Match highlights for every USA game in 2015 Women’s World Cup [VIDEO] Defense wins championships, or so the old adage goes. But in the case of the United States, defense in the early stages of the tournament was the difference in getting them into the final. And once the final happened, defense … Continue reading → Defense wins championships, or so the old adage goes. But in the case of the … [Read more...]
NASCAR won’t hold end-of-season banquets at Trump properties
NASCAR won't hold end-of-season banquets at Trump properties The 2014 Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series banquets were held at Donald Trump's Doral resort in Miami. The banquets will be at a different location in 2015. Following controversial comments by the business mogul and (again) presidential candidate, a NASCAR spokesperson said Friday that the sport would look for a … [Read more...]
Robert Streb almost won at Greenbrier with sand wedge as his putter
Robert Streb almost won at Greenbrier with sand wedge as his putter Robert Streb almost won The Greenbrier Classic on Sunday playing the back nine at the Old White TPC with 13 clubs in the bag. You're allowed 14. Streb broke his putter after the ninth hole in the final round, with the head of his Scotty Cameron flat stick coming off as he tossed it toward his caddie. Under the Rules of … [Read more...]
Trainer Brown caps big turf stakes weekend at Belmont (The Associated Press)
Trainer Brown caps big turf stakes weekend at Belmont (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Trainer Chad Brown capped a big holiday weekend of turf stakes victories with Goldy Espony taking the $100,000 River Memories for older fillies and mares on Sunday at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: NBA Landscape Survey
Offseason Beat: NBA Landscape Survey The Orlando Summer League is underway and we've seen a few nice performances from high-profile rookies like Frank Kaminsky and Stanley Johnson, but today's column will keep the focus squarely on free agency. With marquee players agreeing to deals, the focus has shifted to second-tier free agents like Josh Smith, Jeremy Lin and David West, as well as restricted … [Read more...]
David Ortiz did something no Boston first baseman has ever done Sunday
David Ortiz did something no Boston first baseman has ever done Sunday The Boston Red Sox started David Ortiz at first base Sunday, and wound up making franchise history. Given his lack of experience in the field, there was considerable concern that his poor defense could sink the club. That wasn't the case. In fact, if you were evaluating Ortiz's defense at home, you didn't have much to go … [Read more...]
Some Tennessee Titans rookie projections from Charlie Campbell – Music City Miracles
Some Tennessee Titans rookie projections from Charlie Campbell - Music City Miracles Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Potential hits and misses from Charlie Campbell. Walterfootball.com has had an up and down reputation. However, it is hard to argue with the fact that the site puts out mock drafts years in advance, and generally ends up getting a decent amount of picks right. Something they did … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods closes Greenbrier with bogey-free 67
Tiger Woods closes Greenbrier with bogey-free 67 At no point on Sunday was Tiger Woods a factor to win The Greenbrier Classic. However, Woods did wrap up at the Old White TPC with a bogey-free, 3-under 67 to carry some good feelings into his next start in two weeks at the Open Championship. “Today was a good day. I played really well today,” said Woods, who finished T-32, six shots behind … [Read more...]
Source: Lakers strike deal with Celtics PF Bass
Source: Lakers strike deal with Celtics PF Bass ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print The Los Angeles Lakers continued to fill out their roster through free agency by reaching an agreement with Boston Celtics power forward Brandon Bass, a source told ESPN.com. Terms were not disclosed and are dependent on what other roster moves the Lakers make once players are able to sign … [Read more...]
Missouri bias? Royals and Cardinals combine for six All-Star starters
Missouri bias? Royals and Cardinals combine for six All-Star starters Forget about East Coast bias, it's time Major League Baseball started looking into their Midwest bias. They can start the investigation in Missouri. [Check out Big League Stew on Tumblr for even more baseball awesomeness.] The Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals fared well as the All-Star Game starters were … [Read more...]