Day: July 9, 2016

IndyCar, Sports

Iowa Corn Indy 300 Qualifying Results and Starting Grid

Photo Credit: edcarpenterracing.com Sebastien Bourdais, #11, Chevrolet Lap 1 speed: 179.912 mph Lap 2 speed: 181.950 mph 2-lap average speed: 180.925 mph Ryan Hunter-Reay, #28, Honda Lap 1 speed: 179.011 mph Lap 2 speed: 180.805 mph 2-lap average speed: 179.903 mph Tony Kanaan, #10, Chevrolet Lap 1 speed: 184.203 mph Lap 2 speed: 184.657 mph 2-lap average speed: 184.430 mph James Hinchcliffe, #5, Honda Lap … Continue reading Iowa Corn Indy 300 Qualifying Results and Starting Grid

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NFL, Sports

Predicting the Top Breakout Players for 2016 (Part 2)

Photo Credit: bleacherreport.com Last time I made predictions on who would have a breakout season in 2016, I mentioned Donte Moncrief, Tyler Lockett, Bud Dupree, Matt Jones, Dion Lewis, and Janoris Jenkins. I have much faith in all of these names I just mentioned, and I hope I’m right about all of them. Anyways, here is part 2 of predicting breakout stars for the upcoming … Continue reading Predicting the Top Breakout Players for 2016 (Part 2)

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MLB, Sports

Red Sox Acquire Brad Ziegler from Diamondbacks in Trade

Photo Credit: venomstrikes.com The Boston Red Sox have acquired closer Brad Ziegler from the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitcher Jose Almote and infielder Luis Alejandro Basabe, 2 minor league prospects. Ziegler, 36, has a 2-3 record with 18 saves in 20 save opportunities this season with the Diamondbacks. He has a 2.82 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP with 27 strikeouts. Over his entire 9-year MLB career, … Continue reading Red Sox Acquire Brad Ziegler from Diamondbacks in Trade

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IndyCar, Sports

Kanaan Tops 1st Iowa Practice

Photo Credit: indycar.com Chip Ganassi Racing’s Tony Kanaan, who drives a Chevrolet-powered car, topped the time charts in the 1st practice session for this weekend’s Verizon IndyCar Series race around the 4-turn 0.894-mile D-shaped Iowa Speedway oval in Newton, Iowa with a lap speed of 186.902 miles per hour. The fastest driver of a Honda-powered car was Ryan Hunter-Reay, who was 9th fastest on the speed charts. Drivers of the Chevrolet-powered cars … Continue reading Kanaan Tops 1st Iowa Practice

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MLB, Sports

July 9th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: youtube.com (featured image), cbssports.com (team logos) CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED MLB POWER RANKINGS & TRENDS July 9th, 2016– Records and trends are indicated next to each team. The trends reflect movement from the previous power rankings. These power rankings are based on streaks, record over the past 10 games, overall record, and run differential. The combination of that is what allows there to be daily … Continue reading July 9th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

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NBA, Sports

Johnson Officially Signs Contract with Jazz

Photo Credit: sportsonearth.com Small forward Joe Johnson has officially signed a 2-year, $22 million contract with the Utah Jazz. Johnson, 35, has been in the NBA for 15 seasons and has played for 5 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 81 games and averaged 33.3 minutes per game, 12.2 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game, 3.9 assists per game, 0.0 … Continue reading Johnson Officially Signs Contract with Jazz

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NBA, Sports

Mbah a Moute Officially Signs Contract Extension with Clippers

Photo Credit: clipsnation.com Power forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute has officially signed a 2-year, $4.5 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers. Mbah a Moute, 29, has been in the NBA for 8 seasons and has played for 5 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 75 games and averaged 17.0 minutes per game, 3.1 points per game, 2.3 rebounds per game, … Continue reading Mbah a Moute Officially Signs Contract Extension with Clippers

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NBA, Sports

Johnson Officially Signs Contract Extension with Clippers

Photo Credit: nba.com Small forward Wesley Johnson has officially signed a 3-year, $18 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers. Johnson, 28, has been in the NBA for 6 seasons and has played for 4 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 80 games and averaged 20.8 minutes per game, 6.9 points per game, 3.1 rebounds per … Continue reading Johnson Officially Signs Contract Extension with Clippers

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NBA, Sports

Rivers Officially Signs Contract Extension with Clippers

Photo Credit: thesportsquotient.com Point guard Austin Rivers has officially signed a 3-year, $35 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers. Rivers, 23, has been in the NBA for 4 seasons and has played for 2 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 67 games and averaged 21.9 minutes per game, 8.9 points per game, 1.9 rebounds per game, 1.5 assists … Continue reading Rivers Officially Signs Contract Extension with Clippers

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NBA, Sports

Crawford Officially Signs Contract Extension with Clippers

Photo Credit: slamonline.com Shooting guard Jamal Crawford has officially signed a 3-year, $42 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers. Crawford, 36, has been in the NBA for 16 seasons and has played for 6 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 79 games and averaged 26.9 minutes per game, 14.2 points per game, 1.8 rebounds per game, 2.3 assists per … Continue reading Crawford Officially Signs Contract Extension with Clippers

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NBA, Sports

Dudley Officially Signs Contract with Suns

Photo Credit: thesportsquotient.com Small forward Jared Dudley has officially signed a 3-year, $30 million contract with the Phoenix Suns. Dudley, 30, has been in the NBA for 9 seasons and has played for 5 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 81 games and averaged 25.9 minutes per game, 7.9 points per game, 3.5 rebounds per game, 2.1 assists per game, 0.2 blocks … Continue reading Dudley Officially Signs Contract with Suns

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NBA, Sports

Booker Officially Signs Contract with Nets

Photo Credit: sltrib.com Power forward Trevor Booker has officially signed a 2-year, $18.5 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets. Booker, 28, has been in the NBA for 6 seasons and has played for 2 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 79 games and averaged 21.7 minutes per game, 5.9 points per game, 5.7 rebounds per game, 1.1 assists … Continue reading Booker Officially Signs Contract with Nets

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NBA, Sports

Williams Officially Signs Contract Extension with Mavericks

Photo Credit: bleacherreport.com Point guard Deron Williams has officially signed a 1-year, $10 million contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks. Williams, 32, has been in the NBA for 11 seasons and has played for 3 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 65 games and averaged 32.4 minutes per game, 14.1 points per game, 2.9 rebounds per game, 5.8 assists per game, 0.2 blocks … Continue reading Williams Officially Signs Contract Extension with Mavericks

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NBA, Sports

Heat, Williams Reach Contract Agreement

Photo Credit: nba.com The Miami Heat and power forward Derrick Williams have agreed to a 1-year, $5 million contract. Williams, 25, has been in the NBA for 5 seasons and has played for 3 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 80 games and averaged 17.9 minutes per game, 9.3 points per game, 3.7 rebounds per game, 0.9 assists per game, 0.1 … Continue reading Heat, Williams Reach Contract Agreement

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