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Photo credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images Pack it up, overbearing sports dads of the world. You’ve just been outdone. You will never achieve this level of Sports Dad. And no, it’s not the officials’ fault this time (or most of the time, come to think of it). Y’all lack even half the dedication of Sports Dad of the Century Ricky Stenhouse Sr. Stenhouse Sr. watched his son win at NASCAR’s iconic…

Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment With one head-snap motion, Nick Bonino of the Pittsburgh Penguins reminded everyone about hockey’s dirty little secret of embellishment. It’s not the same kind of flopping that occurs in, say, the NBA, and it’s certainly not done as frequently as in soccer, where diving is used effectively at the highest levels even as it is ridiculed and (occasionally) penalized. In hockey, exaggerating…

BUY TICKETS: See the races at Pocono | See the races at Dover SEE: Inaugural event in photos   It’s that time of the year again. On Tuesday, May 9, Pocono Raceway, Dover International Speedway and Comcast are coming together for the second year in a row to bring NASCAR to the city in a major way for the NASCAR XFINITY Philadelphia Takeover. For the entire day, fans are invited to…

Remember local TV? It’s the latest media asset of choice, thanks partly to Trump, the rise of licensing fees and sports. We explain. First, the money. Sinclair, one of the largest owners of local TV stations, agreed to buy Tribune, another big owner of TV stations, for $3.9 billion, which gives us the latest going rate for a TV station. The deal appears odd at first since these things should…

Photo credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images Pack it up, overbearing sports dads of the world. You’ve just been outdone. You will never achieve this level of Sports Dad. And no, it’s not the officials’ fault this time (or most of the time, come to think of it). Y’all lack even half the dedication of Sports Dad of the Century Ricky Stenhouse Sr. Stenhouse Sr. watched his son win at NASCAR’s iconic…

Noah Hanifin’s Twitter page has an American flag in the header, so you know how he feels about playing hockey for the U.S. “It’s always an honor putting on your country’s jersey,” Hanifin said. After completing his second season with the Carolina Hurricanes, the defenseman has joined Team USA for the 2017 IIHF World Championship in Germany and France. Hanifin is one of seven Canes competing in the Worlds —…

Baseball is a game of numbers — OPS, WAR, and UZR has become the language of the game — but it is also a game of style.   What else would you expect from a game that is, essentially a compilation of individual performances, with those individuals coming from a variety of backgrounds.  Despite what the unwritten rules police want you to believe, baseball is a game of flair. …

The Georgia school district said it was investigating the baseball players for “misbehavior” and “inappropriate physical contact.” What it didn’t reveal was that a younger teammate had reported being sexually assaulted.  Even after players were later disciplined for sexual battery, the district cited student confidentiality to withhold details from the public and used “hazing” to describe the incident, which it also failed to report to the state as required. Across…

Shannon Sharpe: “The reason why he came up with $495… he’s like, ‘If I come up with a shoe for $100, or $125, ain’t nobody going to be talking about it.’ They’re talking about the price, not the shoe. But you got people’s attention. Now that you got their attention, how do you keep it with this shoe? Because, like you said, Lonzo hasn’t played a game.” LaVar Ball:…

CLOSE x Embed x Share Stenhouse Jr., famously known for dating Danica Patrick, captured his first win in NASCAR’s Monster Energy Series. USA TODAY Sports Ricky Stenhouse Jr. celebrates winning the Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.(Photo: Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports) TALLADEGA, Ala. — NASCAR left Talladega Superspeedway Sunday night with a new race winner, a junkyard of crumpled race cars and a boost from a relatively large crowd on…

CLOSE x Embed x Share Tony Formosa wants Metro to give him a long-term contract to run the fairgrounds racetrack Wochit Buy Photo Darrell Waltrip, Scott Borchetta and Bill Freeman support Tony Formosa’s proposal for a long-term contract to operate the racetrack. Tuesday May 2, 2017, in Nashville, TN (Photo: Larry McCormack / The Tennessean)Buy Photo Backed by three prominent Nashville businessmen with long ties to racing, promoter Tony Formosa is…

NASCAR fans will soon be able to enjoy the souvenir trailer experience once again. Dale Earnhardt Jr. fueled the rumor mill following the Geico 500 on Sunday night when he spilled a nugget on Periscope. “I heard a rumor that the big souvenir tent was going away, and the trailers were coming back,” Earnhardt said prior to taking off on a turkey hunting trip. “I don’t know if…

CHICAGO (May 8, 2017) – U.S. Soccer has selected the city of Orlando to host USA-Panama, presented by Volpi Foods. The ESPN and Univision Networks will broadcast live from Orlando City Stadium, with the kickoff time still to be determined. Fans can also follow the game live on Twitter at @ussoccer and @ussoccer_esp, and Facebook. POTENTIAL CLINCHER?This World Cup Qualifier is the last home match of Final Round Qualifying…

Caption Close Orlando City SC midfielder Kaka (10) visited James Harden and the Rockets during their playoff game against the Spurs on Sunday night. The game came one day after Orlando City lost to the Dynamo, 4-0, at BBVA Compass Stadium. less Orlando City SC midfielder Kaka (10) visited James Harden and the Rockets during their playoff game against the Spurs on Sunday night. The game came one day after…

Baseball is a game of numbers — OPS, WAR, and UZR has become the language of the game — but it is also a game of style.   What else would you expect from a game that is, essentially a compilation of individual performances, with those individuals coming from a variety of backgrounds.  Despite what the unwritten rules police want you to believe, baseball is a game of flair. …

Patrick O’Rourke, a certified public accountant in Washington, D.C., has a young son who is very good at baseball. Over dinner with some friends whose children are also athletes, O’Rourke was told that his son should be playing lacrosse because there are better scholarship opportunities. Originally from Seattle and aware that there aren’t a whole lot of collegiate lacrosse programs…

Tampa Bay Times columnist Tom Jones looks back at the best and worst from a weekend of televised sports. Related News/Archive Tom Jones’ Two Cents on Baseball 2017 1 Month Ago Jones’ Two Cents: ESPN layoffs, Colts’ draft mockery and more 1 Week Ago Tom Jones’ Two Cents: How the Valspar Championship delivered again 2 Months Ago Saddest goodbye I’ve been doing this weekend-in-review column for the past 10 years….

The Georgia school district said it was investigating the baseball players for “misbehavior” and “inappropriate physical contact.” What it didn’t reveal was that a younger teammate had reported being sexually assaulted. Even after players were later disciplined for sexual battery, the district cited student confidentiality to withhold details from the public and used “hazing” to describe the incident, which it also failed to report to the state as required. Across…