Benitez gets his first taste of Real politics Rafa Benitez's introduction to Bernabeu politics started in earnest in Real Madrid's lacklustre draw with Roma in Melbourne on Saturday. The incoming manager has, from his point of view, been mercifully detached from the debacle of Iker Casillas' departure, a soap opera that has been playing out since long before Benitez arrived. Sergio Ramos' contract … [Read more...]
Carl Edwards wins New Hampshire pole
Carl Edwards wins New Hampshire pole Joe Gibbs Racing followed up its strong run at Kentucky with a good showing in qualifying at New Hampshire. Carl Edwards, who finished fourth Saturday night at Kentucky, will start first for Sunday's race. Joe Gibbs Racing placed its four cars in the top five at Kentucky. The lone non-JGR driver in the top five was Joey Logano, who finished second. He … [Read more...]
Sterling hits back at 'sicknote' suggestions
Sterling hits back at 'sicknote' suggestions Raheem Sterling has denied he feigned illness prior to his transfer from Liverpool to Manchester City. Sterling, 20, completed a £49 million move from Anfield to Premier League rivals City last week, ending months of speculation over his future. In the lead up to the deal, the England international missed two Liverpool training sessions during … [Read more...]
Zack Greinke extends scoreless innings streak in win against Nationals
Zack Greinke extends scoreless innings streak in win against Nationals 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. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke was masterful again Sunday against the Washington Nationals. Greinke tossed … [Read more...]
MSU's top 50 football players: No. 19 Plaxico Burress – Lansing State Journal – Lansing State Journal
MSU's top 50 football players: No. 19 Plaxico Burress - Lansing State Journal - Lansing State Journal Plaxico Burress set single-season receiving records in both 1998 and '99.(Photo: LSJ file) This is the 32nd in a 50-day summer series counting down the top players in Michigan State football history, as I see them. As with last year's MSU basketball top 50, the criteria is performance … [Read more...]
CP3 on talk of DJ rift: 'Only matters he's back'
CP3 on talk of DJ rift: 'Only matters he's back' 0 Shares Print LAS VEGAS -- While reports indicated that a rift between Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan played a role in the center agreeing to sign a free-agent deal with the Dallas Mavericks before ultimately re-upping with the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul said that it "doesn't matter" what people say, and that he's … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: Ty Lawson: Toxic Asset
Offseason Beat: Ty Lawson: Toxic Asset Hello friends. We are officially in the dog days of summer but we had a piece of big news last night and Summer League is winding up. Check out Mike’s work as he was out in Vegas, and we also have Ryan and Doc checking in over the past few days. It’ll be slow for the next couple of weeks but before you know it’s going to be go time. We’ve already started … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Greinke Domination
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Greinke Domination The Summer of Greinke keeps rolling along, with the Dodgers’ starter extending his streak to 43 2/3 scoreless innings after throwing eight shutout innings on Sunday. He went toe-to-toe with fellow NL Cy Young candidate Max Scherzer, beating the Nats to improve to 9-2 with a 1.30 ERA and 0.82 WHIP. The streak is obviously unsustainable for the … [Read more...]