Fan dad makes great catch while holding baby, avoids ejection The Chicago Cubs don't have a great track record when it comes to fan interference. Until the club wins a World Series, the constant reminder of Steve Bartman will always linger. [Check out Big League Stew on Tumblr for even more baseball awesomeness.] For at least a few seconds Tuesday, Bartman received a bit of a reprieve. … [Read more...]
After 11 hours, Tom Brady’s suspension appeal finally wraps up
After 11 hours, Tom Brady's suspension appeal finally wraps up Whatever NFL commissioner Roger Goodell decides in the matter of Tom Brady's appeal, it's clear that neither side will claim it didn't have the chance to speak its piece. The appeal apparently began a little bit after 9 a.m. Eastern time and didn't conclude until a little bit 8:30 p.m., a marathon meeting considering it was … [Read more...]
Women’s World Cup: Japan-Netherlands TV times and open thread
Women’s World Cup: Japan-Netherlands TV times and open thread The defending Women’s World Cup champions take on the Netherlands tonight for the chance to advance to the quarter-finals. Although Japan dominated Group C with three wins, they are still not viewed as a tournament favorite and are most likely … Continue reading → The defending Women’s World Cup champions take on the Netherlands … [Read more...]
James: Can't be down when Cavs fans have back
James: Can't be down when Cavs fans have back ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print LeBron James vowed improvement but said he has been buoyed by the Cleveland Cavaliers' fans after a disappointing NBA Finals loss to the Golden State Warriors. "It hurt to lose," James wrote Tuesday in captioning a Facebook photo of children in his LeBron James Family Foundation at the Cedar … [Read more...]
Giancarlo Stanton destroys another baseball for his 26th home run
Giancarlo Stanton destroys another baseball for his 26th home run Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton does not like baseballs. This probably shouldn't come as a surprise. Since he became a pro, Stanton has put a hurting on many balls. [On this week's StewPod: Joc Pederson talks talented MLB rookies, video games. ] He struck again Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Stanton didn't … [Read more...]
Your Starting Lineup: Remembering the 1967 Saints – SportsNOLA.com
Your Starting Lineup: Remembering the 1967 Saints - SportsNOLA.com Legendary running back Jim Taylor (#31) totes the ball for the expansion New Orleans Saints in 1967. Some of you can vividly recall the first time the New Orleans Saints took the field in a 1967 exhibition game against the Los Angeles Rams (Aug. 2, 1967) and the regular season opener at home, also against the Rams. Some … [Read more...]
NHL Draft: McDavid, Eichel certain to be top picks – Toronto Sun
NHL Draft: McDavid, Eichel certain to be top picks - Toronto Sun Heading into the NHL Draft, which takes place June 26-27, we know the following to be truths: The sun will rise in the east, death and taxes are certain and Connor McDavid will be drafted by the Edmonton Oilers with the first overall pick. Players with McDavid's skills come around once in a generation. He has been compared to Wayne … [Read more...]
Towns, Okafor go 1-2 in NBA beat writers mock draft – Boston Globe
Towns, Okafor go 1-2 in NBA beat writers mock draft - Boston Globe Comments Print Photos from AP Kentucky’s Karl-Anthony Towns (left) and Duke’s Jahlil Okafor lead this year’s draft pool. By Rachel G. Bowers Globe Staff June 23, 2015 It was a predictable 1-2 punch with the first two picks of the Globe’s NBA beat writers mock draft. Karl-Anthony Towns, a 7-foot center out of Kentucky, was … [Read more...]
Mistrial declared in rape case against two former Vanderbilt players
Mistrial declared in rape case against two former Vanderbilt players A judge declared a mistrial Tuesday in the rape case against two former Vanderbilt football players. According to the Tennessean, Nashville Criminal Court Judge Monte Watkins made the decision after defense attorneys for Brandon Vandenburg and Cory Batey argued last week that one of the jurors was biased because he withheld … [Read more...]
Frank Schleck out of Tour de France with knee injury (The Associated Press)
Frank Schleck out of Tour de France with knee injury (The Associated Press) PARIS (AP) -- Frank Schleck will not compete in the Tour de France because of a knee injury. … [Read more...]