Masahiro Tanaka dominates Blue Jays as Yankees win third straight 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. After being swept at home by the Toronto Blue Jays last weekend, the New York Yankees are on the verge of returning the … [Read more...]
Buccaneers’ Jameis Winston largely struggles but flashes in preseason debut
Buccaneers' Jameis Winston largely struggles but flashes in preseason debut MINNEAPOLIS — True to the reputation he forged during the 2014 college season, all Jameis Winston needed to get going in his professional debut was a 20-point deficit. The No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft endured a roller coaster first game for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — one that was roundly poor but at least … [Read more...]
Eric Berry made emotional return to field for Chiefs, and it was awesome
Eric Berry made emotional return to field for Chiefs, and it was awesome From the minute Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry was diagnosed with Hogkin's lymphoma nine months ago, he vowed to return to the game he loved. That dream came true Saturday night, as Berry returned to the field for the first time in the Chiefs' preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. His teammates and … [Read more...]
Bute stops DiLuisa in 4th round in return to ring (The Associated Press)
Bute stops DiLuisa in 4th round in return to ring (The Associated Press) MONTREAL (AP) -- Former world champion Lucian Bute of Montreal emerged from a 19-month ring absence to stop European light heavyweight champion Andrea Di Luisa in the fourth round Saturday night. … [Read more...]
Sharla Rae wins Grade 1 Del Mar Oaks (The Associated Press)
Sharla Rae wins Grade 1 Del Mar Oaks (The Associated Press) DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- Sharla Rae overhauled Her Emmynence in deep stretch to win the $300,000 Del Mar Oaks by three-quarters of a length Saturday at Del Mar. … [Read more...]
Justin Upton throws helmet in frustration, hits teammate Yonder Alonso in head
Justin Upton throws helmet in frustration, hits teammate Yonder Alonso in head Every time we see an angry baseball player throw his helmet or smash his bat in the dugout, we hold our breath hoping no innocent bystanders are struck or injured by the flying debris. That was the case again on Saturday night when San Diego's Justin Upton returned to the dugout angry after being picked off by … [Read more...]
Justin Upton throws helmet in anger, hits teammate Yonder Alonso in head
Justin Upton throws helmet in anger, hits teammate Yonder Alonso in head Every time we see an angry baseball player throw his helmet or smash his bat in the dugout, we hold our breath hoping no innocent bystanders are struck or injured by the flying debris. That was the case again on Saturday night when San Diego's Justin Upton returned to the dugout angry after being picked off by … [Read more...]
Do or don’t, there is no more try in the majors for Jason Day
Do or don't, there is no more try in the majors for Jason Day SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Jason Day is still in search of his first major win because just about every Acme package Wile E. Coyote has ever ordered has landed in his way. At the 2011 Masters, it was a surging Charl Schwartzel. Two years later, his countryman Adam Scott was the one to break the Aussie Curse at Augusta National. An … [Read more...]
Matt Jones crashed a suite and took the coolest shot at the PGA Championship
Matt Jones crashed a suite and took the coolest shot at the PGA Championship SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — There was one hole left of partying at the Michelob Ultra hospitality chalet on Saturday when a crasher from Australia named Matt Jones showed up. Or, to be more specific, a golf ball from Matt Jones crashed its way in. "It was like a foul ball at a baseball game," a golf fan named Tyson … [Read more...]
Report: Vikings OT Phil Loadholt out for season with Achilles injury
Report: Vikings OT Phil Loadholt out for season with Achilles injury MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings right tackle Phil Loadholt, one of the team's more consistent run blockers, was carted off during Saturday night's preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with what NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting is a season-ending Achilles injury. The injury occured on the second play of the … [Read more...]