Share this: The Chicago Cubs now must pick their spots with Kyle Schwarber as the World Series shifts to the Windy City for Games 3, 4 and 5. Schwarber, who had been expected to miss the entire season after tearing two ligaments in his knee back in April, returned for Games 1 and 2 against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. But neither team will have the luxury of using a designated hitter for Games 3 through 5 at Wrigley Field, where National League rules will apply, and that’s problematic for Chicago because Schwarber wasn’t medically cleared to play the field, according to Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein on Thursday. Epstein says lengthy phone conversations with doctors and say Schwarber not
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Lorenzo: “I‘m not expecting issues with tyre temperature"
Jorge Lorenzo (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) had a tough weekend in Phillip Island that saw him take home P6 in cooler temperatures. Struggling to warm up the tyres has been an issue for some in 2016, but the heat of Sepang International Circuit is sure to go a long way to counteract the issue for those affected – as well as creating the daunting physical challenge of the 40 minute race in extreme conditions. With new asphalt in Malaysia, it’s back to square one for all the grid despite the pre-season test at the venue, and Lorenzo has his sights on the podium. Source link
NBA TV Reporter Kristen Ledlow Robbed, Carjacked At Gunpoint In Atlanta
Share this: In one of the scariest and most saddening stories of the weekend, NBA TV host Kristen Ledlow was robbed at gunpoint and carjacked Saturday afternoon outside her Midtown, Georgia home. Ledlow detailed the incident in a social media post, explaining that she’ll be taking a hiatus from her popular accounts. Ledlow told Atlanta police that a group of men approached her after she arrived at her apartment complex, per The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. One of the men pointed a gun at her and took her vehicle, a red 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. A tracking device in the vehicle led police to the location of the car 25 minutes later, although the suspects have yet to be found, according to Atlanta police. Authorities are currently
NFL Injury Report: Tracking Week 7 Fantasy Football Injuries For Notable Stars
Share this: We’re nearing the halfway point of the NFL season, and injuries are starting to take their toll. The beginning of the Week 7 slate saw Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer go down with a broken arm Thursday night, and another starting signal-caller will be out Sunday in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger. But there are plenty of other players who may be on the fence, and we’ll track the status of those players here so you can set your fantasy football lineups accordingly. 11 p.m.: Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner briefly left with an injury, but returned to the game. 9:15 p.m.: Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson seemed to hurt his back early in the game, and sprinted to the locker room to
Malcolm Butler’s Interception Celebration Vs. Steelers Was A Sight To Behold
by Zack Cox on Sun, Oct 23, 2016 at 4:57PM 2,732 Share this: Malcolm Butler celebrated his first interception of the season with one of the more … um, interesting celebrations we’ve seen this year. After stepping in front of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown to pick off a Landry Jones pass Sunday, the New England Patriots cornerback launched into a dance that looked like a cross between Brown’s hip-thrust celebration and a Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man. Though this was Butler’s first interception, he entered Sunday with eight pass breakups in six games — tied for second in the NFL. Thumbnail photo via Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Kevin Durant Tells All In Rolling Stone Interview But Gets Roasted For Cover
Share this: Kevin Durant revealed some interesting information in a recent Rolling Stone interview, but he’s getting more attention for the magazine’s cover instead. The Golden State Warriors forward said, among other things, that he and former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook were never more than “work friends” and that he wouldn’t have signed with the Warriors as a free agent if they beat the Cleveland Cavaliers this past NBA Finals. But it was KD’s outfit that had the Internet buzzing. Twitter had an absolute field day with the photo. Durant looks like the uncle that hangs around the courts, challenges kids to pick up games and talks of how he could have went pro https://t.co/Kr0wmiLiwv — Shawn Tracey (@shawntracey26) October 19, 2016 We’re not sure Uncle
Rob Gronkowski Celebrates First Touchdown Of Season With Gronk Spike
by Zack Cox on Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 3:24PM 3,705 Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — It took until Week 6, but we finally saw the first Gronk Spike of the season Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium. New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski launched into his signature celebration after hauling in a 4-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady during the third quarter of the Patriots’ matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. The score came one play after Gronkowski rampaged through the Bengals’ defense on a 38-yard catch-and-run. He also notched another 38-yard reception on the Patriots’ next offensive drive to pass the 100-yard receiving mark for the second consecutive game. Thumbnail photo via Stew Milne/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link