullpen session on Tuesday. Cahill, who allowed four runs on six hits over 5 2/3 innings in his last outing, is scheduled to start on Thursday against the Rockies. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665891&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:36:32 Rockies pitcher Jeremy Guthrie made his first start since April 22 on Tuesday night against the Giants. After missing time due to a shoulder injury, he allowed an unearned run on four hits over 5 1/3 innings. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665892&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:34:44 With both Manchester City and Manchester United going into the last match of the season with a chance of lifting the 2011-2012 Barclays Premier League trophy, it promised to be a great final day of the season. However, what ensued will go down in football history; a day of the highest possible drama that brought [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665869&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:00:05 A specific epidemic of bad behavior toward umpires has hit baseball this week. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665868&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:21:14 Posted in Article  Uh oh… I’m starting to see a pattern here.  There is a love affair with Tim Tebow.  But wait Erik, we already knew that, that’s why everyone is Tebowing and he’s the most popular player in the NFL you … #LINK... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665867&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:45:07 Rio Ferdinand has been left out of the England squad for Euro 2012. Roy Hodgson has instead chosen Chelsea captain John Terry among his central defenders, along with Terry’s Chelsea teammate Gary Cahill, while there is no place for Michael Carrick, Micah Richards or Peter Crouch. Stewart Downing is included in midfield, as are Arsenal pair Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott, and Wayne Rooney is selected despite being suspended for the opening two games of... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665866&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:37:28 Brock Lesnar leaving the WWE is one of most history altering moments in all of professional wrestling. When Lesnar walked out on the WWE and their fans in March 2004 to pursue a career in the NFL & later in the UFC it left a major hole in the future of the WWE Related posts: WWE RAW Results & April 2 Live Blog &#... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665865&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:50:10 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could not hide his delight after he was included in Roy Hodgson’s England squad for this summer’s European championship. The 18-year-old has impressed when called upon by Arsène Wenger this season after joining the Gunners from Southampton last summer – and the teenager joins Arsenal team-mate Theo Walcott in Hodgson’s 23-man squad. “I’m [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665860&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:04:25 Joleon Lescott has described being named in Roy Hodgson’s England squad for Euro 2012 as the “icing on the cake” after Manchester City’s Premier League triumph at the weekend. Here, we take a look at some more reaction from Twitter following the squad announcement on Wednesday afternoon. England and Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott: “Delighted [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665861&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:48:11 Steven Gerrard has been confirmed as England’s captain for this summer’s European championship by manager Roy Hodgson. The Liverpool skipper was the firm favourite to be handed the armband after John Terry was stripped of the captaincy by the Football Association. Hodgson said: “I’m pleased to announce that Steven Gerrard will captain the team. In [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665862&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:08:57 England’s best right-back omitted again The most relieved man to see Fabio Capello leave his England post in February was Micah Richards – the Manchester City full-back who was inexplicably given the cold shoulder during the Italian’s reign. The appointment of Roy Hodgson as his successor was set to herald a new dawn and following [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665863&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:50:00 Rio Ferdinand has been omitted from Roy Hodgson’s England squad for this summer’s European championship but John Terry has been included. The 33-year-old Manchester United defender’s international career now looks to be over after being left out. There are call-ups for uncapped duo Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy. Liverpool duo [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665864&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:29:59 Related Articles Novak Djokovic Does a Perfect Impression of Maria Sharapova – August 25, 2011 Novak Djokovic Head Tennis Photoshoot – February 25, 2012 Novak Djokovic Head Interview Post Australian Open 2012 Win – February 2, 2012 Maria Sharapova New Head Tennis Bag for US Open 2011 – August 17, 2011 Head Tribute Video to [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665857&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:15:34 The Orioles finally cracked CC Sabathia.  Last night Baltimore put up four runs on the Yankees ace and cruised to victory behind a dominant seven inning performance by 26-year-old Taiwanese stud Wei-Yin Chen. The performance was not only enough to make Chen the AT&T Player of the Game (take that to arbitration), but it . . . → Read More: Wei-Yin Chen... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665858&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:49:39 Last night, while listening to the radio broadcast, play by play announcer, Fred Manfra, made reference to the Orioles fans booing Mark Teixeira every time he made a plate appearance. I know, I know. The guy betrayed Baltimore. He said he wanted to play closer to his home, and was allegedly offered a fairly . . . → Read More: Is It Time To Stop Booing Mark Te... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665859&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:07:48 It is always easy to determine the winner and loser of a trade long after the fact. The Chicago Blackhawks have made some awful trades that looked like mistakes the very moment they made them. Here are the five worst trades in franchise history. This article was originally published at: The Hockey Writers. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665856&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:50:36 Gwinnett 6, Buffalo 1 By Pete Shapiro The Gwinnett Braves scored two runs in the first inning and put up a four-spot in the sixth, to brand the Herd with the loss by a score of 6-1 on Tuesday night. Right-hander Jeremy Hefner (3-2, 2.72) started the game for Buffalo and was ineffective for the first time this season. After pitching extremely well in his first six GS, this time out he lasted 5.2 innings [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665854&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:00:04 The Seattle Seahawks may be located in the Pacific Northwest, but their quarterback derby certainly has an upper midwest feel to it. Tavaris Jackson was a longtime starter for the Minnesota Vikings, and Matt Flynn set Green Bay Packers passing records in his limited time running the offense. But the starter might be a guy [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665851&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:05:15 USA National Team Soccer superstar Hope Solo is back in the limelight with a new ad for G, or Gatorade, well you know what that brand is. She’s pitching the prime, foodish products that you take before your workout to get fired up. Her ad co-stars Cam Newton, the 2011 #1 overall NFL draft pick [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665852&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:02:10 Well, I don’t know if I’d go that far, but that’s only because I’m not one for watching golf much on television. But Amanda Balionis is the latest and greatest eye candy member of the sports press core. After the jump, here are some pics of the PGA Tour Anchor and Reporter.   Here’s what [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665853&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:11:25 This is going to be great! From the Dodgers -  As part of the Dodgers season-long celebration of... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665850&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:30:00 I get up each morning at 3am to get to my job at the radio station by 4 or so.  I am not a napper because if I take one, I can't sleep.  So, by design, I'm up all day unless I am especially tired. I bring this up not because you care about my sleep habits, but rather to illustrate what sometimes happens to someone who may doze off for a few minutes. I got home yesterday just in time to see A.J.'s big single in the first inning.  ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665842&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:16:28 Nole wins opener in Rome 2012 Novak Djokovic beat Bernard Tomic 63 63 at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. Nole broke serve four times and won 71 per cent of his first serve points during the in 69 minutes encounter. "It was a good first match," said Djokovic, the defending champion. "I played against player with talent, you don’t know what to expect from him, he’s always changing his game. I’m happy about the game and the conditions, also... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665843&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:48:00 Murray Rome Press Conference | Tuesday, 15 May, 2012 An interview with: ANDY MURRAY Q: Andy, what was the key to turning that round from 3-1 down in the 3rd set? A. Murray I played close to the baseline. It was a strange match in some ways but it was a good level. I thought that the end of the 2nd set and in the 3rd set was very very windy. At the beginning of the match he struggled with his timing and I was just solid really and then end of the second s... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665844&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:17:00 Djokovic Rome Press Conference | Tuesday, 15 May, 2012 An interview with: Novak Djokovic Q: How was this tournament start and was the clay different from Madrid? Djokovic It was a good first match. I played against player with talent, you don’t know what to expect from him, he’s always changing his game. I’m happy about the game and the conditions, also another big crowd tonight. Q: There’s always talk about the fab four – you, Raf... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665845&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:15:00 French Open 2012: Hewitt gets wild card Lleyton Hewitt received a wildcard into the main draw of the French Open 2012 tennis tournament in Paris. Hewitt was able to recover quickly from a foot surgery he had in February and has been training well on clay. “I’m looking forward to playing the French Open especially after missing it last year due to injury,” Hewitt said. At Roland Garros, Hewitt will be joined by some fellow Austra... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665846&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:40:00 Videos: Rome Day 2 Highlights and Hot Shot | Tuesday May 15th 2012 Watch live matches at http://www.tennistv.com Watch and enjoy some tennis highlights from day 2 at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia featuring Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin Del Potro... Plus, Michael Llodra earns Hot Shot honours Tuesday with this volley against del Potro. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665847&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:26:00 Video: Andy Murray Rome 2012 Interview | Tuesday May 15th Watch live matches at http://www.tennistv.com Andy Murray talks about a hard-fought win over David Nalbandian on his 25th birthday, Tuesday in Rome. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665848&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:23:00 Video: Ferrer Rome 2012 Interview | Tuesday May 15th Watch live matches at http://www.tennistv.com David Ferrer reflects on his win over fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco on Tuesday at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665849&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:22:00 Bob Wolff is one of the most famous television and radio announcers of the second half of the Twentieth Century. He has been inducted to both the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown and the Basketball Hall of Fame as well. His call of Don Larsen’s World Series Perfect Game in 1956 for Mutual Radio [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665841&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:52:25 WFAN's Craig Carton & Boomer Esiason joined a long list of celebrities yesterday at Forsgate Country Club for the 2nd annual New York Yankees / New Era Pinstripe Bowl Charity Golf Tournament. Carton... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665840&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:43:00 Welcome back to another season of Beginning Baseball! Yes, Amanda is aware the season started in April, and this 'welcome back to baseball' is overdue. She explains her tardy arrival and how she is making sense of the Twins struggles in 2012. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665839&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:16:02 . James McDonald vs. Washington Nationals McDonald has racked up 25 strikeouts in his past three starts as he has evened his record to 2-2 with a 2.42 ERA and a 1.03 ERA. He ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665837&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:00:46 For some reason the “Inside the NBA” staff decided it would be a good idea to have Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley take their shirts off for the TV audience. Whatever it takes to keep those Emmy’s rolling in. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665838&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:54:15 I’m going to miss the weekly Wednesday post about the mysterious location of the 2013 All Star Game. Word is MLB and New York City have finally figured out: How to have a baseball game in New York City. Where they could hold a large fan convention in New York City. How to hold a parade in New York City. Our journey reaches its end.  Or has it? I’m quite impressed that the All Star Game has come together this quickly.  New York has not held the ASG since twenty-aug... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665836&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:00:42 The bold is mine and I still say (without ever having actually planned an All Star Game) that this could all have been hammered out in a three hour meeting. Parking for satellite trucks?  Really?  In a city where there’s a movie shoot in midtown almost every day? The formal announcement is late in coming. In years past, M.L.B. would announce the host and then formalize the details with the host city. All-Star Games have become so elaborate, though, that M.L.B. now negot... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665835&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:25:21 Spotted this interesting Baby Jesus bong over at Plastic Donut. I don’t recommend smoking from plastic nor do I condone metal bowls. “Bong of the Day” is where I feature a cool new smoking tool everyday. It is not always a bong though. It will include pipes, vaporizers, or whatever else you like to use [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665833&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:20:47 One of the complaints about medical marijuana is that so much “research” on mmj is anecdotal — peoples’ stories.  There’s a reason for this.  Up until very recently no research using cannabis was allowed.  Define “cheek:”  when the people who complain about there being no research turn out to be the same people who made [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665834&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:20:15 So far, there is one entry for the free tickets to see the Mets and Reds tomorrow afternoon. ONE. Based on the lack of entries, I’m going to guess: 1. You’re unable to go to Flushing on a Thursday afternoon due to previous commitment (i.e., you work during the day, you’re in a hospital bed, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665832&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:04:51 Donald Driver avoided elimination for yet another week on Dancing With The Stars. That and more in today's Daily Links... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665830&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:18:43 The Tailgate Tour bus will pull into Madison's Alliant Energy Center from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665831&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:55:10 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665829&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:00:39 Jacksonville Jaguars equipment manager Drew Hampton was fired on Tuesday evening, according to a report by Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union. The circumstances behind Hampton's termination are not known at this time. The #Jaguars have fired long-time equipment manager Drew Hampton, according to seve... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665828&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:00:54 With the 2011-12 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665826&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:00:35 The 2012 World Hockey Championships being held in Finland and Sweden has now reached the quarterfinal stage, with the gr... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665827&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:15:44 I am chronically a year early on players.  As the 2012 seasons unfolds, we get a chance to see who I was early on last year.  One such case has been Washington Nationals starter Ross Detwiler: see here and here.  I’m not exactly sure why I’m so often early, but Detwiler is hardly the first [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665823&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:00:49 It’s Wednesday, or “hump day”, as the cool kids say, so you know what that means, right? Time to feel sorry for all you deep leaguers out there. The funny part about writing this weekly column is that I am reminded how crazy deep mixed and Only leagues are. When you get excited about picking [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665824&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:15:44 Rafael Soriano‘s tenure in New York hasn’t exactly been a pleasant experience. First Brian Cashman stood at the introductory press conference and made sure everyone knew he didn’t want to sign the guy, then Soriano struggled for the first few weeks of 2011 before hitting the DL with the latest elbow injury in a career [...] Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665822&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:30:20 The 49ers were back at practice yesterday and we've got a bit more video to keep you mildly entertained. And I managed to avoid hiding it behind a private wall. Learned something new on YouTube yesterday! There's not a whole ton to break down from this video, but head after the jump for a few thoughts. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665821&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:23:48 Elway: Brock Osweiler is Broncos... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665820&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:01:13 In the offseason, I questioned a lot of Dan Duquette’s moves – especially Wei-Yin Chen. Honestly, it was to be determined what Chen brought to the table with the Orioles and fans were intrigued what he could do in the majors, most notably against the beasts of the American League East. So far, Chen is passing the test. In fact, he may be singularly well the best pickup that Duquette has had throughout the young season so far. Although he does not throw all that hard – ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665819&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:52:00 Orel... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665818&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:00:00 Last week, Football Outsiders released study of what they call "adjusted games lost," which essentially meas... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665817&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:00:31 The champions Giants are getting their title rings today, as punter Steve Weatherford tweeted out a pic of the rings on Tuesday to show the fans exactly the hardware the players will be walking around with. The Giants earned the rings with a hard fought 21-17 win over the Pats in Super Bowl XLVI back [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665813&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:06:03 Legendary Jets quarterback Joe Namath called Mark Sanchez “sensational” and “much better” than back-up Tim Tebow. “There’s no doubt about it, there’s no doubt about it at all,” Namath said Tuesday night at the United Way’s Gridiron Gala. “At this point, certainly. And Mark’s going to get better. He’s going into his fourth year. Golly, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665814&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:39:05 Oceanside police say Junior Seau fired one shot from a .357-caliber Magnum to kill himself at his home May 2nd in a report that reveals details of the NFL great’s suicide. In the report released Tuesday, U-T San Diego (http://bit.ly/JbDXjR) says Seau’s girlfriend told police she last saw him alive that day at 7:45 a.m. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665815&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:35:41 WR Darrius Heyward-Bey finally appeared to living up to the billing in 2011, but then had a stupid DUI arrest just the other day that is going to cloud his offseason. Heyward-Bey cleared the air on Tuesday, sending out a message to the Raiders and their fans at Raiders OTAs. “I just kind of regret [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665816&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:32:38 With Jerome Harrison being placed on the reserve/non-football injury list and the Detroit Lions signi... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665812&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:01:04 Quick post before I hit the road this morning from Black Mesa.  I’m heading up to Taos, New Mexico to play Taos Country Club and tour around the town of... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665811&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:51:27 We've been keeping you updated on all the developments from the Atlanta Braves organization's efforts to move their Lynchburg Hillcats minor league franchise to Wilmington, North Carolina. The last we heard was that the Braves were willing to foot some of the bill for the ballpark in... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665808&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:47:14 Your one-page daily morning overview of Atlanta Braves http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665809&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:23:50 The GBT – The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe. RAYS 4, Blue Jays 3 (boxscore) THE GOOD: David Price. The Rays needed 7 innings from Price and he delivered, giving up 3 runs on 6 hits. More importantly, he had [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665810&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:17:08 Our latest roundup of new golf equipment arriving in pro shops leads off with a pair of putters: the Odyssey Flip Face and Nike Method Midnight. The Flip Face is ... Read Full Post http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665807&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:59:28 Adam Jones has always been a nice player for the Baltimore Orioles. In his first four full seasons with the Orioles, you could count on Jones batting somewhere in the upper .270s and have an OPS in the high 700s. He played solid defense that hinted that he could be better in center. He stole a few bases. He was a good solid player. He has never been a star. In his fifth... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665806&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:35:00 The MLB First-Year Player Draft is a yearly event that plays a big role in determining the future success of many of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball. In early June (June 4th this year), commissioner Bud Selig will host the event, which spans three days, announcing the teams that get to select one of the available players to negotiat... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665805&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:43:56 Two weeks ago, rabblerouser looked at how the Cowboys have been retooling their roster this year, which holes are bein... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665804&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:30:26 Wednesday: RHP Clay Buchholz (4-1, 8.31) vs. RHP Jeremy Hellickson (3-0, 2.95), 7:10 p.m., NESN, ESPN Thursday: LHP Felix Doubront (3-1, 4.46) vs. LHP Matt Moore (1-3, 5.31), 7:10 p.m., NESN, MLB Network... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665802&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:30:00 Globe Red Sox reporter Michael Vega provides his thoughts following the Red Sox' two-game sweep of a series vs. the Mariners at Fenway Park. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665803&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:53:47 Original estimate of WI jobs created now thought to be off by about 60K. You'd think they could push paper and not suck at it. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665800&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:51:00 Romney unleashes 4 minute ad in Iowa. Very well done. Note the optimistic words and flags. Dare I say it, it's Reaganesque.  http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665801&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:43:00 Some side-news from the knee surgery press conference Tuesday, where Bulls GM Gar Forman also ad... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665799&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:30:24 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665798&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:13:12 Meet the Mets In case you've been living under a rock for the past few years, Zack Greinke is really good at throwing baseballs. Really good may even be an under... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665797&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:01:02 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665796&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:01:39 Nashville Sounds (AAA) 14-24 Won 9-7 vs Reno Aces (ARI) (box / pbp) Huntsville Stars (AA) 22-17 Lost 5-1 vs Mississippi Braves (ATL) ( http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665795&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:30:17 How to Be a Retronaut has a photo gallery of New York from the year... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665792&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:20:32 Photographs by Ernst Haas. [Via Je Suis Perdu] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665793&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:49:17 Movin’ an Groovin’ with Otis. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665794&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:41:43 Since Josh Beckett was booed off the field last Thursday, the Sox rotation had made 4 very good starts in a row. If Beckett didn't make it 5 against a weak Seattle lineup, on his birthday, and in front of Tim Wakefield, then I think people would have spat on him as he left the field. In other words, there was no excuse to not pitch well ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665791&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:00:00 Games Played on 05/15/12 Minor League Player of the Day: Pensacola P Tim Crabbe threw 7 innings, giving up 0 runs 6 hits walked 4 and struck out 4 and Bakersfield Blaze starter, Pat Doyle, threw 6 innings of 1 hit / shutout baseball with 0 walks and 4 k’s. AAA Rochester 5 – [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665790&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:14:37 I was watching the Red Sox game last night and thought, wouldn't it be interesting to look at one single at-bat in depth. To show the intricacies of the encounter and not just the result, but how the result was achieved. Today, I'm going to look at http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665789&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:01:03 Courtney Hawkins, RHP/OF Mary Carroll High School 2011 Perfect Game All-American Classic (via http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665788&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:00:07 Injuries are a handy excuse to point to when a team is struggling, but the hard truth is that all teams have to deal with unfortunate injuries over the course... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665787&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:00:51 Cigars are a big part of golf culture in my… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665786&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:42:46 In their first 18 games of this season, the Nats went 14-4 and were cruising.  Obviously this was unsustainable (they weren't going to win 125+ games), so a dip was expected.  Maybe the Nats go 11-7 in their next 18, or 10-8.  Well in the next 18 the Nats went 8-10.  That's not terrible, but after that fast start we'd kind of expect to find the Nats over .500 in any long stretch of games. What happened? The easy answer is injuries killed the offense. Werth has g... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665785&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:48:00 Oh hey, so who saw Nick Mangold get his chest waxed on Fallon last night? Part One Part Two The best part for me was after the first waxing, once he knows just what pain he’s about to experience the … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665783&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:56:09 Namath: Mark’s Still Best Gang Green QB [NYDN] Namath Gets Bad Vibes From Jets Owner [ESPNNY] Hunter: I Have to Win the Fans Back [NYJ] Bills Closer to Beating Pats Than Jets? [SI] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665784&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:30:35 Terry Collins talked this morning on WFAN and again said that he pulled David Wright from last night’s game because he could not afford to let David Wright be possibly hit by a pitch in retaliation for D.J. Carrasco hitting … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665780&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:00:03 Mike Baxter is becoming a valuable pinch hitter, Brian Costa explains in the Wall Street Journal. The ability to work pitchers deep into counts has been one of the keys to the Mets offensive success this season, Mike Salfino explains … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665781&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:30:05 Last night, following a solo home run by Rickie Weeks, D.J Carrasco plunked Ryan Braun with the next pitch. David Wright was scheduled to lead off the bottom of the inning, but Terry Collins pulled him from the game and … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665782&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:47:10 Yoenis Cespedes was placed on the Oakland Athletics disabled list this weekend with a strained left hand.  Yesterday, A’s manager Bob Melvin updated reporters, including Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, telling them that Cespedes has been making steady progress and has been cleared to resume all baseball activity except swinging a bat.  Cespedes is eligible to return from the A’s DL early next week. … [visit site to read more] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665776&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:57:47 The Boston Red Sox currently have three catchers that can contribute at the major league level; Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Kelly Shoppach and Ryan Lavarnway.  For this reason, and because of the Red Sox other areas of need, it’s been rumored that Boston could look to trade a backstop this summer.  Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com believes that Shoppach is the most likely of the trio to be dealt, and reminded followers that the Los Angeles Angels and Washington Nationals are currently in need of... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665777&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:44:38 David Robertson has been placed on the New York Yankees 15-day disabled list with a strained oblique muscle.  Robertson had been unavailable since making his last appearance on May 11, and following an MRI and X-rays the Yankees decided to put Robertson on their DL to allow him to fully recover.  New York has named former late-inning reliever Rafael Soriano as their closer for the time being. … [visit site to read more] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665778&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:26:07 The Chicago Cubs are more likely to trade starting pitcher Ryan Dempster if they sign rotation-mate Matt Garza to a long-term extension, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.  Rosenthal added that the Cubs aren’t looking to call up top prospect Anthony Rizzo in the immediate future, and that Alfonso Soriano doesn’t appear to be a release candidate despite his extremely slow start to the season. … [visit site to read more] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665779&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:00:04 15 Minute low impact aerobic workouts Low-impact exercises can allow you to achieve your fitness goals without placing undue stress on your heart or joints. Low-impact exercises are primarily designed for rehabilitation therapy, pregnant women, seniors and obese or... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665775&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:14:00 Today’s post was inspired by the story of Alex Tanney, quarterback from Monmouth College (a Division III school) who was not drafted in last month’s NFL draft.  Tanney has become a bit of an Internet sensation because of a five-minute YouTube video (below) showing... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665774&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:07:00 Compiled by Jason Kaminski Albert Belle homers  twice, his 15th and 16th of the year, to lead the Indians to an 8 – 3 win  over the Tigers. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665773&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:02:00 GLYNDON, Md. (AP) – After bucking the odds to become a major player in the sports apparel business, Kevin Plank is eyeing a similar role in horse racing. Plank, the founder and owner of Under Armour, bought Sagamore Farm in 2007. The 530-acre training and breeding facility was once the home of Native Dancer, winner [...] Horse Racing Recap: Under Armour founde... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665763&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:08:08 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Peter Fuller, owner of the thoroughbred Dancer’s Image that won the 1968 Kentucky Derby but was disqualified days later, has died of cancer in Portsmouth, N.H. He was 89. Fuller died Monday at a skilled-care facility, according to one of his daughters, Miranda Bocko of Rye, N.H. Fuller was a second-generation [...] Track Talk: Peter Fuller, owner of Dancer’s Im... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665764&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:02:33 NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Johnson was asked if he ever considered getting back into college coaching and responded by taking out his phone and scrolling through his pictures. “There’s where I live on the ocean,” he said. “What I spend my time doing is …” And Johnson showed the small crowd gathered around him [...] College Football HOF: Monk, Casper,... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665765&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:59:16 Kurt Busch, driver of the #51 Phoenix Construction Services Chevrolet, is held back during scuffle with Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 Wix Filters Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 12, 2012 in Darlington, South Carolina. (May 11, 2012 – Source: Geoff Burke/Getty Images North America) [...] NASCAR: Kurt Busch fined $50,000, place... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665766&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:48:34 (Reuters) – The United States Olympic Committee’s media summit wrapped up on Tuesday with no bold predictions but plenty of expectations as American athletes again look to top the medal table in London. The United States has led the Summer Games medal count since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and while the USOC was reluctant to [...] Olympics: U.S. set for battle to top London medal table ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665767&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:44:46 Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League title on Sunday. (Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — He could have been five minutes from being fired. He was given every advantage so coming up short might not have been an option. Now he’s part of history and [...] Soccer: Manchester City begins quest to build dynasty... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665768&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:31:22 Guard Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks watches work outs prior to his team taking on the Miami Heat in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 9, 2012 at the American Airines Arena in Miami, Florida. (May 8, 2012 – Source: Marc Serota/Getty Images North America) [...] NBA union seeks arbitration over Bird rights issue is a post from: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665769&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:27:34 (L-R) Jeff Carter #77, Drew Doughty #8 and Mike Richards #10 of the Los Angeles Kings stand at the blueline during the singing of the National Anthem prior to Game Two of the Western Conference Final against the Phoenix Coyotes during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on May 15, 2012 in [...] NHL Playoffs: Jeff Carter hat trick leads Kings past Coyotes is a post from: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665770&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:23:10 LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat controls the ball during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at AmericanAirlines Arena on May 15, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (May 14, 2012 – Source: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images North America) MIAMI (AP) — David West scored 16 points [...] NBA Playoffs: Pacers even series with Heat; Sp... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665771&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:06:14 Edwin Encarnacion #10, Jose Bautista #19 and Brett Lawrie #13 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrate a third inning home run during MLB game action against the Tampa Bay Rays May 15, 2012 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (May 14, 2012 – Source: Brad White/Getty Images North America) TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays [...] MLB: AL Roundup – Red Sox complete homestand with win is a post f... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665772&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:59:24 England take on the West Indies at Lords looking to banish the recent memory of their abysmal winter in the sub-continent. England go into this game with a near fully fit squad and plenty of [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665762&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:25:31 Yorkshire batsman Jonny Bairstow has been called up by England to face West Indies in the first Test of the summer at Lord’s reports BBC Sport. Bairstow, 22, has six caps at both one-day international and Twenty20 level, but is yet to make his Test bow. He is likely to bat at number six after [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665761&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:53:11 At the Urban Meyer Student Town Hall Meeting held today in the Union, Urban unveiled what he hopes t... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665760&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:00:00 We’re going to be doing some testing of new combinations of materials and also revealing a few secrets about how we are working on our new Flyboy Wakesurf boards. We test things ALOT. We have tons of ideas and there are so many new advances in composite technology on an almost daily basis, it’s hard … Continue reading » http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665759&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:30:16 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 5/16/12! – Updated (3)! Quarterfinals for the Lightweight, Bantamweight, Featherweight, Light Welterweight, Welterweight and Heavyweight divisions! All six of the remaining USA Boxing team members are scheduled to compete on 5/16/12.  While Marlen Esparza is the first American female boxer to have one a place at the Olympics, she is still avid [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665758&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:26:53 As fantasy baseball owners, there is nothing more frustrating each season than when the top players you draft during a particular year grossly underperforms and yields a tremendously negative value due to the high cost it took to secure his services in the first place.  2012 has been a banner year in that department as big names such as Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Johnson, Robinson Cano (until just recently), Nelson Cruz, Eric Hosmer, and the mother of them all.....Albert Pujols.  A close... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665757&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:46:00 After a prolific junior career with the Flin Flon Bombers, which included being the WCJHL Goal Scoring Leader in 1968 with 87 goals in only 59 games, and the Goal Scoring Leader, Leading Scorer and Player of the Year in 1970 after a season in which he scored 65 goals and 111 points, Reggie Leach was drafted 3rd overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft. Still in need of seasoning, as well as facing the task of trying to crack the deep lineup... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665756&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:00:00 Short answer… Nowhere! Experience, the word sends chills down my spine. Why do we as fans, our illustrious press and even our specialist pundits believe that the majority of the England squad deserves a place according to their relevant top-level experience? What has the so-called top-level experience brought us in the past? Have we won [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665755&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:30:58 The 2012 had bad start for the young Spanish driver, when he received a phone call from his former boss informing him that he was laid off weeks only after he had reassurances that will continue to drive for Toro Rosso. Following the bad news Jaime signed up to comment [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665754&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:56:31 Whoever is Liverpool manager in August (I hope it will be Kenny) has a daunting task ahead of him. Liverpool F.C. haven’t won a league title in 22 years; Graeme Souness, Roy Evans, Gerard Houllier, Rafa Benitez, Roy Hodgson and now Kenny Dalglish have all tried and all have failed. Yes we did collect a [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665753&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:55:39 Hope and Crosby. Starsky and Hutch. Spongebob and Patrick. Beer and fried chicken. Partnerships work well when a mutual chemistry is discovered. That’s what Dan Girardi and Ryan McDonagh have found: they’ve been traveling along since the start of the regular season, side by side. This defense pairing came about because of injuries to Marc [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665751&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:53:58 The questions just keep on coming for Scott Milanovich as he prepares for his rookie year as head coach of the Toronto Argonauts. Al Dannity says the direct approach being applied by the Argos’ coach could have major benefits in the season ahead. Taking on the burden In order to get the best out of [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665752&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:13:03 Roy Hodgson will on Wednesday name his England squad for Euro 2012 amid much speculation, rumour and debate. Will there be a place for John Terry? Has Rio Ferdinand really been left out? Will the new manager pick both Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard? Or maybe neither? Could Andy Carroll get the nod over Peter Crouch? And is Wayne Rooney worth taking despite being suspended for the first two group games? All of these questions and more will be answered soon but b... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665748&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:45:34 The future of Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani will be decided by the end of the month according to the player’s agent, after the player’s loan spell at Milan came to an end without Aquilani playing enough games to trigger a move from Liverpool, the Liverpool Echo has reported. The 27-year-old spent the season at the San Siro, having spent the entirety of the last campaign with Juventus, who this year were crowned Serie A champions after going the whole seas... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665749&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:17:44 Tottenham Hotspurs’ move for Ajax captain Jan Vertonghen has hit a delay after the two clubs could not agree on a fee, the Daily Mail has reported. The newspaper adds that Spurs are willing to pay no more than £7m for the Belgium centre-back but his current club are holding out for £9m. Vertonghen was at White Hart Lane, with the blessing of Ajax Coach Frank de Boer, to see Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Fulham on Sunday. The victory confirmed Spurs�... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665750&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:10:17 Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt admits he is wary of the threat Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris carries ahead of the all-Irish Heineken Cup final against Ulster on Saturday. Schmidt’s team are looking to be the first ever team to retain the Heineken Cup when they line up at Twickenham after beating Clermont Auvergne 19-15 in [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665745&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:46:45 Jamie Mackie described extending his contract at Queens Park Rangers as a “fantastic” opportunity after the striker’s vital contribution to the Londoners’ top-flight survival. The 26-year-old was rewarded for another fine season at the Loftus Road outfit with a one-year extension to his current deal which will see the former Exeter City forward stay at [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665746&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:36:58 Frank Lampard admits that winning the Champions League would cap a great career at Chelsea – but insists there will be “no regrets” should the Blues fail to beat Bayern Munich in Saturday’s final. The 33-year-old has won three Premier League titles and collected four FA Cup winners’ medals since moving to Chelsea in a [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665747&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:20:41 When the Florida Panthers season came to an end,  General Manager Dale Tallon made it clear that once free agency began on July 1st he would be looking for goal scorers to improve the Panthers’ offense, which was ranked 27th in goals scored. Mr. Tallon needs to look no further than Alexander Semin. Recently, Semin’s [...] This article was originally published at: The Hockey Writers. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665744&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:43:03 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665742&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:31:01 by G. Rennie A business commitment brought me to the birthplace of the American Revolution on Sunday night and my travel plans caused me to me miss much of the last round of The Players Championship. Such is life but I figured that I could catch all the highlights later on the Golf Channel’s follow [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665743&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:03:10 It was another third quarter. Just one that meant so much more — monumentally more. The Indiana Pacers, who have built quite a reputation for themselves as a third-quarter team during the 2011-12 season, used another strong effort in that period, and by extension in the second half, to escape AmericanAirlines Arena on Tuesday with [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665739&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:00:39 Year two of the Toronto Raptors’ post-Chris Bosh re-building effort yielded a similar result as year one.  The Raps once again finished well out of the playoff picture and now enter the off-season in need of an influx in talent.  They will Lithuanian big man Jonas Valanciunas, their 2011 first round pick, but what else [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665740&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:21:44 Marmol is getting treatment for his strained hamstring, Dale Sveum is still defending his decision, and Robin Ventura refuses to troll us. Related posts: Carlos Marmol Dominates the Bullets and Other Bullets At least he can still dominate something. Marmol could earn... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665741&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:25:04 Given some of the discussion the other day I decided to lay things out a little with some comparison statistics to see how Grantham's defense is stacking up against the big boys in the SEC - LSU and Bama. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665738&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:43:00 Watch ATP Rome Day 3 Online Free Video Streaming Watch Day 3 action live and with free online streaming for the Rome Internaziona... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665736&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:25:00 Rome Schedule Wednesday, May 16, 2012 INTERNAZIONALI BNL D'ITALIA Rome, Italy May 14-20, 2012 Red Clay/Outdoors Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Centrale (from 12.00hrs) 1. ATP: Granollers vs. Fognini 2. ATP: Federer vs. Berlocq 3. Serena Williams vs. Nadia Petrova 4. ATP: Mayer vs. Nadal (NB 19.30hrs) 5. Victoria Azarenka vs. Shahar Peer (NB 21.00hrs) Supertennis Arena (from 11.00hrs) 1. A... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665737&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:11:00 The dictionary defines juju as “an object venerated superstitiously” and “the magical power attributed to such an object.” Despite the lack of scientific evidence, scores of baseball fans swear that they have successfully used juju to impact the performance of players and teams; from their favorite to their most hated. One of the foremost adherents [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665735&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:10:44 How does #88 feel about wearing such a storied jersey number? What's with the Bugatti Boys? How does Emmanuel spend his birthday? Find out in this final edition of Emmanuel Sanders: Day in the Life Source: Pittsburgh Steelers : Videos http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665734&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:40:21 Kronwalled: Detroit Red Wing Niklas Kronwall is playing in the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship for Sweden. Yesterday, he smashed Latvia's Kaspars Saulietis. Every time you check twitter or... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665723&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:47:00 YES gave me the information. I didn't even get the information. I didn't make it up. I didn't get the information. YES gave me the information. They told me. You people are crazy. Every time you... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665724&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:42:00 Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg gave up 4 runs in 4 innings against the Padres yesterday. You know why? “I can’t really tell you what the problem was, but some Hot Stuff got... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665725&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:28:00 Victoria's Secret is one of 10 U.S. finalists in CBS's Clash of the Commercials. And when you look at the other 9 competitors, is there any question who gets your vote? The VS Angels are even... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665726&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:20:00 Following the LA Lakers blowout loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of Round 2 on Monday, a reporter asked Kobe Bryant if Los Angeles can guard Oklahoma City. Every time you check twitter or facebook,... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665727&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:49:00 Harris English at TPC Sawgrass Saturday. That's a little bit left....ooooh, and it's gone of somebody's head. Dear oh dear. It comes from nowhere. May want to try yelling 'Fore!' next time.... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665728&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:41:00 Joseph Thomas started a back-and-forth with UFC president Dana White as UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier was unfolding with this tweet: @danawhite OUCH places looks empty.... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665729&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:24:00 Kelly Clarkson! Jets center Nick Mangold played celebrity Wax on Wax off with Jimmy Fallon last night. Nick didn't really look like he needed much waxing. A good thing. Every time you check... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665730&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:17:00 Soccer's Rogier Meijer, right after his De Graafschap team was knocked from the Eredivisie (the highest football league in the Netherlands) following a 1-1 draw with FC Den Bosch, was sad. Enter... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665731&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:13:00 Astros first baseman Carlos Lee took out umpire Hunter Wendelstedt. Every time you check twitter or facebook, think -- gotta check Bob's Blitz. ** Follow us on Twitter. Subscribe, or Return to... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665732&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:11:00 Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith took the lumber to the back of LA King Dustin Brown yesterday. Jonathan Quick continued to be the king of the playoffs: LA won 4-0. Every time you check twitter... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665733&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:08:00 . Now that the NFL Draft is behind us it is time for fantasy football nuts to start breaking down the rookies. Here’s the LestersLegends’ look at the 2012 NFL rookie quarterback class. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665722&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:00:06 Spotted this #WakeAndBake over at Shards of Mary Jane!   http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665721&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:20:45 Jaguars kick off OTAs Justin Blackmon worked full-speed with the first team. Blaine Gabbert did, too – and there’s no indication that... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665720&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:00:26 Here's your daily roundup of Buffalo Sabres news and notes. Remember Terry Pegula? The guy with lots of money? Just when you're done thinking about him for a little while, he goes and buys 90,000 sq feet of new grass to put outside... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665718&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:00:20 Ryan Raburn shut up all the haters for at least 24 hours; http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665719&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:00:19 The rumors that abounded recently about the Speed Channel’s change to an all-sports channel came true.  Following the F1 race this past Sunday morning, its usual motorhead programming was replaced by a game of the English Premier Soccer League.  That eliminated the F1 post race coverage which used to comprise of traditional interviews with drivers who were able to make the podium.  Bet that didn’t [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665717&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:00:54 Yesterday’s biggest news was what was going on in Stephen Strasburg’s pants, which is usually just news to a select group of people, notably his wife and doctors. • Stephen Strasburg, sans burning hot testicles: 1.64 ERA • Stephen Strasburg, with flaming beanbags: 9.00 ERA • I think it’s safe to say Stephen Strasburg would prefer his nads [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665713&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:15:09 I was checking out Twitter last evening and saw a tweet from J.P. Breen, a writer for Disc... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665714&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:00:28 Grind and grind and grind some more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665715&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:01:49 Bucs Q&A: Could Colts' Freeney fill Bowers' spot? | TBO.com Ehm, no. Not happening. First-year head coaches have uphill climb to make 2012 playoffs - NFL.com Including the Bucs. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665716&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:14:49 Good morning fellow Giants fans. It's Hump Day, and I have already spoiled things by telling you in my headline that there are just 16 weeks to go until the start of the NFL regular season. I know that time flies, but I feel like I'm writing this Hump Day notebook every other day. I guess that's good, because the off-season is cruising along briskly. But yeah, less than four months to go, fellas! Meanwhile, let's see what's going on with the Giants this morning.... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665712&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:00:19 Rise from your sleepless slumber, readers! After a week away (special thanks to Chad for pinch hitting for me), I'm here to guide you through another Wednesday Skull Session. For a month with no college football or basketball, May always seems to be crazy busy. Besides the warmer weather, ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665711&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:00:00 If David Robertson hadn't been so mediocre in the two save attempts he made last week, I'd be way more upset about his injury. I had been in the Robertson As Closer Camp before he started closing and was willing to keep camping out after he blew his second save opportunity. But now that he has gone on the 15-day DL for that strained left oblique, it's easy for me to admit he didn't distinguish himself as a closer. It is also easy for me to put my support behind Rafael Soriano as closer. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665710&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:35:00 2012 Philadelphia Eagles Offseason Review: They're Doing It Again - SB Nation Philly In honor of the rookie minicamp that took place over the weekend, Dan Klausner decided this... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665709&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:00:22 Franchon Crews has advanced to the next round of action at the AIBA Women's World Championships in Qinhuangdao, China.  Crews won a 30-12 decision over Dariga Shakimova of Kazakhstan early this morning. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665708&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:12:00 The losing streak continues with another night of MLB game picks falling below the .500 mark. Let's recap. C.C. Sabathia lost. Stephen Strasburg lost. Jake Peavy had a six run lead and his team lost. ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665707&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:28:00 As painful as it was to witness, Jake Peavy was due for a bad start. We all knew he's not a sub-2.00 ERA pitcher, and his extreme flyballing tendencies, a power-hitting lineup and a lively park http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665706&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:00:38 *All results from games played on May 15th, 2012 Send all of your questions about the http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665705&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:00:24 On this day in 2000 the Brewers and Astros settled in for a marathon game at County Stadium. The Brewers took a 5-4 lead into the eighth inning but allowed a single run to Houston to tie the game, then neither team scored again until He... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665704&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:00:27 Day two of our Pick 6 contest is in the books and zsiv took home the top score for Tuesday with 77.7 points and a heck of a start from his 50 cent catcher, A.J. Pierzynski. The rest of the top five for yesterday day were sjtoomey (66.6), Mark E (66.1), UH-60 (66.1), and kba26 (62.9). Pick 6 newcomer zknower... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665703&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:49:57 Seven players on the 60-day disabled list in addition to a full 40-man roster means that the Red Sox will soon be ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665702&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:30:08 Prospect of the Day: Oscar Taveras, OF, St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Oscar Taveras is ripping Double-A pit... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665701&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:00:19 In case you forgot, we're holding a contest this week (and each of the next three weeks as well) using Pick Six -- SB Nation's new fantasy baseball game. In short, we're giving away two free t-shirts each week, one to the top overall scorer for the week and one to the person with the highest single-day score. So even if you haven't played yet ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665700&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:00:23 In T. Woods, a golfer pays his playing partners the… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665699&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:30:58 The Mets and Nationals lost last night, while the Marlins, Braves and Phillies won. To read more about last night’s loss to the Brewers, check out this post from MetsBlog.com, as well as beat reports from MLB.com, the Wall Street Journal, Star-Ledger, Bergen Record, ESPN,Newsday, the Daily … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665698&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:00:20 Grind and grind and grind some more. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665696&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:01:15 Lawrie's encounter with Bill Miller reignites the debate regarding umpires. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665697&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:20:15 Louisville fell to Rochester 5-4, despite a homer by Bumpin' Bill Rhinehart and a quality start from Pedro Villareal (that was blown by Nick Christiani). The Texan hurler went six and two-thirds, giving up 3 runs on 9 hits, striking out 2 and walking n... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665695&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:30:04 Daniele De Rossi has given his support for former Roma coach Vincenzo Montella to return for a second spell in charge in place of the departing Luis Enrique. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665675&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:41:05 La Liga side Real Sociedad have released a statement to confirm that coach Philippe Montanier will remain in charge of the team next season. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665676&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:41:05 Fiorentina have dismissed speculation that Stevan Jovetic could leave the club as they intend to mould their future plans around the young Montenegrin forward. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665677&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:41:05 QINHUANGDAO, China (Reuters) – Ireland’s boxing queen Katie Taylor booked her place at the London Olympics without throwing a punch at the women’s world championships on Wednesday. The three-times world and five-times European lightweight champion went through to the last four when her Romanian opponent Mihaela Lacatus withdrew with a neck injury. Due to regional [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665678&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:41:00 Donald Cerrone talked with Sherdog.com after his dominating performance over Jeremy Stephens at UFC on Fuel TV 3. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665679&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:40:58 The Carolina Panthers have one of the deepest roster of running backs in the NFL, yet that fact didn’t stop the franchise from adding yet another rusher. The Panthers claimed RB Armond Smith off waivers from the Cleveland Browns. Smith is a second-year players who had just three carries for two yards with the Browns [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665680&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:40:57 In 2011, the Jacksonville Jaguars were the most receiver needy team in the entire NFL. The Jaguars decided to trade up a couple of spots with the Bucs to land the 2012 NFL Draft’s number one wideout prospect in Justin Blackmon. Blackmon has a ton of talent and skill and would make an immediate impact [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665681&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:40:49 The Jacksonville Jaguars opened their first day of voluntary workouts, missing a key piece of their offense. RB Maurice Jones-Drew is skipping the team’s voluntary workouts while seeking a contract extension. Jones-Drew is currently under contract for the next two seasons, a deal worth a reported $9.4 million dollars. Speaking to reporters regarding Jones-Drew’s absence [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665682&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:40:49 The Minnesota Vikings finished in the bottom half of nearly all offensive statistical category in 2011, but their passing offense was especially bad – ranking 28th in the league (184.8 passing yards per game). The reason for this ranking? Well, that’s a matter of opinion. Some would point to the porous offensive line that allowed [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665683&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:40:33 Williams are back. After an eight year dry spell, and off the back of a particularly frugal season last year, the British team have tasted victory once again thanks to Pastor Maldonado in Spain at the weekend. Although the subsequent fire in their garage took the shine off the celebrations, Williams’ chief operations engineer, Mark [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665684&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:31:33 Kurt Busch has been penalised by NASCAR for a pit road incident last weekend following the conclusion of Saturday’s Sprint Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665685&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:31:30 D.C. returns home after a three-game road trip, hosting the well rested Colorado Rapids with both teams in midtable form. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665686&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:28:36 Ronnie Stam Targeted By PSV – Wigan AthleticVitalfootball: Wigan: 16/05/2012 10:26:00Wigan Athletic defender Ronnie Stam is being linked with a move back to the Netherlands http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665687&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:25:44 Maynor Figueroa The Premier Leagues Best Left BackVitalfootball: Wigan: 16/05/2012 10:13:00According to the stats at eplindex.com Maynor Figueroa is the best left back in the Premier League, though us Latics fans already knew that, didn't we http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665688&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:25:43 Club and Country?Vitalfootball: Spurs: 16/05/2012 09:53:00There is a very real possibility that there will be little Spurs interest in this summer`s Euros.. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665689&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:25:39 Luka to hedge his bets!Vitalfootball: Spurs: 16/05/2012 09:28:00It seems that Luka Modric will decide on his future, or at least decide whether to see what Daniel Levy wants to do with him, after the European Championships. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665690&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:25:38 KEIREN Westwood has spelled out his determination to reclaim the number one spot at Sunderland – and revealed how a sickness bug ruined his season. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665691&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:25:35 MARTIN O’NEILL has already begun scouring the transfer market for Bosman recruits. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665692&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:25:34 John Ruddy has admitted to feeling he is only in contention “by default” ahead of today’s England squad announcement for this summer’s European Championships. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665693&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:25:31 Grant Holt believes he has already proved he can perform at the top level – and if he is not in with a shout of making England’s European Championship squad today then there is something wrong. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665694&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:25:31 ‘Rookie’ Minicamp was this past weekend for the Arizona Cardinals. The outcome? The Cardinals have signed 4 players to their roster bringing the team to a total of 89 players. So who are the four players and what can they offer this NFL team? Running back, Javaris James, (6-0, 215) is the cousin of the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665674&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:03:28 LEFTY McNEIL ON SPORTS...Wednesday (5/16/12)...Nationals 1-Padres 6 as Harper hits home run #2...O's 5-Yankees 2...NBA Playoffs: Pacers 78-Heat 75, Spurs 108-Clippers 92...NHL Playoffs: Kings 4-Coyotes 0...The Beach Volleyball league (NVL) to play games in conjunction with the Preakness horse race (I hope before the race!!!)...Caps coach Dale Hunter leaves D.C., RGlll takes D.C. by storm, Wizards "should" leave D.C. and Nationals vs O's in ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665673&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:26:00 Calzaghe says Englishman Carl Froch needs to brawl with Lucian Bute Former undefeated super middleweight titlist  http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665672&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:10:00 Dirty play, tough basketball, swallowing the whistle and born rivalries.  These are all synonymous with the NBA playoffs and they were all on display in last night's Pacers vs Heat game down in Miami.  Indiana took home court advantage away from South Beach in one of the better NBA post season battles I have seen in a while.  This was tough, rugged, east coast basketball.  Wade played dirty and frustrated as usual which was the catalyst to some of the scuffles http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665671&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:18:00 AMERICAN LEAGUE Los Angeles Angels 4, Oakland Athletics 0 Whether it’s a coincidence or not (it is), the Angels managed to not get shut out on the night hitting coach Mickey Hatcher was given the axe. … [visit site to read more] MLB Game Recaps: Albert Pujols and Mike Trout Lead Los Angeles Angels to Easy Win - http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665669&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:15:17 Roy Hodgson is set to name his England squad for the Euro 2012 championships later today with one big name expected to miss out.   In October John Terry allegedly racially abused Anton Ferdinand, Rio Ferdinand’s younger brother, and since then talk has been rife as to whether the Chelsea and Manchester United defenders could... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665670&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:28:44 Nothing will scream how awesome you are like this Lebron James/Dwyane Wade motorcycle helmet. If you want ride in style to the next Miami Heat playoff game, then I would recommend getting yourself one of these helmets for your bike. From what I read in Consumer Reports, this helmet is the best one out there [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665667&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:02:35 Ear muffs child! It is hard to make the F-word sound adorable, but this little kid has managed to do just that. While watching the Boston Celtics game 2 playoff loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, this little girl learns a very important new word from her father’s swearing outburst. After a questionable call by the refs, this [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665668&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:42:45 Good morning. According to an In The Know type johnny on Spurs Community the white goods wizards Beko are in the running for the rights to push their wares on the old Lilywhite next season. Beko are a top, top brand. I think that they were originally Turkish and it was they who bought out [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665666&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:30:58 Top stories Matsui hitless in debut: Despite a solid second half with Oakland, 2011 was by far the worst season in Hideki Matsui‘s career, and that was reflected in free agency when he was unable to land a contract during the offseason. In May, the Rays signed him to a minor league contract with no guarantees that he would be called up. After a week or so in extended spring training, Matsui was called up to Durham Tuesday where he went 0/4 with a strikeout as the Bulls’ DH. Japane... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665665&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:56:49 England’s EURO 2012 squad, especially now Roy Hodgson has been given the job has been debated and discussed over and over. Will Roy go for tried and tested previous tournament squads or will he mix it up and pick a team on form over their previous exploits. This is my personal opinion, not necessarily what [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665663&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:00:03 Ever since the new-look Dortmund side won the Bundesliga in style last season, eyes have been cast upon the talent on show in the black and yellow colours of the German champions. But, so far, their squad has remained pretty much entirely intact and continued to dominate proceedings this year, retaining their league crown and [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665664&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:30:08 The season may be over, but you don’t have to wait for the Euros to get your football fix. The Moon Premier League (in which Moon FC lead the way), is just warming up for the summer, promising a great new twist for fans of football trading cards. Lots of us remember the childhood thrill of breaking [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665661&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:02:46 No Way To Treat A King Kenny Dalglish has flown over to the States to meet Liverpool’s owners in Boston with speculation rife. Liverpool’s owners should have cleared the air by issuing a statement to prevent the speculation surrounding Kenny’s trip over the pond. With Liverpool’s league form so poor this season, the nation’s media [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665662&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:09:52 Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel will delay signing a new contract at Anfield until he sees evidence the club is moving in the right direction and can qualify for the Champions League, the Liverpool Echo has reported. Skrtel has two years remaining on his current deal and while the newspaper insists rumours the Slovakian has put in a transfer request are false, the player’s agent has said his client wants to play in the Champions League and will discuss his fut... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665654&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:50:15 Samir Nasri has hit out at figures at Arsenal who suggested he moved to Manchester City for financial reasons after winning the Premier League title this season with his new club, ESPN has reported. Nasri left north London a year ago after rejecting the offer of a new contract, instead moving to the Etihad Stadium. The France international was criticised by people at his former club at the time for leaving Arsenal for higher wages at City, but Nasri has pointed t... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665655&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:29:03 The agent of Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has said his client would be interested in a move to Chelsea, Bayern Munich or Barcelona, just days after clinching the Premier League title, the Daily Mail has reported. Toure is described by the Mail as a “cornerstone” of City’s title win but his representative, Dimitri Seluk, has told Spanish radio that Toure may be in search of a fresh start away from the Etihad Stadium. He said: “Toure has done all h... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665656&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:27:43 The Arsenal side that went a full Premier League season unbeaten in 2003-04 has been named the greatest team in the 20 seasons of the competition, the BBC has reported. That year the Gunners clinched the title by 11 points from nearest challengers Chelsea and won 26 of their 38 matches. It was a feat that had not been achieved in English football since Preston North End in 1889, although this season in Italy, Juventus replicated the unbeaten streak as they won th... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665657&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:26:39 Interim Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has denied rumours that the Premier League club are interested in Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao, and that Fernando Torres has been offered to the La Liga side in a swap deal for the forward, ESPN has reported. Torres began his career with Atletico, captaining the side as a 19-year-old and scoring 91 goals in 243 appearances before moving to Liverpool in 2007. The suggestion was that Torres would be offered to At... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665658&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:25:10 Arsene Wenger will refuse to sell Robin van Persie this summer even if the Netherlands international declines to extend his contract to stay at Arsenal, the Daily Mail has reported. Talks are due to take place this week between the club and the player. A string of European clubs are said to be waiting on the outcome of the negotiations, with the Mail listing Manchester City, Manchester United and Juventus among those interested in swooping for van Persie this sum... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665659&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:23:46 David Luiz and Gary Cahill have returned to training to give interim Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo some positive news ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final against Bayern Munich, Reuters has reported. The pair are Di Matteo’s last remaining senior central defenders due to the suspension of both Branislav Ivanovic and John Terry, but both Cahill and Luiz missed the run-in to the Premier League season as well as the FA Cup final win over Liverpool. Lui... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665660&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:22:02 Martin Skrtel is convinced Liverpool can improve in the Premier League next season – as long as the Reds learn to convert their dominance of games into vital points. The 27-year-old was named Liverpool’s player of the season but the Slovakian defender’s future has recently been cast in doubt, with the former Zenit Saint Petersburg [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665649&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:47:24 Petr Cech believes Bayern Munich are the favourites to lift the Champions League trophy on Saturday – because Chelsea’s opponents are playing at home. Roberto Di Matteo’s Blues take on the Bundesliga outfit in Saturday’s showpiece at the Allianz Arena looking to secure the London club’s first Champions League triumph. But Chelsea goalkeeper Cech feels [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665650&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:42:14 Wayne Rooney admits he was left “heartbroken” after Manchester City pipped Manchester United to the Premier League title in the dying moments of the final day of the season. With United having beaten Sunderland 1-0 and City drawing 2-2 with Queens Park Rangers, the title seemed destined to return to Old Trafford for another year. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665651&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:49:12 Wojciech Szczesny is confident Arsenal will challenge for trophies next season – as long as the Gunners add further reinforcements during the transfer window. Arsène Wenger has moved early to complete the signing of Lukas Podolski from Cologne and Gunners goalkeeper Szczesny is hoping to see some more faces arrive before the start of the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665652&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:36:43 The list of stories refreshes and re-orders automatically with every vote. Your vote is worth one point. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665653&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:15:13 World number 4 Andy Murray moved into the third round of the Rome masters after being taken to 3 sets thrilling sets by David Nalbandian, eventually prevailing 6-1 4-6 7-5. The Brit made a roaring start racing to a 4 love lead, taking no time to wrap up the first set! The second set required a [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665648&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:56:05 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665647&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:06:00 Gerardo Concepcion finally has a good start, but Randy Wells continues to struggle at AAA Iowa. Related posts: Cubs’ Minor League Daily: The Concepcion Era Begins It was a rough first inning for Concepcion, but an... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665646&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:33:33 Little bit of a different feel since it was indoors, but it didn't affect the players as they took the Seminoles down 4-1. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665645&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:16:00 Pawtucket Red Sox 8, Durham Bulls 2 The Bulls struggled to find runs as they dropped the series opener to the Red Sox 8-2. Both of Durham's runs came in the fourth inning via two solo home runs. Matt Mangini was first to go deep later followed by Leslie Anderson. Matt Torra was charged with the loss for the Bulls. Hideki Matsui went 0 for 4 in hit Bulls debut. Jacksonville Suns 5, http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665644&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:51:18 Wow. NY Devils goalie Martin Brodeur went off the deep end yesterday, suggesting firing a few pucks at NY Ranger players' heads in order to 'hurt some' of them: “They’re hot at blocking shots. We... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665643&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:52:00 On Friday, September 19, 1986, the Montreal Canadiens played an exhibition game against the Edmonton Oilers at the Ottawa Civic Centre.  I lived in Ottawa at the time but sometimes, as was the case here, real life gets in the way and I had to work and couldn’t go. Just like the time I had [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665642&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:42:50 The $300k Grade 3 Pimlico Special is a Grade 1 race in disguise. The 9.5 furlongs race features two Grade 1 winners, three Grade 2 winners and two Grade 3 winners. Of the remaining three horses all are graded placed or overnight stakes winners. Alternation (Distorted Humor x Alternate by Seattle Slew) figures to go [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665641&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:59:41 Boom Boom Batum. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665639&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:00:37 Paul Stastny had a good game a... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665640&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:00:21 The media-politick has finished, spin spun and now the Machiavellian dealings return to the corridors of Totteridge whereupon very little will be publicly announced.  D-day for Arsenal and Robin van Persie; D for Deal, that is although if negotiations run smoothly I am sure that a tabloid headline of VP Day will surface. Aah, I saved [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665638&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:21:01 Fantasy owners have obviously grown concerned over a few of the Top 25 starting pitchers prior to the season.  A few of the most concerning options thus far have been Josh Johnson, Josh Beckett and Tim Lincecum.  With all three … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665637&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:30:31 Hello everyone. How is everything this morning? Bad news on the injury front. Darius Fleming's injury has turned out to be a worst case scenario as he has a torn ACL. That will most likely put him out for the season, although one of the articles I read on the topic noted that Jeremy Newberry tore his ACL in an early offseason camp and was on the PUP list until week 9 before being placed on the roster. He... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665634&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:00:11 Joe is back with his post-game thoughts…. Joe watched Ben Zobrist’s seeing-eye, bloop double, all those Jays errors, and Brett Lawrie’s almost justifyable temper tantrum, and Joe couldn’t help but sit back and contemplate after the Rays’ 4-3 win that destiny really is on Tampa Bay’s side this season. And for this latest victory we got to soak [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665633&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:55:25 I am just a little bit obsessed with Twitter.  Truthfully, all sports agents should be attached to the social media service, as well as competitors such as Facebook.  I do not know of many athletes who are not active on Twitter and/or Facebook.  Thus, agents need to be active in monitoring their... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665632&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:00:08 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665631&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:07:00 The latest from around MLB... The Dodgers had to place http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665630&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:25:04 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665629&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:28:11 Red Sox 5, Mariners 0: That Josh Beckett is such a disgrace! He's poisoning this team, I tell you, poisoning them! Oh, wait, he pitched well? Seven shutout innings while striking out nine? Well, in that case, I stand corrected. Cardinals 7, Cubs 6: Jason Motte vultured a win when he ga... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665628&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:56:15 Robin van Persie meets with Arsenal today to discuss his future with the club, but speculation suggests the Dutchman isn’t going to have much choice.   The Gunners manager Arsene Wenger and chief executive Ivan Gazidis will sit down with the Arsenal hit-man today to discuss his future at the club.   Leave   Many... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665627&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:42:21 Here's our all-time Chicago Bulls roster. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665624&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:27:36 Here's a current breakdown of the Chicago Cubs and White Sox. How will they do in 2012? http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665625&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:10:10 Despite his 28 points, LeBron James stumbled late in the Pacers’ 78-75 Game 2 victory over his Heat. But James’ play isn’t the biggest problem that Miami is facing, says Sam Amick. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665622&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:20:31 The Pacers are headed back to Indianapolis with home court in their series against Miami after they beat the Heat 78-75 on Tuesday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665623&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:15:19 PULLMAN, Wash. – The USC baseball team lost a makeup game with Washington State 3-1 Tuesday afternoon at Bailey-Brayton Field. It is USC’s fourth loss in as many days on a difficult road trip through the northwest. The Trojans fall to 22-25 overall (7-17 Pac-12) with the loss while the Cougars improve to 25-24 (10-14 [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665604&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:00:41 PULLMAN, Wash. – The USC baseball team lost a makeup game with Washington State 3-1 Tuesday afternoon at Bailey-Brayton Field. It is USC’s fourth loss in as many days on a difficult road trip through the northwest. The Trojans fall to 22-25 overall (7-17 Pac-12) with the loss while the Cougars improve to 25-24 (10-14 [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665605&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:00:40 Keyes, Danny Hayes, Dylan Davis, Ryan Gorton and Michael Conforto each have two hits in the win for Oregon State http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665606&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:00:30 Click here for a look at Sun Devil men’s golfers who have earned their degrees in the past two decades… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665607&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:00:26 Click here for a look at Sun Devil men’s golfers who have earned their degrees in the past two decades… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665608&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:00:25 San Diego State jumped out to a 9-1 lead midway through the contest and went on to a 13-7 victory over Loyola Marymount Tuesday night at Tony Gwynn Stadium. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665609&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:00:20 box score from the loyola marymount-san diego state abseball game of may 15, 2012 at tony gwynn stadium in san diego, calif. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665610&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:00:20 San Diego State jumped out to a 9-1 lead midway through the contest and went on to a 13-7 victory over Loyola Marymount Tuesday night at Tony Gwynn Stadium. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665611&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:00:18 box score from the loyola marymount-san diego state abseball game of may 15, 2012 at tony gwynn stadium in san diego, calif. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665612&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:00:18 Los Angeles just keeps getting better and better under coach Darryl Sutter, and the streaking Kings have entered record-setting territory. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665613&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:58:14 Jonathan Quick made 24 saves for his second shutout of the postseason as the Los Angeles Kings blanked the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 to take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference playoff series. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665614&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:58:01 Pre-game notes courtesy of the Rangers: NEW YORK RANGERS vs. NEW JERSEY DEVILS 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference Final, Game 1 (NYR lead 1-0) Wednesday, May 16, 8:00 p.m. Madison Square Garden – New York, NY Rangers (Regular Season): 51-24-7 (109 pts), 1st in East Devils (Regular Season): 48-28-6 (102 pts), 6th in [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665615&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:57:59 Bobby Ryan and Cam Fowler each scored goals to help back Jimmy Howard‘s 25-save effort in goal as the United States finished second in group play with a 5-2 win Tuesday over Switzerland at the IIHF World Championship in Helsinki. Ivo Ruthemann finished off a pass from Damien Brunner to give the Swiss a lead [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665616&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:51:26 Jonathan Quick had a 24-save shutout and Jeff Carter had a hat trick as the Kings tied an NHL record with their ninth straight road playoff victory, beating the Coyotes 4-0 on Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead in the West… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665617&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:51:19 The NHL’s conference finals opened over the weekend without some of the top teams and big stars that highlighted the regular season. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665618&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:51:01 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665619&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:30:57 Sophomore outfielder Adam Engel had two hits, two RBI and two stolen bases while senior Stewart Ijames added a three-run double as the 22nd-ranked Louisville baseball team picked up an 8-3 non-conference win over Morehead State in the regular season home finale at Jim Patterson Stadium on Tuesday night. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665620&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:28:37 Sophomore outfielder Adam Engel had two hits, two RBI and two stolen bases while senior Stewart Ijames added a three-run double as the 22nd-ranked Louisville baseball team picked up an 8-3 non-conference win over Morehead State in the regular season home finale at Jim Patterson Stadium on Tuesday night. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665621&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:28:37 While Ally McCoist's squad were acclaimed as heroes for saving the club in March by taking pay cuts of upto 75% it's the club that are likely to feel the pain as the players and agents activate the get-out clauses. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665603&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:13:58 Now the dust has settled on an historic Premier League season that saw Manchester City win a first title since 1968 on goal difference from Manchester United and the top-flight tenure of Bolton Wanderers, Blackburn Rovers and Wolverhampton Wanderers come to an end, it is time to look back on A Different League’s pre-season predictions. Back in August the ADL team predicted that Manchester United would finish top of the table with Chelsea second, Manchester City... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665601&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:59:41 As Manchester United's planning for next season's title assault comes sharply into focus, the main issue on the agenda will surely be an injection of quality into midfield. The names of Shinji Kagawa and Eden Hazard have been strongly linked to the deposed champions. Both combine speed with creativity and are able to function anywhere across the midfield. This is something of a pre-requisite for United because of their tendency to interchange forward players.... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665602&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:32:46 After watching CC Sabathia struggle and the Yankees lose pathetically, 5-2, to the Baltimore Orioles last night I realized that the pitching was not the problem here. Even with a bad start, Sabathia allowed four runs to score but the Yankee hitters can easily beat that number; and this reminded me of a something MLB [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665600&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:44:56 It is pretty certain that LA will come out of the Western Conference playoffs.  What remains much more in doubt is the Rangers-Devils series.  NY has a 1-0 lead in the best of 7.  But this series is by no means over.  The Rangers play almost the oppositie of LA.  They grind it out, slow down the game, and let their goalie become the anchor of defense.  A goal or two is usually all the Rangers need to win a game.  That pattern may remain in the Eastern Fin... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665599&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:35:46 McNamee testifies he gave Clemens steroids (via AFP) Brian McNamee told jurors on Monday that he injected Roger Clemens with steroids in 1998 at the famed pitcher’s request in key testimony at the perjury trial of the former Major league Baseball star. McNamee, the former trainer for Clemens, was the major prosecution witness as he [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665598&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:04:37 *** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** Emmanuel gives back to his hometown of Bellville by spending time with some of his fans taking pictures and signing autographs. After spending time with his fans it was time to GiddyUp! Emmanuel and his Uncle Mike ride some horses down on the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665597&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:40:04 First step for a lower seed in a seven game series: Split the first two on the road. Second step: Take game three. Third step: let's not get ahead of ourselves. The Sixers took one of two in Boston, now they need to take care of their home floor. Tonight, the Celitcs will look to take home court advantage back and send a message to the Sixers. That's the narrative they'd like to follow. I've got something different in mind. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665595&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:39:14 David Robertson to the DL for three weeks with a left oblique strain.  2009 was the Year of the Oblique, then there was the Middle Infieluenza Outbreak of Twenty-Ten, and 2011 was a war between General Soreness and Major Discomfort.  This year is The Closepocalypse.  If you’re a closer and gonna go to the DL, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665593&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:15:18 May 16th, 2012 On a day after the Blue Jays would lose both the game and one of their best players, there is nothing better than premiere prospects performing on the farm. Let's all take a deep breath and celebrate the exciting potential of Aaron Sanchez and the first hit for Travis Snider since returnin... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665583&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:08:19 The last time the Giants walked ten times and lost: May 29, 2001. That was the 18-inning, 1-0 loss to the Diamondbacks. The losing pitcher was Ryan Vogelsong, whom we never heard from again. As a contender for the most frustrating game of the year, this one had a lot going for it. Horrible defense. Runners left in scoring position all night. Lincecum bunching up all of his base runners at the w... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665581&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:56:28 NY Times unloads last of Red Sox stake (via AFP) The New York Times Co., has sold its remaining stake in the Boston Red Sox baseball team for $63 million as the struggling media group moves to focus on its core operations. A regulatory filing Friday said the New York Times Company sold its remaining [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665541&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:00:52 Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we've done it again. Thanks to all of you that make this the best damn Minnesota Vikings community on the internet, we've clicked past another milestone on the ol' odometer as, sometime late last night, we had our eight millionth visit to our corner of the interwebs here. March and April were, by far, the two biggest months in the history of the site in terms of ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665534&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:13:26 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665532&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:26:24 Here's what Keith Law has to say (subscription only) about the Pirates' selection at No. 8 in the upcoming draft: Pittsburgh Pirates Deven Marrero, SS, Arizona State Most people saw Marrero as a top-five pick coming into the season, but he di... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665533&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:16:48 Rex Brothers entered the eighth inning of a 4-4 tie. Of his first 13 pitches, 12 were balls, with the only strike being a sacrifice bunt. For the mathematically inept, that counts as three four-pitch walks (one intentional). Jim Tracy stuck with the young set-up man in a crucial spot, and Brothers rewarded him by striking out Brandon Belt and http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665531&src=rss 2012-05-16T05:51:04 Tim Wakefield Day! Got a $12 ticket to this one months ago. Parked for free. Sat in a $130 seat the whole g... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665529&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:26:00 As we approach the very first Cascadia Rivalry match of the 2012 season, things are just beginning to heat up, quite literally. Nikola Tesla Studio was quite the sauna, but as always we fought through the tortuous heat and possibly went a little bit insane by the end to bring you our usual quality programming. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665484&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:22:28 Starting pitching ruled the day for Atlanta's minor league clubs, as Todd Redmond, David Hale, and Gus Schlosser all turned in stellar outings. Stefan Gartrell had a do-it-all day for Gwinnett, while Evan Gattis managed his first triple and Robby Hefflinger's homer... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665467&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:06:18 Johnny Cueto entered today's game leading all of MLB with a 1.12 ERA, but he was due for a regression and the Braves obliged, handing Cueto his first loss of the season in support... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665468&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:00:51 Bradenton got rained out, so there were just three games on Tuesday. -P- Jeff Locke had a good start, but Lehigh Valley shut out Indianapolis, 4-0. Locke gave up three runs, two earned, over seven innings. He allowed six hits and a walk, and fanned six, while throwing... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665466&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:03:54 I say at least two games for this hit on Dustin Brown, anyone else agree/disagree? http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665460&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:03:04 I don’t write this very often, but this series could very well be over in 4 games. The Coyotes are frustrated and have lost their offensive game. It’s only going to get tougher now that games 3 & 4 will be played in Los Angeles. The story of the game, 24 PIM for the Kings, 54 for the Coyotes. See the penalty box score below… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665461&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:50:29 Smith received 2 for slashing, Brown 2 for diving. Also, this guy, Fred Murtz, gets many of these YouTube vids up very quickly.  The guy continues to kick-out videos at a record pace. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665462&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:17:49 Bottom of the fifth 1 2 3 4 5 6... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665459&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:46:06 Saber 201 teaches that if a pitcher's ERA is much higher than his peripherals, he likely has problems with some combination of luck, the defense behind him, and sequencing. Given http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665458&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:28:58 There are a lot of positives to discuss from tonight's game, but http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665456&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:15:01 1) Jonathan Lucroy's second inning double: +.090 WPA On a night when the Brewers scored eight runs, their single most important hit didn't score one. Lucroy's double with one out in the second gave the Brewers runners on second and third, and both runners eventually scored. 2) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665457&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:00:19 This game was dominated by defense, both good and bad, and by pitching. The pitching was pretty fantastic all the way around, although it became apparent as the game wore on that http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665455&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:33:32 Trevor Lewis of the LA Kings was the recipient of the hit. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665384&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:00:20 Zack Greinke dominated the Mets in seven shutout innings, allowing just five hits while striking out seven and walking none. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665381&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:00:29 As seen on FS Wisconsin: We didn't get to hear this question: Hopefully that doesn't stop today, hopefully we continue it. But yeah, it was a big day offensively. Ishikawa certainly a huge day. But most of the guys swung the bat well. It was nice to see Rickie (Weeks), even before the homer nice to see some good swings from him, and he's healthy. And I thought the other guys battled well. On Zack Greinke: Really good. Grea... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665379&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:35:05 W: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665380&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:53:25 The Orioles snapped their mini-losing streak, splitting the brief two-game series with the http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665377&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:21:12 The Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665373&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:16:45 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665269&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:30:13 WR Jared Karstetter (Washington State) - Undrafted Free Agent The Detroit Lions have put a pretty big emphasis on adding players this offseason to compete for the fifth spot at wide receiver. In addition to drafting R... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665263&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:33:06 Turner Field, Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves, 5/15/12, top of the first http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665261&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:59:51 from Terry Jones of the Edmonton Sun, HELSINKI - The way it had been going, with an upset a day in the Helsinki pool at the world championship, it looked like it could be Canada-France in the quarterfinal. And then, for a while, Canada-Finland. But when the final day of the round-robin ended, it wound up being a Canada-Slovakia matchup in the quarters Thursday, with the U.S. facing Finland in the other playoff round game here. Russia-Norway and Sweden-Czech Republic will be the quarterfina... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665252&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:09:58 Jeremy Guthrie and Tim Lincecum were Opening Day starters. Their ERAs are both horrible. Wh... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665251&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:00:05 Gregor Blanco - RF Brandon Belt - 1B Melky Cabrera - LF Buster Posey - C Angel Pagan - CF Joaquin Arias - 3B Brandon Crawford - SS Emmanuel Burriss -2B Tim Lincecum - RHP Current Series Giants lead the series 1-0 Mon 05/14 WP: Sergio Romo (2 - 0)... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665249&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:00:10 This graph looks like Lawrie's bouncing helmet. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665250&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:48:02 Think about all of the things you have to do. Maybe you have to schedule or re-schedule an appointment. Maybe you have to respond to a very long personal email. Maybe you have to complete a presentation or compose a ten-page paper or write a long blog post about a Seattle Mariners baseball game. Wh... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665248&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:08:58 Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665247&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:00:14