Jon Lester flirts with no-hitter, ends 10-start winless streak 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. On a hot and humid night in Atlanta, Chicago Cubs left-hander Jon Lester put the Braves' bats in the deep freeze and ended a … [Read more...]
Hunter-Reay wins IndyCar race in Iowa (The Associated Press)
Hunter-Reay wins IndyCar race in Iowa (The Associated Press) It was the most successful IndyCar finish for American drivers in nearly a decade. Ryan Hunter-Reay raced to his third victory at Iowa Speedway in the last four years Saturday night, leading the first U.S. podium sweep in nine years. It was loose, and I just kept my foot to the floor,'' Hunter-Reay said. … [Read more...]
Greg Biffle cautious about high-drag rules for Indy and Michigan
Greg Biffle cautious about high-drag rules for Indy and Michigan There's intrigue surrounding the racing implications of the new rules NASCAR is trying at Indianapolis and Michigan. The sanctioning body is raising the spoilers on the back of the cars from six inches to nine in the hopes of creating larger holes in the air for trailing cars. The bigger wake would then create a large draft … [Read more...]
Managers A.J. Hinch and Jeff Banister get heated as benches clear in Houston
Managers A.J. Hinch and Jeff Banister get heated as benches clear in Houston Your browser does not support iframes. Tempers flared deep in the heart of Texas on Saturday as the Rangers and Astros met in an AL West matchup. During the ninth inning of the Rangers 7-6 victory, the benches on both sides cleared after Texas batter Rougned Odor and Houston catcher Hank Conger exchanged words at … [Read more...]
Bruins Focus Should Be on Patience – Today's Slapshot – Today's Slapshot
Bruins Focus Should Be on Patience - Today's Slapshot - Today's Slapshot [unable to retrieve full-text content]Today's SlapshotBruins Focus Should Be on Patience - Today's SlapshotToday's SlapshotEmerging from the ugly chrysalis of a draft weekend, panned almost universally by hockey analysts, the Sweeney regime has quietly built a solid, cheaper franchise around a core of Patrice … [Read more...]
Gabriel Charles wins $400,000 Eddie Read Stakes at Del Mar (The Associated Press)
Gabriel Charles wins $400,000 Eddie Read Stakes at Del Mar (The Associated Press) DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- Gabriel Charles won the $400,000 Eddie Read Stakes by 3 3/4 lengths Saturday at Del Mar, ending a three-race skid. … [Read more...]
Brett Favre gets incredible reaction from Packers fans upon his return
Brett Favre gets incredible reaction from Packers fans upon his return The last time Brett Favre was at Lambeau Field, the Green Bay Packers fans booed him. Those fans wouldn't stop cheering on Saturday night, when Favre finally returned. Favre's last time at Lambeau Field was almost five years ago, and Favre was with the Minnesota Vikings. The fans booed, and it was awkward because very … [Read more...]
Nonna’s Boy wins Lamplighter Stakes at Monmouth Park (The Associated Press)
Nonna's Boy wins Lamplighter Stakes at Monmouth Park (The Associated Press) OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) -- Nonna's Boy raced to a front-running 3 1/2-length victory over stablemate Dontbetwithbruno in the $60,000 Lamplighter Stakes at Monmouth Park on Saturday. … [Read more...]
Watch USA 6-0 Cuba match highlights [VIDEO]
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Watch USA 6-0 Cuba match highlights [VIDEO] Mobile app users, watch the video highlights. Mobile app users, watch the video highlights. … [Read more...]
Twins teammates present Torii Hunter with special gifts on 40th birthday
Twins teammates present Torii Hunter with special gifts on 40th birthday You know you're doing something right when you can celebrate your 40th birthday by putting on a major league uniform. That's an unthinkable dream for most, but it's the reality for Minnesota Twins outfielder Torii Hunter, who on Saturday celebrated the big 4-0 with his teammates in Oakland. Simply seeing that No. 48 … [Read more...]