Marlins End Tribe Winning Streak, 3-2May 19, 2012 - By Greg Antoon
Zambrano, often combative and tempermental earlier in his career, pitched seven strong innings to help the Miami Marlins open interleague play by beating the Cleveland Indians 3-2 Friday night. "This is awesome, man," said Zambrano (2-2). "We come to play hard every game and everything is fun with this ballclub." Miami broke a 2-2 tie in the eighth on a sacrifice fly by Hanley Ramirez. All three Marlins runs were scored by batters who had started rallies with walks. Marlins center fielder Emilio Bonifacio left with a strained left thumb in the fifth inning and will be examined Saturday. Zambrano gave up four hits and two runs as he continued a strong first season in Miami after 11 years with the Chicago Cubs. The right-hander has a 1.96 ERA in eight starts since being acquired in a January trade. He deserved the win and should have a better record because he has pitched so well all season," manager Ozzie Guillen said. "He controlled his emotions and made the big pitch when he had to do it. "I was a little worried because they have so many lefties in their lineup and he's had trouble with lefties sometimes, but he did well.& Read More |
Post-Spring Two-Deep Chart ReleasedMay 19, 2012 - By Press Release
With 18 starters returning from last season including both kickers, there are plenty of familiar names on the two-deep chart, including fourth-year starting fullback Zach Boren and three-year starters Jake Stoneburner (tight end), John Simon (defensive line) and C.J. Barnett (safety). Some two-deep notes: The offensive two-deep lists 12 positions to take into consideration the myriad of options Ohio State's spread offense will present with a running back, fullback, tight end and three receivers. |
Browns Support Youth Football Safety and Helmet Replacement PartnershipMay 19, 2012 - By Press Release
The Cleveland Browns are one of six NFL teams chosen to participate in the launch of the program, which will also be piloted in the California Bay Area, Gulf Coast region, and the tri-state region around New York City. The NFL, NFLPA, NCAA and NOCSAE have committed a combined total of approximately $1 million to the program in its first year. The pilot program is designed to provide valuable information on the state of youth football helmets, including the number of helmets 10 years old or older in use. As of 2012, NAERA members will no longer recondition or recertify any helmet that is 10 years of age or older. NOCSAE will collect the helmets when removed and use them for ongoing research programs. USA Football, the sport's national governing body and the Official Youth Football Development Partner of the NFL and NFLPA, will lead the execution of the program. Other partners i Read More |
NBA Playoff RoundupMay 19, 2012 - By Wire Reports
This shot was different from all the others. Iguodala continued a postseason where his final numbers don't pop on the box score, but the buckets are as pivotal as they get. He snapped a tie game with five straight points in the final 90 seconds to help the Philadelphia 76ers storm back from 18 points down in the third quarter and stun the Boston Celtics 92-83 on Friday in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The young Sixers were a team reborn in the second half and played like a squad that refused to roll over for the championship-tested Celtics. "I don't even know where to start," Philadelphia coach Doug Collins said. "Our guys are pretty amazing. They really are." Iguodala certainly has been. One of the more maligned athletes in recent Philadelphia history, he's changing his reputation one fourth-quarter point at a time. Iguodala put the Sixers ahead 85-83 with a step-back jumper over a flailing Ray Allen with 1:22 left. Then he took the feed from a driving Williams and buried a 3-pointer for a five-point lead. Game over. "That's not the first time he f Read More |
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Andre Iguodala squared up for a 3-pointer from the wing like he had hundreds of times in his career. 
