Baseball Daily Dose: Rangers Snag Hamels from Phils Follow @Baer_Bill and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. On a busy Wednesday night, the Rangers stole the headlines in acquiring ace lefty Cole Hamels and lefty reliever Jake Diekman from the Phillies. The Rangers gave up quite a bit: catcher Jorge Alfaro, outfielder Nick Williams, and pitchers Jake Thompson, Alec Asher, Jerad Eickhoff, as well as … [Read more...]
Jones' place in United defence uncertain
Jones' place in United defence uncertain Richard Jolly Manchester United defender Phil Jones is in a battle to earn a first-team place for the start of the Premier League after Louis van Gaal confirmed he has decided upon three of his back four. But while England international Jones, 23, has started all of United's preseason games as the right-sided centre-back, but he has not yet … [Read more...]
Marlins pipe in ‘obnoxious’ noises during Nationals batting practice
Marlins pipe in 'obnoxious' noises during Nationals batting practice Wednesday was quite an interesting day for the Miami Marlins. It started with reports that the team was back to its salary-shedding ways, sending pitcher Mat Latos and and top bench hitter Mike Morse to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a trio of minor leaguers. However, as the day went on, that trade struggled to cross the … [Read more...]
MLB Trade Deadline Digest: Cole Hamels trade puts focus on David Price
MLB Trade Deadline Digest: Cole Hamels trade puts focus on David Price The Stew's Trade Deadline Digest recaps the day in news and rumors as MLB gets closer to the non-waiver trade deadline on July 31. If you missed any of Wednesday's action, we're here to help you catch up with all the important links and tidbits. DONE DEAL: Cole Hamels is headed to the Texas Rangers in a blockbuster … [Read more...]
A look at trainer Bob Baffert’s record 7 wins in Haskell (The Associated Press)
A look at trainer Bob Baffert's record 7 wins in Haskell (The Associated Press) Short stay. Large payday. … [Read more...]
Koeman questions Vitesse-Chelsea deal
Koeman questions Vitesse-Chelsea deal Kevin Palmer Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has suggested his former club Vitesse Arnhem have lost some of their identity after entering into a relationship with Premier League champions Chelsea that sees them accept a host of loan players each season. Vitesse could field four Chelsea youngsters in their Europa League third qualifying round tie against … [Read more...]
Report: Rob Kauffman ‘close’ to purchasing stake in Ganassi Racing
Report: Rob Kauffman 'close' to purchasing stake in Ganassi Racing As speculation about Michael Waltrip Racing's 2016 manufacturer mounts, it may have more things different about it next season that simply the make of the car. According to the Sports Business Journal, MWR co-owner Rob Kauffman is "close" to purcahsing Felix Sabates' stake in Chip Ganassi Racing. In doing so he would take the … [Read more...]
Training Camp Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Bengals Ready to Roll
Training Camp Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Bengals Ready to Roll Can’t you feel it in the air? It’s cliché season! Let’s start this column off with a little game. Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson used a cliché while addressing the media earlier this week. Which one was it? Remember to let the theme music from Jeopardy play while you make your decision. A) Leave no stone unturned B) Opening … [Read more...]
Rangers acquire Cole Hamels
Rangers acquire Cole Hamels The much-rumored Phillies ace Cole Hamels has been traded to the Rangers, CBSSports Baseball Insider Jon Heyman reports. The trade is a 6-for-2 swap. Here are the details, per multiple reports: To Rangers: LHP Cole Hamels, LHP Jake Diekman, cashTo Phillies: C Jorge Alfaro, OF Nick Williams, RHP Alec Asher, LHP Matt Harrison, RHP Jake Thompson, RHP Jerad Eickhoff The … [Read more...]
FOX Sports makes important changes to Bundesliga TV schedule
FOX Sports makes important changes to Bundesliga TV schedule Bundesliga fans, your voices have been heard. After German soccer fans expressed their disappointment on social media and this website regarding the original plans that FOX Sports had for its Bundesliga TV coverage, FOX Sports has made some changes. FOX is … Continue reading → Bundesliga fans, your voices have been heard. After … [Read more...]