After a disappointing start to the world swimming championships, Ryan Lochte reminded everyone that at 31 he’s still got gold in him. Thiago Pereira of Brazil finished second in 1:56.65, and Wang Shun of China was third in 1:56.81. It was Lochte’s 24th world championships medal – second only to Michael Phelps’ career total of 33 – and his 16th gold.
Under the NFL’s new medical timeout rule, Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman might not have been on the field with New England trying to score the go-ahead touchdown in the Super Bowl. Edelman appeared dazed after a fourth-quarter hit by Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor. The trainer stationed in the press box to watch for potential head injuries noticed and let the staff on the sideline know.
The New York Mets made their latest win look easy. Closer Jeurys Familia finally got the last out and the NL East leaders halted Miami’s furious six-run rally in the ninth, holding off the Marlins 8-6 Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. Ahead 8-0 going into the last inning, the Mets watched the Marlins actually bring the potential winning run to the plate.
Under the NFL’s new medical timeout rule, Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman might not have been on the field with New England trying to score the go-ahead touchdown in the Super Bowl. Edelman appeared dazed after a fourth-quarter hit by Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor. The trainer stationed in the press box to watch for potential head injuries noticed and let the staff on the sideline know.
The New York Mets made their latest win look easy. Closer Jeurys Familia finally got the last out and the NL East leaders halted Miami’s furious six-run rally in the ninth, holding off the Marlins 8-6 Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. Ahead 8-0 going into the last inning, the Mets watched the Marlins actually bring the potential winning run to the plate.
Madison Bumgarner loves how the San Francisco Giants have returned to their winning ways with a tough part of the schedule coming up. San Francisco is about to begin a month-long stretch that includes eight series against contending teams. Bumgarner likes his team’s chances.