Eagles lineman: Terrell Suggs 'planned' dirty hit on Sam Bradford's knee Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Jason Peters told NFL Network's Albert Breer he felt that the hit of Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs on Eagles QB Sam Bradford was intentional and dirty. Eagles LT Jason Peters asked if he thought Terrell Suggs' hit on Sam Bradford was dirty: "I think so. ... I think he … [Read more...]
Mariners designate former closer Fernando Rodney for assignment
Mariners designate former closer Fernando Rodney for assignment It's the end of the road for veteran reliever Fernando Rodney in Seattle. The 2014 MLB saves leader and two-time All-Star was designated for assignment following the Mariners 6-3 loss to the Chicago White on Saturday night. The move means Rodney is immediately off the Mariners major league and 40-man rosters. He now enters a … [Read more...]
Bethe Correia trying to pick fight with Miesha Tate in lieu of Ronda Rousey rematch
Bethe Correia trying to pick fight with Miesha Tate in lieu of Ronda Rousey rematch If Bethe Correia wants another crack at Ronda Rousey, then beating Miesha Tate would go a long way in helping her case. Tate expressed extreme disappointment on Friday when Holly Holm was announced as the next challenger for Rousey. Understandably so, as Tate has won four consecutive fights since last losing … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Mike Check
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Mike Check July 31 deadline acquisition Mike Leake made only one start for the Giants before landing on the disabled list August 3 with a left hamstring strain, but that trade has gone back to looking like a huge boost for second-place San Francisco. Leake allowed just a hit and a walk and struck out six Pirates over six innings in his return to the Giants’ … [Read more...]
NFL Preseason Blitz: Peyton Manning looks fine in Gary Kubiak’s offense
NFL Preseason Blitz: Peyton Manning looks fine in Gary Kubiak's offense You wonder if sometimes coaches do certain things in the preseason as a bit of a wink to pundits who have asked the same questions over and over through the offseason. When the Denver Broncos came out for Peyton Manning's first preseason play in Gary Kubiak's offense in the shotgun, with four receivers and an empty … [Read more...]
Mets continue feasting on Rockies pitching with second straight 14-9 win
Mets continue feasting on Rockies pitching with second straight 14-9 win 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. Coors Field has a 20-year history of making offenses look good. This weekend, it has helped turn the 2015 New York … [Read more...]
Chase Watch: Setting up for a relatively drama-free Richmond?
Chase Watch: Setting up for a relatively drama-free Richmond? The 2015 Chase may have 15 drivers locked in when the green flag drops at Richmond on September 12. Thanks to a relatively drama-free event at Bristol on Saturday night, all but one Chase spot could be decided when the series races for the final time in the regular season. While some drivers currently in the Chase had a much … [Read more...]
Beholder becomes 1st female to win Pacific Classic (The Associated Press)
Beholder becomes 1st female to win Pacific Classic (The Associated Press) Beholder shot to the lead on the final turn and Gary Stevens peeked under his arm. Beholder romped to an 8 1/4-length victory in the $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar, becoming the first female to win the Grade 1 race in its 25-year history Saturday. ''I chirped to her, and boom! She's gone,'' Stevens said. … [Read more...]
Tim Tebow comes in fourth for Eagles, doesn’t play too much
Tim Tebow comes in fourth for Eagles, doesn't play too much For all of the recent positive stories about Tim Tebow’s chances of making the Philadelphia Eagles, coach Chip Kelly played him as the fourth quarterback on Friday night, and time is running out in the preseason for Tebow to make a grand impression. Tebow came in after Sam Bradford, Mark Sanchez and Matt Barkley took their snaps in … [Read more...]