Roundball Stew: Stew: Ish Is the Answer If you’re a frequent visitor to this website, chances are you’re aware that there’s a little module thingie (official term) near the middle of the NBA page that tells us the “Highest Searched Players” over the last seven days.Today, as we begin a new year, we’ll try out a new topic for this column, as we highlight a few of the most-searched-for players over … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy’s 2016 Winter Classic Live Chat!
Puck Daddy’s 2016 Winter Classic Live Chat! The Boston Bruins and the Montreal Canadiens head outdoors for the 2016 NHL Winter Classic at Gillette Stadium on Friday, beginning at 1 p.m. ET. And we’re live chattin’ it! Puck Daddy’s Greg Wyshynski, Sean Leahy and Ryan Lambert are on site for the game, and will offer all the sights and sounds of hockey’s Jan. 1 tradition. By that of course we … [Read more...]
Florida Panthers announce multi-year extension with GM Dale Tallon
Florida Panthers announce multi-year extension with GM Dale Tallon The Florida Panthers signed general manager Dale Tallon to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Friday morning. The 65-year-old Tallon joined the Panthers on May 17, 2010 after 33 years with the Chicago Blackhawks organization. This included a stint as general manager where he helped create the groundwork for … [Read more...]
2016 New Year’s resolutions for all 30 NBA teams
2016 New Year's resolutions for all 30 NBA teams It’s 2016! Happy New Year! Time to load up on a bunch of resolutions you’ll completely forget about until you find that can of steel-cut oatmeal in the back of the cupboard next August. As such, what should all 30 NBA teams be telling themselves right now? Atlanta Hawks: Find new ways to spring Kyle Korver Korver is hitting for just above the … [Read more...]
Predictions and 5 things to watch in the Fiesta Bowl
Predictions and 5 things to watch in the Fiesta Bowl BattleFrog Fiesta BowlOhio State (11-1) vs. Notre Dame (10-2)Glendale, ArizonaJan. 1, 2016 No matter what happens in Friday's Fiesta Bowl, Ohio State fans may be a bit disappointed. If the Buckeyes lose to the Fighting Irish, a team that's played incredibly well despite a run of serious injuries to key players, the season will be seen as … [Read more...]
English soccer clubs braced for risky January window
English soccer clubs braced for risky January window The start of the new year means the opening of the January transfer window and an opportunity for English Premier League clubs to once again flex their financial muscle. The window opens in England on Saturday and clubs in Europe’s richest league are likely to once again be the busiest […] The start of the new year means the opening of … [Read more...]
Funniest Plays of the Year: Jeff Francoeur can’t throw (No. 1)
Funniest Plays of the Year: Jeff Francoeur can't throw (No. 1) 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. 1: Baseball can often be a relentless, punishing game. Going 3-for-10 at the plate is considered a success, meaning players are expected to fail during most of their at-bats. On … [Read more...]
Top defenses of Michigan, Florida meet in Citrus Bowl
Top defenses of Michigan, Florida meet in Citrus Bowl Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus BowlFlorida (10-3) vs. Michigan (9-3)Orlando, FloridaJan. 1, 2016 Michigan and Florida both had resurgent seasons with new coaches in 2015 and did so mainly with stout defensive play. Michigan certainly improved on offense in its first season under Jim Harbaugh, but D.J. Durkin’s defense carried the torch. The … [Read more...]
Anonymous Bills player rips Mario Williams, who likely will be cut
Anonymous Bills player rips Mario Williams, who likely will be cut All signs point to the Buffalo Bills cutting Mario Williams, with his bloated salary and underwhelming production. And with one game left in his Bills career, it appears he won't be sent out with a bouquet of roses. Check out what one unnamed Bills player told Buffalo News' Ty Dunne about Williams: “It’s been clear to me … [Read more...]
Matt Barnes types a lengthy Instagram rant about his ‘worst year’
Matt Barnes types a lengthy Instagram rant about his 'worst year' Matt Barnes decided to ring in 2016 with a Matt Barnes-styled airing of grievances. He’s got a lot of problems with you people, per usual. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The Memphis Grizzlies swingman hopped on Instagram on New Year’s Eve to take on “the worst year of my life,” again … [Read more...]