Tampa Bay Buccaneers pull a bit of a stunner, fire Lovie Smith Black Monday came and went, and nobody even thought about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers parting ways with coach Lovie Smith. So it was really a shock when, at 10:21 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, the Buccaneers tweeted out the news that Smith was fired after just two seasons with the team. Smith's first season with the Buccaneers was … [Read more...]
MLB to begin streaming games in China
MLB to begin streaming games in China For the first time ever, Major League Baseball games will be streamed in China. On Wednesday, MLB announced a new wide-ranging three-year partnership with Le Sports, China’s top internet-based eco-sports company, which will be highlighted by the live streaming of MLB games on the China mainland. [Elsewhere: Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Piazza elected to … [Read more...]
Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina benefit from new Hall voter rules
Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina benefit from new Hall voter rules It takes some players multiple years before they are enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Few players transcend the game enough to be a sure-fire first-ballot lock like Ken Griffey Jr. Instead, a wide majority of players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame remain on the ballot for multiple seasons. For some, that seems … [Read more...]
Texas State DT Will Trevillion dies
Texas State DT Will Trevillion dies Texas State defensive tackle Will Trevillion has died. He was 20 years old. No details were immediately known about Trevillion's death. Texas State tweeted about it Wednesday evening. Our thoughts and prayers are with friends and family of Will Trevillion. The world lost an amazing young man today. — Texas State Football (@TXSTATEFOOTBALL) January 7, 2016 … [Read more...]
Jason Day admits to minor vertigo bout at ’15 British Open
Jason Day admits to minor vertigo bout at '15 British Open Jason Day battled vertigo in front of the golf world last June at the U.S. Open, and he put himself in position to pull off a win akin to what Ken Venturi accomplished in battling severe hydration to win the national championship in 1964. Day first dealt with vertigo symptoms that week during the second round, falling to the ground … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: Brewers sign Chris Carter to one-year deal
Hot Stove Digest: Brewers sign Chris Carter to one-year deal 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. DONE DEAL: The Brewers have signed free agent first baseman Chris Carter to a one-year, $2.5 million deal. [@Ken_Rosenthal] … [Read more...]
Mike Piazza and the lowest draft picks ever to make the Hall of Fame – CBSSports.com
Mike Piazza and the lowest draft picks ever to make the Hall of Fame - CBSSports.com Since MLB's First-Year Player Draft was instituted in 1965, we've seen 32 former draftees -- including Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza, who were elected on Wednesday -- go on to make the Hall of Fame. As noted, Griffey became the first top overall pick to make the Hall, while Piazza became the lowest-ever draftee … [Read more...]
Ryan Johansen said he had ‘good’ relationship with John Tortorella
Ryan Johansen said he had 'good' relationship with John Tortorella Newly-acquired Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen said his relationship with Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella was “good” during their time together. There seemed to be disconnect between Johansen, the team’s first line center and franchise forward, and Tortorella, who was hired in October, during the season. … [Read more...]
Post-Season Fantasy Football Guide: Complete Playoff Ranks
Post-Season Fantasy Football Guide: Complete Playoff Ranks Whether your fantasy football season ended in a Gatorade shower or tears of disappointment, the NFL playoffs allow the excitement of fantasy football action to extend for an extra month. NFL playoff pools come in all shapes and sizes, but no matter the format or scoring system, the aim is to select players who will score the most points in … [Read more...]
Durant rejoins Thunder for Grizzlies matchup
Durant rejoins Thunder for Grizzlies matchup 8:06 PM ET Associated Press print OKLAHOMA CITY -- Thunder forward Kevin Durant will play Wednesday night against Memphis after sitting out Oklahoma City's game Monday night against Sacramento because of a sprained right big toe. Thunder coach Billy Donovan said Durant was injured when he accidentally kicked someone at Charlotte last … [Read more...]