Joe Namath offers $100,000 in search for two lost Florida teens Joe Namath has joined in the search for two missing Florida boys, offering $100,000 for information that aids in their rescue. Perry Cohen and Austin Stephanos of Tequesta, Fla., both 14 years old, were last seen on Friday afternoon buying fuel for their 19-foot boat. The boys did not return as scheduled on Friday. Namath, a … [Read more...]
Van Gaal: I will retire in 2017
Van Gaal: I will retire in 2017 Richard Jolly Louis van Gaal has vowed to retire in 2017 and has promised his wife his current contract with Manchester United will be his last. Van Gaal, 63, also said that, no matter how much money a Qatari club might offer him, he will not go back on his word. He had originally intended to retire at 55 and is adamant that he will not be working when he turns … [Read more...]
Jeff Gordon crashes in final Brickyard 400 start (Video)
Jeff Gordon crashes in final Brickyard 400 start (Video) Your browser does not support iframes. INDIANAPOLIS – Jeff Gordon's hopes of a sixth Brickyard 400 win in his 22nd and final start in the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway disappeared after a crash on a lap 50 restart. Clint Bowyer spun in turn three and Gordon was collected in the aftermath. His car spun around too and nosed the … [Read more...]
Cech gives 'best squad since Invincibles'
Cech gives 'best squad since Invincibles' The signing of Petr Cech has made Arsenal's squad the strongest it has been since "The Invincibles," according to former Gunners midfielder Ray Parlour. Cech, 33, made his first home appearance for Arsenal on Sunday since signing from Chelsea for £11 million, as the club beat Wolfsburg 1-0 to win the Emirates Cup. Parlour, who made 466 … [Read more...]
Kyle Busch wins Brickyard 400, his 4th win in 5 races
Kyle Busch wins Brickyard 400, his 4th win in 5 races Your browser does not support iframes. INDIANAPOLIS – Even if he doesn't make the Chase, Kyle Busch's streak is one of the most impressive accomplishments in recent NASCAR memory. The driver of the No. 18 scored his fourth win in five races in Sunday's Brickyard 400, holding off Joey Logano on a green-white-checker restart. The four wins … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Cueto is Crowned
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Cueto is Crowned The non-waiver trade deadline is Friday, but arguably the biggest piece on the block has been dealt. Johnny Cueto has found his name in trade rumors for the last several weeks, and he was sent to Kansas City for Brandon Finnegan, Jake Lamb, and Cody Reed. Cueto will immediately become KC’s ace, while the trio of young pitchers stocks Cincinnati’s … [Read more...]
Mostly MLB Notes: Talking Jay Bruce, the Johnny Cueto trade and a look around the league
Mostly MLB Notes: Talking Jay Bruce, the Johnny Cueto trade and a look around the league Jay Bruce has never fully lived up to his hype as one of the best prospects in baseball, highlighted by a career-low .654 OPS during his age-27 season last year. He was seemingly only getting worse in 2015, when he owned a .162/.272/.333 line on May 15. Since then, he’s hit .309 with 11 homers, 29 runs … [Read more...]
REVIEW-Cycling-Froome’s rivals not good enough as Tour disappoints (Reuters)
REVIEW-Cycling-Froome's rivals not good enough as Tour disappoints (Reuters) By Julien Pretot PARIS, July 27 (Reuters) - This year's Tour de France had been advertised as an exciting battle royale between four great riders yet it panned out as an underwhelming contest as Chris Froome's rivals failed to live up to expectations. Team Sky's Froome beat Nairo Quintana, who won the white jersey … [Read more...]
Manchester United sign goalkeeper Sergio Romero
Manchester United sign goalkeeper Sergio Romero Manchester United have bolstered their goalkeeping options with the signing of Argentina international Sergio Romero on a free transfer. The 28-year-old former Sampdoria keeper worked with United boss Louis van Gaal at AZ Alkmaar and will provide competition for Spanish … Continue reading → Manchester United have bolstered their goalkeeping … [Read more...]
David Ortiz knocks in seven runs during blowout against Tigers
David Ortiz knocks in seven runs during blowout against Tigers 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. It's been a bit of a rough season for Boston Red Sox's designated hitter David Ortiz thus far. If Sunday was any indication, … [Read more...]