Day: May 6, 2017

A-Rod reportedly passed on opportunity to oppose Derek Jeter in Marlins biddingA-Rod reportedly passed on opportunity to oppose Derek Jeter in Marlins bidding

Alex Rodriguez (L) and Derek Jeter came close to being in a bidding war for the Miami Marlins. With a simple affirmative head nod and handshake this week, the bidding for the Miami Marlins could have quickly turned into a WrestleMania-sized main event with Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter standing in opposite corners.

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NHL goalie interference and how to whine about itNHL goalie interference and how to whine about it

Milan Lucic was angry. The Edmonton Oilers had just experienced an epic collapse against the Anaheim Ducks in Game 5 of their second-round series, giving up three goals with the Ducks’ net empty in the last four minutes of regulation, before losing in double-overtime by a 4-3 score. The third goal of that rally was one of the most controversial of the playoffs, as Ryan Kesler of the Ducks was shoved into Oilers goalie Cam Talbot’s crease by defenseman Darnell Nurse, and then appeared to hold down Talbot’s leg with his glove before Rickard Rakell beat Talbot with 15 seconds left in the third period.

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