Miesha Tate 'very frustrated with the UFC' after Ronda Rousey trilogy fight snub Miesha Tate is fed up with the UFC. After defeating Jessica Eye in July at UFC on FOX, “Cupcake” solidified a title shot against bantamweight kingpin Ronda Rousey. Unfortunately, those were just assurances made by UFC president Dana White, and none of those guarantees were in writing. Shortly after being … [Read more...]
Warner extradition to U.S. inches closer
Warner extradition to U.S. inches closer Associated Press PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad -- Trinidad and Tobago's attorney general has signed documents allowing authorities to potentially go ahead with a U.S. effort to extradite former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner to face charges in a corruption case that has shaken international soccer, officials said in court Monday. Attorney General Faris Al … [Read more...]
John Tortorella says he will ‘keep it simple’ as Team USA coach
John Tortorella says he will 'keep it simple' as Team USA coach John Tortorella didn’t make any great proclamations or predictions in his first television interview as Team USA’s coach for the World Cup of Hockey. In a chat with ESPN’s Steve Levy on SportsCenter Monday evening where Tortorella was officially announced as Team USA’s bench boss, he struck an even-keeled tone. This was … [Read more...]
Astros back to their winning ways, beat Angels to start important AL clash
Astros back to their winning ways, beat Angels to start important AL clash 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 question was, which Houston Astros team would we see this week, as they hosted the wild-card hopeful Los … [Read more...]
Eichel scores winner in first preseason game
Eichel scores winner in first preseason game If Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel had any hopes of lowering the insanely high expectations about his rookie season, he's blowing it. After scoring an overtime winner to help the Sabres prospects win their rookie tournament, Eichel's first impression at the NHL level was just as satisfying. In his first preseason game as a pro, Eichel scored a … [Read more...]
NFL Power Rankings: How did the Chicago Bears sink to the bottom?
NFL Power Rankings: How did the Chicago Bears sink to the bottom? There is a group of certain teams you expect to be the worst in the NFL at any certain time. The Chicago Bears are not a regular member of that group. So you can't imagine the Bears will stay in the basement too long. But they're there now. Right now, the Bears are the worst team in the NFL. You could maybe argue the worst … [Read more...]
Nice reflexes! David Price snares comebacker flying toward his head
Nice reflexes! David Price snares comebacker flying toward his head Your browser does not support iframes. There was a big sigh of relief Monday night at Rogers Centre when David Price whipped his head out of the way, stuck up his glove and snared a sharply hit line drive that was flying toward his head. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] We've seen this end in much, much worse … [Read more...]
WATCH: Calvin Pryor picks off Andrew Luck for first career INT – CBSSports.com
WATCH: Calvin Pryor picks off Andrew Luck for first career INT - CBSSports.com Calvin Pryor, drafted by the Jets in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, entered Sunday night's game against the Colts with no interceptions in his career. But on the Colts' opening drive of the game, Pryor recorded his first career pick. It came against Andrew Luck, which really isn't too bad of a way to snag the … [Read more...]
Triple Crown champion American Pharoah works out (The Associated Press)
Triple Crown champion American Pharoah works out (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Triple Crown champion American Pharoah had his first official workout since finishing second in the Travers Stakes last month. … [Read more...]
Marseille unveils new security measures in wake of Sunday incidents
Marseille unveils new security measures in wake of Sunday incidents Marseille (AFP) – Marseille president Vincent Labrune slammed “a minority of individuals who are trying to destabilize the stadium” and said security will be increased following unsavoury incidents that marred Sunday’s Ligue 1 clash against Lyon. The 1-1 draw at the Velodrome was held up for 20 minutes when fans […] … [Read more...]