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Once September rolls around and Sunday Night Baseball has to compete for viewers with an NFL game, some sports fans pay less attention to the action on the diamond. Lebron 15...plusOnce September rolls around and Sunday Night Baseball has to compete for viewers with an NFL game, some sports fans pay less attention to the action on the diamond. Lebron 15 Black And Gold . However, with Jake Arrieta on the mound Sunday night for the Cubs, its appropriate to remind fans that on Aug. 30 of last year, Arrieta, who was 16-6 entering the game, no-hit the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road, giving him a signature performance to support his (successful) Cy Young Award campaign.Absent something like finishing the season with four consecutive shutouts, there almost certainly wont be another Cy Young win for Arrieta in 2016, but hes having another fine campaign. In fact, he again enters Sundays game with a 16-6 record, and hes bidding to take over the NL lead in wins with 17. Lest you think his win total is padded by the Cubs high-scoring offense, he also enters the game sixth in the National League in ERA among qualified starters, with a mark of 2.84.Our Chalk team stumbled last week when... Moins
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NBA rookies believe No. Xavien Howard Jersey . 5 overall pick Kris Dunn is in for a big season.In a poll of 38 first-year players conducted by NBA.com, Dunn was voted...plusNBA rookies believe No. Xavien Howard Jersey . 5 overall pick Kris Dunn is in for a big season.In a poll of 38 first-year players conducted by NBA.com, Dunn was voted most likely to win the Rookie of the Year award. Dunn, a guard out of Providence selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves, was also voted by his peers as the best defender and best playmaker in the class.Tom Thibodeau and the T-Wolves would be thrilled if Dunn fulfilled the expectations of his fellow rookies. Minnesota believes Dunn will fit in nicely with a young core that includes Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins and?Zach LaVine.No. 2 overall pick Brandon Ingram was voted as second-most likely to win the Rookie of the Year award. Ingram, selected by the Los Angeles Lakers, received 25.8 percent of the vote, just behind Dunn (29 percent) and No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons of Philadelphia (19.4 percent).Ingram, a 6-9 forward from Duke, was voted as the rookie most likely to have the best career.Rookies were also asked to name their... Moins
Western Bulldogs midfielder Lin Jong admits he may have played his final game for the side after being overlooked for Saturdays AFL grand final. Cheap Bills Jerseys...plusWestern Bulldogs midfielder Lin Jong admits he may have played his final game for the side after being overlooked for Saturdays AFL grand final. Cheap Bills Jerseys China .Jong, who appears likely to seek a trade at the end of the season, has been named as an emergency for Saturdays grand final after recovering from a collarbone injury sustained in the first week of the finals.The 23-year-old says hes happy the Bulldogs has made their first grand final in 55 years but concedes his time at Whitten Oval may be up.I guess you could say theres a possibility but Im still weighing up all my options, he told AAP at Fridays grand final parade.At the end of the day, I want to choose what I feel will be best for me.Im really happy for the team. Im part of the team, along with every other boy at the club, who was along for this process of making the grand final.(But) It doesnt affect my decision, I dont reckon.Jong toured Collingwoods facilities midway through the season but has also been linked to Gold Coast... Moins
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Newcastle Uniteds Premier League survival hopes have been dealt a severe blow with the news goalkeeper Rob Elliot requires surgery on his injured knee and is out for a minimum of...plusNewcastle Uniteds Premier League survival hopes have been dealt a severe blow with the news goalkeeper Rob Elliot requires surgery on his injured knee and is out for a minimum of six months. Trent Murphy Jersey . Elliot was carried off whilst playing for the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Tuesday, having injured his knee whilst trying to block Miroslav Stochs opening goal in their Euro 2016 warm-up game against Slovakia. Republic boss Martin ONeill confirmed after the match it was a serious knee injury.Newcastle confirmed the extent of the injury on Wednesday afternoon, saying in a statement: Newcastle United can confirm that goalkeeper Rob Elliot has sustained an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament. Rob has returned to Newcastle and has been assessed this morning by the Clubs doctor. He will now commence a programme of treatment and rehabilitation.Regrettably, the severity of this injury will rule Rob out for a number of months.Everyone connected with Newcastle United wishes Rob the very best for his... Moins
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LONE TREE, Colo. Nike Air Vapormax Scontate . -- Authorities say former Colorado Avalanche player Marek Svatos?died of a drug overdose.According to an autopsy report...plusLONE TREE, Colo. Nike Air Vapormax Scontate . -- Authorities say former Colorado Avalanche player Marek Svatos?died of a drug overdose.According to an autopsy report released Monday, the 34-year-old had several drugs in his system at the time of his death on Nov. 5, including anti-anxiety medication and painkillers. It also said that drug paraphernalia was found near him at his home in the suburban Denver city of Lone Tree.The Douglas County coroners office concluded he died of combined drug intoxication, but officials couldnt determine whether it was accidental or not.The report noted that Svatos reportedly had a history of using heroin, had had suicidal thoughts and had recently experienced life stressors and legal issues.The native of Kosice, Slovakia, played for the Avalanche from 2004 until 2010. He also played briefly for Nashville and Ottawa. Nike Air VaporMax CS . That left plenty of energy for pitching books and swatting away free agency questions. Anthony had 24 points and nine... Moins
Max Verstappen completed 78 overtakes during the 2016 F1 season, the most in a single year since the record was first recorded. Nike Shox NZ Mens .Verstappen was one of...plusMax Verstappen completed 78 overtakes during the 2016 F1 season, the most in a single year since the record was first recorded. Nike Shox NZ Mens .Verstappen was one of the stars of the season, winning his debut race for Red Bull in Spain after being promoted from Toro Rosso. He continued to improve as the season progressed and turned in a breathtaking performance during the wet Brazilian Grand Prix, where he charged from 14th to third in the final 12 laps.In a lengthy stat pack released on Monday, F1 tyre supplier Pirelli confirmed Verstappens tally is the most since 1983, the first year data is available. Verstappen achieved the feat despite an average starting position of sixth on the grid.It is worth noting that 2016 was a record season in length, with 21 races on the calendar.Other stand-out stats include Fernando Alonsos 41 places gained on the opening lap of races, while Sebastian Vettel was overtaken just once all season -- by Verstappen in Brazil. Lewis Hamilton claimed the most overtakes... Moins
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AMES, Iowa -- The dullest matchup involving a Big 12 team this weekend is a crucial one for Iowa State. New Adidas Trainers 2018 .The Cyclones (0-3) are the only winless team left...plusAMES, Iowa -- The dullest matchup involving a Big 12 team this weekend is a crucial one for Iowa State. New Adidas Trainers 2018 .The Cyclones (0-3) are the only winless team left in the league, and their start has left little doubt that victories will be hard to come by in 2016.But San Jose State (1-2), which visits Ames on Saturday, is one of the team that Iowa State can and should beat -- even if first-year coach Matt Campbell doesnt agree just yet.When youre 0-3, I dont know that youre supposed to win anything, Campbell said. The reality is, what can we do to get better?For starters, the Cyclones could move the ball with more consistency.Iowa State ranks 115th out of 128 FBS programs with just 317.7 yards per game, and the coaching staff has juggled quarterbacks Joel Lanning and Jacob Park in an effort to find anything that will work for more than just a play here or there.Luckily for the Cyclones, the Spartans are 112th with 475 yards allowed per game.Here are some of the keys to consider as Iowa State... Moins
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CHICAGO -- Kyle Schwarber signed a baseball for Campbell Faulkner, and Faulkner gave Schwarber a green wristband. Nike Air Max Invigor Print Blue . Twin acts of kindness, and a...plusCHICAGO -- Kyle Schwarber signed a baseball for Campbell Faulkner, and Faulkner gave Schwarber a green wristband. Nike Air Max Invigor Print Blue . Twin acts of kindness, and a friendship was born.The slugger with the big Ohio heart, and the sunny boy with a life-threatening illness. A bond that made each of them better.Some 1,700 miles away from Wrigley Field, Faulkner and his family are soaking up every moment of Schwarbers comeback from a major knee injury. The 10-year-old Faulkner -- If you ask him, hes two hands, his mother Carrie says -- stays up to watch his buddy in the World Series, and Schwarber proudly wears his Campbells Crew wristband while he tries to help the Chicago Cubs to their first championship since 1908.Hes a kid who can always put a smile on my face, Schwarber said.Faulkner has a rare mitochondrial disease. His body doesnt know how to use food and oxygen properly.Doctors knew something was wrong with Faulkner just days after he was born. The youngest of Carrie and Shane Faulkners four... Moins
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SASKATOON -- Members of the Halifax Mooseheads won two trophies at the Canadian Hockey League awards ceremony on Saturday, but the title they really want is still one victory...plusSASKATOON -- Members of the Halifax Mooseheads won two trophies at the Canadian Hockey League awards ceremony on Saturday, but the title they really want is still one victory away. Cody Kessler Jersey . Mooseheads forward Jonathan Douin was named the 2012-13 CHL player of the year, while head coach Dominique Ducharme took home coach of the year honours. While both appreciated the recognition for a great season as Quebec Major Junior Hockey League champions, their focus quickly shifted to Sundays MasterCard Memorial Cup final against the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League. "The trophy I want is (on Sunday)," said Drouin, who had 41 goals and 64 assists in 49 games this season and is the No. 3 ranked North American skater ahead of next months NHL draft. "That was our goal from the beginning of the year -- winning the Memorial Cup." Drouin was quick to note that winning an award like player of the year includes a lot of help from others. "Theres a lot of good things (involved)," he said. "I didnt... Moins