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MLB Draft time

The MLB Draft is almost here. Monday night, June 8, marks the first step toward fulfilling lifelong dreams for so many youngsters. The MLB Network will have live coverage starting at 7 pm EST. The Arizona Diamondbacks have the first selection. And it is believed that they will not take the consensus top talent. Brendan […]

Bobby the Chief Taylor

In case you missed it live, here is an interview with Bobby the Chief Taylor on Rocket Sports & Entertainment talking the Stanley Cup and the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Calder Cup & Utica Comets, the movie Slap Shot and more… https://soundcloud.com/rocket-sports-ent/bobby-the-chief-taylor-june-6-2015

Extended Spring Update: Robson & Ratcliff

Above, Tom Robson made his second success start since Tommy John surgery last July 15th.  Pitching against the Phillies extended spring squad on Saturday Robson went one inning allowing one hit while walking one and striking out one on 17-pitches with a consistent 91-92 MPH fastball. Below, Ajax, Ont. native Sean Ratcliffe pitches in an […]

Kick Times And TV Set For USF Season And Conference Openers

  Bulls will take on Florida A&M and Memphis in 7:00 p.m. kickoffs at Raymond James Stadium   The American Athletic Conference has announced two more kick times for USF football’s 2015 campaign, bringing the Bulls announced kick times to four so far. USF was slated for a pair of kickoffs under the lights at […]

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 […]