Day: May 8, 2017

18th holy! Yanks’ sweep wows country, Cubs18th holy! Yanks’ sweep wows country, Cubs

It took 6 hours and 5 minutes, a record-setting number of strikeouts, more than 500 pitches from 15 pitchers, and a daring catch by Kyle Schwarber before the Cubs and Yankees settled matters Sunday night. Actually, it was early Monday morning when Aaron Hicks scored the game-winning run in the 18th inning, giving New York a 5-4 win and a series sweep.

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Report: Eagles sign defensive tackle who Mel Kiper said could have been a first round pickReport: Eagles sign defensive tackle who Mel Kiper said could have been a first round pick

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Oklahoma defensive tackle Charles Walker, according to a report from ESPN’s Field Yates. Walker became a free agent after going undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft. Walker didn’t play a full three years at Oklahoma because he left the season during the 2016 season in order to prepare for the NFL Draft. Also factoring in to the decision was that Walker suffered three concussions while playing for the Sooners. These factors likely scared off NFL teams from drafting him. Walker measures in at 6-2, 310 pounds. In 21 games played, he logged 53 tackles (13 for loss), 6.5 sacks, five pass deflections, and one forced fumble. The Eagles are set at starting defensive

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Fred VanVleet’s Rookie Campaign Ends in East SemifinalsFred VanVleet’s Rookie Campaign Ends in East Semifinals

TORONTO – For Rockford native Fred Van Vleet the start of his NBA career was a successful one. From going undrafted, to making the Toronto Raptors roster in training camp, Van Vleet logged critical minutes in Toronto’s final game of the season. The Auburn product logged eight minutes in Game 4 of

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