The Tigers hit a walk-off grand slam vs. the A's, leading to the saddest two tweets in sports team history

You know how the Price is Right yodeller falls off that cliff? The Oakland A's Twitter account did that.Rajai Davis hit a walk-off grand slam for the Detroit Tigers against the A's, turning a 4-1 lead for Oakland into a 5-1 deficit. That in itself is an amazing and wonderful sports happening.But a more amazing and wonderful sports happening is the way the A's Twitter account handled it:This is absolutely phenomenal http://ift.tt/1r9um29 — Grape (@spacemnkymafia)...

Jake Arrieta throwing no-hitter vs. Red Sox

The Cubs right-hander hasn't allowed a hit against the Red Sox through seven innings Monday night.Cubs starter Jake Arrieta has yet to allow a hit against the Red Sox through seven innings at Fenway Park on Monday night.Arrieta has allowed only one baserunner, a fifth-inning walk to Mike Napoli, while striking out nine Red Sox batters and throwing 103 pitches through seven frames.The 28-year-old Arrieta is quietly having a tremendous season in Chicago,...

Cubs' Jake Arrieta has no-hitter through 7 innings

The Cubs right-hander hasn't allowed a hit against the Red Sox through seven innings Monday night.Cubs starter Jake Arrieta has yet to allow a hit against the Red Sox through seven innings at Fenway Park on Monday night.Arrieta has allowed only one baserunner, a fifth-inning walk to Mike Napoli, while striking out nine Red Sox batters and throwing 103 pitches through seven frames.The 28-year-old Arrieta is quietly having a tremendous season in Chicago,...

The best "I BELIEVE" chant is by 232 kids with cancer

They believe that we will win. Everyone believes the U.S. will win. Well, at least every American does. As in some Americans. The most patriotic Americans.That group of Americans includes 232 kids at Camp Sunshine, a camp for kids with cancer. They chanted "I believe that we will win" every day last week, and it worked enough to get the U.S. out of the group stage. Next up, Belgium.Congratulations on being adorable patriots, kids.These kids know...

Astros rookie George Springer crushes home run off Taijuan Walker

The Astros outfielder welcomes back Seattle's Taijuan Walker with a mammoth blast to left field at Minute Maid Park on Monday night.Astros rookie George Springer has already impressed fans with his power this season, but his home run off Mariners starter Taijuan Walker on Monday night might just be his biggest blast yet.Springer launched a 2-0 fastball from Walker deep into the Houston night, and for a while, it didn't look like the ball was going...

South Korean fans throw toffee at winless team after World Cup

South Korea's soccer team left Brazil with a bitter taste in their mouth, so these fans brought candy! (And threw it at them.)South Korea didn't have a very good time at the World Cup, finishing dead last in their group after losing to Algeria, losing to Belgium with only ten men, and tying to Russia. It was their first World Cup without a win since 1998.They also didn't have a very good time returning from the World Cup, as fans showed up at Incheon...

Watch Kyle Anderson's emotional reaction to being drafted by Spurs

Kyle Anderson told some kis the Spurs were his dream team. Then they went ahead and drafted him, and his family went nuts.Whenever the Spurs make a late pick in the NBA Draft -- pretty much every year, since they're never bad enough to get a good one --you get this feeling they picked the perfect guy. A lot of factors have gone into their success over the past 15-plus years, but one is an incredible ability to find talented players who mesh with...

The ultimate USMNT vs. Belgium hype video is here

Spend your time before the U.S. plays Belgium watching this video on a loop. The World Cup knockout stages usually come with the requisite amount of hype, especially for the United States, but just in case you needed more, the YouTube machine has come through in spectacular fashion.I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN HOPEFULLY OH MY GOD I CAN'T HANDLE THIS SOMEONE TELL ME WHEN IT'S OVER.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1z3l...

Germany adds insult to injury, pulls Algeria's pants down

The World Cup of pantsing continues.Germany was already mean to Algeria by giving them hope of an upset, then scoring a go-ahead goal in extra time. Then they were even meaner by pulling down Algeria's pants: That's Phillipe Lahm tugging the shorts of Yacine Brahimi, and while it wasn't optimal for Brahimi, at least he saved more dignity than Ghana's Jordan Ayew.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/V4I...

Andre Schürrle gives Germany the lead with a back flick

Germany struggled to find the back of the net for 90-plus minutes of regulation against Algeria. It only took them 90 seconds of extra time to score. Live, this looks like a total fluke, but Schürrle meant to do that. He actually meant that. Amazing.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1k7M...

Germany vs. Algeria heads into extra time

Germany and Algeria have put on a show in Porto Alegre on Monday night, but they haven't produced a goal. Manuel Neuer and Rais M'Bohli have been spectacular, and they head to extra time tied up at 0-0.The score isn't indicative of what's happened in this game at all. It's been incredibly exciting and wide-open, with neither midfield doing a very good job of shielding their defense or keeping the ball. It's been insanely fast-paced with lots of near-misses and forced saves.Interesting notes from this one: Neuer has touched the ball outside of his...

Germany, Thomas Müller bust out worst trick play ever

Did ... did he fall on purpose? Yeah, he fell on purpose. Surprise, Germany didn't score on this.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/Txr...

Germany denied their best chances yet

It would be a stretch to say that Germany have been great against Algeria or that they deserve to lead, but they've had some half-decent chances. These two have been the best of the bunch. Rais M'Bohli is having an excellent game.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1lL1...

Manuel Neuer is still crazy, wishes he was a midfielder

This is probably the 12th time Manuel Neuer has left his penalty area today. As funny as it is, it's been really effective.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1oiT...

Bad: Shkodran Mustafi is injured. Good: Germany playing players in actual positions now.

Shkodran Mustafi is a central defender with some, but not much experience at right back. Jerome Boateng is a central defender with extensive experience at right back. Philipp Lahm is a right back with some experience at central midfield. For reasons unbeknownst to anyone, Jogi Löw has been playing Mustafi as a right back, Boateng as a central defender and Lahm as a central midfielder. It's been awful, because duh.But then Mustafi went down with a pretty nasty non-contact lower leg injury, and he's been substituted in the 70th minute against Algeria....

Vin Scully narrates a Dodgers player being set on fire

Vin Scully, finally with some hot takes.The hotfoot is a grand baseball tradition. Get some matches, some gum, and a player who's fun to pick on, and you have a grand time. The Dodgers, who moved from 9½ back to first place in a stretch of 53 hours or so, are feeling the fun times. Scott Van Slyke was the target, and Vin Scully was there to keep us interested.Your browser does not support iframes. Kind of disappointing payoff, really, other than...

France to World Cup quarters: What it does and doesn't mean

France downed Nigeria 2-0 and now moves on. Here's what happens next. from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/V4m...

6 things we learned from the hacked Astros database

"Altuve ... Altuve1 ... ALtUve11 ... wait, 12345? That's the same password I have on my luggage."The Houston Astros keep a "bare-bones database of trade conversations, and it was apparently just hacked. Via Deadspin, you can find details about who was interested in Bud Norris here and who was talking with the Astros this winter here.This is skeezy. This is gross. This is unavoidable and fascinating. We finally get to see the internal workings of...

This screaming German child is the World Cup's most excited fan

When a young child is possessed by a soccer-loving demon, this happens. Germany has a lot going for them this World Cup, now they have screaming children on their side too.He's so freakin' amped over Monday's game and we can't really blame him, but that doesn't mean we wont make him a meme. Caption contest time! from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1qbp...

Germany vs. Algeria, 2014 World Cup: Live coverage and score updates

Algeria and Germany have both made some big changes for their World Cup Round of 16 match. Germany have had an odd World Cup so far. At times they've looked like the best team in the tournament, and at others their defensive weaknesses have been made to look pretty severe. But despite not really convincing, one thing is for certain -- Joachim Löw's side should have enough to beat Algeria on Monday.However, that isn't to suggest Algeria will roll...

5 reasons to be terrified of Belgium

... the soccer team, not the country, that is. Get to know the USA's next World Cup opponent. from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1iO1...

Daniel Briere traded to Avalanche for P.A. Parenteau, draft pick

The Avalanche have shipped P.A. Parenteau to Montreal.A day ahead of the beginning on the free agency period, the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche have made a trade, with the Habs shipping Daniel Briere headed to Colorado, and P.A. Parenteau and a 5th round, 2015 pick going back to Montreal, per TSN's Bob McKenzie.MTL acquires P.A Parenteau from COL. I believe Daniel Briere is headed to COL in return.— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June...

This France fan is so excited he can barely get his fanny pack open

For those about to fanny pack, we salute you.France defeated Nigeria in the Round of 16! LET'S PARTY! Whoa there, guy with fanny pack. You might be partying a little TOO hard. Let's just calm down there. Don't want to bust your 'pack zipper. Nothing harshes getting a good 'pack on like a busted zip'. Take a breather. Treat your 'nny with respect, bro.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/TwX...

Nigeria go out with a whimper

Nigeria put up a great fight against France for a while. They stopped after France scored. This was the result. That's a lot of standing around from a lot of green shirts and a pretty embarrassing moment for Joseph Yobo, who's going to be credited with an own goal. Nigeria's response after France scored in the 80th minute has been really, really disappointing.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/TwU...

Paul Pogba finally finds France a goal

France have experienced every single variety of non-score in this game, so it's about time they finally found a goal. Paul Pogba, you can do the honors. This is pretty bad goalkeeping by Nigeria's Vincent Enyeama, and that's a shame. He's been absolutely superb all game and all tournament up until this moment. Les Bleus lead 1-0, and Nigeria need a goal.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1m2X...

France robbed of a goal again

Karim Benzema's had a rough game for France, but he should have had a goal to redeem himself in the 70th minute. He probably thought he'd scored. He didn't score. That's a pretty excellent save by Vincent Enyeama, and how about forward Victor Moses getting back to clear off the line? Nigeria are still holding on to a 0-0 draw.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1voD...

Midseason awards are stupid, so here are some midseason awards for the American League

There's no way any of this will change by October, so the teams should probably just start paying out the bonuses they owe.We're 81 games in, give or take. The Rays aren't good; the Brewers are excellent. Justin Verlander is Kyle Lohse; Kyle Lohse is Justin Verlander. At least Mike Trout is still the best player in baseball. He keeps us grounded.It's time to hand out midseason awards for both leagues, starting with the American League. We didn't...

Jozy Altidore 'ready and available' for USMNT vs. Belgium

The U.S. will have their star striker available to some degree against Belgium.Jozy Altidore is "ready and available" to play for the United States in their World Cup round of 16 clash against Belgium on Tuesday, according to U.S. Soccer. The forward has been sidelined ever since straining his hamstring on June 16 in the Americans' match against Ghana.It is still unclear what role Altidore will play against Belgium. While he has apparently been cleared,...

Ogenyi Onazi out injured for Nigeria

Nigeria have suffered a serious blow in their bid to upset France, and their midfield will be in some trouble going forward if they manage to win this game. Ogenyi Onazi has been substituted out and has left the match on a stretcher after hurting himself in a challenge with Blaise Matuidi.Reuben Gabriel has replaced Onazi, a slight surprise, since most expected to see Ramon Azeez come on instead. The injury appeared to be to Onazi's ankle, and it'll be surprising if it's not serious.Onazi picked up another injury earlier in the match and also left...

Super Eagles superfans are super great

Monday's Nigeria-France game did not disappoint in the "fan costume" department. Nigeria's World Cup fan game: world class.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1k6C...

Quotables: Joe Montana says Seahawks could be 'dynasty'

Arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history has high opinions of the defending champions."I think they have the capability."-Joe Montana, when asked if the Seahawks could become a dynasty The Seattle Seahawks won their first Super Bowl in February, demolishing the Denver Broncos 43-8. NFL legend and Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana would not be surprised if it is the first of many for this group, per the Seattle Times.Montana would certainly...

Ranking the top 40 NHL free agents for 2014

Unrestricted. Restricted. Young. Old. There are hundreds of free agents in the NHL. Here are the guys at the top of the list.Continue reading… from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1mAv...

Vincent Enyeama makes unbelievable save on Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba thought he'd scored. Vincent Enyeama says NOPE. What a save.France and Nigeria are still tied up at 0-0, but that should change soon. This is an open game with lots of chances at both ends.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1mAv...

Nigeria goal called back for offside, probably correctly

Was Ahmed Musa offside here? Looks like he is, just by his head and shoulder. He thought he'd scored Nigeria's opener off the cross that happened a second later, but it was correctly called back.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1nZd...

World Cup gear watch: Netherlands 2-1 Mexico, Costa Rica 1-1 (5-3 penalties) Greece

The Kits EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty ImagesA late Dutch rally (combined with a controversial penalty decision) sent Mexico packing but not before we got to see perhaps one of the best kit combinations in the entire tournament. The Netherlands wore their home kits for the second match in a row and for the second time in the tournament as they faced off against Mexico in their green home kits with a return to the white shorts and socks that they were...

Jalen Dalton recruit scouting report: Long defensive end

Jalen Dalton is one of the top defensive linemen in the class of 2015, and the prospect is receiving some high-level interest.Dalton attends Clemmons (N.C.) West Forsyth High School, and is projected to play defensive end at the next level. He is listed at 6'5 and weighs in at 235 pounds.The 247Sports Composite, which aggregates the ratings of all four major recruiting services, rates Dalton as the sixth-best weakside defensive end in the nation and the second-best player in the state of North Carolina.Dalton claims offers from Clemson, Florida...

Arjen Robben admits diving during Mexico game

Arjen Robben was a constant presence in Memo Ochoa's penalty area during the Netherlands' 2-1 victory over Mexico on Sunday, but unfortunately most of his time there was spent sprawled on the ground demanding a penalty. Eventually he got one, winning the game, but it took about five tries before referee Pedro Procena bought Robben's falls.And after the match, the Bayern Munich star admitted that at least some of them had been dives:The one at the...

Uruguay president calls FIFA fascist 'sons of bitches'

You know you've managed to upset an entire country when their president calls you 'a bunch of old sons of bitches' in public. That's how Uruguay's president Jose Mujica described FIFA on Sunday at a reception for the Uruguay side that lost 2-0 to Colombia in the Round of 16. You won't be surprised to find out that he's talking about Luis Suarez, suspended for nine international matches and given a four-month blanket ban from the sport after biting...

How to put pants on without using your hands

1+ million views in less than two days. Honestly, that's not enough. How To Put On Pants With No Hands(1) Stretch (2) ???(3) You did it! (via @SladeHV)from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1iMS...

WWE Money in the Bank 2014: What we learned

There's a new WWE World Heavyweight Champion and a new Mr. Money in the Bank. So where do we go from here?Sunday night's Money in the Bank pay-per-view featured two ladder matches, an unexpected amount of blood and some wonderful performances from a handful of younger stars. In the end, though? But it's okay. It'll be okay. Shhhhhh. Shhhhhhhhh. Dry those eyes, people. Let's look back at Money in the Bank and try to make sense of it all.WWE Tag Team...

NBA teams should be allowed to trade everything

Why stop at players, coaches and draft picks? Let's treat everything like a commodity.The goofiest thing that has become more common in the NBA lately is the trading of coaches. Last year the Celtics traded Doc Rivers to L.A. for picks. Earlier this summer the Timberwolves tried to trade for Dave Joerger, and now the Bucks are inexplicably trying to trade for Jason Kidd. You can't include players in such trades, only draft picks.It's most bizarre...

Tristen Hoge recruit scouting report: Strong lineman

Tristen Hoge is an elite center recruit in the class of 2015.Hoge, out of Highland High School in Pocatello, Idaho, stands 6'5 and weighs in at 287 pounds. As of June, he's rated as a consensus four-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals, Scout and ESPN. The 247Sports Composite, a compilation of data from the four major recruiting services, lists him as the 90th-best player in America, No. 1 center and No. 1 player from the state of Idaho.Hoge has received...