Mailbag: NFL owners maintain strength by sticking together - ESPN John Clayton, NFL senior writer Close Senior NFL writer and commentator Joined ESPN in 1995 Member of the writers' wing of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio 0 Shares Print Last week's NFL owners meetings provided a reminder of the power of ownership in this sport. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft … [Read more...]
Confidence carrying Stamkos as scoring touch returns
Confidence carrying Stamkos as scoring touch returns NEW YORK — Steven Stamkos stood at the podium after Game 5 with a relaxed look on his face. Gone are the days when speculation was rife that he was injured, contributing to his goal drought in Tampa’s first eight games of the postseason. Stamkos wasn’t hurt, as he contended during Round 1 into Round 2. But even a multiple Rocket Richard … [Read more...]
Prince Fielder leads Rangers to sweep over the Yankees
Prince Fielder leads Rangers to sweep over the Yankees Take a look around the league with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. Looks like Texas Rangers first baseman Prince Fielder is back. The 31-year-old came into the year with major questions after … [Read more...]
LeBron, Cavs survive Hawks in OT, now one win away from NBA Finals
LeBron, Cavs survive Hawks in OT, now one win away from NBA Finals Game 3 of the 2015 Eastern Conference Finals will not be remembered as an especially well played example of NBA basketball. Over 53 minutes, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks handed each other many opportunities to win, with either team only intermittently taking advantage. The Hawks saw their best player ejected … [Read more...]
Mailbag: NFL owners maintain strength by sticking together – ABC30.com
Mailbag: NFL owners maintain strength by sticking together - ABC30.com Last week's NFL owners meetings provided a reminder of the power of ownership in this sport.New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft came to San Francisco steaming about the penalties imposed on his team for Deflategate. He considered suing the league. He had his lawyers create a website to challenge every item in the Wells … [Read more...]
Indianapolis 500 features multiple incidents but no cars flipping over
Indianapolis 500 features multiple incidents but no cars flipping over One of the biggest questions entering Sunday's Indianapolis 500 was if the trend of cars flipping over during accidents would continue. A car flipped over three different times in practice crashes ahead of the race and while James Hinchcliffe's car didn't flip completely over on Monday, it did get airborne. Thankfully, no … [Read more...]
Puck to groin and sickness on bench in Tampa’s disgustingly good win
Puck to groin and sickness on bench in Tampa’s disgustingly good win NEW YORK – After shutting out the New York Rangers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final, Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop was asked about a significantly more painful moment before the Sunday night contest at MSG. Did he take a puck to a “delicate region” during warm-ups? “You hit the nail on the head there,” he … [Read more...]
Irving (knee) sits Cavs' Game 3 win over Hawks
Irving (knee) sits Cavs' Game 3 win over Hawks Dave McMenamin, ESPN.com Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate 0 Shares Print CLEVELAND -- Kyrie Irving missed Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks because of tendinitis in … [Read more...]
Derek Jeter returns to Yankee Stadium for Bernie Williams Day
Derek Jeter returns to Yankee Stadium for Bernie Williams Day New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter made his triumphant return to Yankee Stadium on Sunday. Jeter wasn't just there to enjoy the game, however, he came to support former teammate Bernie Williams. [Woah, The Stew has a podcast now?! Yep, you should listen.] The club retired Williams' number prior to the contest, and enshrined … [Read more...]