The 2012 NBA Rookie of the Year voting results are in, and Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried finished in third-place behind Ricky Rubio and award-winner Kyrie Irving.
The Colorado Rockies picked up a 5-4 victory after Marco Scutaro homered in the top of the ninth inning.
Ryder Hesjedal has given the maglia rosa to Joaquim Rodriguez on Tuesday.
The 2012 NBA Rookie of the Year voting results are in, and Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried finished in third-place behind Ricky Rubio and award-winner Kyrie Irving.
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JaVale McGee Does Not, In Fact, Own Two Platypus'
Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee apparently decided that with the off season now in full swing, he had nothing better to do than engage in some high class trolling on Twitter. His idea was certainly interesting enough, as McGee started tweeting early on Monday that he had, at some point, acquired two platypus'.
Even better, the two platypus' were named Peter and Paul and apparently were poisoning him until his hand turned 'Barney Purple'. Naturally, this created a bit of a stir in the media, where making fun of JaVale McGee has been a fun past time for quite a while now. Some big names picked up the story.
Jokes on them!
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by Chris White • May 15, 2012 10:45 AM MDT
JaVale McGee Might Be A Naturalized Citizen Of The Philippines Soon
So, Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee had a pretty good postseason performance -- though it ended after seven games. What else is in store for the restricted free agent? Citizenship in the Philippines!
There is currently a bill in the Filipino House of Representatives that would grant McGee naturalized citizenship if the law-making body passes it. If that happens, McGee would then be eligible to play for the SMART-Gilas Pilipinas national team.
McGee did play in the Philippines twice during the NBA lockout, giving him some connection to the country.
h/t SB Nation
by Russ Oates • May 15, 2012 9:43 AM MDT
Russell Wilson: Seattle Seahawks Starting QB?
Russell WIlson hasn't toiled in the minor leagues as a member of the Colorado Rockies for about a year now, but that decision has certainly paid off. After leading the Wisconsin Badgers to the Rose Bowl, Wilson worked his way into being a third-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks.
After a three-day rookie minicamp, Wilson is already in a position to compete for the team's starting quarterback position. He's going to be up against Matt Flynn -- wonder boy quarterback of the offseason -- and Tarvaris Jackson.
Hmm ... good luck with that, Wilson. Just remember, the Rockies would likely welcome you back with welcome arms should things not work out over the next couple of seasons.
by Russ Oates • May 14, 2012 10:59 AM MDT
Former Rockies Draftee Ross Stripling Throws No-Hitter For Texas A&M
Former Colorado Rockies draftee and current Texas A&M Aggies pitcher Ross Stripling threw a no-hitter against the San Diego St. Aztecs in a 1-0 victory on Saturday afternoon. Stripling struck out seven and walked one batter. That one runner was subsequently gunned down while trying to steal second base.
Texas A&M scored its only run of the game in the second error, mostly due to errors. Chance Bolcerek reached first on a fielding error and then advanced to second base on a throwing error on a botched pickoff attempt.
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by Russ Oates • May 12, 2012 3:28 PM MDT
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