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By Bryan Cisler

Yes Kansas fans, you can exhale now. All in all Thursday's 69-55 win over Chattanooga may have been what Kansas needed. Sure, it probably wasn't in Bill Self's pregame script to go into the locker room down 36-28 at halftime. Kansas had played soft, a word that Bill Self hasn't hesitated in using to describe this year's team. If you watched Self's face in the first half it varied between anger and genuine disgust. It also didn't help that Chatanooga didn't let Kansas off the hook for their poor play. Guard Farad Cobb in particular. He might as well of spray painted a message on the court in big and bold letters that said: "Farad Cobb Was Here... read more

By Mike Elder

CAPE GIRARDEAU • Westminster has won state titles in baseball, boys golf and girls golf.

Now, the volleyball team is a member of that club.

The Wildcats played one of their best matches of the season Saturday as they swept Pleasant Hill 25-16, 25-22 in the Class 3 championship bout at the Show-Me Center.

“It’s just surreal,” said Westminster standout senior outside hitter Erin Bognar, who led the Wildcats with a match-high 11 kills in the two games. “We’ve wanted it so much. We’ve been so close and finally we have it... read more

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5:43PM EDT November 2. 2012 - BATON ROUGE – Alabama was home sweet home for LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger just two years ago at about this time.

Saturday, it could be hell. It will definitely be that for his divided family.

Mettenberger and the No. 5 Tigers (7-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) host No. 1 Alabama (8-0, 5-0 SEC) at 7 in Tiger Stadium on CBS in a game that could decide the SEC West, the SEC, the BCS national championship pairing, and perhaps world domination.

A junior double transfer originally from the Athens, Ga... read more

 

By Jeff Passan

ST. LOUIS – They don't miss Albert Pujols here.

He's at home right now, resting up after knee surgery 10 days ago, maybe watching the St. Louis Cardinals romp to another World Series, maybe not. He's still got friends on this team, in this city, people who care deeply about him and think about him all the time.

The Cardinals celebrate after winning Game 4 of the NLCS to take a 3-1 series lead. (AP)And they don't miss him, either.

Because without him, nothing has changed... read more

By Steve DelVecchio

It would appear that Pete Rose came down with a case of playoff fever earlier this week. When his former team held a 2-0 series lead over the Giants and was on the brink of an NLCS berth, the 71-year-old Cincinnati legend decided it was time for some new ink. As you can see from the photo above that our friends at Busted Coverage shared with us, Rose got a classic tattoo of the Reds mascot.

B.C. spoke with the tattoo artist, Howard Teman, who said the tattoo had something to do with Rose’s upcoming reality show that will air on TLC called “Pete Rose and Kiana Kim Family Project... read more

Breaking Bad Super Fan recreates LEGO lab

The 15 Best-Dressed Players in the NFL For a league that doesn't let you see sartorial swagger on the field, a definitive list of the men making the most of their downtime (and salaries) when it counts By Matt Goulet     Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals)

Because he's a man who sets rules for himself and follows them. Tailored, always. Pocket square, always. Contrasting collar, sometimes. Lacking in effort, never.

Read more: http://www.esquire.com/the-side/style-guides/best-dressed-nfl-players-2012#ixzz24iNYVenK

 

Jeff Roberson

 

St. Louis Rams tight end Lance Kendricks, right, is congratulated by teammate Steven Jackson after catching a 23-yard touchdown pass during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Jeff Gordon looks back on Week 2 of the NFL preseason for the St. Louis Rams and their 31-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at Edward Jones Dome.

THE GOOD

The starting offensive line protected Sam Bradford well and created lots of running room for Steven Jackson, who gained 49 yards on seven carries... read more

By Gary Parrish | College Basketball Insider

August 8, 2012 9:19 am ET

CBSSports.com's college basketball quartet spent the July open recruiting period hobnobbing with nearly 100 coaches, brain-picking them on some of college basketball's current issues. From the best players to their comrades in coaching; from the AAU programs to the agents' involvement; from the rule changes to the NCAA as a whole. We had to promise them anonymity, and in exchange, they gave us honest answers. Over the next three weeks here on the blog, we'll be putting out one question per weekday and giving you the array of results, straight from the coaches' mouths... read more

First up we have Gabby Douglas - scoring a 15.966

 

 

 

Next we have Aly Raisman with a 15.9

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by Jess Root • Jul 24, 2012 5:00 AM MST

After the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Monday night, it was announced that the team had traded minor league right-handed pitcher Barry Enright to the Los Angeles Angels for cash and a player to be named later. Enright was 8-6 at Triple-A Reno with an ERA of 5.87.

It marked the end of an era for a player that won over fans in his short time in the major leagues.

In parts of two seasons in the majors, he started 24 games, going 7-11. But how he started was great... read more

Miami Marlins video: Logan Morrison, David Samson, others shave heads for charity by: Juan C. RodriguezJuly 14th, 2012 | 6:22 PM

Led by Logan Morrison and team president David Samson, several Marlins sat in barber chairs before Saturday’s game and shaved their heads. As part of the Marlins Charity Partner Weekend benefiting Miami Children’s Hospital, Morrison invited teammates and fans to shave their head as a way to recognize the strength and beauty of pediatric cancer patients. Morrison earlier this week spent time at Miami Children’s visiting patients.

Morrison and the Marlins hosted 70 children from the Kids Cancer Camp Saturday night as VIP guests... read more

Morrison visits hospital

By Kim Bokamper

Logan Morrison delivered smiles to the patients at Miami Children’s Hospital Thursday. (CBS4)

Miami Marlins  

MIAMI (CBS4) – Baseball fans or not, Miami Marlins leftfielder Logan Morrison has a knack for putting smiles on children’s faces.

He proved that Thursday by taking a trip to Miami Children’s Hospital for a tour, and casual conversation with the patients

“You like baseball at all? Yeah, me either. You want me to sign this? Said Morrison to a patient.

For a moment, the kids being treated at the hospital weren’t thinking about their illness... read more

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July 7, 2012

St. Louis, MO —  Ricky Nolasco allowed an unearned run over six innings and the Marlins took advantage of some shoddy St. Louis defense to claim a 3-2 victory in the opener of a three-game set Friday at Busch Stadium. Nolasco (8-6) scattered nine hits and walked one while striking out four to earn the victory. Mike Dunn and Steve Cishek combined to keep the Cardinals scoreless after the sixth and Heath Bell worked around some trouble in the ninth to record his 19th save of the season.   Logan Morrison crushed a solo home run and Jose Reyes added an RBI single as the Marlins won their third straight game... read more

No new Arsenal deal - Robin van Persie

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has announced that he will not be signing a new deal at the club.

The 28-year-old, who has a year left on his current contract, confirmed that he had met with manager Arsene Wenger and chief executive Ivan Gazidis.

But he revealed that they disagree on the way the club should move forward.

"I've thought long and hard about it, but I have decided not to extend my contract," the Dutchman wrote on his personal website.

 

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Welcome to Draft Diary XVI Capturing the disappointment, hope, unpredictability and quirkiness of the latest crop of NBA players with your host, the Notorious D.J.S.

By Bill Simmons on June 29, 2012

Welcome to Draft Diary XVI! Can you believe we're four away from Draft Diary XX? Either this became a Roman numeral-fueled tradition on par with the Olympics, the Super Bowl and WrestleMania, or I'm freaking old. I can't decide. By the time you read this column, you'll have watched the clip of Andy Katz accidentally saying Jared Sullinger had "bulging dicks" during last night's NBA draft preview show over 10,564,294 times on YouTube... read more

KU Basketball nominated for an ESPY

KUAD Release

Kansas men's basketball historic overtime victory against rival Missouri on Feb. 25, 2012, has been nominated for an ESPY, ESPN announced Wednesday. 

Then-No. 4 Kansas overcame a 19-point second-half deficit to defeat No. 3 Missouri 87-86 in overtime in Allen Fieldhouse. The contest was historic in that it was the final conference battle against the Border Showdown foes in a 105-year league history as Missouri departed the Big 12 Conference for the Southeastern Conference. Additionally, the victory guaranteed Kansas at least a share of its eighth-straight Big 12 Conference regular-season title, a championship the Jayhawks would win outright two days later... read more

Thousands of kids with Photoshop and jokesters worldwide held a collective gasp as their worst fears were finally and horrifically realized: the Miami Heat won the 2012 NBA Championship!  Gone forever now are the LeBron Ringless jokes. No more can we mock the prince for being the best without a ring.  They are nothing but a footnote in history, along with Kim K’s self-respect and Jerry Sandusky’s ability to ever walk upright again. But fear not, young haters.  For I will now deliver unto you 7 solid reasons on why making fun of the Miami Heat can STILL be a full time job with a pension for a very long time... read more

 

KUAD Release

Talk about it in Allen Fieldhouse Slant Suite

Standout combo guard Milton Doyle has signed a grant-in-aid agreement to play men's basketball at the University of Kansas, KU head coach Bill Self announced Monday."Milton graduated this past week. He is in Lawrence, enrolled and attending class and is officially a Kansas Jayhawk," Self said. "I'm excited for him. He's got length and reminds me so much of Tyshawn (Taylor), including recruiting in that he committed to FIU (Florida International), and they had a coaching change and we were fortunate enough to recruit him after that... read more

Lozano’s social media startup LockerDome nets another million Premium content from St. Louis Business Journal by Amir Kurtovic, Reporter Date: Friday, June 8, 2012, 5:00am CDT  

Gabe Lozano -St. Louis Arch Angels provided $522,000 in funding for LockerDome

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Gabe Lozano’s sports-themed social networking company LockerDome recently closed another fundraising round for $1.04 million, bringing the company’s total capital raised to $2... read more

Bill Self lands coveted recruit: His son June, 6, 2012 JUN 6 2:35 PM ET By Eamonn Brennan | ESPN.com   Kansas coach Bill Self is no stranger to the hard recruiting sell. The coach's remarkable run of success at Kansas -- 2012 was the eighth-straight season his Jayhawks have earned at least a share of the Big 12 regular-season title -- has often come thanks to squads loaded to the gills with the elite talent, drilled to perfection in Self's hi-low motion offense. Self doesn't have a top-five class in 2012, but he does have a five-player group, including top-100 prospects Perry Ellis and Andrew White, ready to take up the torch passed byTyshawn Taylor and Thomas Robinson, who led Kansas to its impressive runner-up run in the 2012 NCAA tournament... read more

Cubs fans, goat march to fight curse, cancer May, 23, 2012 MAY 23 8:52 AM ET By Doug Williams | Special to ESPN.com Courtesy of Crack the CurseThese rabid Cubs fans are marching nearly 2,000 miles to end the Curse of the Billy Goat. Their ankles, feet and backs are sore, they’re tired of looking at each other and, at this point, they can’t wait for their long trek to be over. But for five guys and a goat, the quest is almost complete.  A three-month march from Arizona to Chicago that they hope breaks the Curse of the Billy Goat on their beloved Chicago Cubs -- while also raising money to fight cancer -- is about to end, and all the miles and blisters will be worth it... read more

Berkman not activated yet

By RICK HUMMEL | Posted: Friday, May 11, 2012 3:12 pm

 

Lance Berkman talks to Cardinals manager Mike Matheny during the April 18 game against Cincinnati. (Photo by Chris Lee / clee@post-dispatch.com)

     

The Cardinals will feature a lineup against Atlanta lefthander Mike Minor tonight that will not include Lance Berkman, who has not been activated from the disabled list.

Manager Mike Matheny said he wanted to see Berkman, who has a strained left calf, work out at least one more time... read more

twins/mlb Souhan: Finding reason to cheer will be a challenge

• Article by: JIM SOUHAN , Star Tribune 
• Updated: May 8, 2012 - 1:04 AM

Outfielder Erik Komatsu, who wasn’t with the Twins when they got no-hit last week by Jered Weaver, ended Weaver’s hitless string against them with this third-inning single Monday.

Photo: Genevieve Ross, Associated Press

• The Twins added to their Glossary of Unfortunate Nicknames on Monday... read more

TOP RATED SPORTS TALK STATIONS IN THE NATION: MARCH 2012  

Published on: May 07, 2012 | Written by: Clay Travis

 

A few months ago I posted the highest rated sports talk radio stations in the country for November 2011. 

Lots of y'all loved getting a chance to review these numbers because there is no other real compilation of show ratings. For some reason this information isn't as widely shared as, say, television ratings, which are easily found all over the Internet. If you feel like your station is being slighted or if I left your station out, run the numbers here and you can email me... read more

ECSF Game 4: Flyers at Devils       Stats 9 GP 10 5 W 6 4 L 4 1 OT 1 0 P 0 0.556 P% 0.600 4.22 G/G 2.90 4.11 GA/G 2.50 35.9 PP% 20.6 71.0 PK% 74.4 27.7 S/G 31.5 30.3 SA/G 27.9 49.3 FO% 46.4 Date Vis/Home Final May 3, 2012 PHI@NJD NJD, 4 - 3 May 1, 2012 NJD@PHI NJD, 4 - 1 Apr 29, 2012 NJD@PHI PHI, 4 - 3

FIVE THINGS TO KNOWDevils Lead Series, 2-1

1. THE FLYERS HAVE NOT LOST…After winning Game 1 of the series, the Flyers have dropped their last two games… During the playoffs and entire regular season the Flyers have NOT lost three straight games in regulation OR overtime play... read more

Startups gain recognition in a crowded space

Premium content from St. Louis Business Journal by Amir Kurtovic, Reporter Date: Friday, May 4, 2012, 5:00am CDT Photo by Brian Cassidy

Gabe Lozano - LockerDome

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You only have to walk the halls at one of St. Louis’ science or technology incubators or listen to aging serial-entrepreneurs-turned-investors to know that there’s a buzz in the air. Entrepreneurs representing dozens of small and innovative startups are toiling away, perfecting their computer code, marketing materials and 30-second elevator pitches... read more

Aces pitcher has made dramatic improvements to become one of PCLs best Aces pitcher has made dramatic improvements to become one of PCLs best Purchase Image Aces pitcher Barry Enright throws against the Fresno Grizzlies on Monday, August 29, 2011. / David B. Parker/RGJ Chris Gabel Reno Aces pitcher Barry Enright throws against the Fresno Grizzlies on Aug. 29, 2011. / David B. Parker/RGJ file NEXT GAME

WHO: Reno Aces (10-15) vs. Las Vegas 51s (10-15) WHEN: 6:35 p.m. today WHERE: Aces Ballpark (capacity 9,100) PITCHERS: Aces RHP Barry Enright (2-1, 1... read more

Daniel Hudson (shoulder) on DL Updated: April 21, 2012, 6:14 PM ET Associated Press  

PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks, already troubled by injuries, have placed right-hander Daniel Hudson on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder impingement.

Hudson, the No. 2 starter behind Ian Kennedy, was 1-1 with a 6.00 ERA in three starts. He allowed two runs and six hits in 7 2/3 innings against Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

Arizona recalled right-hander Jonathan Albaladejo from Triple-A Reno to take Hudson's roster spot. Albaledejo was 1-1 with a 2... read more

ASICS Signs Track and Field Athlete Bryan Clay April, 20120 CommentsShare this ASICS America is pleased to announce the signing of outstanding track and field athlete Bryan Clay. Clay is a two-time Olympic medalist in the decathlon and a two-time IAAF World Indoor Champion in the heptathlon. “It’s important for me to feel like I'm part of a family and not just a number,” says Bryan Clay. “ASICS embodies exactly that same principle! They go above and beyond to make you feel wanted, appreciated, and valued.”Clay is the reigning Gold medalist decathlete from the 2008 Beijing Games and Silver medalist at the 2004 Athens Games... read more

Cardinal Capsule: Brett Pierce

Inside the mind of Stanford football tight end...

 

  Oct. 26, 2001

 

Brett Pierce

Sport: FootballYear: JuniorHeight: 6-6Events: Tight EndHometown: Vancouver, Wash.High School:Columbia RiverStanford Athletics Highlights: After the Oregon game, has caught nine passes for 107 yards and two touchdowns... Scored against ASU and USC... Averaging 21.4 yards per reception... Played in all 11 games, including three starts last year... In his first collegiate start at Notre Dame, recorded four catches for 30 yards... read more

Lance Berkman is quite the jokester

As if coming back from Tommy John surgery wasn't difficult enough, Cards pitcher Adam Wainwright endured a bit more stress Sunday, when teammate Lance Berkmangave away the hurler's truck in an April Fools' prank.

Between innings during Sunday's game vs. the Nats, Berkman awarded Wainwright's Chevy Silverado to David Freese's cousin.

So, Berkman's two-homer day off Wainwright on April 26, 2008, is no longer the worst thing he's ever done to his buddy.

KU's Taylor carries heavy life load   

Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor works out during the Jayhawks' open practice session at the NCAA Midwest Regionals on Thursday, March 22, 2012, in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com

 

    at Kansas: the fans and media who have criticized his ball handling, questioned his attitude and rolled their eyes with each off-the-court issue.

Ultimately, the point guard concluded, he won the battle because as his career winds to a close, Taylor is still standing, prepared to lead the Jayhawks in the Sweet 16... read more

Kansas needs Thomas Robinson’s ’A’ game in NCAA Tournament By Blair Kerkhoff / McClatchy NewspapersWednesday, March 21, 2012 - Added 4 hours ago  

LAWRENCE. Kan. — The box-score line was among the ugliest of the season for Thomas Robinson.

Two field goals were a season low. So was his shooting percentage in a game at 16.7 percent. Shots were forced, some ill-advised.

Yet, there was Robinson sitting in front of his locker with a grin that might also have been a season best.

 

The Jayhawks advanced to Friday’s Midwest Region semifinal game with North Carolina State after a heart-stopping 63-60 victory over Purdue, a game in which Robinson didn’t bring his best... read more

Anthony Davis Vies to Become First Player from Kentucky and Second Freshman Ever to Win the Naismith Trophy

 

Draymond Green, Doug McDermott and Thomas Robinson Comprise Rest of the Field

ATLANTA, GA (March 19, 2012) – With Seven NCAA championships and 34 NBA first-round picks, there is still one accolade that the University of Kentucky has yet to win: a Naismith Men’s College Basketball Player of the Year Trophy presented by AT&T. The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today, with the release of the finalists for Naismith Trophy for Men’s College player of the Year presented by AT&T, that Anthony Davis looks to become the first Kentucky player to win the award... read more

Hines Ward announces retirement

Published March 20, 2012

Sports Network

Pittsburgh, PA –  Hines Ward has announced his retirement after 14 seasons in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Ward spent his entire career with the Steelers, who decided last month to give the former Super Bowl MVP his release.

"Today, I'm officially retiring as a Pittsburgh Steeler," an emotional Ward said at a Tuesday press conference. "As much as I'll miss football, my teammates, coaches and everything about the game, I don't want to play in any other uniform... read more

Kansas Survives A Major Scare From Purdue

 by Owen on Mar 18, 2012 10:22 PM CDT in Kansas Jayhawk Basketball 2011-12

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Kansas was able to follow the March mantra, survive and advance. In a game where Purdue dictated the style and received one heck of a performance from Robbie Hummel, Kansas somehow pulled it out late... read more

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Bill Self leaped to his feet on the Kansas sideline, the typically restrained coach finally unloading with a moment of sheer exuberance.

After trailing almost the entire way against Purdue, his Jayhawks are moving on.

Elijah Johnson scored 18 points, including the go-ahead basket in the final minute, and No. 2 seed Kansas rallied to beat Robbie Hummel and the No. 10 seed Boilermakers 63-60 on Sunday night.

Thomas Robinson fought through double-teams all night for 11 points and 13 rebounds, and the Jayhawks (29-6) got enough production from everyone else to erase a 10-point second-half deficit and reach the Midwest Regional semifinals in St... read more

The Rules of the Game Bill Self, Kansas, and basketball history

By Jayson Jenks on March 16, 2012

In the morning before his physical education class met at 11:30 in Springfield, Mass., James Naismith stepped into his office and hurriedly started writing.

At the time, the concept of a new game existed only in his mind. He had played it out while lying in his bed the night before, mentally approving of the game's requirements and mild physicality. He had failed in modifying other sports for the class at least three times before, but this game seemed different.

Now he wanted to make it permanent with a set of rules... read more

The University of Kansas Wins Naismith Student Section of the Year Award  

ATLANTA, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Kansas Jayhawks prepare for their 23rd straight NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament appearance, they have already earned one national title this season. The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), a division of IMG College, and the Atlanta Tipoff Club today announced The University of Kansas as the winner of the inaugural Naismith Student Section of the Year Award.

Nearly 80 Division I basketball schools representing 21 conferences submitted entries for the award, and the contest was launched nationally on Nov... read more

NCAA Bracket 2012: How Kansas Basketball Got To March Madness

 

By Scott Schroeder

Mar 12, 2012 - Losing the bulk of its scoring from last year's team that entered the NCAA Tournament as a No. 1 seed, most expected this to be the year for Kansas to be ripe for the picking in the Big 12. That wasn't the case as the Jayhawks rolled to a 26-5 record and their eighth straight regular season conference title.

Much of the reason for that is the emergence of big man Thomas Robinson, who could be named national Player of the Year next week... read more

Wong sends Cards to walk-off win over Braves Komatsu drives in a pair to help St. Louis split-squad rally By Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com | 03/12/12 4:23 PM EST

JUPITER, Fla. -- Kolten Wong plated the winning run for the Cardinals with a walk-off RBI single in the ninth as a St. Louis split squad topped the Braves, 5-4, on Monday in a game that featured a combined 19 walks between both pitching staffs.

Cardinals closer Jason Motte inherited a one-run lead in the ninth but couldn't convert the save opportunity. After issuing a one-out walk, Motte allowed Braves outfielder Jordan Parraz to tie the game with a triple into the right-field corner... read more

by William Boor - Mar. 7, 2012 11:18 PMSpecial for The Republic

Diamondbacks pitcher Barry Enright, who acknowledges baseball players have a reputation for having the worst bodies in sports, is placing an extra emphasis on his eating habits and trying to stay away from his beloved jalapeno chips this year.

"This year, I dropped a little weight so I'm trying to stay away from the snacks," Enright said. "On a personal note, I've been trying much harder this year to take care of my body and be good on the eating front but, in this sport, probably every sport and people in life, it's a tough thing to do... read more

March 3, 2012

John Holihan

Talk about it in Allen Fieldhouse Slant Suite

With the Big 12 title in-hand, No. 3/4 Kansas (25-5; 15-2) honors its seniors in the last home game of the season Saturday against Texas (19-11; 9-8). Tyshawn Taylor has become one of the best guards in college basketball Senior night is always special. It doesn't matter if the seniors are all walk-ons or if they are All-Americans; it's a chance to give thanks to those who have given so much of themselves for a program, a university, and a community... read more

Rangers look to put the memory of Game 6 to rest By Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

SURPRISE, Ariz. – Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington looks around the clubhouse, stares into his players' eyes, and his mind starts spinning.

• By Eileen Blass, USA TODAY

  Texas Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz's missed play was a key to the 2011 World Series.

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By Eileen Blass, USA TODAY

Texas Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz's missed play was a key to the 2011 World Series... read more