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Purdue unveils new logo that’s strikingly similar to its old one
Apparently convinced Purdue's previous logo didn't sell enough t-shirts and caps because of the plume of smoke coming from the train, Nike recommended the school tweak its logo in time for next school...
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Michael Pineda done for the year, surgery set for Tuesday
Sometimes a piece of news is so plainly awful that no fantasy spin is required. Such is the case with Wednesday's report on Michael Pineda. The 23-year-old has been diagnosed with an anterior labral...
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Shotgun Start: Previewing the Zurich Classic of New Orleans
It's tournament time! We head on down to New Orleans for the Zurich Classic, a tournament that's risen in stature over the last couple of years. Here's a tournament primer to get you prepared for the...
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In a shootout with five misses, Sergio Ramos’ was the most emphatic
Bayern Munich will play a Champions League final at home against Chelsea after missing fewer penalties than Real Madrid in a shootout that would probably be best described as "wacky." With two early...
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Sad, miserable, first-round draft flops for all 32 teams
You know why the NFL draft is so popular? Because it's the NFL's season for optimism. Everyone can feel good, because hey, you're about to get a future Pro Bowler, right? At the very least, a starter?...
View ArticlePuck Daddy’s Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals Game 7 Live Blog
Join all of your Puck Daddy and Yahoo! Sports friends for a lively live blog on the Boston Bruins vs. the Washington Capitals in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal. Come for the hockey...
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John Terry won’t be allowed to lift the Champions League trophy if Chelsea win
If you don't like John Terry, then prepare to root for Chelsea in the Champions League final. The Chelsea captain was shown a straight red card after giving Alexis Sanchez a knee to the backside in...
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Yankees’ Michael Pineda needs shoulder surgery, will miss season
Earlier on Wednesday, Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports published a column analyzing who got the better end of the Michael Pineda-Jesus Montero trade — the Yankees or the Mariners. OK, it's a bit early to...
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Sean Payton will coach (his son’s team) in 2012
Sean Payton will coach in 2012, just not in the National Football League. Payton plans to use his exile from the NFL to spend time with his family, including his 13-year-old son Connor. The suspended...
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Joel Ward plays hero as Capitals oust defending champion Bruins in Game 7
The closest series in NHL playoff history ended with the Washington Capitals eliminating the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins in overtime of Game 7 by a 2-1 score. Joel Ward, who signed a...
View ArticlePaul Konerko’s 400th home run elicits a classic Hawk Harrelson call (VIDEO)
Paul Konerko's solo home run in the ninth inning did more than tie Wednesday's game in Oakland or allow the Chicago White Sox first baseman to become the 48th member of baseball's 400 home run club. It...
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Wednesday’s Three Stars: Ward’s OT winner sends Caps to Round 2
No. 1 Star: Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals The rookie netminder rebounded from a 4-3 overtime loss in Game 6 to stonewall the Boston Bruins by making 31 shots as the Capitals won Game 7 2-1. The...
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Bobby Valentine files wrong lineup after researching opposing pitcher on cell...
When planning his team's lineup for Wednesday night, Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine whipped out his mobile phone to look up Minnesota Twins pitcher Liam Hendriks. He filled out a lineup card...
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The Shutdown 50 — #5: Matt Kalil, OT, USC
With the 2011 NFL season in the books, it's time to turn our eyes to the NFL draft, and the pre-draft evaluation process. Right up to the draft, we'll be taking a closer look at the 50 players who may...
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UFC VP says Strikeforce champ Ronda Rousey helped bolster MMA’s hopes in New...
If, as it should be, mixed martial arts is ever legalized in New York, don't forget to give Strikeforce bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey her share of credit. On April 18 in Albany, N.Y., the New York...
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Sacramento game features two no-hitters in a single, seven-inning contest
When Sacramento (Calif.) Pioneer High pitchers Robert Daugherty and Thomas Galart walked off the turf at Raley Field, home of the AAA Sacramento River Cats, they should have been celebrating a...
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The Juice: Yoenis Cespedes hits a big one in extras, Royals halt losing...
The Juice is back for its fifth season of fun! Stop by each weekday for an ample serving of news from the action, plus great photos, stats and video highlights. Yo! Paul Konerko may have walked away...
View ArticleJosh Barnett: ‘I was born for this’
On May 19, Josh Barnett will take on Daniel Cormier to decide the winner of the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix. When he walks into that cage, he'll bring with him the experience of 36 fights,...
View ArticleTightrope performance during Thunder-Nuggets halftime show goes awry,...
We here at Ball Don't Lie hope that Fletcher Runyan — trained circus performer, low-wire artist, "master of the silver strand" and occasional provider of halftime entertainment at NBA games — is of the...
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Closing Time: Hector Santiago, closer in trouble; Al Aceves sneaks through,...
By any objective measure, the White Sox bullpen has been excellent in 2012. Chicago's relief ERA is 2.64, seventh-best in the majors. The group has 50 strikeouts against just nine walks over 45.2...
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