Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Crab Shining In The Bay NFL training camps are in full swing as the summer rolls on, and the preseason kicks off in less than one week when the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings finally quench the thirst of NFL fans worldwide as they face off in the Hall of Fame Game. Plenty of news sprouted out of camps on Monday, so let’s check out the most … [Read more...]
Yoenis Cespedes powers red-hot Mets into sole possession of first place
Yoenis Cespedes powers red-hot Mets into sole possession of first place 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. When the New York Mets traded for Yoenis Cespedes, the expectations were obvious: He'd invigorate the team's sluggish … [Read more...]
A.J. Pierzynski tried to convince ump that this bounced pitch was a strike
A.J. Pierzynski tried to convince ump that this bounced pitch was a strike Give A.J. Pierzynski credit for trying, at least. When Atlanta Braves pitcher David Aardsma hopped a ball to the plate in the eighth inning Monday night, Pierzynski turned in one of the most shameless sell jobs you'll ever see from a catcher. He framed up the pitch like it were a strike, held it there to show the ump … [Read more...]
Drake unveils new Raptors uniforms in concert
Drake unveils new Raptors uniforms in concert ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print TORONTO -- Rapper Drake took the wraps off new uniforms for the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. The Grammy winner, who collaborated with the team on the new look, wore a black and gold version of the uniform while performing the finale of his OVO Fest concert in Toronto. Drake, the team's "global … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Recycling
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Recycling Follow @RyanPBoyer and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. Two weeks ago in this space we discussed how Adrian Beltre’s fantasy owners might not have a choice but to just sit tight with him and hope his left thumb gets better. Well, it appears that might be happening. Beltre became the third player in the modern era and first since 1933 to record his third … [Read more...]
Adrian Beltre hits for the cycle in spectacular fashion
Adrian Beltre hits for the cycle in spectacular fashion Adrian Beltre had already hit for the cycle twice in his career, so Monday night he upped his personal degree of difficulty and joined an elite group of players in the process. Beltre tripled in the first inning against the Houston Astros, doubled in the second inning, singled in the third, took a breather in the fourth and homered in … [Read more...]
‘Cyborg’ threatens legal action after Ronda Rousey’s steroid comments
'Cyborg' threatens legal action after Ronda Rousey's steroid comments A potential fight between UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and all-world striker Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino has been talked about for years. You can go as far back as 2012 and find hypothetical betting odds between the two best female fighters on the planet. After Rousey’s recent 34-second drubbing of Brazilian Bethe … [Read more...]
World Soccer Talk Radio (8.3.15) Lyndon Lloyd of ToffeeWeb interview
World Soccer Talk Radio (8.3.15) Lyndon Lloyd of ToffeeWeb interview Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Lyndon Lloyd of ToffeeWeb. During the interview, Lyndon Lloyd of ToffeeWeb.com previews Everton’s upcoming Premier League season, discusses the lack of transfer activity this summer, as … Continue reading → Listen to the latest episode of … [Read more...]
The NBA’s all-time starting five: Washington Wizards
The NBA's all-time starting five: Washington Wizards You’re in your second semester of AP Basketball History, you love really good teams, and you love lists. With precious little drama left in the NBA’s 2015 offseason, why don’t we hit the barroom and/or barbershop, pour ourselves a frosty mug of Barbicide, and get to arguin’ over each franchise’s most formidable starting five-man lineup. … [Read more...]
The NBA’s all-time starting five: Philadelphia 76ers
The NBA's all-time starting five: Philadelphia 76ers You’re in your second semester of AP Basketball History, you love really good teams, and you love lists. With precious little drama left in the NBA’s 2015 offseason, why don’t we hit the barroom and/or barbershop, pour ourselves a frosty mug of Barbicide, and get to arguin’ over each franchise’s most formidable starting five-man lineup. … [Read more...]