The New York Mets newcomer walked behind home plate and took his practice swings near Boston’s on-deck circle. ‘I didn’t know who that was back there.
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Hornets Playoff Hopes Fading with Loss to Heat
The Heat and the Hornets have some history as both faced off in a seven-game first round series last year. Tonight’s game very much had that same physical playoff feel that even included a scuffle between Marvin and Josh Richardson The game started off slow as offense was hard to come by from both playoff-searching teams.
Estwick: Gabriel a big loss*Mar. 8, 2017, 10:19 PM Ast
WI think tank: Chairman of the West Indies selection panel Courtney Browne, left, talks things over with skipper Jason Holder, centrem, and coach Stuart Law during training ahead of the 3rd ODI against England at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, yesterday. Photo: WICB Media/Randy Brooks West Indies bowling coach Roddy Estwick has rued the loss of speedster Shannon Gabriel for today’s final One-Day International against England but said the Trinidadian’s absence could provide an opportunity to expose other talent.
2017 MAC Women’s Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals Rundown: A full day of excitement
… State the lead. A writer that is more clever than I would make a play on Alexa’s last name in a flash to create pure sports writing magic. Hustle Belt readers will have to suffer with me. A dead ball technical on the play gave Kent State two shots …
Kevin Durant on knee injury: – It is what it is’
“Then I got a call that said wasn’t as bad,” Durant recalled. “That kind of eased my mind a little bit.”
Millwall boss Neil Harris wants fans to do club proud against Tottenham
Millwall manager Neil Harris has urged supporters to do the club proud with the way they behave at Tottenham on Sunday. The Lions face Spurs at White Hart Lane in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup amid concerns of potential unrest between fans of the two London teams.
Ouellette says CWHL final a boost for women’s hockey, except lack of French TV
Caroline Ouellette took a dig at Quebec’s francophone media Wednesday while celebrating the Montreal Canadiennes victory in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League final. The veteran forward wondered why the final on Sunday in Ottawa, which drew a record audience for the CWHL on English television, was not broadcast by any French-language network.
Mo Knows: B.C.’s John Morris handles skip duties from third position
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Three-time champion John Morris is the only skip in the Tim Hortons Brier main draw who throws third but still calls the game. It’s a setup that has worked well for Morris and B.C. fourth Jim Cotter since they reunited last spring.
Barca mounts 6-1 comeback to oust PSG; Roberto nets winner
Barcelona completed the biggest comeback in Champions League history by beating Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals on Wednesday, scoring the decisive goal of a 6-5 victory on aggregate in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Barcelona scored three times from the 88th minute, with Sergi Roberto’s dramatic late goal sending the Nou Camp fans wild and making their team the first to overturn a 4-0 first-leg defeat since the Champions League format started in the 1992-93 season.
2017 NFL Draft: Dallas Cowboys Post-Combine 7-Round Mock Draft
A full 7-round mock for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2017 NFL Draft, how have things changed now that the scouting combine is in the rear view mirror? The NFL Scouting Combine is now behind us and teams are peven more prepared to make their selections in the 2017 NFL Draft. For the Dallas Cowboys, the good news is this draft is stacked in two areas of need for them-defensive end and cornerback.
Kansas City Chiefs: Don’t Expect Big Splash Early in Free Agency
The Kansas City Chiefs have made their share of headlines this offseason, but don’t expect many coming early in 2017 NFL free agency. Free agency officially begins on March 9, but teams are already busy during this legal tampering period.
‘Yes we can!’ – Barcelona as good as their word in delivering greatest comeback in history
The Catalans secured an astonishing 6-1 win at Camp Nou to knock out Paris Saint-Germain and keep their Champions League hopes alive “If Paris Saint-Germain scored four, we can score six.” That is what Luis Enrique said in the pre-match press conference ahead of this match and his team did exactly that to produce perhaps the greatest comeback in football history.
AP source: Branch gets $27 million, 3-year deal with Miami
A person familiar with the negotiations says defensive end Andre Branch has agreed to a $27 million, three-year contract to remain with the Miami Dolphins AP source: Branch gets $27 million, 3-year deal with Miami A person familiar with the negotiations says defensive end Andre Branch has agreed to a $27 million, three-year contract to remain with the Miami Dolphins Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mFMTYo End Andre Branch agreed to a $27 million, three-year contract to remain with Miami, a person familiar with the negotiations said. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it had not been announced by the Dolphins.
Owen goes crazy at Barca winner
With Sergi Roberto securing a dramatic win for Barcelona against PSG, footage was released of the pundits being unable to contain their excitement Just like Unai Emery and Paris Saint-Germain, Michael Owen might be a little embarrassed when he watches back the fallout of Wednesday’s Champions League action. The BT Sport cameras were rolling as presenter Gary Lineker and pundits Rio Ferdinand, Steven Gerrard and Owen watched Barcelona’s incredible 6-1 victory over PSG to reach the quarter-finals of the competitions with a 6-5 aggregate success.
White Sox fire sale isn’t over – it just got paused
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Todd Frazier would eat breakfast daily with his 2-year-old son during the offseason, and part of the routine included watching MLB Network, which often led to Blake pointing at the TV and screeching “Daddy.”
I threw everything at winner – Roberto revels in Barcelona heroics
… he had to get on the end of it. “I’ve thrown everything. I didn’t know if I was onside. I’m very happy,” he told beIN Sports . The tie appeared over when Edinson Cavani struck an away goal for PSG, who had fallen 3-0 behind on the night. With Barca …
This will be remembered forever – Bartomeu salutes Barca’s history-makers
It was the comeback to end all comebacks and the Barcelona president rightly revelled in a historic night for the club after a memorable victory Barcelona pulled off the biggest Champions League comeback in history by beating Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 at Camp Nou and club president Josep Maria Bartomeu believes it will be “remembered forever”. Luis Enrique’s men were 4-0 down from their first meeting in Paris and few gave them a chance ahead of Wednesday’s clash, with no side ever overcoming a four-goal first-leg deficit in a Champions League or European Cup knockout tie.
Pulisic plays best match of career to help Dortmund reach CL quarters
The 18-year-old U.S. national team star scored a goal and set up another to secure the German side’s place in the Champions League quarter-finals Appearing in the biggest match of his budding career, Christian Pulisic played the game of his life Wednesday in the Champions League, adding to his growing reputation as the great American hope. Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel named Pulisic a starter for Wednesday’s crucial second leg against Benfica, slotting him in the attacking midfielder role in a 3-5-2 formation.
RB Joe Mixon impressive at Oklahoma’s Pro Day
Running back Joe Mixon runs a drill at Oklahoma’s Pro Day, Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Norman, Okla. The event is to showcase players for the upcoming NFL football draft.
Move over, Messi! – Barca’s man of destiny Neymar saw his ‘one percent chance’ and took it
It was the Brazilian who took control of what was a hopeless cause, dragging Barcelona single-handedly to the quarter-finals of the Champions League “As long as there’s a one percent chance, we’ll have 99 per cent faith,” Neymar wrote on his Instagram feed in preparation for Barcelona’s battle against the impossible. It might have been an exercise in positive thinking; he might well have believed it.
Boeheim disses Greensboro and city jabs back at ‘Cuse coach
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim, second from left, gestures as his team comes in to the bench during a time out in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in New York. Miami won 62-57.
Rakitic: Barca comeback was like Patriots’ Super Bowl win
After a sensational late win over PSG to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, Barcelona’s Ivan Rakitic was reminded of Super Bowl LI. Ivan Rakitic compared Barcelona’s “crazy” Champions League comeback against Paris Saint-Germain to the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl LI triumph after a historic night at Camp Nou.
Spurs stars Leonard, Aldridge sitting against Kings for rest
San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard is fouled by Houston Rockets guard James Harden during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 6, 2017, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 112-110.
PSG had themselves and referee to blame for Camp Nou collapse, says Emery
With numerous decisions going against the visitors, their coach was frustrated with the officiating but confessed his men were second best in the end Unai Emery spoke of his frustration at referee Deniz Aytekin after Barcelona mounted an incredible comeback to knock Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League. PSG had won the first leg 4-0 in France and, despite netting three within 50 minutes at Camp Nou, Edinson Cavani’s away goal meant that Barca needed to score a further three times to go through.
Giants sign WR Brandon Marshall to 2-year contract
In this Nov. 27, 2016, file photo, New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall warms up before playing against the New England Patriots in an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Giants have signed free agent receiver Brandon Marshall to a two-year contact. The former Jets receiver tweeted a picture of the signed contact on Wednesday, March 8, 2017.
My Report Card
If New York supposedly has such a tough and critical media. Why did this guy get a pass for a stunningly awful offense last year.
Duncan, Stockton headline college hoops Hall of Fame class
Long before John Stockton became synonymous with the Utah Jazz and Tim Duncan became known for playing for the San Antonio Spurs, they established themselves as household names thanks to their exploits in college. Duncan and Stockton are the headliners of the latest class that will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
Lions tender Kerry Hyder, Brandon Copeland and TJ Jones
Hyder had a team-high eight sacks last season, emerging as a surprising standout . He was undrafted in 2014 and spent nearly two seasons on practice squads with the New York Jets and Lions before making his NFL debut in the last game of the 2015 season.
Duncan, Stockton headline college hoops Hall of Fame class
In this Feb. 18, 2004, file photo, John Stockton holds up a replica of his former No. 12 Gonzaga jersey before his number was offically retired during halftime ceremonies of the Portland at Gonzaga NCAA college basketball game, in Spokane, Wash.
AP source: Bills in talks with veteran QB Brian Hoyer
A person with direct knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills are in discussions with the representative of pending free agent quarterback Brian Hoyer. The person says the talks began Wednesday, when NFL teams have an open window to contact pending free agents a day before the NFL’s signing period begins.
This synchronised swimming group is doing a special performance dedicated to periods
Periods are still seen, by many people, as ‘gross’ or ‘dirty’. In the last year, people have called period sex ‘disgusting’ and suggested that women on their periods shouldn’t swim in public pools .
Lou Duva, legendary trainer and boxing Hall of Famer, dead at 95
Boxing trainer Lou Duva, seen here with his boxers Curtis Meeks, Oscar Diaz, Kendall Holt, Dante Craig, Shaun George and Alexis Mejias, has died. He was 95. The Boxing Hall of Famer worked with some of the greatest names in the fight game, including heavyweight champions Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, plus Hector “Macho” Camacho, Vinny Pazienza, Pernell Whitaker, Meldrick Taylor and Mark Breland.
Dirk Nowitzki’s shooting coach cries as he joins 30K club: VIDEO
Geschwindner is known as the man who helped refine the form that Nowitzki used on his way to scoring 30,005 points – and counting – in the NBA. When Nowitzki entered the exclusive 30,000-point club Tuesday night, Geschwindner was in the stands, wiping tears from his eyes as the Mavericks forward made history.
Chelsea star brands Diego Costa a ‘traitor’ on Instagram ahead of Man Utd clash
Cesc Fabregas uploaded a photograph of himself alongside the likes of Pedro and Cesar Azpilicueta after his Spanish team were victorious in a mini-tournament at Cobham ahead of Monday’s clash with Manchester United. Significantly, Costa was not pictured along with his compatriots and it appears the striker represented Brazil in the final against his international colleagues.
High school baseball player has bat flip for the ages
A high school baseball player drilled a home run and then unleashes an epic bat toss that would make Jose Bautista proud. Dakota Limon smacked the homer for Austin High School in Texas, and it’s unclear if the ball or his bat traveled farther.
Lamborghini open to considering all-electric supercar: CEO
Lamborghini is open to an all-electric addition to its line-up of luxury sports cars, its chief executive said on Wednesday, evidence that German parent Volkswagen’s ( The 54-year-old Italian car firm is already deviating from its tradition of producing high-powered, low-slung sportscars with its new sport utility vehicle, called Urus, itself a variation in its bovine branding. The SUV will be launched at the company’s headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, towards the end of this year, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2018.
Hochman: One spring later, a line from Matheny resonates
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny talks with pitcher Trevor Rosenthal before Rosenthal threw his first bullpen session during St. Louis Cardinals spring training on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny talks with pitcher Trevor Rosenthal before Rosenthal threw his first bullpen session during St. Louis Cardinals spring training on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
Cardinals tag Strasburg for four in first
JUPITER, Fla. a Aledmys Diaz doubled for his first extra-base hit of the spring and the Cardinals jumped Washington’s Stephen Strasburg for four quick runs in the first inning on Wednesday.
If the Bruins fail to make the playoffs this season… They should go full on rebuild Part 1
It has been a painful last couple of season as a Boston Bruins fan. Seeing them miss out on the playoffs the last 2 seasons has been a miserable time and I’d hate that to stretch to 3rd year without playoff hockey.
BenFred’s 5: What can Brown do for Mizzou?
Missouri wide receiver Nate Brown, center, celebrates with teammates after he caught a touchdown pass over South Carolina safety T.J. Gurley, left, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri wide receiver Nate Brown, center, celebrates with teammates after he caught a touchdown pass over South Carolina safety T.J. Gurley, left, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Columbia, Mo.