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Ellsbury Powers New York To Victory

 
Jacoby Ellsbury came up clutch for NY  in their win. Photo Credit: USATSI
  
Jacoby Ellsbury’s go ahead 14th inning solo shot off Vinnie Pestano gave the Yankees the 5-4 victory over the Indians.
By: Sunil Sunderraj

Peavy The Target of Cardinals Trade Talks

 
 
Will Jake Peavy be donning Cardinal red soon? Photo credit: Getty Images
 
 
There are multiple reports out that say  the St. Louis Cardinals are interested in acquiring Red Sox starting pitcher Jake Peavy in  a trade.
 
By: Michael Hanley

Tanaka Struggles With Indians Lineup in Loss

Tanaka struggled with his control. Photo Credit: Adam Hunger/USA Today  
 
Masahiro Tanaka’s second straight clunker of a start included yielding a career high five runs and ten hits as the Yankees were defeated by Cleveland on Tuesday night.
By: Sunil Sunderraj 

Germany Steamrolls Brazil To Reach World Cup Final

 
 Muller & Germany roll into final. Photo credit: Martin Rose/Getty Images 
 
Germany set a record with the five fastest goals of all-time in their 7-1 shellacking of  Brazil in the World Cup Semifinal at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte. The five goals scored in the first half were the most  at a World Cup since Poland achieved that feat back in 1974.
By: Sunil Sunderraj

Greene Shines In Yankees Win Over Cleveland

Shane Greene more than did his part in NY's win. Photo Credit: USA Today 
 
After dealing Vidal Nuno to the Arizona Diamondbacks for starting ace Brandon McCarthy, the Yankees needed a fill-in pitcher and Shane Greene delivered on Monday night against Cleveland as he was perfect through four innings en route to picking up his first major league win as the Yankees defeated Cleveland 5-3.
By: Sunil Sunderraj

NBA Wrap: Bosh Market, Carmelo in LA, Deals Get Done

Is Chris Bosh throwing the dueces to Miami? Photo credit: NBA 

Today, in the NBA, deals finally get done while the market hinges on Chris Bosh. Things are about to get very interesting...

+Rodney Fisher

Welcome Back TSCRN and NGN Sports


TSCRN and NGN Sports shows will start airing again on RFSN today.

A's/Cubs Megadeal: What Does It Mean For Both Teams?

Can Samardzija pitch Oakland to W.S Title? Photo credit: AP/John Bazemore
 
The A’s made some fireworks of their own on July 4th as word spread quickly that they had made a blockbuster of a trade that signaled that they will not be satisfied with just getting to the playoffs this season, they want to be the last team standing in October.
 
By: Michael Hanley

Argentina Muscles Through To SemiFinals

Higuain's early goal was enough for ARG to win .Photo Credit: Getty Images 
 
Gonzalo Higuain’s goal at the 8th minute in the first half lifted Argentina to their first World Cup semifinal appearance since 1990.
By: Sunil Sunderraj

Germany Slips By France To Advance

Hummels early goal was enough for GER to win. Phto Credit: Getty Images
 
Germany became the first country to advance to four consecutive World Cup semifinals with a 1-0 victory over France at the Marcana in Rio De Janeiro. Mats Hummels backwards header found the underside of the cross bar at the 12 minute in the first half off a curling free kick by Toni Kross proved to be the game winner.
By: Sunil Sunderraj

Brazil Survives and Advances

Luiz would be the savior for Brazil. Photo Credit: Martin Rickett/PA
 
Despite losing to Neymar late in the second half and conceding a late penalty kick goal by Colombia, Brazil advanced to the semifinals with a 2-1 victory. David Luiz’s spectacular free kick from distance that landed in upper right corner of the game at the 69th minute would turn out to be the difference maker in the end.
By: Sunil Sunderraj

NBA: Summer League Begins, Max Melo, Bosh Begins

Nerlens Noel starts off the 2014 NBA Summer League. Photo credit: NBA 
Today in the NBA we learned that Summer League does matter. Plus Carmelo Anthony has offers he can't refuse while Chris Bosh starts the process of being a free agent.

by +Rodney Fisher

NBA: Melo Weighing Options, LeBron Stirs the Pot, Dirk Done

LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Dirk Nowitzki headline today's
NBA free agency talk. Photo credit: NBA 

Another day of NBA Free Agency madness brings us closer to nothing. As Carmelo Anthony weighs his options, Dirk Nowitzki gets a deal done, and LeBron James starts looking at options.

by +Rodney Fisher

Rays sweep Yankees In The Bronx

 
Gardner's big game not enough to help NY to victory. Photo credit: AP
 
The New York Yankees tailspin continued losing their fifth consecutive game, which is a season-worst, and was swept by the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium 6-3 on Wednesday night.
By: Sunil Sunderraj

Some Nats Veteran Players Jealous of Harper's Star Status

 
 
Harper's popularity is bothering some teammates. Photo credit: USA Today
 
Well not everything is going so swimmingly in Nationals land. Despite having a 46-38 record and only one half game behind first place Atlanta, not everyone is on the same page it seems as they continue to battle in this very tonight division race.
 
By: Michael Hanley

Belgium Ends Team USA's Magical Run

De Bruyne broke the scoreless tie with a goal. Photo Credit: Getty Images
 
Two goals by Belgium in the second extra session were the difference maker in eliminating the USA 2-1 and ending their magical run in the World Cup on Tuesday.
By: Sunil Sunderraj

Costa Rica Continues Magical Run

 
 
Umana had a world class penalty kick for  victory. Photo Credit: AP
 
Despite playing with only 10 men on the field from the 66th minute on in the second half, Costa Rica found a way and a will to defeat Greece in penalty kicks 5-3 to advance to the Quarterfinals round of the World cup.
By Sunil Sunderraj

Netherlands Rally Past Mexico To Advance



 Huntelaar with the magic touch in NED win. Photo Credit: AP


The Netherlands were a scoring machine in the first round netting ten goals but, up until the 88th minute of the second half at a hot and humid Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza they found themselves without a goal However, that drought would finally break for the Dutch at the 88th minute.
By Sunil Sunderraj

Brazil Defeats Chile In Thrilling Match

Neymar shined brightly for Brazil in their victory. Photo Credit: Getty Images
 
Neymar stutter step perfectly placed ball into the left corner of the net in penalty shootout lifted Brazil past Chile 3-2. Defender Gonzalo Jara’s attempted tying shot clang off the right goal post sending the crowd at Estadio Minerirao in Belo Hortizonte into a frenzy. With the victory Brazil advanced to a quarterfinal matchup on Friday July 4th against Colombia.
 
By: Sunil Sunderraj

Colombia Rolls Into Quarterfinals Courtesy of James Rodriguez

 
James Rodriguez was the star in Colombia's win. Photo Credit: Getty Images
 
Behind the golden foot of James Rodriguez Colombia steamrolled into the Quarterfinals by defeating Uruguay. This result also sets up a showdown on July 4th against the World Cup host Brazil.
 
By: Sunil Sunderraj

Yankees Cruise To Victory Over Red Sox


Nuno delivered for NY last night. Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

The Bronx Bombers showed up on Friday at Yankee Stadium for real, smacking three home runs en route to a 6-0 drubbing of the Boston Red Sox.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Tim Lincecum's No Hitter Demands Your Respect

 
Tim Lincecum tosses no hitter. Photo Credit:Doug Pensinger/Getty Images
 
In a baseball season that continues to give us no hitters to enjoy and cherish, Tim Lincecum added to the last on Wednesday as he no hit the San Diego Padres at home in what turned out to be a 4-0 win for the San Francisco Giants.
 
By: Michael Hanley

United States Advances to Round of 16 in World Cup

 
 Mueller's lone goal was enough for victory. Photo Credit: Action Press/Rex
 
Despite losing 1-0 to Germany at a rain soaked Arena Pernambuco in Recife, the United States advanced to their second consecutive Round of 16 in team history.
By: Sunil Sunderraj 

Yankees Break Losing Streak In Victory Over Toronto

Jacoby Ellsbury sparks New York to victory. Photo Credit: AP
 
The New York Yankees broke their four game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over Toronto last night. Jacoby Ellsbury’s double to center field with two outs in the third inning scored Francisco Cervelli from second base and would prove to be the go ahead run for New York.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Blue Jays Win a Wild Game Over Yankees



Melky Cabrera sparks Blue Jays to win. Photo Credit: Fred Thornhill
 
Despite falling behind 6-0 after five innings of play, the Yankees fought back valiantly to tie the game at 6-6 in the Top of the 7th inning. However, Melky Cabrera’s walk off bunt scored Jose Reyes from second base giving the Blue Jays the 7-6 victory at Rogers Centre in Toronto. Reyes sparked the winning run by getting a leadoff double to right field.
By: Sunil Sunderraj 

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Uruguay Moves On With Victory Over Shorthanded Italy

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

 
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

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

 
 
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

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

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

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

Tanaka Rings Up League Leading 11th Win




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

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

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



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



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

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

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"


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?

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

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

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


Quick stonewalled NY last night in Game 3. Photo Credit: Getty Images
The Los Angeles Kings are one win away from their second Stanley Cup after a 3-0 shutout over the New York Rangers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals last night. Jonathan Quick matched the number on the back of his jersey with 32 saves. His second postseason shutout and ninth overall of his career in the playoffs. Quick has not allowed a goal in 114:44 minutes and made 49 consecutive saves.

By: Sunil Sunderraj