Everything's coming up Mets: David Wright to return Monday The New York Mets' improbable run of fortune just keeps on going. Things have great for the club since the All-Star break, and there's a chance it will get even better Monday. [On this week's StewPod: Should adults bring gloves to baseball games?] That's because seven-time All-Star third baseman David Wright is set to return for … [Read more...]
Adrian Beltre sets record for most games played by a Dominican
Adrian Beltre sets record for most games played by a Dominican It was a day of mixed emotions for Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre. With Sunday's start, Beltre became the all-time leader in games played among Dominicans. He celebrated by getting ejected from the contest. Let's ignore that last part for a second, and focus on Beltre's accomplishment. It's quite the feat. The … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods, hip ailing, comes up short in last-ditch playoff bid
Tiger Woods, hip ailing, comes up short in last-ditch playoff bid It wasn't good enough. Tiger Woods came up short in his 11th hour bid to make the FedEx Cup playoffs and extend his season by at least another week. Woods shot even-par 70 at Sedgefield Country Club in the final round of the Wyndham Championship to finish tied for 10th place, four shots behind 51-year-old winner Davis Love … [Read more...]
Hunter-Reay wins after teammate Wilson airlifted from track (The Associated Press)
Hunter-Reay wins after teammate Wilson airlifted from track (The Associated Press) IndyCar driver Justin Wilson was airlifted from Pocono Raceway on Sunday after sustaining a head injury when he was hit by a large piece of debris that broke off a car in the crash-filled race. IndyCar gave no details of his injuries beyond confirming the British driver sustained a head injury. The debris … [Read more...]
IndyCar driver Justin Wilson in coma after wreck at Pocono (The Associated Press)
IndyCar driver Justin Wilson in coma after wreck at Pocono (The Associated Press) IndyCar driver Justin Wilson was in a coma and in critical condition after sustaining a head injury when he was hit by a large piece of debris that broke off a car in the crash-filled race at Pocono Raceway. The debris broke off Sage Karam's car when Karam spun into the wall Sunday. Wilson's car veered left … [Read more...]
New Under Armour campaign stars Brady, Curry
New Under Armour campaign stars Brady, Curry Darren Rovell, ESPN.com Sports Business reporter Close ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC 0 Shares Print Tom Brady won another Super Bowl. Stephen Curry won an MVP and an NBA title. Jordan Spieth … [Read more...]
Martinez insists Stones staying at Everton
Martinez insists Stones staying at Everton Richard Jolly LIVERPOOL -- Roberto Martinez is adamant Everton will keep John Stones out of Chelsea's clutches and believes the England international will still be at Goodison Park when the transfer window shuts. "Of course, yes," said the Everton manager in a news conference, as he suggested the forthcoming signing of Ramiro Funes Mori will not lead … [Read more...]
Strike Zone: Strike Zone Notes
Strike Zone: Strike Zone Notes Today’s column is on the brief side, as I’m still playing catchup after a little vacation. Instead of going team-by-team, the notes will simply be divided up by league for the rest of the season. American League Notes - Kris Medlen is set to take Jeremy Guthrie’s spot in Kansas City’s rotation after posting a 2.41 ERA and a 14/5 K/BB ratio in 14 1/3 innings as a … [Read more...]
Report: Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson has torn ACL
Report: Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson has torn ACL When Jordy Nelson went down without being touched after a short reception on Sunday afternoon, you knew it wasn't good. And a report said the injury is as bad as the Green Bay Packers could have feared. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league todayl] The initial diagnosis on Nelson is that he tore his ACL in this … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana points classification after stage 2 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana points classification after stage 2 (Reuters) Aug 23 (Infostrada Sports) - Points Classification Vuelta a Espana after Stage 2 on Sunday 1. Esteban Chaves (Colombia / Orica) 25 2. Tom Dumoulin (Netherlands / Giant) 20 3. Nicolas Roche (Ireland / Team Sky) 16 4. Daniel Martin (Ireland / Cannondale) 14 5. Joaquim Rodriguez (Spain / Katusha) 13 6. Nairo Quintana … [Read more...]