Son of Broncos owner arrested on domestic violence harassment charge The Denver Broncos have been wondering which of Pat Bowlen's seven children will take over ownership of the team, and John Bowlen Jr. didn't do himself any favors in that regard. John Bowlen Jr. was arrested on a domestic violence harassment charge on Wednesday night and held without bond overnight in jail, KUSA-TV's Mike … [Read more...]
Key and Peele call a basketball game
Key and Peele call a basketball game When we watch sports broadcasts, we often make little deals with ourselves. We'll make peace with the bad things the men we're watching have done or have been accused of doing; we'll look past, or look fondly upon, the odd stuff that the announcers calling the game always seem to say in the course of their commentary; we'll accept the relative absurdity … [Read more...]
Hammerin' Hank's Belmont Stakes picks: Favorite Pharoah will be denied – CBSSports.com
Hammerin' Hank's Belmont Stakes picks: Favorite Pharoah will be denied - CBSSports.com While American Pharoah is the odds-on favorite to win this Saturday's Belmont Stakes and complete the first Triple Crown since 1978, Hank Goldberg does not see that happening. American Pharoah claiming the Preakness crown was not as surprising as it would be for him to take Saturday's race because of … [Read more...]
Calipari: 'No regrets' about turning down Cavs
Calipari: 'No regrets' about turning down Cavs ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Kentucky coach John Calipari said there are no regrets about turning down the Cleveland Cavaliers last summer to stay with the Wildcats. According to sources, the Cavs last year offered Calipari a 10-year deal worth $80 million to be the coach and president of the team, but he instead … [Read more...]
Bartolo Colon is not here to amuse you, wants to continue to improve hitting
Bartolo Colon is not here to amuse you, wants to continue to improve hitting Bartolo Colon has become something of an internet meme over the last two years. When he signed a two-year deal with the New York Mets before last season and returned to the National League it meant he had to take regular at-bats for the first time since 2002. Now the 42 year old, who weighs in at a listed 285 … [Read more...]
StewPod #3: Which players belong in the baseball video-game Hall of Fame?
StewPod #3: Which players belong in the baseball video-game Hall of Fame? This is The StewPod, our new podcast. If you dig us, please subscribe on iTunes. If you're of a certain age and you love baseball, video games may be a big reason why. Back in the 8-bit and 16-bit days, it was the golden era for baseball games. There were more available than a baseball-loving kid could play, certainly … [Read more...]
John Harbaugh: Dennis Pitta “doing a good job” in practice – NBCSports.com
John Harbaugh: Dennis Pitta “doing a good job” in practice - NBCSports.com John Harbaugh: Dennis Pitta “doing a good job” in practice Posted by Josh Alper on June 4, 2015, 8:48 AM EDT AP In late April, Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta said he was optimistic about his chances of resuming his NFL career this season after suffering serious hip injuries in each of the last two years. It doesn’t look … [Read more...]
Indiana’s Kevin Wilson really hates Wake Forest for some reason
Indiana's Kevin Wilson really hates Wake Forest for some reason If you weren’t already excited for the big ACC-Big Ten matchup between Indiana and Wake Forest on Sept. 26, IU coach Kevin Wilson just raised the stakes. Kevin Wilson: "I'm a southern baptist, but I don't like the (Wake Forest) Deacons. We're going to kick their ass."— Alex Bozich (@insidethehall) June 3, 2015 Uh, what? Wilson … [Read more...]
American Pharoah owner gets gambling suit dismissed (The Associated Press)
American Pharoah owner gets gambling suit dismissed (The Associated Press) A judge threw out a lawsuit over $1.65 million in gambling debts against the owner of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner American Pharoah on Thursday, clearing the issue days before the horse attempts to claim the first Triple Crown in 37 years. A federal judge ruled the lawsuit against Ahmed Zayat was filed after a … [Read more...]
Lightning learn costly lesson in Game 1 loss
Lightning learn costly lesson in Game 1 loss TAMPA — The message was clear and simple coming out of the Tampa Bay Lightning dressing room after their 2-1 Game 1 loss in the Stanley Cup Final: you can’t sit back against the Chicago Blackhawks with a lead. Via War on Ice, here’s how the possession game drastically changed after the third period began: The gameplan Tampa brought for the … [Read more...]