Chase Utley takes out ad in two Philadelphia papers to thank fans For a number of years, no player best exemplified the Philadelphia Phillies' success better than Chase Utley. In his 12+ seasons with the club, Utley emerged as the face of the franchise. He had to share that role with Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard occasionally, but Utley was the best of that bunch. [On this week's StewPod: … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Wright On
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Wright On Welcome back, captain. David Wright made an emphatic return to the Mets’ lineup on Monday, smacking a mammoth home run in his first at-bat and later adding a single and a walk while scoring three runs. It was part of an eight-homer, 16-run, 20-hit barrage by the Mets in their comeback win over the Phillies. Wilmer Flores hit two dingers for the Mets, … [Read more...]
Week 1 Football Picks – Sentinel-Standard
Week 1 Football Picks - Sentinel-Standard The Ionia Sentinel-Standard weekly football contest, which involves citizens and the Sports Editor picking games each week, is in every Tuesday edition of the Sentinel-Standard. The Sports Editor picks the teams he thinks will win and the public does the same with the help of the ad on Page 4 of the Tuesday edition. Those who wish to participate can … [Read more...]
IndyCar driver Justin Wilson dies of head injury (The Associated Press)
IndyCar driver Justin Wilson dies of head injury (The Associated Press) IndyCar driver Justin Wilson died Monday night from a head injury suffered when a piece of debris struck him at Pocono Raceway. IndyCar made the announcement at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Wilson, a British driver who lived outside Denver in Longmont, Colorado, was hit in the head during Sunday's race by piece of … [Read more...]
Cotto-Alvarez bout is on for Nov. 21 after tough negotiation (The Associated Press)
Cotto-Alvarez bout is on for Nov. 21 after tough negotiation (The Associated Press) If Miguel Cotto's fight with Saul ''Canelo'' Alvarez is anywhere near as difficult as the negotiations to get them in the ring together, boxing fans are in for a treat this fall. After months of strenuous posturing and painstaking discussions, Cotto and Alvarez appeared together in Hollywood on Monday to … [Read more...]
Mets set franchise record with eight home runs during blowout win
Mets set franchise record with eight home runs during blowout win The New York Mets may have just finished a series in Colorado, but it looks like they brought the thin air with them. The club exploded for a franchise record eight home runs in a blowout win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. [On this week's StewPod: Should adults bring gloves to baseball games?] Returning third … [Read more...]
FSU's Cook found not guilty, reinstated to team
FSU's Cook found not guilty, reinstated to team Dalvin Cook was found not guilty of misdemeanor battery on Monday. (USATSI) UPDATE 9:28 p.m. ET: Florida State has officially reinstated Cook following the not guilty verdict. Here is the official statement from the school. “In light of today's ruling in his misdemeanor battery case, FSU football player Dalvin Cook's indefinite suspension from … [Read more...]
Future is bright in Turin for reigning champions Juventus
Future is bright in Turin for reigning champions Juventus Juventus faced Barcelona in the Champions League final with what can definitively be called a veteran team. The Old Lady started Gianluigi Buffon, Patrice Evra, Andrea Barzagli, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Andrea Pirlo and Carlos Tevez, all of whom are over 30 years of age. With Pirlo and Tevez departing, the Bianconeri […] Juventus faced … [Read more...]
Reports: Hornets, Kidd-Gilchrist reach extension
Reports: Hornets, Kidd-Gilchrist reach extension ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has agreed to a four-year, $52 million contract extension with the Charlotte Hornets, according to multiple reports. The 6-foot-7, 232-pound Kidd-Gilchrist is known primarily for his defense but increased his offensive output last season. He … [Read more...]
IndyCar driver Justin Wilson dies from head injury at Pocono
IndyCar driver Justin Wilson dies from head injury at Pocono IndyCar Series driver Justin Wilson died Monday after suffering a severe head injury at Pocono Raceway. He was 37. Wilson was hit in the head by a piece of debris from Sage Karam's car. Karam, leading the race at the time, crashed by himself, spreading debris from his car across the track. What appeared to be the nose cone of … [Read more...]