Saves and Steals: All About Setup Men Let's do something different this week. Usually, we discuss what all closers have done over the last week. Most of them have an ordinary week where they throw a few times and strike out some guys. This time, I'm going to focus on setup men. For those closers who have performed poorly, we'll still talk about them too. If a guy isn't specifically mentioned … [Read more...]
Predicting the NFL's Top Rookie Performer at Every Position – Bleacher Report
Predicting the NFL's Top Rookie Performer at Every Position - Bleacher Report Gregory Bull/Associated PressMelvin Gordon of the San Diego Chargers projects to be the NFL's best rookie running back in 2015. As the NFL seems to have more and more immediately productive rookies with each passing season, there will likely be first-year players at every position who make an impact on the … [Read more...]
Arizona State DT George Lea suspended after BB gun arrest
Arizona State DT George Lea suspended after BB gun arrest Arizona State defensive tackle George Lea was arrested Monday night after an incident involving a BB gun. According to the Arizona Republic, Lea was arrested on “suspicion of first-degree burglary involving a weapon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful imprisonment.” Arizona State head coach Todd Graham suspended Lea, … [Read more...]
Dutch police to block Tour de France over wage dispute (Reuters)
Dutch police to block Tour de France over wage dispute (Reuters) Dutch police will temporarily block the route of the Tour de France cycling race on July 5 to draw attention to their pay dispute with the Dutch government, unions representing them said on Wednesday. The Tour de France, the world's most prestigious road cycling race, is starting in the Dutch university town of Utrecht on … [Read more...]
Dutch police plan to interrupt Tour de France in Rotterdam (The Associated Press)
Dutch police plan to interrupt Tour de France in Rotterdam (The Associated Press) Dutch police campaigning for better working conditions say they plan to interrupt the Tour de France as it passes through the port city of Rotterdam. Police unions said on Wednesday they will carry out a symbolic traffic check of the convoy of advertising vehicles that moves along the route ahead of the … [Read more...]
Detroit sculpture of boxer Joe Louis’ fist getting overhaul (The Associated Press)
Detroit sculpture of boxer Joe Louis' fist getting overhaul (The Associated Press) Detroit's iconic sculpture of the arm and fist of famed boxer Joe Louis is getting an overhaul. The 24-foot bronze sculpture displayed near downtown's Hart Plaza is part of the DIA's collection and the museum says it needs conservation treatment about every 10 years. Precision Installation and Services and … [Read more...]
Listen to Soccer Morning live from 9-10:15am ET with Charles Boehm
Listen to Soccer Morning live from 9-10:15am ET with Charles Boehm Today’s Soccer Morning features an interview with Charles Boehm about the US Women’s National Team and Gold Cup roster selection. You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World Soccer Talk LIVE page at www.worldsoccertalk.com/live. During the show, you … Continue reading → Today’s Soccer Morning features an interview … [Read more...]
New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers Free Pick and Betting Odds June 24, 2015
New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 26-46 Milwaukee Brewers play host to the 36-36 New York Mets tonight in MLB play on the grass of Miller Field, June 24, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Brewers -127/Mets +117 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Bartolo Colon (R) W/L 9-5 WHIP 1.21 ERA 4.81 Jimmy Nelson (R) W/L 3-8 WHIP … [Read more...]
Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers Free Pick and Betting Lines June 24, 2015
Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 37-34 Texas Rangers play host to the 32-34 Oakland Athletics tonight in MLB action on the grass of Globe Life Park, June 24, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:05PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Rangers -106/Athletics -104 O/U Total: 8.5 Pitching Matchup Kendall Graveman (R) W/L 3-4 WHIP 1.41 ERA 4.02 Wandy … [Read more...]
St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins Free Pick and Betting Lines June 24, 2015
St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 30-42 Miami Marlins play host to the 46-24 St. Louis Cardinals tonight in MLB play on the grass of Marlins Park, June 24, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Cardinals -119/Marlins +109 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Jaime Garcia (L) W/L 2-3 WHIP 0.90 ERA 1.76 Mat Latos (R) W/L … [Read more...]