What to expect from Mexico’s new coach Ricardo ‘Tuca’ Ferretti When Ricardo Ferretti (nicknamed Tuca) was introduced this week as interim coach of the Mexican national team, he put on a display of a mild mannered man. This was not, by any means, the same man that many were accustomed to seeing, the one that berated journalists both on and off the […] When Ricardo Ferretti (nicknamed Tuca) … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Verlander Sharp in No-Hit Bid
Baseball Daily Dose: Verlander Sharp in No-Hit Bid Follow @Baer_Bill and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. Tigers starter Justin Verlander flirted with a no-hitter in Wednesday’s start against the Angels, but lost it when Chris Iannetta led off the top of the ninth inning with a double down the left field line which kicked up chalk dust. Verlander settled for a one-hit shutout, walking two and striking … [Read more...]
Floyd Mayweather’s $4.8M car is nice, but his flashy show is nearing an end (Yahoo Sports)
Floyd Mayweather's $4.8M car is nice, but his flashy show is nearing an end (Yahoo Sports) Regardless of how you feel about him, the Mayweather circus is creeping toward a conclusion. … [Read more...]
Justin Wilson’s organs donated to six people
Justin Wilson's organs donated to six people According to his brother, the organs from IndyCar Series Justin Wilson were donated to six different people. Stefan Wilson revealed the news on Twitter on Tuesday, a day after his brother died from a head injury he sustained at Pocono Raceway on Sunday. With #giftoflife @justin_wilson saved 6 lives today. He just keeps setting the bar higher. Keep … [Read more...]
Twin Magic: Minnesota stays hot, rolls over Rays for sixth straight victory
Twin Magic: Minnesota stays hot, rolls over Rays for sixth straight victory 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. Look out, American League. The Minnesota Twins are charging hard and looking to snap their four-year postseason … [Read more...]
2015 Big Ten Expert Picks: Overrated, underrated, predicted order of finish – CBSSports.com
2015 Big Ten Expert Picks: Overrated, underrated, predicted order of finish - CBSSports.com CBS Sports asked our college football staff to lay it all on the line ahead of the season, calling out each of their most overrated and underrated teams, projecting each division's order of finish and making a bold prediction that will stay with them through the entire 2015 season. The latest from … [Read more...]
Diamondbacks rallying around new mascot — a hamster named Slider
Diamondbacks rallying around new mascot — a hamster named Slider Your browser does not support iframes. With all due respect to dogs everywhere on this National Dog Day, we must tip our cap to another furry, four-legged friend, the hamster. Last week in Cincinnati, the Arizona Diamondbacks adopted a praying mantis while at the Great American Ball Park and ended up sweeping the Reds to climb … [Read more...]
Ohio State WR Brown (leg) out for season
Ohio State WR Brown (leg) out for season Ohio State announced Wednesday evening that wide receiver Noah Brown will miss the 2015 season with a leg injury. Brown will have surgery on the leg Thursday and is expected to make a complete recovery. While Ohio State wouldn't go into the specifics of the injury, Ari Wasserman of Cleveland.com reported that wide receiver Noah Brown suffered "what appeared … [Read more...]
Point Piper scores upset in Brubaker Stakes at Del Mar (The Associated Press)
Point Piper scores upset in Brubaker Stakes at Del Mar (The Associated Press) DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- Point Piper rallied between horses in mid-stretch to win the $86,880 Harry F. Brubaker Stakes by a half-length in a blanket finish Wednesday at Del Mar. … [Read more...]
Why it’s time to consider David Silva amongst the Premier League greats
Why it’s time to consider David Silva amongst the Premier League greats It’s not often home supporters come out of their stadium after a poor result in awe of an opposition player. Usually, your own side’s unsatisfactory performance, a dubious refereeing decision or any kind of subsequent emotional veneer clouds judgement. But Manchester City’s David Silva managed to achieve the aforementioned … [Read more...]