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David Ortiz’s Monster Performance Reassures Us That Brief Slump Was Minor Hiccup in Long Season
Remember that slump David Ortiz went through? That was pretty funny, huh?
Ortiz had a monster game as part of the Red Sox’ 12-5 win over the Twins on Saturday, and in the process, he effectively reassured us that his slow start to the month of May isn’t anything to be concerned about.
Ortiz went 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs, a single, a walk and six RBIs on Saturday, marking...
Jaromir Jagr Has Been ‘Good Addition’ to Bruins Despite Lack of Postseason Scoring (Video)
Jaromir Jagr is in the longest postseason scoring drought of his career. The Bruins forward hasn’t scored in the last 17 postseason games, which dates all the way back to his time with the Flyers.
Despite not scoring in eight playoff games so far with the Bruins, Jagr is still finding a way to impact the score sheet. Jagr has had four assists this postseason, and head coach Claude...
Andy Pettitte’s Injury Will Truly Test Yankees’ Magic, As New York Can’t Afford to Lose Starting Pitching
Let’s see what rabbit the Yankees pull out of their hat this time, because Andy Pettitte’s trip to the disabled list will really test New York’s magic.
The Yankees have been one of the biggest surprises in baseball this season, not because they’re winning, but because they’re winning with spare parts. The Bronx Bombers have been without many of their stars, including Alex...
Ryan Dempster Plagued by Inconsistency in Red Sox Win Over Twins (Video)
Ryan Dempster wasn’t able to pick up the win on Saturday night in the Red Sox’ matchup against the Minnesota Twins because he was pulled before the requisite five innings. The Sox went on the best the Twins 11-5, but Dempster struggled in the first three innings.
The right-hander is 0-1 in his last two starts with a 10.24 ERA — much different from how he performed in his first...
Charmin Posts Billboard Ad at Charlotte Motor Speedway Urging Race Fans to ‘Stop Skidmarks’ (Photo)
NASCAR fans at the Charlotte Motor Speedway got some pretty personal advice when attending the Sprint All-Star Race.
In a creative marketing effort, the toilet paper brand, Charmin, posted an ad on the outside of the race venue. The billboard, shaped like a pair of, well, underwear, bore a cheeky message: “stop skidmarks.”
The marketing idea was the work of Charmin’s ad agency...
Metta World Peace Plays Meteorologist for Local LA News Station, Encourages Viewers to ‘Go to School’ (Video)
It looks like it will be cloudy with a chance of yoga in Los Angeles on Saturday and Sunday.
In a curious move, the local FOX TV station in LA invited notoriously unique Lakers forward Metta World Peace to do the weather on one of their recent broadcasts. The result was just about as weird as World Peace could make it. He started off in a yoga pose, proceeded to go through what looks...
Red Sox’ Successful Road Trip Record Due, in Part, to Strong Bullpen (Video)
The Red Sox haven’t let the road crowds get the best of them. The Sox’ 12-7 road record is tied with the Yankees (also 12-7) for the best in the AL.
Even with an lineup struggling with injuries, the Sox have managed a 3-1 record on their most recent road trip. Manager John Farrell has an idea why his team has been so successful on the road, and it has to do with depth in the...
Pedro Ciriaco, Ryan Lavarnway Get Starts Saturday Night Against Minnesota as Red Sox Battle Banged Up Lineup
The Red Sox look to continue their positive momentum and pick up their fourth straight win on Saturday night against the Minnesota Twins.
The Sox are banged up in a number of ways with Shane Victorino with a back injury and short stop Stephen Drew out after also sustaining a back injury Friday night in Boston’s extra-inning win over the Twins. Pedro Ciricao gets the starting...
Yu Darvish’s High Pitch Count Against Tigers No Reason to Hold Ron Washington’s Feet to Fire
Looking to kill some time? Stare at the wall or argue about pitch counts. It doesn’t really matter, because each activity will leave you shaking your head when you decide to rejoin society.
Yu Darvish tossed 130 pitches in eight innings against the Tigers on Thursday despite the Rangers leading 10-4. Manager Ron Washington’s decision to leave Darvish in the game for so long has...
Red Sox-Twins Live: Ryan Lavarnway, Pedro Ciriaco in Starting Lineup As Sox Go for Fourth Straight Win
4:42 p.m.: The Red Sox learned Friday that David Ross is still experiencing concussion symptoms. There was initially a chance that Ross, who was placed on the seven-day concussion disabled list after taking a couple of foul balls off the mask last Saturday, would rejoin the team in Minnesota, but that now seems unlikely.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia isn’t going to get every start in Ross’...
Astros Lose Game Off Walk-Off Disastrous Error in Bottom of Ninth to Pirates (Video)
The Pirates had the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning with the score tied against the Astros.
In most cases, you would assume that disaster would strike Pittsburgh in this scenario. But in what might have been a passing of the “biggest joke in MLB” torch, Houston was the team that blew it.
Russell Martin hit a routine pop up between second base and right field. Jake...
Chip Kelly Trying Wide Receiver Jason Avant at Defensive Back, Tight End Clay Harbor at Outside Linebacker
Chip Kelly didn’t make the move from the University of Oregon to the Philadelphia Eagles to follow the same mold that his predecessors set.
Kelly is doing things his way, and so far that includes high-tempo practices, no more junk food and offensive players experimenting at new positions, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Kelly has already tried tight end Clay Harbor at outside...
Aly Raisman Met With Random Olympic Drug Test on Set of ‘Access Hollywood Live’
The World Anti-Doping Agency will show up anywhere to give Olympic athletes random drug tests. That includes on the set of Access Hollywood Live.
That’s where Aly Raisman was promoting Dancing With the Stars when she was met by an official from the World Anti-Doping Agency, according to the show’s website. Raisman said she hadn’t been tested since the Olympics and didn...
Eric LeGrand Moves Home Nearly Three Years After Tackle Left Him Paralyzed (Video)
Eric LeGrand will finally be able to move about on his own.
The former Rutgers defensive tackle, who was paralyzed from the shoulders down after making a tackle, finally moved home 944 days after the accident. LeGrand’s home is in the same location as the house he grew up in, but it was completely rebuilt and equipped with bigger doorways, automatic doors, elevators and aluminum...
Ex-NBA Player Predrag Danilovic Stabbed, Seriously Injured During Brawl in Serbia
A former NBA player was stabbed early Saturday morning during a brawl in a Serbian cafe.
Police say Pedrag Danilovic is seriously injured after getting stabbed during a fight in Belgrade, Serbia, according to The Associated Press. Danilovic has injuries to his abdomen, head and arms. He underwent an operation early Saturday.
The guard/forward played two seasons in the NBA with the...
Bruins Need Dennis Seidenberg, Andrew Ference Back Despite Impressive Play of Young Defensemen (Video)
The Bruins have been doing fine without Dennis Seidenberg and Andrew Ference, but that’s not to say Boston’s luck will continue.
Dougie Hamilton, Matt Bartkowski and Torey Krug‘s play has been “astonishing,” according to DJ Bean of WEEI.com, but getting Seidenberg and Ference back would be a boost for the Bruins if they hope to best the Rangers. At this point, Bean thinks...
Andrew Miller Says He Is Fine After Getting Hit in Forehead With Foul Ball in Dugout (Video)
Not even a foul ball to the head could affect Andrew Miller on Friday night.
The Red Sox reliever was getting some gum in the top of the ninth inning when Jarrod Saltalamacchia fouled a line drive into Boston’s dugout. The ball ricocheted off the wall and hit Miller in the head, but the lefty said he was fine.
Miller went back out in the bottom of the ninth and retired two batters...
Clay Buchholz Wins Amica Pitcher of the Week Honors for Dominant Performances Against Blue Jays, Twins
Clay Buchholz may not have picked up any more wins in the past seven days, but the Red Sox starter is still undefeated on the season after two more impressive performances this week.
Buchholz allowed just four earned runs in 15 innings this week, allowing 10 hits and six walks to earn Amica Pitcher of the Week honors. Buchholz is still 6-0 on the season while his ERA sits at 1.78...
Dont’a Hightower Is Happy to Be With Patriots to Showcase His Versatility at Linebacker
FOXBORO, Mass. — It’s no coincidence that Bill Belichick and the Patriots have drafted linebackers who can cover, stop the run and blitz early two seasons in a row.
In 2012, Dont’a Hightower was drafted No. 25 overall in the first round out of Alabama. He had experience playing inside linebacker, outside linebacker and as a defensive end rushing off the edge. This year, Jamie...
Phil Jackson Confirms Interest in Seattle NBA Front Office Job on ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno’ (Video)
Poor Seattle NBA fans. Not only did the Kings stay in Sacramento, but now the fans have the “what if” of knowing that Phil Jackson was interested in a front office job if the team moved to the Pacific Northwest.
Jackson confirmed he spoke with Chris Hansen, the potential buyer of the Kings, prior to David Stern‘s decision to keep the team in California on The Tonight Show...
Report: Dwight Freeney ‘Nearing Deal’ With Chargers After San Diego Loses Melvin Ingram to Torn ACL
It’s been over two months since free agency started and seven-time Pro Bowler Dwight Freeney has finally found a new home.
Freeney is “nearing a deal” with the San Diego Chargers, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports. Freeney has been with the Indianapolis Colts his entire career since being drafted No. 11 overall in the 2002 NFL draft.
Freeney has 107 1/2 career sacks...
Manti Te’o Appears at Maxim Hot 100 Party to Honor Fake Girlfriend Lennay Kekua (Photo)
Either Manti Te’o is a good sport or he’s even more gullible than we ever thought.
The new Chargers linebacker showed up at the Maxim Hot 100 party to honor his fake girlfriend Lennay Kekua, who was No. 69 on the annual list. It’s assumed that Te’o showed up as a joke, but you can’t rule out that Te’o might have thought Kekua would actually show up.
Te’o posed with...
Charlotte Bobcats to Reportedly Change Name Back to Hornets
Buy up that Charlotte Bobcats merchandise while you still can. Soon you’ll be digging out the old teal and purple Hornets gear.
The Bobcats are changing their name back to the Hornets, according to CBS Sports. Will Brinson notes that the Bobcats are “arranging digital assets that would allow a return to their original nickname.”
The Hornets nickname belonged to Charlotte until...
Will Middlebrooks’ Surprising Sacrifice Bunt a Testament to Red Sox’ Ability to Adapt, Focus on Task at Hand
The Red Sox aren’t above adapting on the fly.
Will Middlebrooks smacked a bases-clearing double in the ninth inning of Thursday’s game to lift the Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Rays. He stepped up to the plate in the 10th inning of Friday’s game with a chance to play hero again, and he bunted.
Middlbrooks, who dug in with runners at first and second and no outs, dropped down...
Dustin Pedroia Provides Gritty Effort, Remains Perfect Main Ingredient for Red Sox’ Winning Formula
Dustin Pedroia’s hustle and grit have been on display since Day 1. But his effort this season provides a perfect snap shot of the 2013 Red Sox.
Pedroia’s .335 average, .423 on-base percentage, 27 runs, 25 walks and 1.6 offensive wins above replacement are all tops on the Red Sox. He entered Friday’s game hitting .500 (16-for-32) over the course of an eight-game hit streak,...
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