Cardinals' unsung heroes lead them to victory against rival Royals 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. The St. Louis Cardinals resilience never ceases to be amazing. On Friday, the ball club placed another starter, … [Read more...]
Wilder retains WBC heavyweight title with knockout of Molina (The Associated Press)
Wilder retains WBC heavyweight title with knockout of Molina (The Associated Press) Deontay Wilder gave his Alabama fans what they expected in his first WBC heavyweight title defense: a knockout. Wilder successfully defended his WBC heavyweight title with a ninth-round knockout of Eric Molina on Saturday night at Bartow Arena, a short drive from his hometown. Wilder (34-0) delivered a … [Read more...]
Prospects: Draft: Fastest to the Majors
Prospects: Draft: Fastest to the Majors The 2015 MLB draft came to an end Wednesday, but not before 1,215 picks were made over 40 rounds. A majority of this year’s top draft picks won’t be ready for the major leagues for several years, but that’s not to say the class is without exceptions. The accelerated signing deadline in mid-July - moved up from mid-August back in 2012 as part of the new … [Read more...]
Jefferson to return to Hornets, delay free agency
Jefferson to return to Hornets, delay free agency Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print Facing a Monday deadline to invoke the final remaining season on his contract or opt for free agency, Charlotte Hornets big man Al Jefferson is staying right where he … [Read more...]
Ben Bishop, Victor Hedman collide giving Patrick Sharp easy goal (video)
Ben Bishop, Victor Hedman collide giving Patrick Sharp easy goal (video) Minutes after the Lightning nearly capitalized on a boneheaded play by Corey Crawford, they were on the wrong end of a bad play of their own. Ben Bishop and Victor Hedman collided in open ice after the netminder inexplicably came way far out of his crease to make a play on the puck. It would result in the easiest goal … [Read more...]
Triple Crown winner American Pharoah takes parade lap (The Associated Press)
Triple Crown winner American Pharoah takes parade lap (The Associated Press) Other than fidgeting briefly in the same Churchill Downs paddock where he prepped for the Kentucky Derby, American Pharoah was his usual cool self during his victory lap for the Triple Crown. On the other hand, owner Ahmed Zayat and Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert could barely contain themselves during a … [Read more...]
Walters easily outpoints Marriaga in featherweight bout (The Associated Press)
Walters easily outpoints Marriaga in featherweight bout (The Associated Press) Nicholas Walters heard the crowd booing the lack of action and waiting for him to live up to his ''Axe Man'' nickname. Then again, he had not fought an opponent as tough as Miguel Marriaga until Saturday night's WBA featherweight fight in which he did enough to remain unbeaten with a unanimous decision. In a … [Read more...]
Offseason Low Down: Cardinals Fantasy Preview
Offseason Low Down: Cardinals Fantasy Preview Cardinals Year In Review2014 Pass Attempts Rank: 15th (568)2014 Rush Attempts Rank: 24th (397)2014 Total Offensive Plays Rank: 26th (993)2014 Yards Per Play Rank: 25th (5.2)Projected Starting LineupQB: Carson PalmerRB: Andre EllingtonWR: Larry FitzgeraldWR: Michael FloydWR: John BrownTE: Darren FellsLT: Jared VeldheerLG: Mike IupatiC: A.Q. ShipleyRG: … [Read more...]
Alex Rodriguez reaches 2,000 RBIs with 666th career home run
Alex Rodriguez reaches 2,000 RBIs with 666th career home run File this under things that are only possible with Alex Rodriguez. On Saturday night in Baltimore, the New York Yankees designated hitter became only the second player on record to reach 2,000 career RBIs, and he did so by connecting for career home run No. 666. Talk about a series of numbers and set of circumstances that are … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Draft and Delly
The Daily Dose: Dose: Draft and Delly It was a boring morning and afternoon on Saturday with NBA news, but the evening was all about the latest sad turn to Joel Embiid's career. The 76ers announced Embiid had "less healing" than the team expected in his right foot. He has been out since last summer with a broken foot, which almost never takes more than eight months to get over. In fact, he had … [Read more...]