Blackhawks vs. Lightning Stanley Cup Preview: Who has the better aesthetics? Leading up to Wednesday's Game 1, Puck Daddy is previewing every facet of the Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning— on the ice and off the ice. ANTHEM SINGERS Cheering "The Star-Spangled Banner" at United Center has been a long-standing tradition for Blackhawks fans. From … [Read more...]
A look back at the United Soccer Association in 1967
A look back at the United Soccer Association in 1967 The 1966 World Cup in England opened America’s eyes to soccer. Those wide-open eyes saw full stadiums and supporters frothing at the mouth to watch a sport that was practically unknown to the majority of the USA population. Now with … Continue reading → The 1966 World Cup in England opened America’s eyes to soccer. Those wide-open eyes … [Read more...]
Jacob deGrom tosses a gem as Mets blank Padres
Jacob deGrom tosses a gem as Mets blank Padres Your browser does not support iframes. 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. On the third anniversary of the only no-hitter in New York Mets history, Jacob deGrom looked, for a … [Read more...]
Marwin Gonzalez makes incredible throw to rob Manny Machado
Marwin Gonzalez makes incredible throw to rob Manny Machado You might recall last week when Mike Trout was robbed of a home run on a very Mike Trout-esque play by Will Venable. On Monday night, Manny Machado learned that feeling too. Credit here goes to Marwin Gonzalez, the Houston Astros shortstop, who made an incredible play in the fifth inning to rob Machado of a hit and save a run in … [Read more...]
The greatest teams: Greece’s triumph at Euro 2004
The greatest teams: Greece’s triumph at Euro 2004 Throughout the history of soccer, there have been many shocks. Despite this, no underdog side has ever pulled off such an upset at an international tournament. Greece pulled off the impossible in 2004, winning a competition in which they were … Continue reading → Throughout the history of soccer, there have been many shocks. Despite this, no … [Read more...]
Jimmie Johnson gets his 10th Dover win
Jimmie Johnson gets his 10th Dover win Your browser does not support iframes. Jimmie Johnson now has 10 wins at Dover and the latest came with a familiar strategy. Much like he did at Kansas earlier in May, Johnson opted for track position instead of tires during a late-race caution. He subsequently took the lead and held on through two more restarts for the win. Until he took the lead on … [Read more...]
NBA union to investigate concussion protocol
NBA union to investigate concussion protocol Associated Press 0 Shares Print OAKLAND, Calif. -- When NBA union chief Michele Roberts watched Stephen Curry return to a game after his head slammed against the floor and he walked woozily to the locker room, she immediately took a closer look at the league's concussion protocols. Two nights later, when Curry's Golden State teammate Klay … [Read more...]
Rene Rivera channels Willie Mays Hayes with underwhelming slide into second
Rene Rivera channels Willie Mays Hayes with underwhelming slide into second Nope. Rene Rivera this is not how the whole sliding-into-second-base thing works. Rivera, trying to disrupt a double play attempt Monday night during the Tampa Bay Rays game with the Los Angeles Angels, wasn't even close to making it to the base. You could fit an entire person in between where Rivera's slide ended … [Read more...]
Blackhawks vs. Lightning Stanley Cup Preview: Who has the better goalie?
Blackhawks vs. Lightning Stanley Cup Preview: Who has the better goalie? Leading up to Wednesday's Game 1, Puck Daddy is previewing every facet of the Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning — on the ice and off the ice. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING This season marks Ben Bishop’s first foray into playoff action. Doesn’t seem right, does it? After being a finalist … [Read more...]
Kyle Seager makes a nice catch, saves a toddler in the process
Kyle Seager makes a nice catch, saves a toddler in the process It's one thing when you can reach into the crowd to make a nice catch like Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager did Monday night against the New York Yankees. But it's another thing when that nice catch saves a toddler from imminent danger. Watch the clip above and notice that (most of) the crowd reacts accordingly as … [Read more...]