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...]
Ultimate guide to watching soccer on TV and streaming
Ultimate guide to watching soccer on TV and streaming For the past six months, World Soccer Talk writer Chris Moore and I have spent tens of hours researching, writing and compiling our notes to create an ultimate guide to watching soccer live and legally, to share with you. The comprehensive guide gives readers in the US all the details […] For the past six months, World Soccer Talk writer … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: MWR, Stewart-Haas and a common link?
Happy Hour: MWR, Stewart-Haas and a common link? Your browser does not support iframes. Throughout the week you can send us your best questions, jokes, rants and just plain miscellaneous thoughts to happyhourmailbag@yahoo.com or @NickBromberg. We'll post them here and have a good time. Welcome back to Happy Hour after a week off. We made sure to attempt to recharge in anticipation of not … [Read more...]
Starling Marte robs home run, hits walk-off blast for Pirates
Starling Marte robs home run, hits walk-off blast for Pirates It was a Marte partay Saturday afternoon at PNC Park. Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Starling Marte was involved in the two biggest plays of the game, robbing Brandon Crawford of a home run in the second inning and later hitting a two-out, walk-off home in the ninth to give Pittsburgh a 3-2 win. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: … [Read more...]
Beholder romps to win against boys in Pacific Classic (The Associated Press)
Beholder romps to win against boys in Pacific Classic (The Associated Press) DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- 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. … [Read more...]
Kreuziger wins Stage 6 of USA Pro; Dennis keeps overall lead (The Associated Press)
Kreuziger wins Stage 6 of USA Pro; Dennis keeps overall lead (The Associated Press) Roman Kreuziger survived an early breakaway to win Stage 6 of the USA Pro Challenge on Saturday, while Rohan Dennis finished in the main pack to retain his overall lead. Kreuziger was part of a selection that formed about an hour into the stage, and then was able to sprint past Javier Megias and Leonardo … [Read more...]