Chris Stewart signs in Anaheim for one-year, $1.7-million The Ducks lost some of their grit and secondary scoring when Matt Beleskey signed with Boston. On Saturday evening, they picked up Chris Stewart as a quasi-replacement. The forward signed a one-year, $1.7-million deal with Anaheim. Stewart, 27, has the potential to fill the skates of Beleskey. Potential is the key word; yet, it's an … [Read more...]
Braves closer Jason Grilli suffers ruptured Achillies, season likely over
Braves closer Jason Grilli suffers ruptured Achillies, season likely over Atlanta Braves closer Jason Grilli is likely done for the season after rupturing his left Achillies tendon on Saturday. Grilli suffered the injury while attempting to cover first base during the ninth inning of Atlanta's 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies. It looked like a routine play until Grilli made it about half … [Read more...]
Dee Gordon to miss All-Star game after dislocating thumb
Dee Gordon to miss All-Star game after dislocating thumb Talk about bittersweet. The Miami Marlins offense broke loose on Saturday, helping them notch a lopsided 14-3 victory against the Cincinnati Reds. Unfortunately, in the midst of it all, All-Star second baseman Dee Gordon was lost after dislocating his thumb on a head-first slide into first base. Gordon was injured during … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Pollock, Hundley, Panda and other Sunday delights
Daily Dime: Pollock, Hundley, Panda and other Sunday delights Be mindful of ballpark weather today, because we have some ugly splotches on the radar. Below you'll find a 10-pack of bargain DFS buys for Sunday's games. Please use responsibly. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] Pablo Sandoval, 3B, vs. NYY (Eovaldi), $14: Panda's ownership of Eovaldi has been firmly established … [Read more...]
Calamity Kate, a 54-1 shot, wins Delaware Oaks (The Associated Press)
Calamity Kate, a 54-1 shot, wins Delaware Oaks (The Associated Press) STANTON, Del. (AP) -- Calamity Kate, sent off at odds of 54-1, led the whole way, had enough left to hold off Peace and War for a stunning upset in the Grade III $300,000 Delaware Oaks on Saturday. The field included pro-tem division leader Lovely Maria. … [Read more...]
Spieth’s 61 propels him to Deere lead
Spieth's 61 propels him to Deere lead Jordan Spieth shot his best round of the week on Saturday at the John Deere Classic. It also happened to be the best round of his young, yet distinguished, career. Spieth shot 10-under 61 in Round 3 at TPC Deere Run, usurping the lead at 17 under par, two clear of Greenbrier winner Danny Lee. The Masters and U.S. Open winner ended in a flurry, going … [Read more...]
Sources: Kings closing in on signing Bargnani
Sources: Kings closing in on signing Bargnani 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 Sacramento Kings are closing in on signing former No. 1 overall draft pick Andrea Bargnani, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com the Kings and Bargnani … [Read more...]
Report: 76ers’ Joel Embiid needs 2nd foot surgery, will miss 2015-16 season
Report: 76ers' Joel Embiid needs 2nd foot surgery, will miss 2015-16 season Nearly one month after suffering a setback in the healing of his surgically repaired right foot, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will now undergo a second procedure on that foot, one that is expected to cost him the entire 2015-16 NBA season. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of … [Read more...]
Dee Gordon to miss All-Star game with dislocated thumb
Dee Gordon to miss All-Star game with dislocated thumb Talk about bittersweet. The Miami Marlins offense broke loose on Saturday, helping them notch a lopsided 14-3 victory against the Cincinnati Reds. Unfortunately, in the midst of it all, All-Star second baseman Dee Gordon was lost after dislocating his thumb on a head-first slide into first base. Gordon was injured during … [Read more...]
Gary McAllister appointed Liverpool first-team coach
Gary McAllister appointed Liverpool first-team coach Gary McAllister has been appointed as Liverpool's first-team coach, the club have announced. McAllister, 50, returns to the club where he spent two successful years as a player between 2000-02 and becomes the latest addition to Brendan Rodgers' new-look backroom … Continue reading → Gary McAllister has been appointed as … [Read more...]