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Oh Canada! Robson Pitches
Dunedin, Fla. — Canadian Tom Robson pitched in a game with his country’s flag flying behind him, for the first time since he had “Tommy John Surgery” last July 15th. Facing a Yankees extended spring squad Robson went an inning allowing one hit and one walk throwing 21-pitches. Afterwards his teammates at the Mattick Complex […]
Hey, I think that’s Charlie’s Kid
DUNEDIN, FLA. –Clearwater Threshers lefty Brandon Leibrandt son of former major league pitcher Charlie Leibrandt went 4 2/3 innings against the Dunedin Blue Jays Wednesday night in Dunedin. The junior Leibrandt gave up five runs on six hits while walking two and striking out a like number. Phillies catching instructor and former major leaguer Ernie Whitt […]
De Aza to BoSox
The Red Sox acquired Alejandro De Aza from the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. This doesn’t mean the Red Sox are going to trade Mookie Betts for Cole Hamels; take a step back there. However, there are a few scenarios that have opened up. The Phillies have, all along, been looking for top prospects in […]
King vs. Curry
NBA FINALS PREVIEW It all comes down to this. After more than 82 games and 4,000 minutes played, two teams are left. The Golden State Warriors will battle the Cleveland Cavaliers as each team looks to make history. For the Golden State Warriors they are looking to win their first title in 40 years. The […]
Orlando City Draws Shorthanded Crew
ORLANDO, FLA. – Orlando City’s offense had plenty of chances, but in the end managed a draw against the Columbus Crew at the Citrus Bowl. The Crew played shorthanded for the majority of the match, and Orlando City dominated both possession and field position. In the end a lack of execution inside the […]
It’s Cope’s Challenge at New Smyrna
The 2015 Bright House Challenge 100 New Smyrna Beach, Fla. — Travis Cope bobbled on his first lap of qualifying, but recovered to post the sixth fastest time of the 13 Super Late Models that showed up to race 100 laps on a beautiful, Chamber of Commerce, picture perfect night. Tim Russell was back in […]
Hoffman’s First “W”
DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays first round pick (ninth overall) in the June 2014 draft Jeff Hoffman got his first professional win on Sunday with five shutout innings against the Tampa Yankees. Hoffman allowed two hits, walked none and struck out three on 52-pitches just one year and 17-days after having “Tommy John Surgery”. One […]
Moros Named USF Head Women’s Tennis Coach
TAMPA, FLA.– The University of South Florida has named Cristina Moros as head coach of the women’s tennis program, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Mark Harlan announced today. A member of the University of Texas’ 1995 NCAA Championship team, Moros returns to the state of Florida after having previously served as Academy and Private Coach […]
Long Ball! Power Outage!
Chicks dig the long ball. This much we know! However, in recent memory there has been little for the ladies to get excited about. Here’s a look at HR and RBI numbers over the last 20 years… Alex Rodriguez was once looked at as a “sure thing” to become the all-time home run leader; not […]
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