Two National Hockey League defensemen announced their retirement on Tuesday. According to Rogers Sportsnet, they were Chris Wideman of St. Louis, Missouri and Alexander Edler of Ostersund, Sweden. Alexander Edler Edler played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Vancouver Canucks and Los Angeles Kings. He was with the Canucks for the first 15 seasons from 2006 to … [Read more...] about NHL defensemen Alexander Edler and Chris Wideman retire
Angels sign closer Kenley Jansen
The Los Angeles Angels are signing closer Kenley Jansen of Willemstad, Curacao to a new contract. According to Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors, the contract is for one year and $10 million. At the age of 37, Jansen is still pitching at a very high level. Who has Jansen played for? Jansen is joining his fourth Major League Baseball team. He was previously with the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Angels sign closer Kenley Jansen
Clayton Kershaw records 3000th MLB strikeout
Clayton Kershaw of Dallas, Texas made Major League Baseball history on Wednesday by becoming the 20th pitcher all-time to collect 3000 strikeouts for a career. He accomplished the feat in a 5-4 Dodgers win over the Chicago White Sox on Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Inside Look at the 3000th strikeout Kershaw struck out White Sox third baseman Vinny Capra of … [Read more...] about Clayton Kershaw records 3000th MLB strikeout
NHL defensemen Drew Doughty and Ryan Lindgren out long term with injuries
One of the top stories in the National Hockey League this week is the fact that two NHL defensemen will be out long term with injuries. New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren of Minneapolis, Minnesota is out at least a few weeks according to Josh Erickson of Pro Hockey Rumours on Wednesday. Then, according to Frank Servalli of Daily Faceoff, Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew … [Read more...] about NHL defensemen Drew Doughty and Ryan Lindgren out long term with injuries
Jo Adell becomes third Angels player to hit two home runs in an inning
The Los Angeles Angels pounded the Tampa Bay Rays 11-1 at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. It was a memorable fifth inning for the Angels as they scored eight times. During the inning, the Angels received two home runs from center fielder Jo Adell of Shelby, North Carolina. Adell became the third Angels player all-time to hit two home runs in an inning. Who are the other … [Read more...] about Jo Adell becomes third Angels player to hit two home runs in an inning