Ducks GM Bob Murray officially ends Matt Beleskey era in Anaheim with 'God bless him' LAS VEGAS - "We made a really fair offer. God bless him," said a downtrodden Bob Murray of the Anaheim Ducks when speaking to reporters following Tuesday's general managers meeting. Murray was referring to Matt Beleskey, of course. After a week of reports saying he will, he won't, and/or he might re-sign … [Read more...]
Positional Fallers: Positional Fallers: PF
Positional Fallers: Positional Fallers: PF Is Kevin Love still worth a first round pick? The power forward bucket is a changing crop of prospects. Names like Dirk Nowitzki have been replaced with names like Derrick Favors and a new wave of big men are coming to dominate the NBA. In an evolving league, owners need to be aware of an evolving landscape. You’re not getting Pau Gasol on the cheap … [Read more...]
Live Blog: The best of Tuesday's MLB action
Live Blog: The best of Tuesday's MLB action Tuesday in Major League Baseball brought us a full docket of games with a few delays and several wacky ones. How about the Pirates trailing 4-0 and getting no-hit through 3.5, only to score seven in the bottom of the fourth and then have to sweat it out for a 7-6 win? The Yankees-Phillies game was nuts, too, going back and forth with homers until … [Read more...]
Padres battle back, pick up extra innings victory over Giants
Padres battle back, pick up extra innings victory over Giants 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. It took over seven innings, but the San Diego Padres were finally able to get to San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner … [Read more...]
Dale Earnhardt, Dale Jr. both opposed Confederate flag
Dale Earnhardt, Dale Jr. both opposed Confederate flag Dale Earnhardt wasn't a defender of the Confederate flag, and neither is his son. For decades, the Confederate flag has flown above NASCAR infields, a symbol of the rebellious spirit of NASCAR's most ardent fan base. But the flag's racial overtones are impossible to ignore, leading to increasing calls for the removal of the flag from … [Read more...]
Miguel Cabrera gives bat, gloves to young trash talking Indians’ fan
Miguel Cabrera gives bat, gloves to young trash talking Indians' fan It's not often that a fan earns the respect of a rival player, particularly when that fan roots for a team in the same division. That was the case Tuesday, as Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera may have converted a young Cleveland Indians' fan. [On this week's StewPod: Joc Pederson talks talented MLB rookies, video … [Read more...]
Offseason Low Down: NFC Team-by-Team OTA Notes
Offseason Low Down: NFC Team-by-Team OTA Notes ARIZONALast year, Michael Floyd was lauded with offseason praise from everyone inside and outside the Cardinals. This year, it’s bulked up second-year WR John Brown that’s receiving all the OTA praise. The difference is he’s available in the 10th or 11th round of fantasy drafts, not the 4th where Floyd was going. The playmaking Brown will be a … [Read more...]
Timberwolves GM Milt Newton knows exactly where his team is picking in the draft (Video)
Timberwolves GM Milt Newton knows exactly where his team is picking in the draft (Video) Milt Newton is a respected basketball lifer, and the general manager of a Minnesota Timberwolves team that will work with the top overall pick in Thursday’s NBA draft. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] On Tuesday night, he also did this: Now, anyone can say dumb … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Better, Strasburg
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Better, Strasburg Stephen Strasburg was placed on the disabled list May 30 with a left trapezius strain and a 6.55 ERA. He finally returned to the Nationals’ rotation on Tuesday night in Washington, D.C. and his first start in nearly a month brought promising signs that a turnaround could be ahead. Strasburg allowed just four hits, one walk, and struck out six over five … [Read more...]
Las Vegas expansion dominates NHL awards backdrop in Sin City
Las Vegas expansion dominates NHL awards backdrop in Sin City LAS VEGAS – The NHL Awards felt like the least important league-related story Tuesday in Vegas. Within the smoldering hot confines of this city, the talk of expansion to this place loomed before Wednesday’s Board of Governors meeting here. The NHL’s general managers said it wasn’t talked about in their meeting at the Bellagio – … [Read more...]