http://www.yardbarker.com Best of the Yardbarker Network en-us The Pittsburgh Pirates, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox and other Major League clubs have reset the gluttony bar with their latest menu pairings. There is some sort of irony to be found in the concept of watching the fittest athletes in the world compete while chomping down on the least nutritional food possible. Gone are the days where a simple burger and fries was the worst thing that one could consume at a Major League baseball game. We have arrived at a time where the folks that run park concessions have gotten competitive in their creative zeal to come up with the most decadent combinations possible to tempt your palette. These are the five that are must haves for those that road trip to multiple parks during the summer. Please click here to read this story. The post 5 most decadent menu items at Major League parks appeared first on Players View. Mon, 20 May 2013 17:19:09 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/5_most_decadent_menu_items_at_major_league_parks/13657354 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/5_most_decadent_menu_items_at_major_league_parks/13657354 The most decadent menu items at MLB ballparks http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/5_most_decadent_menu_items_at_major_league_parks/13657354 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/f/6f8ed3609ba84cde66f6d0c83387254881f8d63c/mini/food.jpg Pre-show notes:- Brandon here. For the second time, we’re lucky enough to have Dan “Soupy” Campbell of The Wonder Years fill in on a Best And Worst Of WWE PPV report. Show him all the love you can, or next time I’ll get one of those guys that calls me an elitist on Twitter to sub for me. It’ll be nothing but blank pages, but hey, at least it’ll all be on the same page, am I right.- Follow us on Twitter @withleather, follow me personally @MrBrandonStroud and like us on Facebook. Follow Soupy here, The Wonder Years here and like them on Facebook here.- Listen to him on the next page when he tells you to buy their new album. Destiny hasn’t stopped playing it since it came out. It’s good stuff. (Also, consider it extra pre-show notes.)Click through to enjoy the Best and Worst of WWE Extreme Rules 2013.The post The Best And Worst Of WWE Extreme Rules 2013 By Dan “Soupy” Campbell appeared first on With Leather. Mon, 20 May 2013 16:50:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_best_and_worst_of_wwe_extreme_rules_2013_by_dan_soupy_campbell/13657204 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_best_and_worst_of_wwe_extreme_rules_2013_by_dan_soupy_campbell/13657204 The best and worst of WWE Extreme Rules http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/the_best_and_worst_of_wwe_extreme_rules_2013_by_dan_soupy_campbell/13657204 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/1/f12be319daa499670a85c045bc935ddb9e42408e/mini/shield.jpg LeBron James has risen to become the indisputable best basketball player in the world. Standing at 6’8″, 250+ lbs, LeBron can do it all. He can effectively play every position on the court, both offensively and defensively. He elevates the play of his teammates and the efficiency of his individual scoring is changing the way we look at scorers in the NBA. Today, we take a look at LeBron’s high school career and remember his humble origins. Oh wait, they weren’t so humble were they? It’s easy to remember LeBron’s origins because his was the most publicized and touted high school career in history. LeBron made his first Sports Illustrated cover in 2002 at the tender age of 17. The title of the cover piece? The Chosen One. LeBron was going to be the second coming of Michael Jordan, the next transcendent super-star to take the NBA to the promised land. To cap off his high school career, LeBron led St. Vincent-St. Mary’s to Ohio state championships in three out of four years, while drawi... Mon, 20 May 2013 16:28:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/46_rare_and_iconic_photos_of_lebron_james_in_high_school/13657090 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/46_rare_and_iconic_photos_of_lebron_james_in_high_school/13657090 Rare and iconic photos of LeBron in high school http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/46_rare_and_iconic_photos_of_lebron_james_in_high_school/13657090 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/0/0000b00bed6ad90fd35d1957f484f9e54990c714/mini/lebron.jpg The Miami Heat are coasting through the 2013  playoffs and it’s not just a testament to how good they are; they’ve also been very serendipitous with the best players from opposing teams have gotten hurt left and right. And considering that were are the tail end of the NBA awards season where players, coaches, and managers alike are awarded trophies for their achievement, it is only fitting that we—in awards season fashion—celebrate those who are not currently with us on the court. Here are five players who have succumbed to the injury bug, hereby dubbed the 2013 All-Injury team. PG – Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls Injury: ACL tear The way in which Derrick Rose sustained his injury last year was crushing, nursing his injury  on the court in fetal position. A lot has been made of the way Chicago has handled Rose’s return since he was cleared to play month’s ago, but would the Bulls have fared better this year against the Miami Heat in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs?... Mon, 20 May 2013 16:04:20 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/the_2013_nba_playoff_all_injury_team/13638874 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/the_2013_nba_playoff_all_injury_team/13638874 The 2013 NBA Playoffs all-injury team http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/the_2013_nba_playoff_all_injury_team/13638874 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/0/b0e335eb969ec70fac92c52469e6af360187d8b1/mini/kobe.jpg Greatness is defined in so many different ways. Statistical production, individual awards, team success, longevity, supporting cast, level of... Mon, 20 May 2013 14:55:56 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/college_football_039s_top_50_wide_receivers_of_the_bcs_era/13653583 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/college_football_039s_top_50_wide_receivers_of_the_bcs_era/13653583 College football's 50 best WRs of the BCS era http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/college_football_039s_top_50_wide_receivers_of_the_bcs_era/13653583 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/6/4627d82ee09b9871d1d702cc2815388dfd31d4db/mini/lfitz.jpg One of world soccer’s most legendary managerial careers came to a close Sunday when Sir Alex Ferguson toed the touch line for the final time as Manchester United closed its 2012-13 season. Ferguson’s final match was an away draw with West Bromwich Albion 5-5. It came on a Survival Sunday where nearly everything has been decided, including the Red Devils clinching yet another Premiership title weeks ago. With 13 league championships, five FA Cup titles, four League Cup wins, and two Champions League crowns, how does Sir Alex’s career compare to American coaching icons such as Vince Lombardi, Tom Landry, John Wooden, Pat Summitt, or Bob Knight? For one, staying 26 years with one club speaks volumes. Yes, managing a team with one of the world’s largest war chests probably made things easier. But having a talented squad on paper comes with enormous expectations. Chelsea is one of Man U’s fellow heavyweights in the English Premier League, they are currently looking for their ninth manag... Sun, 19 May 2013 23:39:51 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/sir_alex_ferguson_a_look_back_at_the_managers_incredible_career/13651339 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/sir_alex_ferguson_a_look_back_at_the_managers_incredible_career/13651339 Looking back at Sir Alex Ferguson's incredible career http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/sir_alex_ferguson_a_look_back_at_the_managers_incredible_career/13651339 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/7/27806140a2b996f195eeeab8123c3e092b3268dc/mini/saf.jpg Classes, practice, study hall, game day. Welcome to the life of the college football player or the loosely used term, “Student Athlete.” While these college football players go through the trenches and put themselves in a position to help their school, the college uses their talents for benefit on and off the field.Welcome to corporate America in the world of college sports. Football makes more money and is under more scrutiny and for good reason - this is all about making money, filling the pockets of the schools and neevr giving up on the idea that the player who wears the jersey is working for himself, the school and everyone else who buys a ticket.Oh, that sounds like NFL. Make no mistake, this is big business, there are real issues with meeting clearing house demands and staying out of the doghouse of the NCAA.These are eleven teams that would look great on an HBO Hard Knocks-like series. Sun, 19 May 2013 15:50:13 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/11_teams_wed_like_to_see_on_college_version_of_hbos_hard_knocks/13648528 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/11_teams_wed_like_to_see_on_college_version_of_hbos_hard_knocks/13648528 College football teams we'd like to see on 'Hard Knocks' http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/11_teams_wed_like_to_see_on_college_version_of_hbos_hard_knocks/13648528 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/c/9c484980b5fdcda0cdb4a98b956bbddc3edd83e9/mini/oCvLOI.jpg Whether they started the season on the DL or currently grace it now, there are always a few studs/regular contributors that are sitting out there because of injury. Some like Derek Jeter or Mark Teixeira sit on the waiver-wire because they were already hurt. Others like Jose Reyes and Hanley Ramirez are probably owned because they got hurt during the season. Here are the top 10 injured players that should still be owned in all leagues.10. Matt Garza, SP, CHIThe Cubs currently sit in 13th place in team ERA at 3.76. That’s not bad for a team that finished with a 4.51 mark as a team in 2012. Once Garza returns, that number should get even lower. Travis Wood, Scott Feldman, and Jeff Samardzija have all pitched well, but Samardzija is 1-5. Garza is the true ace of the staff and he’s been making rehab starts at Triple-A Iowa. He could start as early as next week.9. Corey Hart, 1B/OF, MILHart’s still recovering from right knee surgery, but he’s not ready to return until early June. When he... Sun, 19 May 2013 15:44:08 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/10_injured_players_you_should_buy/13631090 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/10_injured_players_you_should_buy/13631090 10 injured fantasy players you should buy low on http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/10_injured_players_you_should_buy/13631090 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/b/6bcc590390d7ca11511a6d74963c6905c3d2b718/mini/dj.jpg A couple of weeks ago I posted a blog looking back at 10 instances where things got real inside of pro wrestling rings. The good news is that there are plenty more where that came from and I found 10 new matches where worked matches turned real in professional wrestling. Sun, 19 May 2013 15:38:13 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/10_more_matches_where_pro_wrestling_turned_real/13622117 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/10_more_matches_where_pro_wrestling_turned_real/13622117 10 more matches where pro wrestling turned real http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/10_more_matches_where_pro_wrestling_turned_real/13622117 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/228cc9ab2a902bc25cb5920517cbf2218855ec1d/mini/bradhsaw.jpg Sun, 19 May 2013 15:29:41 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/sports_gifs_memes_and_screencaps_of_the_week/13638362 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/sports_gifs_memes_and_screencaps_of_the_week/13638362 The best memes, screencaps and GIFs of the week http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/sports_gifs_memes_and_screencaps_of_the_week/13638362 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/5/c5ec21f355efcb344dee60a8ff2933cb2b476cc6/mini/1.jpg Don't get me wrong, every NFL player faces pressure. Every time he steps in a locker room or on an NFL field, there it is -- pressure. It comes immediately out of college, and stays with them for their whole career, and for most becomes normal.But then there's the guys who made this list. The guys that achieved greatness, then screwed up (or got screwed in some cases). These guys are in what some would call a "proving" year and for most, their jobs depend on it.So with that said, who are the top 10 superstars facing the most pressure this season? Fri, 17 May 2013 19:43:01 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/which_10_nfl_superstars_are_under_the_most_pressure_in_2013/13639723 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/which_10_nfl_superstars_are_under_the_most_pressure_in_2013/13639723 Which NFL stars are under the most pressure in 2013? http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/which_10_nfl_superstars_are_under_the_most_pressure_in_2013/13639723 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/d/fd127a72afdfa967dcc5aa4577eea15d8cf4efc3/mini/romo.jpg There is no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but there may be a name change. After more than a decade as simply the “Warriors,” Hawaii... Fri, 17 May 2013 19:29:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/college_footballs_greatest_discontinued_nicknames/13632104 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/college_footballs_greatest_discontinued_nicknames/13632104 College football's greatest discontinued nicknames http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/college_footballs_greatest_discontinued_nicknames/13632104 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/9/b92ae0e93ef8b6daa7130201a8d566abfff732f0/mini/ucf.jpg There’s so much I love about the Stanley Cup playoffs–the quickened pace of what is already the “fastest sport in the world,” and the increased intensity are just a few things playoff hockey has to offer. But I can’t help thinking the postseason is too long. I am not one to demand less hockey, but I also can’t deny that playoff fatigue comes over me every year. We’re now in the third week of the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs and are  just now entering the second round. There is at least another month left in the postseason. It’s a bit ridiculous, but there are options out there that would solve the issue and still leave fans happy. 1. Change first two rounds to best of five Unlike Major League Baseball, the NHL’s first two rounds borrow from the NBA format and are best-of seven series. Unlike the NBA, though, the NHL is often a lot more competitive in the first round. Therefore it’s not uncommon to see a series to go six or seven games, as evidenced by the three series that went to se... Thu, 16 May 2013 18:49:07 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/the_nhl_must_shorten_stanley_cup_playoffs/13628288 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/the_nhl_must_shorten_stanley_cup_playoffs/13628288 NHL must shorten the Stanley Cup playoffs http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/the_nhl_must_shorten_stanley_cup_playoffs/13628288 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/c/2cbb0cfe6e939d781f63879449f89d4dfa2a5922/mini/cup.jpg Even though Kentucky lost out on Andrew Wiggins on Tuesday, the Wildcats may still have a signing class for the ages. The Wildcats bring in six... Thu, 16 May 2013 18:44:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/top_25_college_basketball_recruiting_classes_since_2000/13622852 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/top_25_college_basketball_recruiting_classes_since_2000/13622852 The best college hoops recruiting classes since 2000 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/top_25_college_basketball_recruiting_classes_since_2000/13622852 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/d/fd780cc5c8b943fff2766b74e8b690ddefa7d11f/mini/florida.jpg As the baseball season heads passed the quarter pole, the players that are struggling are running out of excuses. Proclamations of bad luck and small sample size simply don't hold much weight anymore. At this point, teams need to make the tough decision of whether or not to stick with a struggling player to hope he turns things around or to cut their losses and move on to someone else. Well, let's help those teams out by identifying some starting pitchers who probably shouldn't have jobs anymore. Rick Porcello, Tigers - Stop it, Tigers. Just stop it. Porcello was a popular pick to have a breakout season in 2013, but with a 6.68 ERA, that clearly isn't happening. As usual, at least part of the problem appears to be that Porcello induces a lot of grounders but plays in front of what is arguably the worst infield defense in the game which is why he continues to sport that intriguing 3.71 xFIP. Maybe he really is just a bad pitcher, but maybe he just needs the Tigers t... Thu, 16 May 2013 18:16:15 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/how_do_these_starting_pitchers_still_have_jobs/13631558 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/how_do_these_starting_pitchers_still_have_jobs/13631558 How do these starting pitchers still have jobs? http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/how_do_these_starting_pitchers_still_have_jobs/13631558 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/1/0196553d15162754550375abcf44c6d32b3653d9/mini/rp.jpg