Washington Nationals at Pittsburgh Pirates Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 55-40 Pittsburgh Pirates play host to the 51-43 Washington Nationals tonight in MLB action on the grass of PNC Park, July 24, 2014. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Nationals -115/Pirates +105 O/U Total: 6.5 Pitching Matchup Max Scherzer (R) W/L 10-8 WHIP 0.80 ERA 2.09 Jeff … [Read more...]
The 10 most loathsome NHL players
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Charles Haley told 49ers rookies to ‘act like the white guys’
Charles Haley told 49ers rookies to 'act like the white guys' Say this for Charles Haley: the man doesn't hold back in conversation any more than he did on the football field. The five-time Super Bowl winner and impending Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee recently spoke to the rookies at 49ers training camp, and delivered some blunt advice. "I know they probably got mad," he said, according … [Read more...]
30 Questions in 30 Days: Defensive statistics – Giants.com (blog)
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2-year doping ban upheld against British boxer Kid Galahad (The Associated Press)
2-year doping ban upheld against British boxer Kid Galahad (The Associated Press) LONDON (AP) -- U.K. Anti-Doping says its appeal panel has upheld a two-year suspension of Kid Galahad, also known as Abdul Barry Awad, for testing positive for the steroid stanozolol. … [Read more...]
Doping-WADA chief Howman concerned about teenagers doping (Reuters)
Doping-WADA chief Howman concerned about teenagers doping (Reuters) Young athletes could be using performance-enhancing drugs as they try to make the breakthrough into elite sport, fears World Anti-Doping Agency director general David Howman. Howman also believes 10 percent of elite athletes could still be doping as WADA continues its efforts to weed out drugs cheats and those that supply … [Read more...]
Bilic hails Hammers' spirit, commitment
Bilic hails Hammers' spirit, commitment West Ham boss Slaven Bilic felt his side showed great character after squeezing past Birkirkara on penalties in their Europa League second qualifying round second leg. The Hammers, who went down to 10 men when James Tomkins was sent off before half time, lost 1-0 on the night to Fabrizio Miccoli's strike but they went on to clinch the shootout 5-3 after … [Read more...]
Lou Lamoriello buys full page ad to thank NJ Devils, fans
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Red Sox lose eighth straight on Jose Altuve’s dramatic walk-off homer
Red Sox lose eighth straight on Jose Altuve's dramatic walk-off homer 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. As Jose Altuve's walk-off homer cleared the left-field wall Thursday night, the Houston Astros had another reason to be … [Read more...]
Grading Liverpool’s current squad by position
Grading Liverpool’s current squad by position As Liverpool have wrapped up the majority of their summer spending after the £32.5 million acquisition of Christian Benteke, it’s probably a good time to evaluate where the squad stands going into the new Premier League season. Since much of … Continue reading → As Liverpool have wrapped up the majority of their summer spending after the £32.5 … [Read more...]