The former Reds star posted a 4-7 record with a 4.76 ERA in 13 regular-season starts with the Royals, and he was equally bad in the playoffs until his two-hit shutout in Game 2 of the World Series. The Giants took a gamble on Cueto this offseason, believing the dreadlocked ace would regain his pre-trade form. They signed him to a six-year, $130 million contract. MORE: Must-see opening day photos...
The troubled player came across a photo that’s been circulating on social media, showing an entire rack of No. 2 Manziel jerseys on sale for $1.99 each. (Yes, the same No. 2 Cleveland jerseys that once dominated NFL jersey sales after he entered the NFL in 2014). MORE: Manziel: 20 antics, one troubled career While CBS Sports cast doubt on whether the photo was authentic — that price sounds just a little too low — Manziel had a different take:...
Manziel is accused of kidnapping Colleen Crowley, hitting her and threatening to kill her. MORE: Classic, non-mug-shot photos of Johnny Manziel His Thursday appearance in Dallas County will mark the first time he will be inside a courtroom since being indicted by a grand jury April 24. Manziel was released from jail Wednesday on $1,500 bond, but not before he was fingerprinted and had his mug shot taken. MORE: Five things to know ahead of Manziel’s court date...
“We’ll get Josh (McCown) some reps but maybe not as many as the others,’’ Pettine said, via Cleveland.com. “You’ll probably see Johnny out there with the ones. I don’t know if they’ve totally etched that in stone, but that was the direction we were heading. All the coaches kind of submitted their plan for their guys and it’s up to the coordinators to put that together, so I think that’s tentatively now what the plan is....
Passing Matt Crafton near the start/finish line with two laps left in Friday night’s Striping Technology 350 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway, Sauter pulled away to win his second straight race in the inaugural NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Chase. MORE: Sunday’s Sprint Cup starting lineup | Watch eight Chase contenders In the process, he deprived Crafton of a chance to clinch a spot in the Championship 4 finale, set for Nov....
DeMuth was right: Karr’s own statements were all prosecutors had. On Monday afternoon, Boulder District attorney Mary Lacy announced that she wouldn’t file charges against Karr for the brutal December 1996 killing of 6-year-old JonBenet. After 12 days of a media circus that started with Karr’s arrest in Bangkok August 16 and finished with Karr a prisoner in a Boulder jail cell, Lacy conceded that she found no meaningful evidence linking Karr to the murder....
In the aftermath of the Avalanche’s 4-1 series-opening win, several scrums broke out between the two sides, including one in front of the net between Blues forward Kyle Clifford and Avalanche defenseman Patrik Nemeth. But when Colorado goalie Philipp Grubauer got in on that battle, that prompted a response from St. Louis’ netminder Jordan Binnington. MORE: Former Predators goalie Chris Mason talks Nashville’s Stanley Cup chances Binnington made his way down the ice and had to be restrained from going after Grubauer, as you can see below via SportsNet....
One might think that after such a long, tumultuous season Clarkson would be somewhere relaxing and reflecting. Well, obviously you aren’t a 23-year-old rising basketball star. MORE: Must-see photos from the NBA playoffs Clarkson has started his offseason with a leap — as in leaping over his reported girlfriend, reality TV star and model Kendall Jenner, who stands 5-10. Keep that in mind as you watch this video. No word yet on whether one of Clarkson’s teammates leaked the video....
But Jordan Morris is no ordinary MLS striker, and he’s no ordinary rookie either. As the most hyped (and most highly paid) homegrown player in league history, the Seattle Sounders forward kicked off his MLS career this past March under the shine of a considerable spotlight. “At first, that pressure was tough,” Morris said. “I think I let it get to me and not scoring those first five games, or whatever it was, a lot of people were quick to write me off already....
Nelson suffered fractured ribs in the team’s wild-card win against the Giants last weekend. He was a longshot to play against Dallas, but he wanted to wait and see how he progressed throughout the week before making an official decision. MORE: Rodgers doesn’t seem concerned about injury The Packers will have a strong group of receivers, even without Nelson. Randall Cobb has returned to the lineup, and scored three touchdowns in the opening playoff round....
On Wednesday, Bautista got into it with the Braves after hitting a home run. The dinger didn’t tie the game, or give the Jays the lead, but it did pull the Blue Jays within four runs in the late stages of the game. Bautista flipped his bat, much to the distaste of the Braves on the field. Benches cleared, mean things were said, fingers were pointed. Everyone went back to the dugout and almost everyone goes home happy....
“It’s obviously always good to have good results, but I felt great,” Fernandez said, via the Miami Herald. MORE: Justin Verlander struggles in first Triple-A rehab game | Bryce Harper could skip Home Run Derby The 22-year-old pitcher will make his first official rehab start Saturday for the Single-A Jupiter Hammerheads in Port Charlotte, Fla. He underwent Tommy John surgery last year and has been recovering since. “I felt healthy and I felt like I belonged there on that mound....
The procession, led by the hearse carrying Fernandez’s body, made a stop in front of La Carreta, a Cuban restaurant where he frequently ate before games, USA Today reported. Miamians have gathered at La Carreta to celebrate the Marlins’ two World Series championships, but on Wednesday afternoon the usually bustling restaurant came to a halt as Fernandez’s procession approached. MORE: Moving photos from Jose Fernandez’s memorial service Employees moved outside and raised cups of Cuban coffee to the Marlins star, who died early Sunday in a boating accident off Miami Beach....
The baseball world watched Friday night as Clayton Kershaw made his first start since recovering from a herniated disc that had sidelined him since June 26. Despite the long layoff, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has seemed almost superhuman the past few seasons, and many fans probably expected to see a dominating pitching performance. MORE: Baseball’s worst September collapses, ranked They watched a dominant performance — but it came from Marlins right-hander Jose Fernandez, who completely shut down the Dodgers....
According to the report, Maui prosecutor Kerry Glenn said Reyes’ wife, the victim of the alleged assault in October, refuses to cooperate with prosecutors and won’t return to Hawaii, where the incident took place. “The complaining witness, Mr. Reyes’ wife, is what we call an uncooperative witness,” Glenn said. “At this point, I have no other avenue for prosecution.” MORE: Every MLB team’s biggest weakness for 2016 Reyes was arrested in October and charged with grabbing his wife and slamming her into a glass door at a Maui hotel....
Hawley has faced significant backlash after he chose to object to President Joe Biden’s victory in the Electoral College, even after a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol in a bid to overturn the election results. Prior to the violent riot, which left five people dead, Hawley was photographed raising his fist in support of the pro-Trump demonstrators. “I am more than a little bamboozled by it, certainly distressed by it,” David Kennedy, a professor emeritus of history at Stanford told The Kansas City Star for an article published on Sunday....
Including a bribe for the team’s independent neurology consultant. MORE: Carolina slides up Power Rankings | NFC South champs: Panthers or Falcons? “I gave him some gummy bears to give to the lady," said cornerback Josh Norman, via ESPN. “I know she’s listening. So I know you’re going to get them." Although Norman was just having some fun, we’re sure the doctor appreciated the gesture. It’s still not clear when Kuechly be able to play....
Just another squandered opportunity for a very talented basketball player. Smith’s weight issues have been well documented, and it was believed all along that his talent was even larger than his battle of the bulge. So when the Hoyas surprisingly won the battle to get him cleared this season by the NCAA, it was thought to be a big win for Georgetown. He had lost weight and immediately showed the impact he could make by scoring 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting vs....
A win by Parker would potentially angle him for a bout against WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, which would determine who is the “baddest man on the planet.” Oh, and the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Though, beating Joshua will not be easy, there are ways that Parker can defeat AJ, and bring the belts back to New Zealand. Constant pressure The biggest knock on Joshua has been his cardio....
