Uruguay Moves On With Victory Over Shorthanded Italy
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| Diego Godin proved to be Uruguay's hero in win. Photo Credit: MSN UK |
Uruguay advanced to the Round of 16 by defeating a shorthanded Italy 1-0 at Estadios Das Dunas in Natal. Defender Diego Godin scored the lone goal in this match off a corner kick from Gaston Ramirez in the 81st minute. The goal was set up courtesy of a slick left footed curl pass into the box that glanced off the back and shoulder of a rising Godin past the diving Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and found its way into the back of the net.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Netherland's Subs Spark Team To Victory
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| Daryl Janmaat sparked The Netherlands to victory.Photo credits: Getty Images |
Some real key substitutions in the second half by the Netherlands sparked a 2-0 victory over Chile yesterday. The Netherlands secured the top spot in Group B and has advanced to the Round of 16.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Chase Utley Wants To Stay Put In Philly
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| Chase Utley a trading piece for the Phillies? Photo Credit: USATSI |
The Phillies continue their underwhelming season as they continue along with a 34-41 record, 6.5 games back of first place Washington in the NL East. The whispers of them putting up the white flag and trading some of their top players at the trade deadline have continued to grow louder and louder in recent weeks. Should Philadelphia decide to do so, don’t count on Chase Utley moving anywhere.
By: Michael Hanley
Cristiano Ronaldo Saves The Day for Portugal
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| Ronaldo saved his heroics until the end of the match. Photo credit: AP |
The United States men’s soccer team was literally seconds in stoppage time away from advancing into the knockout round. Those dreams however, were dashed away by a perfect high crossing pass from Ronaldo to Varela who bulleted home a header past Tim Howard for the equalizing goal and manage to prevent the U.S team from getting those three precious points.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Suarez's Star Shines in Uruguay's Win Over England
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| Luis Suarez leads Uruguay to win over England. Photo Credit: Getty Images |
Despite undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery a month ago, Luis Suarez made a triumphant return scoring twice in Uruguay’s 2-1 victory of England in Group D play. Suarez scored the game winner in the 85th minute of play. He was able to get behind England’s defense and then blast a shot past the goalkeeper Joe Hart into the center of net.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Embiid Changes Things
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| Joel Embid injury will change the upcoming NBA draft. Photo credit: NCAA |
With the news that Joel Embiid has a fractured foot to go along with his bad back, the draft looks a lot different. How far could he fall before someone has to select him.
by +Rodney Fisher
Clayton Kershaw No Hits The Rockies
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| Kershaw delivered his first no hitter of his career. Photo Credit: USATSI |
Clayton Kershaw’s career has so far been spectacular in almost every way manageable.From his sparking W-L record of 84-48 to his remarkable career E.R.A of 2.60. He also has had great success in his postseason starts as well but outside of winning a World series, there was only one other thing missing from his resume: a no hitter. Well, that box got checked off last night as he tossed his first no hitter of his career vs the Rockies last night at Chavez Ravine.
By: Michael Hanley
BREAKING: David Villa To Play in MLS in 2015
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| NYC F.C. makes a splash with David Villa signing. Photo Credit: Soccer |
David Villa, the highly-experienced Spanish striker who has lifted the Champions League and World Cup trophies in what has been a title brimming career, finally put pen to paper with New York City F.C. early last week to become the Major League Soccer club’s very first player.
By: Luke Jarrett
By: Luke Jarrett
Tanaka Rings Up League Leading 11th Win
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| Tanaka in dominant form. Photo Credit: Adam Hunger/USA TODAY Sports |
Mashiro Tanaka registered his league leading eleventh win in the Yankees 3-1 victory over Toronto. Despite giving up a leadoff home run to Jose Reyes on the first pitch of the game, Tanaka was able to strike out two Blue Jays to end the inning.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
NFL: Inside Dallas Cowboys Mini Camp with D210TV
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| Dallas Cowboys mini camp. Photo credit: D210TV |
Our friends at D210TV take you inside Dallas Cowboys Mini Camp for the latest information.
NBA Finals Live Blog: Spurs Party
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| Manu Ginobili celebrates another NBA Championship. Photo credit: Rodney Fisher |
I hate to say I told you so, but I did have the Spurs in 5...Either way it was great to experience another championship celebration. They say pictures are a thousand words...
by +Rodney Fisher
Jimmy Rollins Open To Trade if Phillies Go Rebuild Route
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| Jimmy Rollins potential trade target? Photo credit: Ron Cortes/Daily News |
The Phillies have had anything but a smooth season so far. They currently sit in dead last in the National League East with a 29-37 record, a record that is fifth worst in all of major league baseball. This underwhelming first two and a half months has triggered rumors of the organization going into a full rebuild mode at some time and point. Jimmy Rollins though, begs to differ on that notion.
By: Michael Hanley
Kings Capture Stanley Cup with Dramatic Game 5 Double OT Victory
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| Alex Martinez's goal powered LA to Stanley Cup. Photo Credit: Getty Images |
The Los Angeles Kings captured their second Stanley Cup in the past three seasons with a dramatic double overtime victory in Game 5 over the New York Rangers. The Kings won the series 4-1. Defensemen Alec Martinez scored off a rebound shot from Tyler Toffoli at 14:43. Martinez became the first NHL player to score the game winning goal that lifted his team to the Stanley Cup Finals and Stanley Cup.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
NBA: Good To Be Carmelo Anthony
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| Carmelo Anthony to become free agent. Photo credit: NBA |
An introspective look at the possible destinations that soon-to-be free agent Carmelo Anthony will have to choose from in the NBA. It would be hard for him to make a bad decision considering the options available.
Yoenis Cespedes: The Outfielder With A Cannon Arm
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| Cespedes making plays with his arm. Photo credit: Kelley L.Cox, US Presswire |
Yoenis Cespedes is known for his all around great game, but his arm has been the star of the show the past two nights in major league baseball. We see all sorts of throws in baseball, ranging from laughable and way off the target to ones that make you stop and just say “How did he make that throw” Cespedes had not one but two of those type of highlight throws in the just completes series the Athletics had vs. the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
By: Michael Hanley
Rangers avoid sweep in Game 4 thanks to their "King"
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| Lundqvist the star for NY in Game 4.Photo Credit: Scott Levy/Getty Images |
The New York Rangers avoided a sweep in the 2014 Stanley Cup Finals by hanging on for 2-1 victory over the Kings in Game 4. The Rangers set an NHL Record with their eight straight home win when facing elimination. A 5-0 record when facing elimination this postseason. Only allowing a goal in each of those games.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
NBA: Coach Fisher? Will this effect Melo decision?
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| Derek Fisher introduced as New York Knicks head coach. Photo credit: CBS |
Derek Fisher becomes second point guard to retire and coach a team in New York. Phil Jackson hires his former player to coach the New York Knicks. With the franchise's bigger decision, Carmelo Anthony, looming we take a look at how this hire will effect the outcome.
by +Rodney Fisher
Oriole's Machado Suspended 5 Games For Bat Toss
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| Manny Machado gets penalty for actions vs. A's. Photo Credit: US Presswire |
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has recently been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons with the confrontation he had with a couple of the Oakland A’s players during their weekend series. He now has been handed a five game suspension by Major League Baseball. It is said that Machado is going to appeal this suspension.
By: Michael Hanley
NBA Finals Live Blog: Day 6 and Half of 7, The Long Journey
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| South Beach View. Photo credit: Rodney Fisher |
Day 6 (and half of 7) of my blog covering the 2014 NBA Finals. Fins out why it is always best to keep your bags close by at all times...
by +Rodney Fisher
Kings On Brink of Stanley Cup After Game 3 Win
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| Quick stonewalled NY last night in Game 3. Photo Credit: Getty Images |
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Padres Draft Manziel in MLB Draft
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| Johnny Manziel drafted by the Padres. Photo Credit: USA Today |
In the MLB Draft, we got to see the top picks be selected by the teams who have been targeting them for months even years in some cases.The San Diego Padres though chose to make a splashy pick with their 28th round pick: Johnny Manziel. Yes that Johnny Manziel of Heisman Trophy fame and 22nd overall pick by the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. It certainly generated quite the buzz throughout the sports world.
By: Michael Hanley
NBA Finals Live Blog: Day 5, Return of Cool
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| LeBron James. Photo credit: NBA |
Day 5 of my blog covering the 2014 NBA Finals. As the cool air returns to the building, the "coolest" player returns to the building also.
by +Rodney Fisher
Kings Stun Rangers with Double OT Victory
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| Dustin Brown, the hero in Game 2 for LA. Photo Credit:Alex Gallardo/AP |
For the second consecutive game in the 2014 Stanley Cup Finals the Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Rangers in overtime. The Kings did it this time in double OT. Erasing two goal deficits three times in Game 2. Captain Dustin Brown deflected a Willie Mitchell out of midair past Henrik Lundqvist at 10:26. Los Angeles had rallied from 2+ goals down in the last three games, forth in the last games. Los Angeles has overcome 2+ goals deficits five times this postseason notching three victories.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
NBA: Rodney's Mock Draft 1.5
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| Dante Exum moving in the NBA draft. Photo credit: HoundSports |
After talking with some other NBA beat writers I have a few changes to the first round of the upcoming draft. Some teams may not draft for need afterall...
by +Rodney Fisher
NBA Finals Live Blog: Day 2, How HOT was it?
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| Mascot tries to cool the crowd. Photo credit: MySanAntonio |
Day two of my live blog covering the 2014 NBA Finals. The trials and tribulations of traveling and enduring the hot-box formerly known as the AT&T Center.
by +Rodney Fisher
Dodger's Mattingly shows frustration after latest loss.
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| Don Mattingly of the Dodgers. Photo Credit:Christian Petersen/Getty Images |
The Dodgers have been a team that is the definition of an enigma so far this baseball season. The series just completed against the White Sox, showcased why Los Angeles is just an average 31-30 so far more than two months into the season. Manager Don Mattingly’s frustration was palpable after the latest loss on Wednesday against Chicago.
By: Michael Hanley
NBA Finals Live Blog: Day 1, Game 1
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| Ready like Ray Allen for Game 1. Photo credit: Rodney Fisher |
The first installment of my game-by-game blog covering the 2014 NBA Finals. Find out new information that may sway the entire series, not just game 1...And a quick reminder about the central Texas weather.
by +Rodney Fisher
Kings Defeat Rangers in Thrilling Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final
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| Justin Williams leads LA to Game 1 win over NY. Harry How/Getty Images |
Once again the Los Angeles Kings erased a two goal deficit and won a game in overtime. Justin Williams a hero in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against Chicago and worked his magic again last night. A turnover by New York Rangers defensemen Dan Girardi led to a pass from Mike Richards to Williams in the slot who buried the puck past Henrik Lundqvist blocker side at 4:36 of the extra session.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Jose Abreu: A Rising Star
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| Jose Abreu becoming next great MLB slugger. Photo Credit: Morry Gash/AP |
Jose Abreu’s return to the White Sox on Monday night vs. the Dodgers from the disabled list was a welcomed sight for the ball club and organization. He certainly made his mark on the game as he hit a two run home run to get back into the swing of things for Chicago. Beyond his impressive swing and the numbers he puts up now in the big leagues, his journey to being one of the brightest young sluggers in the game is a fascinating and incredible one.
By: Michael Hanley
Kings Eliminate The Defending Stanley Cup Champions
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| Tyler Toffoli. Photo Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports |
The Los Angeles Kings became the first team in NHL History to win three consecutive Game 7’s on the road in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tyler Toffoli's second goal of the game on a redirection off stick of which deflected off Chicago defensemen Nick Leddy and over shoulder of goaltender Corey Crawford at 14:13 of Overtime. Los Angeles advances to their second Stanley Cup in the past 3 seasons.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Yankee's Teixeira and Pineda Experience Injury Setbacks
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| Mark Teixeira experiencing soreness Photo Credit: Abelimages/Getty Images |
The Mash unit known as the New York Yankees continues to be snake bitten by bad injury news. Just as both Mark Teixeira and Michael Pineda were trying to work back from their injuries, they were unfortunately stopped in their tracks as both have suffered setbacks that will further delay their goal of becoming 100% healthy playing wise.
By: Michael Hanley
Fan Poll: The NBA Finals - San Antonio Spurs vs Miami Heat
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| Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs. Photo credit: NBA |
NBA fans will see #1 take on #1 for a second straight time in The Finals. Will the Miami Heat win their third-straight championship? Will San Antonio avenge their only franchise loss in The Finals?
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Blackhawks stave off elimination with Game 6 victory
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| Patrick Kane of the Blackhawks. Photo Credit: Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images |
The Chicago Blackhawks staved off elimination for a second time defeating the Los Angeles Kings in Game 6, 4-3. Patrick Kane’s second goal of the game with 3:45 left in the 3rd period was the difference maker. A perfect drop pass to Kane who circled the puck around the Kings zone utilizing patience, speed and quickness eventually snapped a wicked wrist shot past a screened Jonathan Quick. Kane’s 4th game winning goal in the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs and 7th overall of his career.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
NBA: Is Shelly Sterling That Smart?
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| Did Shelly Sterling orchestrate the billion dollar sale of the LA Clippers? Photo credit: LA Times |
Shields a potental Blue Jays target at Trade Deadline
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| Toronto has James Shields in its sights. Photo credit: Charlie Riedel/AP |
By: Michael Hanley
Astros Face Tough Decision on #1 Pick
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| Carlos Rodon a possible Astro? Photo Credit: Ethan Hyman, News Observer |
By: Michael Hanley
Blackhawks avoid elimination with thrilling Double OT win over the Kings
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| Michal Handzus was the Game 5 hero. Photo Credit:Bill Smith/Getty Images |
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Its Now or Never for Shea McClellin
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| Shea McClellin of the Bears. Photo Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images |
By: Gabe Salgado
New Mets’ Hitting Coach With A Big Challenge Ahead
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| Lamar Johnson. Photo Credit: Michelle V. Agins/The New York Times |
When the Mets decided to fire hitting coach Dave Hudgens this past Monday, it did not come as much of a surprise with the struggles that the offense for New York has been dealing with. In comes new hitting coach Lamar Johnson, who walks into one of the biggest challenges in all of baseball right now: turning around the Mets offense.
By: Michael Hanley
Josh Beckett Career Comeback Complete with No-Hitter
Josh Beckett nearly a year ago was in a battle to even keep his career going. In July of last year, he was suffering a nerve condition that was effecting his right arm, which in turn was wreaking havoc with his pitching performances. Beckett went 0-5 with a 5.19 ERA in eight games he started last season, a low point in his career. The pain got to the point that he had no feeling in his fingertips and had to have a rib be removed through thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. Questions about his career and ability to come back from such a surgery were mounting by the day. Through all the pain and questions, Beckett began his road to recovery.
By: Michael Hanley
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| Josh Beckett tosses a no hitter. Photo Credit:Chris Humphreys,US Presswire |
Josh Beckett nearly a year ago was in a battle to even keep his career going. In July of last year, he was suffering a nerve condition that was effecting his right arm, which in turn was wreaking havoc with his pitching performances. Beckett went 0-5 with a 5.19 ERA in eight games he started last season, a low point in his career. The pain got to the point that he had no feeling in his fingertips and had to have a rib be removed through thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. Questions about his career and ability to come back from such a surgery were mounting by the day. Through all the pain and questions, Beckett began his road to recovery.
By: Michael Hanley
Is Being a Manager in Derek Jeter's Future?
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| The Captain, Derek Jeter. Photo Credit: William Perlman,The (Newark) Star-Ledger |
By: Michael Hanley
Who will backup Jay Cutler?
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| Bears in search of a backup QB to Jay Cutler. Photo credit: USATSI |
Currently the Bears have three quarterbacks behind Jay Cutler on the roster with Jordan Palmer, Jerrod Johnson and David Fales.
By Gabe Salgado
The LaRussa-Towers Dynamic in D’Backs Front Office
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| Kevin Towers battling rumors about job security. Photo credit: Getty Images |
In the latest chapter of As the D’Backs Turn, the hiring of Tony La Russa to oversee their baseball operations department has caused quite a stir within the organization. General Manager Kevin Towers was the man that everyone pointed to and thought this hiring would spell bad news in terms of his job security. To his credit though, Towers has continued to do his daily work with the team and not let this news affect how he operates within the organization.
By: Michael Hanley
NBA: Rodney's 2014 Mock Draft 1.0
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| 2014 NBA Mock Draft. Photo credit: CBS Boston. |
Stephen Drew is Back with the Red Sox
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| Stephen Drew is back with the Red Sox. Photo Credit: Elsa/Getty Images |
In what has been a long and at times strange road for Stephen Drew since winning the World Series with the Red Sox last season, he returns back to Boston for the remainder of this season. It was a very long offseason for Drew who after last season tested the free agency market, could not find a team that would take a chance on him, even on a one year deal.
By: Michael Hanley
NBA: Cleveland Wins First Pick Again; 2014 Draft Order
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| Cleveland Cavs are awarded the number one pick again. Photo credit: CBS Cleveland |
For the third time in four years, the Cleveland Cavaliers have bee awarded the number one pick in the NBA draft. This will be the Cavs second straight year with the first pick. The teams with higher percentage chances of winning the lottery, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers, will pick second and third.
by +Rodney Fisher
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