Saves and Steals: Doolittle Departs Last week, Doolittle returned. This week, he departs. More shoulder discomfort has sent him back to the disabled list. For now, I don't expect anything from him this season. It's a lousy situation for Doolittle and the Athletics, but these things happen. Beyond a few notable laggards, closers are enjoying plenty of job security. These brief respites tend to … [Read more...]
Josh Collmenter walks the Hollywood Walk of Fame dressed as himself
Josh Collmenter walks the Hollywood Walk of Fame dressed as himself Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Josh Collmenter seems like the type of guy who doesn't take things too seriously. He starred in one of the more bizarre dugout interviews during spring training, which should give you an idea of his personality. [Listen up! We've got Rays star Evan Longoria on this week's StewPod] Collmenter was … [Read more...]
IndyCar reduces penalty against Castroneves to 3 points (The Associated Press)
IndyCar reduces penalty against Castroneves to 3 points (The Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- IndyCar has reduced a penalty levied against Helio Castroneves for triggering an accident on the first lap of the Grand Prix of Indianapolis last month. … [Read more...]
FA charge Wilshere over anti-Spurs chants
FA charge Wilshere over anti-Spurs chants During the celebrations through London after their 4-0 FA Cup final triumph over Aston Villa, Jack Wilshere led an anti-Tottenham chant with the supporters. Arsenal celebrated winning their second straight FA Cup with an open-top bus parade and Arsene Wenger admits 'we want more.' ESPN FC's Paul Mariner assesses Arsenal's 2014/15 campaign following … [Read more...]
Yahoo will broadcast first free global live stream of NFL game
Yahoo will broadcast first free global live stream of NFL game The first NFL game to be globally streamed live, for free, over the Internet will be on Yahoo.com. The Buffalo Bills-Jacksonville Jaguars game on Oct. 25 in London will be streamed for free to anyone with a device and an Internet connection on Yahoo, which has more than one billion monthly users between Yahoo, Yahoo Sports, … [Read more...]
BLS Roundtable: What baseball-themed exhibit would you pay to build?
BLS Roundtable: What baseball-themed exhibit would you pay to build? Have you ever wanted to learn more about former baseball commissioner Bud Selig? Thanks to the Milwaukee Brewers, now you can. The Brewers recently opened The Selig Experience at Miller Park. The exhibit serves as a tribute to Selig's history within the game. That sounds like fun, and all, but the opening of the Experience … [Read more...]
Young fan goes through range of emotions after catching home run ball
Young fan goes through range of emotions after catching home run ball As this young Detroit Tigers fan learned Tuesday night, catching a ball at a baseball game is one of the greatest thrills you can experience as a kid. It can also be crushing when you realize your big moment also means your favorite team is likely headed for a loss. When Oakland A's utility man Ben Zobrist launched a … [Read more...]
Ranking the No. 1 overall MLB draft picks – ESPN
Ranking the No. 1 overall MLB draft picks - ESPN David Schoenfield, SweetSpot blogger Close Senior writer of SweetSpot baseball blog Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 0 Shares Print The 51st annual June amateur draft will take place on Monday and for the first time in four years, the Houston Astros will not have the first overall selection. That belongs … [Read more...]
Chicago, Tampa mayors offer beer and food in series bet
Chicago, Tampa mayors offer beer and food in series bet As we prepare ourselves for hockey's Christmas, we must observe the ritual that comes with each major sports championship: the mayoral wagers. To the tale of the tape! First up is feisty Chicago mayor, Rahm Emanuel. After serving as President Obama's Chief of Staff, Mayor Emanuel was elected to his current position in 2011. He was in … [Read more...]
Man accused of vandalizing Howard’s Rock set for July trial
Man accused of vandalizing Howard's Rock set for July trial Micah Rogers was accused of vandalizing Howard’s Rock at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium more than two years ago. In July, Rogers will finally have his day in court. Rogers, now 20 and free on bond, was arrested on June 28, 2013 for breaking off a piece of the rock on the night of June 2, 2013. Rogers, who was not a Clemson student, was … [Read more...]