BLS Roundtable: Pitchers poised for a Jake Arrieta-like breakout You might not believe us, but we here at The Stew have acquired a time machine. Allow us to take you on a journey, all the way back to the year 2013. You're sitting in an establishment debating baseball with your friends. The topic of no-hitters comes up. Since it's a fun game, you decide to ask your buddies which pitchers they … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Paying up for Matt Harvey and going cheap with hitters
Daily Dime: Paying up for Matt Harvey and going cheap with hitters Here are 10 DFS recommendations for Wednesday’s slate on Yahoo but be sure to double-check the weather and lineups before first pitch approaches. Matt Harvey, SP, vs. Phi (Nola), $56: He hasn’t allowed more than two runs in any of his last eight starts, including a 0.52 ERA over his last five outings, with a 33:2 K:BB ratio … [Read more...]
John Daly sang ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’ at golf event days after collapsed lung
John Daly sang 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' at golf event days after collapsed lung If nothing else, John Daly has an appreciation for irony ... and being alive. After he suffered a collapsed lung during a Mississippi golf tournament and needing to receive CPR after he stopped breathing for three minutes, Daly returned to the course the next day to finish the event after receiving his walking … [Read more...]
Saido Berahino’s West Brom future in doubt as transfer fails to materialize
Saido Berahino’s West Brom future in doubt as transfer fails to materialize Saido Berahino's West Brom future remains in limbo after his apparent strike threat, despite the club rejecting two deadline day bids from Tottenham. The striker has hinted on his official Twitter account he is prepared to down tools after the Baggies rebuffed two late offers from Spurs. His message read: […] … [Read more...]
Antti Raanta rooted for Blackhawks playoff loss, ‘pissed off’ about treatment
Antti Raanta rooted for Blackhawks playoff loss, ‘pissed off’ about treatment As the Chicago Blackhawks ascended to the Stanley Cup, goalie Antti Raanta was dropped down the depth chart. The goalie had been seen as a potential challenger to Corey Crawford’s status as a starter; instead, he was practicing with the Black Aces, as journeyman sensation Scott Darling had won the backup job. … [Read more...]
College Football Podcast: Previews, picks for biggest games of Week 1 – SI.com
College Football Podcast: Previews, picks for biggest games of Week 1 - SI.com The college football season is finally here, and we have actual games to preview on this week’s episode of the SI College Football Podcast. SI’s Brian Hamilton and Colin Becht join Zac Ellis to get you ready for Week 1 with some matchup previews and picks. Here are the games Zac, Brian and Colin discuss: • Michigan at … [Read more...]
Lawrence Phillips charged with murder of prison cellmate
Lawrence Phillips charged with murder of prison cellmate Lawrence Phillips, once one of the biggest stars in college football and a top-10 NFL draft pick, has been charged with first-degree murder. In April, Phillips was investigated in the death of his cellmate, 37-year-old Damion Soward, who was strangled to death at Kern Valley State Prison in California. Now Phillips has been charged … [Read more...]
Lawson confident he's missing piece for Rockets
Lawson confident he's missing piece for Rockets Calvin Watkins, ESPN Staff Writer Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. 0 Shares Print Newly acquired starting point guard Ty Lawson said the trade … [Read more...]
Young Royals fan enthusiastically devours ice cream cone
Young Royals fan enthusiastically devours ice cream cone The Kansas City Royals are cruising to the American League Central title, and even though the clubhouse is currently guarding against a chickenpox outbreak, their confidence is still sky-high. That confidence certainly extends to the group of people cheering them on. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league today!] … [Read more...]
FIELD HOCKEY: EHS picks up first win against U. City – The Edwardsville Intelligencer
FIELD HOCKEY: EHS picks up first win against U. City - The Edwardsville Intelligencer UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — After a rough start to the 2015 season, the Edwardsville field hockey team found its winning form on Tuesday. The Tigers, who had opened the year with a 5-0 loss to Villa Duchesne and a 4-1 loss to St. Joseph’s Academy, scored five goals in the first half on the way to a 6-0 win at … [Read more...]