Real Sociedad score the own goal of the year
Calling the YouTube Hall of Fame, we have a submission.There are own goals, there are hilarious own goals, there are terrible own goals and then there all-time great own goals.Real Sociedad's is all...
View ArticleFlorida's soccer scene has enjoyed quite the renaissance
By 2016 or 2017, Florida should be home to at least five professional soccer teams.The revelation that MLS would be officially returning to Miami has been greeted with a bit of a shoulder shrug among...
View ArticleBarcelona vs. Real Sociedad: Final score 2-0, Barca good enough to take the...
Barca hardly impressed but they got all the breaks in a first leg victory over La Real.Barcelona were again less than spectacular but they none the less will take a 2-0 lead into the second leg of...
View ArticleCurt Schilling diagnosed with cancer
Former major league pitcher Curt Schilling has been diagnosed with cancer.Former major league pitcher Curt Schillingannounced on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with cancer."I've always believed...
View ArticleRemembering Ralph Kiner
Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner was known for his power, but spent many years in baseball long after he hung up his cleats.Ralph Kiner, one of the most prolific power hitters of his day, passed away at age...
View ArticleAJ McCarron on the NFL draft, his hair, and Grammy performances
Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron spoke to SB Nation about his draft stock, ignoring the haters, and the secret to moving past 'Bama bangs: AXE hair product. Also: Katy Perry was not his favorite Grammy...
View ArticleRalph Kiner's life, as told by a comic book from 1950
Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner passed away on Thursday at the age of 91. By way of Archive.org's selection of sports-related comic books in the public domain, here is a charming comic book from 1950 about...
View ArticleStephon Marbury got in a brawl in China, maybe got locked behind a door
Miss u, Steph.In case you haven't been following him since he faded out of the NBA, 36-year-old Stephon Marbury has been playing professional basketball in China for four years, and quite successfully...
View ArticleFernando Rodney, Mariners ink 2-year deal
The wild reliever is heading west to join the Mariners on a two-year deal.With spring training just hours away for some teams, Fernando Rodney has finally found a home for the upcoming season after...
View ArticleNHL schedule: Top Canadian goalies meeting in Montreal; Pavel Datsyuk returns...
Canada's top two goalies, Vancouver's Roberto Luongo and Montreal's Carey Price, are in the spotlight Thursday night when the Canucks meet the Canadiens in Montreal. Elsewhere, Pavel Datsyuk returns...
View ArticleThe Ralph Kiner show
The late Ralph Kiner was a Hall of Fame slugger for the Pirates. After that, he was the loopy, joyful, distinctively Ralph-ian voice for every generation of Mets fans.There are many reasons why Gary...
View ArticleCompany owned by ‘Duck Dynasty’ family to sponsor NASCAR race
The company owned by the family featured the television show “Duck Dynasty” will be the title sponsor of the April NASCAR race at Texas Motor Speedway.The "Duck Dynasty" family is coming to NASCAR in a...
View ArticleRussian TV covers up Opening Ceremony Olympic rings fail
Sochi's #FlawlessOlympics were supposed to begin with five snowflake rings opening and exploding in fireworks. Well, the display got 80 percent of the way there.But people in Russia never saw the goof....
View ArticleChiefs release cornerback Dunta Robinson after 1 season
The Chiefs have parted ways with one of their highest-paid players in the secondary.The Kansas City Chiefs have released cornerback Dunta Robinson just one year into a three-year contract he signed in...
View ArticleCeltics injuries: Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley out vs. Kings Friday
Boston's backcourt injury woes continue with both Bradley and Rondo out Friday.Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has announced that guards Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley will miss the team's game...
View ArticleThe Russian Police Choir sang 'Get Lucky' in the Olympic Opening Ceremony and...
We've come so FAAAAAAHHHHHHThe Russian Police Choir's been around. We have, in fact, seen them sing Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" before on the internet. This video went up a few months ago:Well, the same...
View ArticleNHL Friday: Penguins host Rangers, Blackhawks visit Coyotes
The five-game NHL schedule on Friday night is highlighted by matchups between the Rangers and Penguins in Pittsburgh plus the Blackhawks and Coyotes in Phoenix.1. Is Rangers-Penguins the ultimate...
View ArticleNBA schedule: Pacers host Blazers in East-West clash
Two of the league's top teams meet on Friday night when the Pacers host the Trail Blazers. Can Indiana extend its winning streak to four games?There are some hearty, home-cooked games on Friday night...
View ArticleJadeveon Clowney believes he should be No. 1 overall pick, will put off bone...
Clowney has plenty of confidence that he's the best player in the 2014 NFL Draft, even with a foot injury that will likely require surgery.Jadeveon Clowney is projected to be the first pick in the 2014...
View ArticleMasahiro Tanaka is Yankees' 'No. 3 starter,' says GM
Brian Cashman isn't expecting Tanaka to carry the rotation in his first year in the majors.New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman spoke about recently signed pitcher Masahiro Tanaka on Friday...
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