Ned Yost criticized by Pedro Martinez, others for 6th inning decisions in Wild Card Game

Just imagine the criticism had Ned Yost lost this game.The Royals led the Athletics in the sixth inning, when the American League Wild Card Game took a turn. Oakland rallied for five runs in the inning, but even after Kansas City came back and won in 12 innings, postgame reaction turned to the Royals and manager Ned Yost.Pedro Martinez was particularly vocal in his criticism of Yost, both on TBS during the postgame television coverage and on Twiter.With...

Watch the Royals' walk-off win from inside Kauffman Stadium

Jeff Passan was in the building to capture the crowd explosion for Salvador Perez's walk-off: And a couple more: It was loud all night, so that right there is LOOOOUD.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1nIN...

Eric Hosmer triples as Athletics outfielders collide

Eric Hosmer nearly tied the game in the bottom of the ninth inning with a solo home run, but settled for a triple when two Athletics outfielders collided. Hosmer scored the tying run one out later on an infield single by Christian Colon.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1rsP...

The Kansas City Police want you to stop doing crimes while the Royals are on

Usually, they're pretty whatever about crimes: We really need everyone to not commit crimes and drive safely right now. We'd like to hear the @Royals clinch this.— Kansas City Police (@kcpolice) October 1, 2014 from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/Zq6...

Jarrod Dyson steal, celebration sets up Royals tying run

Jarrod Dyson set up the tying run and captured the moment with a fitting dance.Royals outfielder Nori Aoki forced extra innings in the AL Wild Card play-in game with a sacrifice fly off of Athletics closer Sean Doolittle in the bottom of the ninth.Aoki's fly ball to right field plated Jarrod Dyson, whose gutsy steal of third base earlier in the at-bat to set up the tying run. Kansas City trailed Oakland, 7-3, before scoring four runs in the eighth...

Pitch invader gets Ronaldinho to sign his Brazil jersey

"I want Ronaldinho's autograph. I'm going to run out there and get it" Lots of fans want autographs from their favorite players, but few are willing to run onto the field in the middle of a game and get it. That is commitment. That is love. That is insanity.That works.One fan at the Queretaro/Atlas match ran onto the field and begged Ronaldinho to sign his Brazil jersey. The Brazilian was hesitant at first, but he gave in, signing it and making...

The Royals and A's need to chill so this woman doesn't go into labor

Amanda Blumenherst is the wife of the Athletics' Nate Freiman: Oh my. This might put me into pre-term labor. Let's go A's!!! #athletics #OAKtober #9th — Amanda Blumenherst (@Blumenherst) October 1, 2014 THIS GAME NEEDS TO RELAX, YOU HEAR?from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/YK0...

Royals fans loud during 8th inning rally

The wildest of Wild Card Games.Down 7-3 in the eighth inning, a rally brought Kansas City Royals fans to life on Tuesday night, and make Kauffman Stadium one loud place. Courtesy of Jeff Passan. from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1vvD...

UFC Fight Night 53 - Live 'Nelson vs Story' results and play-by-play

Welterweight standouts Gunnar Nelson and Rick Story are poised to headline UFC's quick return to Stockholm, Sweden, this weekend (Sat., Oct. 4, 2014) in a 170-pound showdown that will inch the winner closer to the top-ranked contender conversation. Get complete, LIVE play-by-play UFC Fight Night 53: "Nelson vs. Story" results below!Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will kick-off its latest day-night double header this Saturday afternoon (Oct....

Brandon Moss gives Athletics 5-3 lead with 2nd home run

Moss is having quite a game.Brandon Moss hit a three-run homer with no outs in the top of the sixth inning to give the Athletics a 5-3 lead over the Royals in the AL Wild Card play-in game on Tuesday.Moss, who opened the scoring in the first inning with a two-run shot, sent a 98 mph fastball from Yordano Ventura over the center field wall on a 2-0 count. The blast plated Josh Donaldson and Sam Fuld, who reached base against James Shields to begin...

A 1,000-word essay on loneliness

Pray for this A's fan.This is one brave @Athletics fan #Wildcard http://ift.tt/1wW6FKS — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) October 1, 2014 Before you feel too sorry for yourselves, A's fans, remember that most of you laughed for six weeks about this picture. I did, at least.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1v2J...

If the Royals win, this fan gets a puppy

Now the Royals HAVE to win: If they lose, he's getting her a bucket of sand. Wearing a crown, though.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1rK3...

Geovany Soto leaves game with left thumb injury

The Athletics' starting catcher was hurt while tagging out Eric Hosmer at the plate in the first inning.Athletics catcher Geovany Soto left in the second inning of the AL Wild Card play-in game against the Royals with a left thumb injury.Soto was hurt while tagging Eric Hosmer at home plate on the third out of the bottom of the first inning. The 31-year-old veteran remained in the game for the second inning but said he wasn't able to effectively...

George Brett bungles uncomfortable TBS promo

Royals legend/VP of baseball operations George Brett gave TBS an interview during the AL Wild Card game's 2nd inning and didn't exactly finish the network promo they lobbed his way. What's your favorite network, George? He went on to ramble something about Seinfeld. Could have been worse. At least he got it eventually. Could've been "because...we know drama!", thus crossing the #brand streams and making some executive's head explode.(h/t: Vice...

USC to unveil new helmets Saturday

They're shinier, which I guess is something!USC doesn't make many changes to its iconic uniform, and with good reason. The cardinal and gold has worked well for them and looks timeless.So when the Trojans go for alternate helmets for this week's game against Arizona State, they have to be jaw-dropping. Right?Report: USC Will Unveil Shiny New Helmets On Saturday Against Arizona State -> http://t.co/yN8d0UA4ZH http://ift.tt/1ppfFmH — Phil Hecken...

Billy Butler caught wandering off 1B to end wild 1st inning

Eric Hosmer was thrown out at the plate at the end of the bizarre play.The Royals ran themselves out of a first-inning rally in the AL Wild Card play-in game against the Athletics on Tuesday.Billy Butler, who had just knocked in Kansas City's first run, kind of took off toward second base before Oakland pitcher Jon Lester started his delivery with Alex Gordon at the plate. Lester simply stepped off the mound and threw to shortstop Jed Lowrie, who...

Kobe Bryant dons 'RINGSSSSS' shirt at Lakers training camp

Look at that, an entire segment of the Kobe Bryant-worshipping internet summarized on the shirt of the man himself: Here's what it looks like pre-slee: Kobe was wearing this shirt at practice. #Ringsssss http://ift.tt/1nHGdVs — Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) September 30, 2014 For the uninitiated: "ringzzzzz" is Basketball Twitter's epithet for some fans' tendency to begin and end every argument about Kobe's excellence relative to other NBA greats...

AL Wild Card Game 2014: Oakland A's vs. Kansas City Royals

The Royals host the Athletics in a one-game, winner-take-all elimination round for the right to face the Angels. I just got here. Who are these guys?The Royals: The Royals can't hit, but with their rotation and bullpen they haven't had to.The Athletics: The A's were baseball's best team for four months until they were one of its worst for the last two.Why should I watch this?Q: These teams didn't even win their divisions and are probably bad. Why...

Michigan fan wears Ohio State hoodie to 'Fire Dave Brandon' rally

It's his own form of protest.Michigan fans are holding a rally to fire athletic director Dave Brandon, but the first person to get to the rally is wearing an Ohio State hoodie. According to the student, it's a form of protest.Edward Mears, law student, is wearing an Ohio State sweatshirt. Says he won't wear U-M gear until Brandon is fired. http://ift.tt/1mNbrcS — David Jesse (@reporterdavidj) September 30, 2014 That's an interesting way of enacting...

Nuggets mascot in trouble for Republican rally appearance

Rocky's gone rogue y'all:Denver's favorite mountain lion is in the doghouse.Unbeknownst to the Denver Nuggets organization, mascot Rocky was at the Colorado Republican rally Monday and evidently didn't check with his bosses at Kroenke Sports Enterprises about it.Nuggets marketing manager Graham Wincott, who handles Rocky and his appearances, said the team's mascot showing up at the GOP event was "an unsanctioned, unpaid appearance that we had no...

Nani hits a spectacular backheel pass ... to no one

Nani gonna Nani. There were three thoughts going through Nani's head in this moment:1. There's a teammate there.2. The ref plays for us and it's right in his path.3. SQUIRREL!from SBNation.com - All Posts http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2014/9/30/6875351/nani-hits-a-spectacular-backheel-pass-to-no-...

3 things we learned from Manchester City's draw against AS Roma

AS Roma earned an important point away at Manchester City in Tuesday's Champions League clash.Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw at home to AS Roma in their crucial Champions League group stage clash on Tuesday. The hosts went ahead in the game's opening exchanges, only to be pegged back by their Italian visitors midway through the first half. After an even game, neither side could have complaints with the final score.The game had barely kicked...

3 things we learned from Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Sporting Lisbon

The Blues are back on track to win Group G after an away win.Chelsea managed to take all three points away to Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday, though they should have done it much more comfortably than they did. Despite their dominance in creating chances, they only converted once, so their 1-0 victory was in doubt throughout the match.It only took two minutes for Chelsea to destroy the Sporting defense for the first time. Everyone was caught out on a...

The Fantasy War Room is LIVE!

The SB Nation Fantasy War Room is live until 8:30 p.m. ET. Trying to figure out your last minute lineup decisions? Have thoughts on a trade or a waiver pick-up? We're here for you!Welcome back to the War Room! This marks the third season of a chat room that offers you the most extensive fantasy football advice on the Internet. In 2012, SB Nation created a live chat called the Fantasy War Room, in order to help you better prepare for your fantasy...

David Beckham, Beyonce and Jay-Z are hanging out at the PSG match

When in Rome Paris.David Beckham, Beyonce and Jay-Z were all in Paris, so what did they do? Go to a Paris Saint-Germain Champions League match together, obviously.And they didn't even leave when they saw that Zlatan Ibrahimovic wasn't playing due to injury.It takes a lot to be the coolest place in Paris, but that box is the coolest place in Paris.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1rre...

A's, Royals lineups set for American League Wild Card Game

Is Nick Punto hitting cleanup? Click click click click click.The A's and Royals have released their respective lineups for the 2014 American League Wild Card Game, which is currently threatened by rain. But it's not like they're going to start the game, play an inning, then have to remove Jon Lester and James Shields because of a three-hour delay./looks around nervously The starting lineups:Less than 5 hours away. @Athletics and @Royals lineups are...

Watch how Francesco Totti became the oldest ever Champions League scorer

Totti is the best. AS Roma forward Francesco Totti just turned 38 a few days ago. With his team down away to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League, he scored this absolutely gorgeous goal to equalize, and in the process, became the oldest player to ever score in the competition. He'll probably break his own record many times over, because he will never retire.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2014/9/30/6874841...

Michigan fan shirts just want Harbaugh, any Harbaugh

Michigan is going to need a new coach soon. The fans cry out: "GIVE US HARBAUGH!" It doesn't matter which Harbaugh. JUST MAKE WITH THE HARBAUGH ALREADY. You can buy this shirt here. If you like Michigan. Or Harbaughs. Or hate any of those things. Thanks, irony!from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/YNX...

3 things from Bayern Munich's 1-0 UEFA Champions League win over CSKA Moscow

It wasn't highly entertaining or dominant, but Bayern Munich got all three points away in Russia.Bayern Munich only scored once on Tuesday evening, needed a shaky penalty call to do it and didn't look great at the back against CSKA Moscow. But ultimately, they didn't concede, and they're well in control of their UEFA Champions League group after a 1-0 win in Russia.Mario Götze should have scored an opener nine minutes in off a cutback by Juan Bernat,...

Edinson Cavani replaces Zlatan Ibrahimović, Xavi and Piqué both on bench for Barcelona

Luis Enrique has decided not to start to veterans, while Laurent Blanc shocked no one by moving Edinson Cavani to a center forward role in place of the injured Zlatan.Paris Saint-Germain welcomes Barcelona to the Parc de Princes for the first of two meetings between the clubs in this season's Champions League group stages. Here's a look at how the two teams will lineup.Luis Enrique has left veterans Gerard Piqué and Xavi on the bench for Tuesday's...

Your ultimate Nationals postseason primer, with extra #Natitude

These are the big things to know about Washington's playoff run (Presidents Race included). from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1rD5...

TBS baseball crew parody 'Boom goes the dynamite' video

Pedro is the one who says the catch phrase, which is important.Compare and contrast:Your browser does not support iframes. Note: I can't compare and contrast because I still can't make it through the original video. I get a minute in before getting nauseous and itchy.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/YND...

J.J. Watt poses with toddler, melts our icy hearts

SB Nation's Hoss of the Week, J.J. Watt, knows how to sack our emotions.Another great @JJWatt photo by @karenwarrenHC: #HoustonTexans! http://ift.tt/1rIBouK — annadriver (@annadriver) September 30, 2014 AWWWWWWWWW.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1rIB...

J.J. Watt wins Hoss Of The Week honors

This week's winner was an easy choice. However, Watt's contributions that didn't show up on the stat sheet are what earned him the coveted Hoss of the Week trophy.Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was without a doubt the winner of the Hoss of the Week award. He didn't fill the stat sheet, per se, but if you watched the game, you know he was all over Buffalo Bills quarterback E.J. Manuel like some Cam Newton jeggings for most of the day.The guy...

Manchester United lose Ander Herrera to broken rib

Not much has gone right for Manchester United so far this season, but one of the brightest parts of the new campaign has been the form of Ander Herrera. Brought in from Athletic Bilbao a year after 'imposters' scuppered a deadline day transfer, the midfielder has quickly established himself as a vital -- if unheralded -- presence in the United side.And now he has a broken rib:INJURY UPDATE: Ander Herrera sustained a fractured rib vs West Ham. We'll...

Patriots fan gets a face full of Chiefs fan crotch

Make no mistake, it's not even remotely cool to do this to another person who's sitting there, but kudos to this fan for at least staying to the beat, as inebriated as he appears to be.Then America happened.By changing his chant from the objectively awful "Seven Nation Army" to "U-S-A... U-S-A" he made a statement about this wonderful country. One where you can have a beer, thrust your groin in another's face and he'll just ignore you, quietly...

Fantasy football waiver wire: 5 quarterbacks to target for Week 5

This week doesn't have many bye week concerns, but there are still solid pickups to make at the quarterback position.Week 4 had some reliable QB1s on bye weeks, but that's not going to be the case in Week 5. Only the Oakland Raiders and Miami Dolphins are on a bye, so hopefully you're not counting on Ryan Tannehill and/or Derek Carr.A few teams have finally figured out how to move the ball down the field and it led to some major production. For instance,...

Husain Abdullah and Andy Reid speak about celebration penalty

The NFL came under fire on Monday night when it appeared a player was flagged for praying, but those involved believe it was something else.Husain Abdullah and Chiefs head coach Andy Reid believe the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty handed out following a Tom Brady interception was a result of Abdullah sliding, not his act of prayer.The defensive back spoke after the game and explained his understanding of the flag."For me, I just got a little too...

Rajon Rondo is the question without an answer, again

A new season brings variations of the same old riddles for the Celtics point guard.WALTHAM, Mass. -- If it's the first day of Celtics' training camp, it must mean that Rajon Rondo is once again at an odd intersection of his star-crossed career. A long, long time ago he was the young kid asked to distribute the ball among three future Hall of Famers. Now he's the last one standing from that iconic group. Each year he's dealt with something, be it...

Husain Abdullah was penalized for excessive celebration

Husain Abdullah was penalized for sliding to his hands and knees and praying after intercepting Tom Brady for a touchdown.During the Chiefs' destruction of the Patriots, Husain Abdullah picked off Tom Brady and scored, the second touchdown of his career. After scoring, he was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct, specifically excessive celebration.This is the unsportsmanlike conduct/excessive celebration he was penalized for: Abdullah, if you're...