European-Gold-hungry Adams makes confident start but old adversary looms (Reuters) By Justin Palmer BAKU, June 19 (Reuters) - Britain's Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams said she feels back to her best following shoulder surgery last year after the flyweight set up a quarter-final meeting with old adversary Stoyka Petrova at the European Games on Friday. Adams went through the motions … [Read more...]
Dodgers steal win over Rangers on bizarre walk-off balk
Dodgers steal win over Rangers on bizarre walk-off balk 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 Los Angeles Dodgers pulled out a win in bizarre fashion Thursday against the Texas Rangers. The contest was decided on a walk-off … [Read more...]
A-Rod one shy of hit No. 3,000, Yanks sweep Marlins
A-Rod one shy of hit No. 3,000, Yanks sweep Marlins [unable to retrieve full-text content]On the brink of another major milestone during a surprisingly successful comeback season, Alex Rodriguez stood on first base and soaked in the adulation of an adoring crowd. … [Read more...]
Draft Preview: Eastern Conference Draft Needs
Draft Preview: Eastern Conference Draft Needs As has been the recent case, the Eastern Conference was overshadowed by the teams out west, but they will have another shot this year at adding some much-needed talent to many of the conference’s bottom-dwellers. Orlando and Boston have good chances to add to their young cores; Philadelphia can add another piece from the top-three; the Knicks are just … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper leaves Thursday’s game due to ‘mild’ hamstring injury
Bryce Harper leaves Thursday's game due to 'mild' hamstring injury The Washington Nationals appear to have dodged a huge bullet Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Outfielder Bryce Harper had to leave the contest due to a "mild" hamstring injury, according to the Washington Post. The injury looked like it could have been a lot worse. Harper fielded an Asdrubal Cabrera single in the sixth … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods flails at U.S. Open, will likely miss cut
Tiger Woods flails at U.S. Open, will likely miss cut Tiger Woods is still not back, at least not according to his play at the 115th U.S. Open. Woods carded bogeys on four of his first six holes, and then this happened on the par-5 eighth: To understand how bad Tiger's round started, that was actually one of his better holes, as he scrambled to make par following that shot. Things got worse … [Read more...]
U.S. Open: Dustin Johnson good, Tiger not so much
U.S. Open: Dustin Johnson good, Tiger not so much UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. — Going into Day 1 of the 2015 U.S. Open, there was some debate as to whether or not prodigious length off the tee would be an edge. That question won't be answered fully until the last putt drops on Sunday, but a couple of bombers took the lead through Round 1 at Chambers Bay. Dustin Johnson and Henrik Stenson shot … [Read more...]
5 Things to Watch for on Friday at the U.S. Open
5 Things to Watch for on Friday at the U.S. Open UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. — Well, that was quite a day. The opening round of the 2015 U.S. Open had a little bit of everything: highs and lows, thrills and spills, and Tiger Woods shooting yet another round in the 80s. Now that Day 1 is in the books, here are five things we're watching for on Friday: 1. Can the amateurs continue to impress? … [Read more...]
Andreas Weimann leaves Aston Villa for Derby County
Andreas Weimann leaves Aston Villa for Derby County Forward Andreas Weimann has joined former Aston Villa team-mate Darren Bent at Derby after agreeing a four-year deal with the Rams. Weimann has joined Paul Clement's ambitious side for an undisclosed fee, reported to be around £2.75million. The 23-year-old has … Continue reading → Forward Andreas Weimann has joined former Aston Villa … [Read more...]
Offseason Low Down: Bears Fantasy Preview
Offseason Low Down: Bears Fantasy Preview Bears Year in Review2014 Pass Attempts Rank: 7th (609)2014 Rush Attempts Rank: 30th (355)2014 Total Offensive Plays Rank: 23rd (1,005)2014 Yards Per Play Rank: 22nd (5.2) Check out the team-by-team fantasy preview schedule. Projected Starting LineupQB: Jay CutlerRB: Matt ForteWR: Alshon JefferyWR: Kevin WhiteWR: Eddie RoyalTE: Martellus BennettLT: Jermon … [Read more...]