Manny Pacquiao to return April 9 against Bradley (The Associated Press) Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring April 9 for the first time since losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr., and it will be against a familiar foe. Promoter Bob Arum said Wednesday that Pacquiao will fight Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for a third time in his first bout since losing a decision to Mayweather … [Read more...]
Warriors coach Kerr could return this weekend
Warriors coach Kerr could return this weekend 8:25 PM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM 0 Shares print DALLAS -- Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr could resume his duties as soon as this weekend, although no firm timetable has been set. Kerr … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: Howie Kendrick is on the Diamondbacks’ radar
Hot Stove Digest: Howie Kendrick is on the Diamondbacks' radar Welcome to The Stew's Hot Stove Digest, our daily rundown of MLB news, rumors and gossip for Hot Stove season. Here you'll find a recap of all the day's action and other fun stuff from around the Internet. STAYING IN TOUCH: Diamondbacks general manager Dave Stewart tells Nick Piecoro that he's been in contact with free agent … [Read more...]
QB Davis Webb announces transfer from Texas Tech
QB Davis Webb announces transfer from Texas Tech Texas Tech quarterback Davis Webb announced his plans to transfer via a statement on his Twitter account on Wednesday. Webb, a junior, will graduate in the spring and be eligible to play immediately. Thank You Texas Tech University. #GunsUp pic.twitter.com/csyPKhmhCe — Davis Webb (@Davis_Webb7) December 31, 2015 Webb was named the Holiday … [Read more...]
Diamond Stone leads Maryland rally with freshman record 39 points
Diamond Stone leads Maryland rally with freshman record 39 points If the season ended today, Maryland freshman center Diamond Stone might be the Sixth Man of the Year in the Big Ten. While a handful of other young big men around the nation continue to receive, perhaps, too much attention based on what they might become, Stone is playing well above most of his classmates and he's doing it … [Read more...]
Marchand to miss Winter Classic, suspended 3 games for clipping (Video)
Marchand to miss Winter Classic, suspended 3 games for clipping (Video) Brad Marchand will not be spending New Year's Day with his teammates at Gillette Stadium. He will be sitting at home alone in shame (maybe). On Wednesday, the Department of Player Safety suspended the feisty Boston Bruins forward for three games for clipping Ottawa Senators defenseman Mark Borowiecki. As the video … [Read more...]
Celtics fans cheer Kobe during intro before final game in Boston
Celtics fans cheer Kobe during intro before final game in Boston Kobe Bryant's visited Massachusetts a great many times over the course of his 20-year career, but we're betting the Los Angeles Lakers legend had never heard a response quite like the one he received from Boston Celtics fans on Wednesday night when his name was announced by TD Garden public address announcer Eddie Palladino. … [Read more...]
Funniest Plays of the Year: Bartolo Colon loses his helmet (No. 3)
Funniest Plays of the Year: Bartolo Colon loses his helmet (No. 3) Editor's note: This week, Big League Stew is counting down the five funniest plays of 2015. Come back to see who guffaws into the No. 1 spot. Here's No. 3: There are a number of reasons to love New York Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon. After being out of the league in 2010, Colon has experienced a late-career resurgence. He's done … [Read more...]
McCoy to become Sir AP in New Year honours (Reuters)
McCoy to become Sir AP in New Year honours (Reuters) LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's twenty-times champion jump jockey AP McCoy was knighted by the Queen in the New Year Honours List on Wednesday. The 41-year-old Northern Irishman retired this year after riding a record 4,357 winners, including two Cheltenham Gold Cups, three Champion Hurdles and the 2010 Grand National. Former footballers … [Read more...]
Horse racing-McCoy to become Sir AP in New Year honours (Reuters)
Horse racing-McCoy to become Sir AP in New Year honours (Reuters) LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Britain's twenty-times champion jump jockey AP McCoy was knighted by the Queen in the New Year Honours List on Wednesday. The 41-year-old Northern Irishman retired this year after riding a record 4,357 winners, including two Cheltenham Gold Cups, three Champion Hurdles and the 2010 Grand National. … [Read more...]