Boise State QB Ryan Finley pleads guilty to two misdemeanors Boise State quarterback Ryan Finley pleaded guilty to misdemeanor underage possession of alcohol and resisting or obstructing officers on Monday. The charges stemmed from an arrest in April. Finley was given three months probation and was required to pay $790 in fines. He also was assessed 40 hours of community service, which he … [Read more...]
Cardinals’ Stephen Piscotty carted off the field after gruesome outfield collision
Cardinals' Stephen Piscotty carted off the field after gruesome outfield collision St. Louis Cardinals rookie Stephen Piscotty left Monday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on a cart after being involved in a gruesome outfield collision with teammate Peter Bourjos. Piscotty, who was playing left field, was chasing a flyball off the bat of Pittsburgh's Josh Harrison that was headed … [Read more...]
West Brom 2-3 Everton: Lukaku leads rally
West Brom 2-3 Everton: Lukaku leads rally Romelu Lukaku inspired Everton to a stunning fightback at West Brom as the Toffees recovered from 2-0 down to win 3-2. The former Baggies striker scored twice and set up Arouna Kone as the visitors scored twice in the final 15 minutes to steal the points. Saido Berahino and Craig Dawson had put the Baggies 2-0 ahead but Lukaku hit back immediately after … [Read more...]
Fire sale starting? Chicago Bears trade Jared Allen, Jon Bostic
Fire sale starting? Chicago Bears trade Jared Allen, Jon Bostic The Chicago Bears are 0-3, and of all the 0-3 teams in the NFL who might rebound to make the playoffs, the Bears might rank last on that list. So Chicago went ahead and traded veteran pass rusher Jared Allen to the Carolina Panthers, according to Fox Sports' Jay Glazer. The Bears got a sixth-round pick in return, Glazer said. A … [Read more...]
Monday Fliers: Jones, Starks unheralded leaders of the DFS Pack
Monday Fliers: Jones, Starks unheralded leaders of the DFS Pack Fantasy owners looking to cash big in Yahoo DFS are always in the market for connector players, low-dollar options that provide roster flexibility and fatten wallets. Every Monday we'll bargain hunt in an attempt to unearth buried treasure. Today's featured buys come from KC/GB, a matchup with plenty of fantasy sizzle. James … [Read more...]
Jack Grealish picks England over Ireland
Jack Grealish picks England over Ireland Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Highly-rated Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has pledged his future to England after a tug of war with the Republic of Ireland, his club said on Monday. The 20-year-old represented Ireland at youth levels but some strong showings for Villa caught the eye of England […] Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) – … [Read more...]
Ex-Hawk Antic on Sefolosha-NYPD incident: ‘What happened that night wasn’t our fault’
Ex-Hawk Antic on Sefolosha-NYPD incident: 'What happened that night wasn’t our fault' After being cleared of all charges resulting from his April arrest in New York City — an incident that left teammate Thabo Sefolosha with a fractured right fibula that ended his 2014-15 season — former Atlanta Hawks center Pero Antic has spoken out about his treatment by the New York Police Department, … [Read more...]
Magic Number Watch: Dodgers control their fate
Magic Number Watch: Dodgers control their fate It's that time of year again. The time where magic numbers and playoff scenarios take over our lives and leave us searching for the least confusing explanation available. That's where Big League Stew comes in. From now until the final postseason spot is secured, we'll keep you updated on all of the latest clinches, magic number changes and new … [Read more...]
The Angels have gone undefeated since Pope Francis came to visit
The Angels have gone undefeated since Pope Francis came to visit It makes sense that Pope Francis would be a fan of the Los Angeles Angels, and now we have our proof. During the Pope's most recent visit to the United States, the Angels did not lose a game. The Angels went 5-0 with Pope Francis in America. #blessed https://t.co/B1moDAtRNu— Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) September 28, 2015 It could … [Read more...]
Surprise, surprise: Anonymous players side with Jonathan Papelbon over Bryce Harper
Surprise, surprise: Anonymous players side with Jonathan Papelbon over Bryce Harper The dugout altercation that took place Sunday between Jonathan Papelbon and Bryce Harper has sparked a larger discussion about the dysfunctional state of the Washington Nationals, and how these kind of disagreements should be handled. Fox Sports analyst C.J. Nitkowski — who played 10 years in the big leagues … [Read more...]