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...]
Paul O’Neill leaves booth during game to take a picture with Jimmy Fallon
Paul O'Neill leaves booth during game to take a picture with Jimmy Fallon People act strange when they see celebrities in the real world. It's easy to get star struck when you cross paths with a person who has a giant public profile. [Check out Big League Stew on Tumblr for even more baseball awesomeness.] Paul O'Neill is, apparently, one of those people. During Tuesday's game, O'Neill … [Read more...]
World Soccer Talk Radio (6.23.15) Swansea City’s ‘Jack To A King’ film hits NYC
World Soccer Talk Radio (6.23.15) Swansea City’s ‘Jack To A King’ film hits NYC Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring interviews with the people behind the incredible true story of Swansea City and the making of the documentary ‘Jack To A King’ that opened the Kicking and Screaming Film … Continue reading → Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio … [Read more...]
Sixers stat man Harvey Pollack, NBA’s last active original employee, dies at 93
Sixers stat man Harvey Pollack, NBA's last active original employee, dies at 93 Harvey Pollack, an original NBA employee since its inception as the Basketball Association of America in 1946, died Tuesday at 93 years old. Pollack served as the Philadelphia 76ers' director of statistical information for the past 28 years and was the last active original employee of the league. Dan Gelston of … [Read more...]
NHL general managers approve 3-on-3 OT; coach’s challenge
NHL general managers approve 3-on-3 OT; coach's challenge LAS VEGAS -- And so much for that 4-on-4 overtime. The NHL general managers have approved pushing it down to 3-on-3. Pending B of G approval, NHL will go to 3-on-3 overtime for 5 minutes in regular season games next season.— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 24, 2015 For those asking, no 4-on-4 OT at all. Right to 3-on-3. 5 minutes … [Read more...]
Here’s Muggsy Bogues carrying young Steph Curry in the Hornets locker room
Here's Muggsy Bogues carrying young Steph Curry in the Hornets locker room Based solely on social media impact, Riley Curry, daughter of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen, was most dominant figure of the 2015 NBA Playoffs. From her first appearance at one of her dad's press conferences to her confetti collection at the championship parade, Riley grabbed attention and took her rightful … [Read more...]