NFL in L.A.? Here are some predictions for the next few months - LA Times - Los Angeles Times The next few months are crucial for the NFL.With St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke proposing a stadium in Inglewood, and the owners of the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders backing a competing project in Carson, the stars are … [Read more...]
Tour leader Froome confident heading to Pyrenees mountains (The Associated Press)
Tour leader Froome confident heading to Pyrenees mountains (The Associated Press) The British rider, seeking his second Tour win after his dominant victory in 2013, safely kept the yellow jersey after his Team SKY finished one second behind American rider Tejay van Garderen's BMC in Sunday's team time trial, the ninth stage of a crash-marred race. Van Garderen is 12 seconds behind Froome in … [Read more...]
Spieth’s Deere win proves he’s ready for British Open pressure
Spieth's Deere win proves he's ready for British Open pressure Jordan Spieth likes to prepare for majors by trying to simulate their over-the-top pressure with a chance to win your more run-of-the-mill PGA Tour stop. Before the Masters, he lost in a playoff at the Shell Houston Open. He blew the field away at Augusta National for his first green jacket. Ahead of the U.S. Open at Chambers … [Read more...]
Sebastien Bourdais dominates late to win at Milwaukee Mile (The Associated Press)
Sebastien Bourdais dominates late to win at Milwaukee Mile (The Associated Press) Sebastien Bourdais pulled away following a late caution to win Sunday at the Milwaukee Mile, his second IndyCar victory of the season. Bourdais was dominating before the caution flag came out on Lap 222 after Justin Wilson's car stalled. It was Bourdais' 34th career victory, and first at an oval since winning … [Read more...]
Thunder match Blazers' $70M offer to Kanter
Thunder match Blazers' $70M offer to Kanter 0 Shares Print OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Thunder have matched the Portland Trail Blazers ' offer sheet for Enes Kanter. Kanter, who revealed the Thunder's move on Twitter, signed a maximum-level four-year deal with a player option on the fourth year with the Blazers on Thursday worth $70 million. With Kanter being a restricted free agent, the … [Read more...]
Cubs prospect Kyle Schwarber comes away with Futures Game MVP
Cubs prospect Kyle Schwarber comes away with Futures Game MVP The Futures Game is one the of the best places to catch Major League Baseball's young talent before they reach the majors. Considering the impact prospects have already played this season, there ought to be considerable interest in the game [On this week's StewPod: Everything you need to know about the All-Star game.] Anyone who … [Read more...]
USA vs. Panama preview: Los Canaleros hope to advance to quarter-finals
USA vs. Panama preview: Los Canaleros hope to advance to quarter-finals As was the case in the opener against Honduras, it wasn’t pretty for the US against Haiti but they got the result that matters. With a 1-0 win over Haiti in front of over 46,000 in Foxborough, the US clinched … Continue reading → As was the case in the opener against Honduras, it wasn’t pretty for the US against Haiti … [Read more...]
Chronicles of Stanley: Jonathan Toews gives kids best day ever in The ‘Peg
Chronicles of Stanley: Jonathan Toews gives kids best day ever in The 'Peg The Chronicles of Stanley is an occasional series this summer that tracks the Chicago Blackhawks as they each get their special alone time with the Stanley Cup. For the third time, Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews brings the Stanley Cup home to Winnipeg. In 2010, there was a massive celebration in the city … [Read more...]
Greg Cosell’s NFL Classroom: Sometimes, the defense wins
Greg Cosell's NFL Classroom: Sometimes, the defense wins I don't like when a quarterback's interception numbers are used with no context to criticize that player. It's too simple. Not all interceptions are the quarterback's fault. And it doesn't take into consideration that just like how the offense can beat the defense with scheme and execution for a long touchdown, the defense wins … [Read more...]
Nets swoop in to sign Bargnani ahead of Kings
Nets swoop in to sign Bargnani ahead of Kings 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 Brooklyn Nets have swooped in to sign former No. 1 overall pick Andrea Bargnani, swiping him away at the 11th hour from the Sacramento Kings. The Nets announced Sunday … [Read more...]