BLS Roundtable: Which surprise contender are you still buying? Believing in a surprise team can be a risky proposition. There was a reason to doubt that club prior to the season, so why should our opinions change after a month or two of solid play? Well, we're in July now, and we can't ignore these teams any longer. While some of these clubs will eventually fall off, they've all done enough … [Read more...]
Golf bodies jointly tell Trump he’s not ‘right’ on immigration comments
Golf bodies jointly tell Trump he's not 'right' on immigration comments Univision. NBCUniversal. Macy's. They've all severed ties with 2016 presidential candidate Donald Trump over remarks he made about immigration and Mexicans. The two broadcast powers have refused to air the Miss Universe pageant, which Trump partially owns, on July 12, and Mexican officials affiliated with the outdated … [Read more...]
USA vs. Germany Women’s World Cup semi-final watched by 8.4 million
USA vs. Germany Women’s World Cup semi-final watched by 8.4 million FOX’s live coverage of the 2015 Women’s World Cup semi-final between the United States and Germany was viewed by 8.4 million million people watched the Tuesday night game. The match was shown live on the over-air FOX network from 7pm to 9pm ET, … Continue reading → FOX’s live coverage of the 2015 Women’s World Cup … [Read more...]
The smaller names of NHL unrestricted free agency, Hour 3
The smaller names of NHL unrestricted free agency, Hour 3 We’re keeping track of the big unrestricted free agent names here at Puck Daddy. But how are some of the smaller signings working out? Sometimes it's the little pieces that can help your team fill in the puzzle and push it to the Stanley Cup. Not everyone today is named Cody Franson or Matt Beleskey. Could one of these guys play a big … [Read more...]
Sources: Chandler, Suns agree to 4-year deal
Sources: Chandler, Suns agree to 4-year deal Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print The Phoenix Suns have reached terms on a contract with veteran center Tyson Chandler on a four-year deal worth $52 million, according to league sources. Tyson Chandler's … [Read more...]
It’s the time of year where the Mets pay Bobby Bonilla for being retired
It's the time of year where the Mets pay Bobby Bonilla for being retired Each week, millions of workers around the globe look forward to payday. Getting a check, or seeing that extra money magically appear in your account, is always a good thing. [On this week's StewPod: Looking back at a fun week in baseball with Jeff Passan] It's probably even better when you're no longer working. Former … [Read more...]
Danny Green takes $45M to stay with Spurs, starts recruiting LaMarcus Aldridge
Danny Green takes $45M to stay with Spurs, starts recruiting LaMarcus Aldridge Danny Green was rumored to have all sorts of suitors as one of the premier "3-and-D" wing players on the free agent market. Ultimately, though, the 28-year-old shooting guard decided that there's no place like home — and was willing to give the San Antonio Spurs a hometown discount to stay put. [Follow Dunks Don't … [Read more...]
Artem Anisimov signs with Blackhawks for 5 years after Saad deal
Artem Anisimov signs with Blackhawks for 5 years after Saad deal The Chicago Blackhawks had their hand forced by restricted free-agent forward Brandon Saad, who was asking for a salary too rich for them and was going to get an offer sheet from someone. So they traded him to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Part of the return was a player they coveted anyway. Artem Anisimov has 86 goals and 106 … [Read more...]
Cincinnati lands three commitments in less than 24 hours
Cincinnati lands three commitments in less than 24 hours Already well positioned next season with its top six scorers returning from a 23-win NCAA tournament team, Cincinnati took a big step Wednesday toward securing its long-term future too. The Bearcats landed three commitments in less than 24 hours, a pair from promising recruits Nysier Brooks and Jarron Cumberland and the other from … [Read more...]
Morabito polishes French diamond ahead of Tour (Reuters)
Morabito polishes French diamond ahead of Tour (Reuters) By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - Steve Morabito rode in the service of Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador, and helped Cadel Evans in the Australian's successful Tour de France challenge in 2011. The Swiss is now Thibaut Pinot's right-hand man in his quest to become the first Frenchman to win the Tour since Bernard Hinault in … [Read more...]