TSN?s Aaron Ward: Mikhail Grabovski narrows his list of suitors

Take this for what you will, from TSN:


Free agent centre Mikhail Grabovski is close to landing with a new NHL home.

Sources close to Grabovski's situation tell TSN Hockey Analyst Aaron Ward that he is down to choosing between three NHL teams for next season.

Ward adds that contrary to reports, the Winnipeg Jets are not among them.

The Toronto Maple Leafs bought out Grabovski on July 4 after putting the veteran forward on unconditional waivers and the move made him an unrestricted free agent. The buyout also freed up $5.5 million of cap space for the Leafs.

Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/tsns_aaron_ward_mikhail_grabovski_narrows_his_list_of_suitors/14134826

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US Air Force Member Throws Down Windmill Dunk at USA Showcase

A US Air Force member throws down a windmill dunk in fatigues and boots at the USA Basketball Showcase in Las Vegas. Carmelo Anthony was there to celebrate the sick dunk with the airman: 

Here's video from the broadcast on NBATV:

Thanks to Beyond The Buzzer for the video.

Source: http://ec2-184-73-240-218.compute-1.amazonaws.com/articles/1717038-us-air-force-member-throws-down-windmill-dunk-at-usa-showcase

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Royals Fan Dances to Celebrate Eric Hosmer Home Run [GIF]

He likes to move it. Move it.

Source: http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/07/25/royals-fan-dances-to-celebrate-eric-hosmer-home-run-gif/

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NBC?s Mindy Drayer: Carlos Hyde ?Did Slap Victim? In Surveillance Tape

First, the world was convinced that Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde punched a woman this past Friday night at a bar in Columbus. Then, we heard that the surveillance video showed nothing of the sort. Now, we?re hearing that Hyde ?slapped? the woman. You can?t make this stuff up.
Fox 8 News? Gabe Spiegel, who has been covering the story from its inception, just tweeted that NBC4i?s Mindy Drayer watched the tape and diagrammed what happened for her viewers. Check this out:

BREAKING NOW! Mindy Drayer witnessed tape. #CarlosHyde did slap victim. She took 1st swing at him, not clear if she hit him. #OHIOSTATE
? GABE SPIEGEL (@GABESPIEGEL) July 24, 2013


Victim covered her face, she ran to friends for comfort. Victim tried to slap him 1st, he ended up slapping her. #ohiostate #carloshyde
? GABE SPIEGEL (@GABESPIEGEL) July 24, 2013


Mindy Drayer (NBC) described entire incident w drawing on 6 pm news. Great reporter. Very credible. #ohiostate #carloshyde
? GABE SPIEGEL (@GABESPIEGEL)...

Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nbcs_mindy_drayer_carlos_hyde_did_slap_victim_in_surveillance_tape/14128100

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David Wright hit in head by broken bat

During Wednesday night's Braves-Mets game, David Wright grounded into a double play in the fourth inning. OK, no big deal. But it was what happened on the swing that was interesting, as Wright's bat smacked into the back of his helmet on the follow thru of his swing and broke in half across his helmet. After being shaken up on the play, Wright would stay in the game. Go ahead and insert your favorite cheesy pun about using your head here. [follow]

Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/david_wright_breaks_bat_over_back_of_head/14129585

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Glen Davis may not be available at the start of training camp

The Orlando Magic has a problem on its hands with Glen Davis.
The one that they call ? Big Baby? is still tender after suffering �a season-ending injury in January.
Please click here to read this story.
The post Glen Davis may not be available at the start of training camp appeared first on Players View.

Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/glen_davis_may_not_be_available_at_the_start_of_training_camp/14122841

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Detroit Tigers trade rumors: Chase Utley edition

The Detroit Tigers were put on notice this week as to how aggressive the powers that be at MLB will go after suspected PED violators. Jhonny Peralta?s name has been on the list since its release, just like Ryan Braun?s was, and there it remains.
Any day now, any hour really, the anvil could drop on Peralta. The penalty for a first-time offender is a 50-game suspension. Peralta?s case is a bit more complex than the average bear.
He not only is the clear option at shortstop for a team that expects to be playing meaningful games deep into October, but he?s having a strong bounce back season on the cusp of his free agency.
Chase Utley
The Tigers are 99 games into their 2013 season. 63 remain. Hopefully this is all one big misunderstanding and Peralta is free of any guilt, but that remains to be seen. In the event that he is guilty as charged, let?s look at the potential fallout.
Detroit doesn?t really have a player to replace Peralta at short, assuming Omar Infante remains at second base, his most nat

Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/detroit_tigers_trade_rumors_chase_utley_edition/14124758

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