Just when we thought it was okay to give the 2013 MVP to the last year's Triple Crown and MVP winner, Miguel Cabrera guess who decides to crash the party? Mike Trout, the sophomore sensation who finished second in the AL MVP vote last year. Trout had an answer to Cabrera's recent tear by hitting for the cycle on Tuesday night against the Seattle Mariners. Trout became the youngest player to hit for the cycle and the first player born in the '90s to accomplish such a feat!
The cycle started out shaky as he had barely beat out an in-field single to start things off in the third inning. Then he collected his second hit, an opposite field triple in the fourth inning off Aaron Harang. Mike's next opportunity came in the sixth inning against Lucas Luetge, that's when he hit a bases clearing double to put the Angels up 10-0. Last, but not least, Trout got a final at-bat in the eighth inning needing a home run to reach the cycle. He was facing Luetge again and smacked a 2-0 pitch over the center-field wall for a solo shot giving Mike Trout his first ever cycle. The last time the Los Angeles Angels had someone hit for the cycle was Chone Figgins in 2006.
Trout finished the game hitting for the cycle going 4-5 , stolen base and 5RBI as the Los Angeles Angels shutout the Seattle Mariners 12-0.
Mike's biggest fan, his MOM, tweeted to the world:
One proud Mama!!! Standing ovation at the Big A !!! TROUTSTANDING !!!
— Debbie Trout (@DebbieTrout27) May 22, 2013
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We can all put to rest whether or not Miguel Cabrera's "Triple Crown" season last year was a fluke or not. Going into Sunday night's game against the Texas Rangers, Miggy was leading the majors in hitting with a .384BA 8HR, and 46RBI. Then all of a sudden the Texas Rangers and baseball fans all over the nation witnessed the best hitter in the modern era. Cabrera put on a show as he muscled out three pitches over the wall, at The Ball Park of Arlington that traveled well beyond 1300 feet. He had a 3-run shot in the third, and a solo shot in the fifth, both against Derek Holland. He added another home run in the eighth against Tanner Scheppers which gives him 11HR, one off the American League lead. Cabrera went 4-4, 3HRs, single, intentional walk, 5RBI, and scored 4 runs and it still wasn't enough as his Detroit Tigers fell to the Rangers 11-8.
Miguel Cabrera has hit three home runs once before. It happened on May 28, 2010 against the Oakland A's.
As of right now, Cabrera is on track to have a better season than his Triple Crown season. If his immaculate pace continues he end up with a .387BA 42HR 181RBI OBP.457 SLG.659 and OPS 1.116!
Tayshaun Prince has one of the tougher assignments in guarding Kevin Durant in the playoffs so no one is expecting any big offensive production from the 10-year veteran. But that doesn't mean he can't provide a little spark and even a thunderous dunk on an occasion.
Take a look at old man Prince.
Don't judge an old man by its cover because he just showed the Thunder he can be a Prince!
Happy Mother's Day to all the mommies all over the world. Moms are famous for several reasons: For there nurturing, being a tad bit on the crazy side, and well, you know "MILF." Here at Sports-Kings we want to shed light on The 8 Famous Mommies In Sports.
8. Wilma McNabb: Mother of former NFL QB. Donovan McNabb courtesy of nextimpulsesports
Wilma McNabb is better known as America's Favorite Sports Mom. She became famous in her own right thanks to the Chunky Soup commercials, where she fed her son and teammates. She put an end to the fake mom on the commercial as it only made since for her to play the role of Donovan's mom since in fact she is his real mom!
7. Gloria James: Mother of NBA Super Star LeBron James
Gloria James, the proud mother of LeBron, you talking about someone who hit the lottery! I don't know who really is the parent here, her or LeBron. It's amazing that LeBron turn out to be spectacular on and off the court because of the antics his mother puts him through are disturbing. Slapping a hotel valet attendant while intoxicated, mouthing off with Boston Celtic's Paul Pierce after he fouled James hard during LeBron's Cleveland days, and of course the rumors of her and Delonte West!
6. Sonya Curry: Golden State Warrior's Super Star Steph & Former Duke standout Seth Curry
The Milf, the most talked about mom in college basketball, I sure hope she starts showing up to some of these NBA games now since both of her kids are done with the NCAA. There have been countless of times that she is compared to the beautiful actress, Thandie Newton. Sonya, also was an athlete. She was a volleyball player at Virginia Tech, same place where she met her husband, former NBA player Dell Curry.
5. Ann Iverson: Mother of Former 76ers Great Alan Iverson
If you were an Allen Iverson fan, then you knew his mother quite well. She was trying to be just as hip as her trendsetting son. Then again she was just a baby herself as the mom and son duo are only fifteen years apart. When the initials A.I came about, one would wonder who you were talking about, Allen or Ann! Ann Iverson has to be at the top of the list of moms' who defends their son when he is right or wrong. Sometimes it's better if mom just stay out of it.
4. April Justin: Mother of Alabama recruit Landon Collins
Who says that mother's always knows best. Well Ms. Justin will tell you she does. Her son, Landon Collins, is one of the most coveted high school seniors in the country, chose to play football at Alabama next season. No brainer right, playing for Nick Saban and the national champions, Alabama Crimson Tide. Only problem was mommy didn't approve. Let's see how she felt about his decision and what she wants him to do.
3. Pamela Bryant: Mother of 5 Time L.A Laker Champ Kobe Bryant
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No child should ever think about putting his or her hands on their mom. Especially her neck and no Kobe didn't do such a thing, but he was probably thinking it. I suppose that Mother's Day won't be celebrated on Kobe's end as he has an ugly lawsuit over his childhood memorabilia. I guess since Kobe won't front mommy with more money for a new home, Pamela Bryant is taking matters in her own hands by selling items of her beloved son all the way back from his high school days. I have to say, MY LAMB!
2. Pamela McGee: Mother of Denver Nuggets Javale McGee
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Pamela was the first WNBA player to have a child play in the NBA. Pam is the overprotective mom who manages Javale's career. Lord knows what she maybe doing to Javale's social life when it comes to women! Fortunately we may soon see a reality show called Millionaire Mama’s Boy, starring Javale and Pam which will be airing on Oprah's network real soon.
The Hill family were compared to the Cosby show (Heathcliff & Claire) because it was rare to see an African-American couple, both having professional careers. She married a Yale graduate and former Dallas Cowboy running back, Calvin Hill. Mrs. Hill raised one of the most elegant, respectable gentleman that the NBA has ever had in Grant Hill. Oh by the way Janet Hill will always be linked with Hilary Clinton because they were roommates in college.
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Mariano picks fun at himself while shagging fly balls.[/caption]
Little bit over a year ago New York Yankees pitcher, Mariano Rivera, twisted and tore his right ACL when he was shagging fly balls on the warning track at Kauffman Stadium, in Kansas City. The freak accident ended Rivera's season, the season that was supposed to be his last; but Mariano could not end his career on that note as he vowed to make a comeback and play the 2013 season.
Mariano has made a full recovery and he is back leading the American League in saves going into this weekend's series against the Kansas City Royals. Kauffman Stadium has taken caution to Mariano in a playful way since he has gone back to catching fly balls again. Just in case Mariano decides to participate in the festivities out in the outfield this weekend, the Royals went to extreme measures in covering their own A$$es!
It was like a parent watching somebody else's child being scolded by their father, and while that parent observed, he couldn't do nothing but CLAP in support of the dear ol 'dad. That's what it looked like when Chris Bosh jumped all over Mario Chalmers in the third quarter of Game 3 Friday night in Chicago. Just watch Joakim Noah's response.
As you can see, Joakim is a strong believer of strong disciplinarian!
If you thought Game 3 was going to be any different from the previous game then you have completely mistaken as it didn't take long for more technical fouls and an ejection took place in the second quarter. Bulls center Nazr Mohammed wasn't taking any mess from LeBron James after to finding himself on a weak push from James. James was immediately given a tech though Muhammad had wrapped him up which led to a foul. Mohammed retaliated with a two-handed shove, bringing LeBron to the floor and a quick ejection to Mohammed. It's only Game 3! Well more to come, oh by the way, Joakim was given a tech earlier for rough housing the Bird Man. Take a look below.
