No Browns QB controversy yet, but Johnny Manziel is showing real progress The Cleveland Browns haven't really opened the door for Johnny Manziel to be their starting quarterback to open this season, and there's a long way to go before that's a possibility. Manziel played fairly well against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night, starter Josh McCown threw a couple interceptions, but Browns … [Read more...]
Chris Archer tosses complete game one-hitter as Rays edge Astros
Chris Archer tosses complete game one-hitter as Rays edge Astros 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 Chris Archer is on his game he's near impossible to beat, as the Houston Astros found out Thursday night. The Tampa … [Read more...]
Robert Griffin III suffers concussion in painful preseason outing vs. Lions
Robert Griffin III suffers concussion in painful preseason outing vs. Lions Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III left the game against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter Thursday night, suffering what the team called a stinger at first but later added that he suffered a concussion. Head coach Jay Gruden said after the game that Griffin was going through the league-mandated … [Read more...]
What is wrong with Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney?
What is wrong with Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney? Wayne Rooney has long been a scapegoat. He can always be counted on to eventually let us all down. There are certainly millions, if not billions, of words written about Wayne Rooney since he first began playing. It’s easy to forget that Rooney is still only 29 years old. It’s […] Wayne Rooney has long been a scapegoat. He can always … [Read more...]
Marcell Ozuna crushes home run off the top of the foul pole
Marcell Ozuna crushes home run off the top of the foul pole We've seen our share of monster home runs here at Big League Stew – in fact, we chronicle the longest jacks hit in the majors every month – but even we don't remember seeing a homer quite like the one Marcell Ozuna mashed Thursday night in Miami. With a runner at first base and two outs in the second inning, Ozuna turned on first … [Read more...]
50-1 shot Bird E House wins Del Mar feature (The Associated Press)
50-1 shot Bird E House wins Del Mar feature (The Associated Press) DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- Bird E House rallied to win the $37,000 feature by a half-length at 50-1 odds Thursday at Del Mar. … [Read more...]
Is Tyrod Taylor moving closer to earning Bills’ starting quarterback role?
Is Tyrod Taylor moving closer to earning Bills' starting quarterback role? Don't discount the importance of Tyrod Taylor's performance for the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns. Taylor's statistics in one half's worth of work were modest, and he led the Bills to only three points, but his effort must be put in perspective. The Bills were down their top five … [Read more...]
Praying mantis finds best seat at PNC Park: The top of Juan Perez’s hat
Praying mantis finds best seat at PNC Park: The top of Juan Perez's hat The four-game set between the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates that began Thursday night at PNC Park is drawing a lot of attention from baseball fans. So much so, that even insects are interested in what will unfold when the Pirates and Giants square up. The insect in question – a praying mantis – was so … [Read more...]
Baylor’s Sam Ukwuachu convicted of sexual assault
Baylor's Sam Ukwuachu convicted of sexual assault Baylor defensive end Sam Ukwuachu was found guilty of sexual assault Thursday night. Ukwuachu was convicted of raping a female former Baylor soccer player in October of 2013. The conviction comes on the same day Texas Monthly released a report about how Baylor and police mishandled the allegations against the transfer from Boise State. The … [Read more...]
Warriors' Looney out 4-6 months after surgery
Warriors' Looney out 4-6 months after surgery Associated Press 0 Shares Print OAKLAND, Calif. -- Golden State Warriors rookie forward Kevon Looney will miss at least four to six months after undergoing surgery on his right hip. Looney had the operation to repair a torn labrum on Thursday. He will begin rehabilitation immediately and will not be able to resume basketball … [Read more...]