Yankees reclaim first place, end Blue Jays 11-game win streak 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 race in the AL East isn't heating up, it's officially on fire after the New York Yankees rallied late and reclaimed first … [Read more...]
Pennel, Gaston making move on defensive line – Green Bay Press Gazette
Pennel, Gaston making move on defensive line - Green Bay Press Gazette Packers defensive tackle Mike Pennel smiles on the bench during Thursday’s preseason game against the Patriots.(Photo: AP) Suspensions to Letroy Guion and Datone Jones mean a couple of the Green Bay Packers’ young defensive linemen will have to play early in the season. Right now, Mike Pennel and Bruce Gaston look like … [Read more...]
Team News: Team News – Week 2
Team News: Team News - Week 2 Saturday, August 15, 2015 Friday Night Kickoff Aston Villa v Manchester United Aston Villa XI: Guzan, Bacuna, Richards, Clark, Amavi, Veretout, Gueye, Westwood, Ayew, Agbonlahor, Sinclair Substitutes: Bunn, Baker, Richardson, Hutton, Sanchez, Kozak, Gestede Changes: None Manchester United XI: Romero, Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Shaw, Carrick, Schneiderlin, … [Read more...]
Matt Kemp hits for first cycle in Padres’ history
Matt Kemp hits for first cycle in Padres' history Entering play on Friday, the San Diego Padres were the only franchise in Major League Baseball without a no-hitter and one of only two franchises without a cycle, along with the Miami Marlins. In their 47th season, playing game No. 7,442, they can finally cross the latter off the list. Matt Kemp, who was acquired from the Los Angeles … [Read more...]
EJ Manuel Clings on to Spot in Buffalo Bills Quarterback Competition – Bleacher Report
EJ Manuel Clings on to Spot in Buffalo Bills Quarterback Competition - Bleacher Report Bill Wippert/Associated Press The Buffalo Bills quarterback competition took another step toward a conclusion in Week 1 of the preseason. Tyrod Taylor electrified onlookers against the Carolina Panthers, putting himself in pole position to win the job while earning the start for Buffalo's second preseason … [Read more...]
Antonio Tarver fights to draw with Steve Cunningham (The Associated Press)
Antonio Tarver fights to draw with Steve Cunningham (The Associated Press) Five-time world champion Antonio Tarver fought to a 12-round draw with former cruiserweight champion Steve Cunningham in a lackluster heavyweight contender bout Friday night at the Prudential Center. Judge John McKaie scored the fight 115-113 in favor of Cunningham (28-7-1), with Cunningham getting the last two … [Read more...]
2015 Group of Five preview: Who's the best in every non-power conference? – SI.com
2015 Group of Five preview: Who's the best in every non-power conference? - SI.com Conference championship picks Conference USA champ: Western Kentucky The best quarterback-running back tandem you (probably) haven’t heard of resides in Bowling Green, Ky. Brandon Doughty was granted a sixth-year of eligibility in December after completing 67.5% of his passes for a national-best 4,830 yards … [Read more...]
Jason Day’s PGA rally cut off as the weather turns nasty
Jason Day's PGA rally cut off as the weather turns nasty SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Jason Day and his caddie-slash-teacher Colin Swatton were standing on the back of the 14th green, looking out in the distance as Dustin Johnson was preparing to hit his potentially par-saving putt. They both saw a flash of lightning, with Day pointing toward it. Typically, golfers stop when they see lightning. The … [Read more...]
Athletic Bilbao thrash Barcelona 4-0 in Spanish Supercopa; Match highlights [VIDEO]
Athletic Bilbao thrash Barcelona 4-0 in Spanish Supercopa; Match highlights [VIDEO] Barcelona’s hopes of claiming a record-equaling six trophies in 2015 look to be in tatters after they were thrashed 4-0 by brilliant Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of the Spanish Supercopa, with Aritz Aduriz netting a hat-trick. Barca made it four trophies from four on Tuesday night when they […] … [Read more...]
Marcus Mariota stumbles, fumbles, ends with TD drive in NFL debut
Marcus Mariota stumbles, fumbles, ends with TD drive in NFL debut ATLANTA - As NFL debuts go, Marcus Mariota's first performance in a Tennessee Titans uniform wasn't the worst thing ever. Look, he didn't pull a John Elway and line up under the guard. He didn't emulate Matthew Stafford and throw three interceptions. And he didn't get punched in the face by a teammate. Plus, he eventually led … [Read more...]