How two men brought hope back to the Chicago Cubs
It was the summer of 2011. As I walked from the first-base dugout toward the batting cage behind the right-field wall, I stopped to take in the ivy. How could you not? The ivy was perfect and so obviously well cared for. It seemed like the only thing in Wrigley with growth potential. In those days, like the stadium they played in, the Chicago Cubs were run down. They had a limited major-league roster, a second-rate farm system, and no plan for the future. Wrigley Field’s facilities were small..>> view originalManchester City back on top but Southampton draw raises doubts
Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League with a 1-1 draw home to Southampton on Sunday but the performance again raised questions over the title credentials of Pep Guardiola’s team.The stalemate was a fifth consecutive game without a victory for City and Guardiola, as Kelechi Iheanacho’s eighth goal in his last 11 league games cancelled out Nathan Redmond’s first-half opener for Southampton, which owed much to an extraordinary mistake by City ..>> view originalWhy Eddie Jackson is such a big loss for Alabama
Alabama star defensive lineman Jonathan Allen didn't know the severity of Eddie Jackson's injury until just before entering the media room for post-game interviews Saturday night. According to cornerback Marlon Humphrey, a clearly disappointed Allen reacted by saying, "Man, that just put me in a bad mood." The No. 1 Tide got a big win Saturday, a 33-14 victory over No. 6 Texas A&M, but lost one of its top players in the process. Jackson, arguably the best safety in the country and one of the t..>> view originalPromoted Leipzig beats Bremen 3-1 to move 2nd in Bundesliga
AP 11:40 a.m. EDT October 23, 2016Leipzig's Naby Keita celebrates after scoring his second goal during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between RB Leipzig and SV Werder Bremen in Leipzig, Germany, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)(Photo: The Associated Press)BERLIN (AP) รข€” Naby Keita struck twice as promoted Leipzig continued its remarkable run by beating Werder Bremen 3-1 Sunday to go second in the Bundesliga.Keita scored in both halves as Leipzig, stil..>> view originalMolly Brown: Giants teammates knew of abuse
Getty ImagesAs the Sunday morning talking heads begin the process of talking about the potential reaction by teammates to the knowledge that Giants kicker Josh Brown engaged in abuse of his ex-wife more widespread than grabbing her wrist in May 2015, it’s important to remember one key fact: Brown’s ex-wife contends they already knew. “Several of Josh’s teammates were aware of the abuse in their relationship,” wrote King County Detective Robin Ostrum, “but it is clear none of them did anything ..>> view originalThe Latest: Giants' Harris injures lower back on punt return
The Latest on the seventh week of the NFL season (all times Eastern): 11:35 a.m. New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris is considered questionable to return against the Los Angeles Rams after injuring his lower back during a 2-yard punt return shortly before the end of the second quarter. Harris returned a punt on a bounce from his own 15-yard line with 7 seconds remaining, then gained only 2 yards before being tackled low by Los Angeles Rams safety Cory Littleton. Middle linebacker Bryce ..>> view originalBills vs. Dolphins 2016 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online
After starting the season with two consecutive losses, the Buffalo Bills have won four straight and head into Week 7 with plenty of momentum against the AFC East rival Miami Dolphins. Buffalo, now at 4-2, is trying to go on a five-game winning streak for the first time in over a decade. Sunday’s game will be among the early slate, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET. The television broadcast will be carried by CBS, with the only option for streaming online available via a Sunday Ticket Online subscr..>> view originalQatar announces 1st 'work-related' World Cup stadium death
AP 8:58 a.m. EDT October 23, 2016FILE- In this Saturday, April 7, 2012 file photo, the new high-rise buildings of downtown Doha, photographed in the background as Qatari women and a man walk by the sea in Doha, Qatar. A worker on a Qatar World Cup stadium site has died in the first work-related fatality to be announced by organizers of the 2022 soccer tournament which has been dogged by concerns about labor conditions. Qatar has previously reported three deaths at stadium constructi..>> view originalGameDay Final: Ohio State stumbles, but it's not out of the race yet
Penn State's White Out turned into No. 2 Ohio State's wipeout.The Buckeyes, who at times this season have looked like defending national champion Alabama's biggest threat in the College Football Playoff race, were stunned 24-21 at Penn State on Saturday night.The Nittany Lions blocked a field goal and returned it for the winning touchdown with 4:27 left, handing Ohio State its first road defeat in Urban Meyer's tenure, ending a streak of 20 games.Editor's PicksA month ago Auburn's Gus Malzahn an..>> view originalJets will give Geno Smith fair chance to prove he's worthy starter
The New York Jets made a quarterback switch this week, benching incumbent starter Ryan Fitzpatrick and inserting embattled backup Geno Smith. Smith finally gets the chance he has quietly and not-so-quietly longed for. So what should we expect from the former second-round draft pick? Jets coach Todd Bowles will give Smith a fair chance to keep the job and show what he can do, sources informed of the situation said. So don't expect a short leash for the player who hasn't started since he was n..>> view original
Saturday, November 19, 2016
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