MLB midseason review: The five biggest stories of 2015 so far Teams around MLB began hitting the 81-game mark — and thus, the midway point of the season — late last week. As of Monday, 26 of 30 teams are halfway through their season. Yes, the All-Star break isn't until next week, but midseason is upon us. Like, right now. So we at The Stew thought the time was right to look back at the … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper says he will not participate in the Home Run Derby
Bryce Harper says he will not participate in the Home Run Derby Washington Nationals superstar Bryce Harper will not participate in the Home Run Derby this season. Harper told reporters Monday that he is going to skip the event. Harper cited a couple of reasons for declining the invite. Bryce Harper won't participate in HR Derby. Wants to stay in routine & says, more than anything, wouldn't … [Read more...]
First Down: Steve Smith one of several WR seniors with gas-in-tank
First Down: Steve Smith one of several WR seniors with gas-in-tank Welcome to the research season. Soon some 50 million fantasy maniacs will thumb through volumes of scouting reports, stats and trends to put themselves in a position to CRUSH the competition. Questions, some rhetorical and some not, will be bandied about in an attempt to separate the loved from the loathed. Can C.J. Anderson … [Read more...]
Ex-Texas, Montana State DB Eryon Barnett dies at 24
Ex-Texas, Montana State DB Eryon Barnett dies at 24 Former Montana State and Texas defensive back Eryon Barnett passed away over the weekend. According to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Barnett, 24, died around 3:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon in a Bozeman, Mont., hospital. A cause of death has not been determined. The Gallatin County (Mont.) Coroner’s office “will likely” complete an autopsy on … [Read more...]
Milner: Ambition high for Liverpool
Milner: Ambition high for Liverpool The ESPN FC panel discuss a few top players in the Premier League this season. The ESPN FC panel respond to the reports suggesting James Milner rejected an offer from Manchester City. ESPN FC's Gabriele Marcotti talks James Milner's recent move to Liverpool, and how his personality and versatility may have forced his move. ESPN FC's Craig Burley … [Read more...]
Alexander Radulov considers NHL return in KHL free agency: Report
Alexander Radulov considers NHL return in KHL free agency: Report Is it possible that our favorite curfew breaker/miscreant could return to the NHL after next season? Oh my god, please let Igor Eronko’s tweet about Alexander Radulov’s potential return to the NHL in 2016 be true. Please let it be true so we can see Keith Jones carve him on national television again. So we can see him taunt … [Read more...]
Sources: Spurs lure West for veteran minimum
Sources: Spurs lure West for veteran minimum ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print David West has agreed to sign with the San Antonio Spurs, becoming the latest big-name player to join San Antonio this offseason. West will join the Spurs for the veteran minimum of roughly $1.5 million, sources confirmed to ESPN.com's Marc Stein, after opting out of his deal with the Indiana Pacers … [Read more...]
Not too early to be in yellow for Froome (Reuters)
Not too early to be in yellow for Froome (Reuters) By Julien Pretot HUY, Belgium (Reuters) - It is too soon to say Chris Froome will win the Tour de France but not too early for him to be in yellow as it puts the Briton in a perfect place ahead of Tuesday's feared fourth stage over potentially dangerous cobbles. Team Sky's Froome snatched the overall lead after finishing second in Monday's … [Read more...]
Fox News anchor calls Rory McIlroy a ‘leprechaun’, says she ‘can’t stand him’
Fox News anchor calls Rory McIlroy a 'leprechaun', says she 'can't stand him' There's a #TeamCaro supporter at Fox News. (via @ScottLLove) pic.twitter.com/u0qn0HVHt8— Chris Chaney (@Wrong_Fairway) July 6, 2015 Fair and balanced, right? Fox News is at it again, but this time they've decided to offer their slant on happenings in the golf world. During the Monday edition of "Outnumbered," the … [Read more...]
Ginobili announces return to Spurs for 2015-16
Ginobili announces return to Spurs for 2015-16 ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Manu Ginobili will play another season for the San Antonio Spurs, announcing his decision in a tweet Monday. Happy to announce that I'm coming back next season. #gospursgo #TDwouldvemissedmetoomuch. — Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) July 6, 2015 The Spurs were determined to convince Ginobili to play … [Read more...]