Hot Stove Digest: The Nationals are back in on Yoenis Cespedes 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. GET HIM: The Washington Nationals have jumped back in the race for outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. [@JonHeyman] SIGN HIM UP: The … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant tops list of starters for his final All-Star Game
Kobe Bryant tops list of starters for his final All-Star Game Kobe Bryant's farewell tour has officially added another stop — the 2016 NBA All-Star Game at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto on February 14. The Los Angeles Lakers was unsurprisingly voted in by the fans as one of the Western Conference's five starters for the league's annual exhibition, making his 18th All-Star apperance in the … [Read more...]
Pablo Sandoval has allegedly lost 20 pounds this offseason
Pablo Sandoval has allegedly lost 20 pounds this offseason Rejoice, baseball fans, we've once again reached that magical time of the offseason. That's right, today is "Pablo Sandoval offseason weight loss update" day. This year, the Boston Red Sox third baseman has reportedly lost 20 pounds, according to Sean McAdam of CSNNE.com. That estimate comes straight from Red Sox manager John … [Read more...]
NFL Predictions: 5 Reasons Arizona Cardinals Will Beat Carolina Panthers – Latin Post
NFL Predictions: 5 Reasons Arizona Cardinals Will Beat Carolina Panthers - Latin Post By Damon Salvadore ([email protected]) First Posted: Jan 21, 2016 11:56 AM EST The Arizona Cardinals and Carson Palmer will beat the Carolina Panthers and Cam Newton to advance to Super Bowl 50. Here are five reasons why.(Photo : Christian Peterson/Getty Images) The Arizona Cardinals and Carolina … [Read more...]
Orlando GM Rob Hennigan discusses his team’s inconsistent season
Orlando GM Rob Hennigan discusses his team's inconsistent season Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan was tasked with presiding over one of the tougher rebuilding projects in recent memory back in 2012, with only the Brooklyn Nets’ ineptitude saving him from digging out of the league’s deepest hole. He inherited a team with no coach, and a franchise player in Dwight Howard that didn’t … [Read more...]
The National League is getting closer to adding DHs, maybe in 2017
The National League is getting closer to adding DHs, maybe in 2017 If you love to watch MLB pitchers bat, take it in while you can, because 2016 may be the final season it happens. At an MLB owners' meeting on Thursday in Coral Gables, Fla., Commissioner Rob Manfred said the idea of the designed hitter coming to the National League is "gaining momentum." What's more: Deciding whether to … [Read more...]
Andrew Ference done for year with hip injury
Andrew Ference done for year with hip injury Former Edmonton Oilers captain Andrew Ference will have season-ending hip surgery, the team announced Thursday. The 36-year-old Ference, who gave up his ‘C’ this year because of a diminished role, is a minus-4 and has 0 points in six games played. Ference hasn’t played since Nov. 27. In those six games, he's averaged just 13:04 of ice-time. … [Read more...]
Despite criticism, Robert Guerrero embracing title shot (Yahoo Sports)
Despite criticism, Robert Guerrero embracing title shot (Yahoo Sports) Guerrero, who may be nearing the end of the line, meets Danny Garcia for the WBC welterweight title Saturday. … [Read more...]
Barca join Real Madrid, Man Utd in 500m euros club
Barca join Real Madrid, Man Utd in 500m euros club European champions Barcelona joined Real Madrid and Manchester United in earning over 500 million euros ($545.5 million) last season, financial consultants Deloitte revealed in their latest Football Money League published on Thursday. Madrid topped the table for the 11th year running with earnings of 577 million euros over the course […] … [Read more...]
NHL Power Rankings: Have Blackhawks topped Capitals for best team?
NHL Power Rankings: Have Blackhawks topped Capitals for best team? The Chicago Blackhawks have rocketed up the standings in the Western Conference with another one of their long winning streaks. But have they topped the Washington Capitals as the best team in the NHL? This week's power rankings have a battle at the top, but, alas, some of the same old suspects at the bottom. Every other … [Read more...]