NASCAR confirms meeting with owners about 'qualification concepts' NASCAR said Tuesday that the sport held a meeting with Sprint Cup Series owners to talk about the future of ownership in the sport. Franchising has been a popular discussion point over the last few seasons. While NASCAR's statement didn't use the word franchise or any of its derivatives, it was clear that the sport did … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Mets Survive Cespedes Scare
Baseball Daily Dose: Mets Survive Cespedes Scare Follow @Baer_Bill and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. The Mets received a scare on Wednesday night in Philadelphia as outfielder Yoenis Cespedes had to leave in the third inning against the Phillies after he was hit in the hand by a Justin De Fratus fastball. The pitch ran in and Cespedes was unable to get out in time. The pitch was reviewed as it wasn’t … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants Free Pick and Betting Lines Oct. 1, 2015
Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants Free Pick and Betting Lines . The 83-75 San Francisco Giants play host to the 88-70 Los Angeles Dodgers today in MLB action on the grass of AT & T Park, Oct 1, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 3:45PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Dodgers -104/Giants -106 Total Line: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Brett Anderson (L) W/L 9-9 WHIP 1.37 ERA 3.75 Tim … [Read more...]
MLS owner wants Ronaldo over Messi
MLS owner wants Ronaldo over Messi The transfer window might be closed, but the rumours keep ticking. As always, Transfer Talk has the latest and greatest. See all the summer deals right here. TOP STORY: MLS owner likes Ronaldo over Messi Given his druthers, Orlando City SC owner Augusto Da Silva says he'd rather bring Cristiano Ronaldo into his team than Lionel Messi. The thought of either one … [Read more...]
2015 MLS attendances up 16% compared to last year
2015 MLS attendances up 16% compared to last year For the season-to-date through gameweek 30, MLS attendances are up 16% compared to last season. That’s encouraging news given that MLS attendances were up 12% as of July. Plus, so far this season, there have been no reported attendances of less than 10,000. Meanwhile, attendances of 18,000 or more are […] For the season-to-date through … [Read more...]
Magic Number Watch: AL comes into focus as Yankees near wild card berth
Magic Number Watch: AL comes into focus as Yankees near wild card berth 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 … [Read more...]
Rangers move to brink of AL West title with win against Tigers
Rangers move to brink of AL West title with win against Tigers 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 going from yearly contender to last place in 2014, the Texas Rangers are back on the brink of an AL West title. [Play a … [Read more...]
Anaheim Ducks: Puck Daddy’s 2015-16 NHL Season Preview
Anaheim Ducks: Puck Daddy’s 2015-16 NHL Season Preview (The 2015-16 NHL season is nearly upon us! Why bother watching this team? What will make or break the season? Find out as we preview all 30 teams as camps begin!) Last Season: 51-24-7, 109 points, first in the Western Conference 2014-15 Season, In One Tweet Did They Get Better, Worse Or Are They About The Same? Better-ish. When the … [Read more...]
Red Sox manager Torey Lovullo meets President Obama at hotel gym
Red Sox manager Torey Lovullo meets President Obama at hotel gym The leader of the free world and the skipper of the Boston Red Sox came together for a meeting of the minds Tuesday in New York. Well, OK, maybe it wasn't quote that serious. As it turns out, President Barack Obama was staying at the same hotel as the Red Sox during their trip to New York, and Boston's interim manager Torey … [Read more...]
Thornton Academy field hockey team picks up win over Portland – WMTW Portland
Thornton Academy field hockey team picks up win over Portland - WMTW Portland OVER THE LAST TWO MONTHS, THE SURGING JAYS HAVE WON 38 OF 53 GAMES. AS YOU WOULD EXPECT TODAY'S HEAVY RAIN WIPED OUT MOST OF THE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULE. BUT TONIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS AND ON THE TURF IN SACO, THE THORNTON ACADEMY FIELD HOCKEY TEAM DID HOST PORTLAND. SCORELESS GAME UNTIL MIDWAY THROUGH THE FIRST HALF. … [Read more...]