The 19th Hole Golf Show: Is Bubba Watson wasting his talent? Bubba Watson won the Travelers Championship in a playoff for the second time and his eighth-career PGA Tour win. However, given his strength and talent, why isn't Watson winning more often? Is he squandering his talent with his mental approach? Also, we touch on the Tiger Woods and Amanda Dufner-Boyd rumor. Be sure to subscribe to … [Read more...]
Arum sues Haymon, Premier Boxing Champions over fights (The Associated Press)
Arum sues Haymon, Premier Boxing Champions over fights (The Associated Press) Boxing promoter Bob Arum filed suit Wednesday against Al Haymon and his financial backers, claiming they are violating federal law by acting as illegal promoters and monopolizing fighters and venues for fights. The lawsuit filed in federal court in Los Angeles mirrors an earlier one filed by Golden Boy Promotions, … [Read more...]
US riding an indomitable defense into the Women’s World Cup final; By Steve Davis
US riding an indomitable defense into the Women’s World Cup final; By Steve Davis The media got it wrong about the United States women’s soccer team. Not all wrong … and not all of us. But too many of us missed the real story as Jill Ellis’ team has driven into another Women’s World … Continue reading → The media got it wrong about the United States women’s soccer team. Not all wrong … and … [Read more...]
Phil Kessel trade: Winners and losers of Leafs, Penguins blockbuster
Phil Kessel trade: Winners and losers of Leafs, Penguins blockbuster The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Phil Kessel from the Toronto Maple Leafs, along with Tyler Biggs and defenseman Tim Erixon in exchange for Kasperi Kapanen, Nick Spaling, Scott Harrington and a 2016 third-round draft pick previously acquired from New Jersey, as well as a complicated scenario in which other picks will … [Read more...]
The Lakers lost out on LaMarcus Aldridge by being the Lakers
The Lakers lost out on LaMarcus Aldridge by being the Lakers LaMarcus Aldridge, because has a house in Los Angeles because it is a wonderful city to have a house in, and because he is a free agent, met with the Los Angeles Lakers first once the NBA’s free agency period began. The Lakers showed up with coach Byron Scott, part-owner and president of basketball operations Jim Buss, general … [Read more...]
Jimmy Butler’s ‘quick’ agreement with the Chicago Bulls was a long time coming
Jimmy Butler's 'quick' agreement with the Chicago Bulls was a long time coming When Jimmy Butler turned down the Chicago Bulls’ four-year, $44 million contract extension offer in the fall of 2014, most rightfully assumed him to be a bit of a nutter. That’s a four-year extension for a player who was coming off of only his first year as a full time starter. He played standout defense during … [Read more...]
Sources: Millsap, Hawks pin 3-year, $59M deal
Sources: Millsap, Hawks pin 3-year, $59M deal Chris Broussard, NBA analyst Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 0 Shares Print Paul Millsap has decided to return to the Atlanta Hawks, agreeing to a three-year deal worth $59 million that includes a player option after two years, according to league sources. … [Read more...]
Abracadabra! Joe Maddon brings in magician to end Cubs’ losing streak
Abracadabra! Joe Maddon brings in magician to end Cubs' losing streak Baseball streaks can be fickle. One minute, you're on a five-game winning streak, then, presto chango, all of the sudden you've lost eight straight contests. [On this week's StewPod: Looking back at a fun week in baseball with Jeff Passan] Nobody understands this better than Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon. Maddon is … [Read more...]
It’s official: Jerry Dipoto out as Angels GM (Updated)
It's official: Jerry Dipoto out as Angels GM (Updated) UPDATE: It's official. Jerry Dipoto has resigned as general manager of the Angels. Dipoto confirmed the news to the Los Angeles Times himself. Jerry Dipoto's resignation, now official, was inevitable. When you're a GM without authority to run a team as you see fit, what's the point?— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 1, 2015 There will be … [Read more...]
The Eye: Live updates and Cueto dominates
The Eye: Live updates and Cueto dominates With the Cincinnati Reds much closer to last place than first in the NL Central, and with ace right-hander Johnny Cueto on the verge of free agency come next season, the talk has been of a trade. And with the non-waiver trading deadline coming up at the end of July, the countdown is nearing launch, with Cole Hamels of the Phillies and Cueto regarded as the … [Read more...]