Hand prepared for unconventional closer role
On most nights, it's safe to expect Padres closer Brad Hand will be saved for the ninth inning. But that's not a hard-and-fast rule, in the eyes of manager Andy…Read more
Monthly Archives: febbraio 2018
LeBron James on potential changes to playoff format: ‘Let’s not go crazy’
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) -- LeBron James says leave the NBA playoffs alone. Read more
Seattle closer Diaz turning heads in early sessions
Until Cactus League games begin on Friday, it's hard to judge exactly how well pitchers are throwing. But that hasn't stopped young closer Edwin Diaz from opening eyes in Mariners…Read more
Snitker unveils travel roster for first camp trip
The group representing the Braves in their first three games of the 2018 Grapefruit League schedule are set to make the trip this weekend along Florida's east coast. Read more
De Gea the hero as Man United draw at Sevilla
David De Gea doesn't get nearly enough praise for his brilliance, but his masterclass in Man United's draw at Sevilla was one for the ages. Read more
Vazquez and Asensio important to Madrid, says Zidane
Zinedine Zidane insisted Lucas Vazquez and Marco Asensio are vitally important players to the Real Madrid cause. Vazquez scored Madrid's 11th-minute equaliser and Asensio worked tirelessly in attack and defence…Read more
Pitino: ‘Unjust’ for NCAA to take away 2013 title
Former Louisville coach Rick Pitino said it was "unjust" for the NCAA to rule that the Cardinals had to take down their 2013 national championship banner. Read more
Derby County 2-2 Leeds United: Rams need Kevin Phillips-esque talent to secure promotion despite late draw
One of the last men off of the pitch ahead of kick-off in Derby County's 2-2 draw against Leeds United at Pride Park, most would have thought current assistant manager,…Read more
Culberson thrilled to join hometown team
Perhaps lost in the Braves' winter exchange of substantial contracts with the Dodgers was Atlanta's potential new utility man, Charlie Culberson. Read more
Shakhtar Donetsk 2 Roma 1: Fred stunner seals first-leg comeback
Shakhtar Donetsk fought back to beat Roma 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday. The Ukrainian side won all three of their group games…Read more