Johnny Cueto goes the distance in final bid for the All-Star team Take a look around the league with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. In his final start before the final vote for the All-Star Game comes to an end, Cincinnati Reds ace Johnny Cueto may have … [Read more...]
New MLS team Atlanta United FC reveal logo, branding and colors [VIDEO]
New MLS team Atlanta United FC reveal logo, branding and colors [VIDEO] MLS expansion team have unveiled their logo, branding and colors. With a voiceover by Jon Champion, the video below provides a glimpse of what Atlanta United FC is all about, including shots of their stadium and what makes the MLS … Continue reading → MLS expansion team have unveiled their logo, branding and colors. … [Read more...]
Justin Upton skies over the wall to rob Andrew McCutchen of a homer
Justin Upton skies over the wall to rob Andrew McCutchen of a homer When he was destroying pitchers in the minors, San Diego Padres outfielder Justin Upton was described as a true five-tool player. While Upton often shows off two of those tools at the plate, he occasionally gets an opportunity to prove he's still a strong fielder. He proved that Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With a … [Read more...]
Dion Waiters does weird tongue stuff, gets really creepy at Summer League
Dion Waiters does weird tongue stuff, gets really creepy at Summer League The NBA's various Summer Leagues are pretty commonly accepted as facsimiles of the league itself, glorified scrimmages that hold our interest for the presence of exciting rookies and other young players among guys who are playing for professional opportunities in the D-League or overseas. Yet these factors are not a … [Read more...]
Hunter Pence makes fantastic sliding catch, fires home for double play
Hunter Pence makes fantastic sliding catch, fires home for double play San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence has missed most of the season due to a forearm injury. The club has been able to tread water without him, going 42-42 despite Pence playing in just 18 games. Pence returned to the team Tuesday, and immediately showed why he can be difference-maker moving forward. With the New … [Read more...]
Sir Matt Busby and Santiago Bernabéu – A tale of two icons
Sir Matt Busby and Santiago Bernabéu – A tale of two icons Mention Real Madrid and Manchester United in the same sentence these days and invariably the conversation will shift to the transfer sagas involving David de Gea and Sergio Ramos. Currently, both clubs refuse to give an inch with respect to … Continue reading → Mention Real Madrid and Manchester United in the same sentence these … [Read more...]
Austin Dillon says severity of wreck hit when he talked to brother
Austin Dillon says severity of wreck hit when he talked to brother Austin Dillon started looking at videos of his crash not long after he emerged from the infield care center on Monday morning. Dillon's car launched into the catchfence at the end of the rain-delayed Coke Zero 400 at Daytona. After making contact with Denny Hamlin's car, Dillon's car flew over two lanes of cars and slammed … [Read more...]
Triple threat: Gentry wants more 3s from Davis
Triple threat: Gentry wants more 3s from Davis ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry has an area in which he see much growth potential for franchise cornerstone Anthony Davis: 3-point shooting. Gentry, hired to replace Monty Williams on May 30, said on a Tuesday conference call that he has directed Davis to log heavy practice reps from beyond … [Read more...]
Andrew McCutchen, Pirates help grounds crew roll out the tarp
Andrew McCutchen, Pirates help grounds crew roll out the tarp Andrew McCutchen isn't just the Pittsburgh Pirates' savior on the field. As he showed Tuesday, he can assist in other areas as well. While his latest act of heroism technically did take place on the field, it's not in the way you think. With rain starting to come down in the top of the third inning, the Pirates' grounds crew was … [Read more...]
Detroit Lions 2015: Game by game predictions – Detroit Sports Nation
Detroit Lions 2015: Game by game predictions - Detroit Sports Nation Detroit Lions 2015: Game by game predictionsDetroit Lions 2015: Game by game predictions Following the announcement of the 2015 NFL schedule on April 21st, I wrote a piece breaking down the Detroit Lions season on a game-by-game basis. That was written before the 2015 NFL Draft was held and I feel like now is a good time to … [Read more...]