Russia fined for leaving ice during Canadian anthem, being big babies After losing to a star-studded Canadian team – including nemesis Sidney Crosby, forever the Joe Montana to Ovechkin’s Dan Marino – Russia’s IIHF world championships team had two choices: Stand there respectfully as the Canadian anthem played, like teams do in dozens of other tournaments each season; or leave the ice like … [Read more...]
Is Randy Moss legitimately thinking about an NFL comeback?
Is Randy Moss legitimately thinking about an NFL comeback? Everyone thinks they can make a comeback. But maybe people might believe Randy Moss if he tried. Moss showed up at the joint practices of the New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots the other day in his native West Virginia, backed Tom Brady in the deflate-gate things and hinted he might be interested in playing in the NFL one … [Read more...]
Dunk History: Shawn Kemp, Alton Lister and how memory works
Dunk History: Shawn Kemp, Alton Lister and how memory works As the summer wears on, with training camps and preseason play still off in (what feels like) the distant future, we turn our attention to the past. Join us as we while away a few late-summer moments recalling some of the most scintillating slams of yesteryear, the most thunderous throwdowns ever to sear themselves into our … [Read more...]
Baltimore Orioles at Kansas City Royals Free Pick and Betting Lines August 24, 2015
Baltimore Orioles at Kansas City Royals Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 75-48 Kansas City Royals play host to the 62-61 Baltimore Orioles in MLB action on the grass of Kauffman Stadium, August 24, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Orioles +121/Royals -131 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Ubaldo Jimenez (R) W/L 9-7 WHIP 1.33 3.97 Kris Medlen (R) W/L … [Read more...]
Colorado Rockies at Atlanta Braves Free Pick and Betting Lines August 24, 2015
Colorado Rockies at Atlanta Braves Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 53-71 Atlanta Braves play host to the 49-73 Colorado Rockies tonight in MLB action on the grass of Turner Field, August 24, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Rockies +116/Braves -126 O/U Total: 7 Pitching Matchup Jorge De La Rosa (L) W/L 7-5 WHIP 1.40 ERA 4.50 Julio Teheran ® W/L … [Read more...]
Detroit Tigers at Cincinnati Reds Free Pick and Betting Lines August 24, 2015
Detroit Tigers at Cincinnati Reds Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 51-71 Cincinnati Reds play host to the 59-64 Detroit Tigers tonight in MLB action on the grass of Great American Ball Park, August 24, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Tigers +113/Reds -123 O/U Total: 9 Pitching Matchup Buck Farmer (R) W/L 0-2 WHIP 1.86 ERA 8.39 Keyvius Sampson (R) … [Read more...]
St. Louis Cardinals at Arizona Diamondbacks Free Pick and Betting Lines August 24, 2015
St. Louis Cardinals at Arizona Diamondbacks Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 62-61 Arizona Diamondbacks play host to the 78-45 St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action on the grass of Chase Field, August 24, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 10:10PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Diamondbacks +111/Cardinals -121 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Lance Lynn (R) W/L 9-8 WHIP 1.31 ERA 2.94 Robbie … [Read more...]
Spurs ready new Berahino bid – sources
Spurs ready new Berahino bid - sources Peter O'Rourke Tottenham are readying an improved bid for West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino, sources have told ESPN FC. West Brom announced last week that they had rejected an initial bid for Berahino but ESPN FC was told on Monday morning that Spurs were planning to make a new offer within 48 hours. Tottenham are expected to offer £21 million … [Read more...]
Avanzare wins Grade 2 Del Mar Mile on turf by half-length (The Associated Press)
Avanzare wins Grade 2 Del Mar Mile on turf by half-length (The Associated Press) DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- Avanzare rallied to win the $200,000 Del Mar Mile by a half-length Sunday at Del Mar after a layoff of nearly seven months. … [Read more...]
Flair for the dramatic: Astros pick up another walk-off win
Flair for the dramatic: Astros pick up another walk-off 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. The Houston Astros continue to win, and are doing so in the most dramatic fashion. The club picked up another walk-off victory … [Read more...]