The 10-man rotation, starring the Nets, who haven't fixed anything A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: The Brooklyn Game. Devin Kharpertian on the firing of Lionel Hollins and Billy King, which ultimately won't … [Read more...]
USC brings back Clancy Pendergast as DC
USC brings back Clancy Pendergast as DC USC is bringing in a familiar face to run its defense. Trojans head coach Clay Helton announced Monday that he has added Clancy Pendergast to his staff as defensive coordinator. This will be Pendergast’s third stint as an assistant with the Trojans. He spent the 2015 season as linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers. “We are very excited to … [Read more...]
Brian Scott will drive No. 44 in 2016
Brian Scott will drive No. 44 in 2016 The No. 9 is now the No. 44. Richard Petty Motorsports announced Monday that Brian Scott would drive the No. 44 for the team. The car was the No. 9 car in 2015 with Sam Hornish Jr. at the wheel. “After the 2015 season, we had an opportunity to make some changes and get the No. 44 back," Richard Petty said in a statement. "We felt that it was good timing. … [Read more...]
Bengals’ Vontaze Burfict suspended first three games of 2016
Bengals’ Vontaze Burfict suspended first three games of 2016 The NFL has come down with the hammer on one of the league’s hardest hitters. Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been suspended for the first three games of the 2016 NFL season. Repeated violations of player safety rules, capped in Saturday’s massacre of a playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, forced the … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: Tigers considering many free-agent options
Hot Stove Digest: Tigers considering many free-agent options 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. OPTIONS: The Detroit Tigers have discussed a number of prominent free agents, but money is a factor.[@JonHeyman] DONE DEAL: The … [Read more...]
What you need to know about new Cuban free agent Lazaro Armenteros
What you need to know about new Cuban free agent Lazaro Armenteros The teenager who could be baseball's next Cuban star was officially deemed a free agent by MLB on Monday. Lazaro Armenteros, a powerful and speedy 16-year-old outfielder built like a linebacker, will be up for grabs starting Feb. 10, according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal. Armenteros is a fascinating player, and we can start … [Read more...]
Auburn hires OL coach Herb Hand from Penn State
Auburn hires OL coach Herb Hand from Penn State Penn State has lost another assistant to the SEC. Two days after defensive coordinator Bob Shoop left Happy Valley for Tennessee, Auburn announced that it has hired offensive line coach Herb Hand. Hand previously coached with Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn at Tulsa in 2007 and 2008. The two shared co-offensive coordinator duties and led Tulsa to … [Read more...]
Sheffield Wednesday’s Jose Semedo: Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘brother’ in arms
Sheffield Wednesday’s Jose Semedo: Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘brother’ in arms On Monday evening, the 2015 Ballon d’Or winner was announced, and while the ceremony crowning the world’s greatest player for the past 12 months was taking place in Zurich, a small corner of Sheffield was on the edge of its seat. For Sheffield Wednesday’s Jose Semedo, the ceremony was a […] On Monday evening, the 2015 … [Read more...]
Charlie Blackmon works out in Batman costume, might be a superhero
Charlie Blackmon works out in Batman costume, might be a superhero Every superhero has their own origin story. Those tales usually involve a normal person figuring out they are extraordinary, and coming to terms with their power. One could argue that Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon has already gone this stage. As a 26-year-old, Blackmon started to recognize his power and … [Read more...]
Ford unveils new Sprint Cup Series car nose
Ford unveils new Sprint Cup Series car nose The Ford cars will look a bit different in 2016. To match the production car nose, the Sprint Cup Series cars will have a different-looking nose for the upcoming season. Here's what it'll look like. “There’s no mistaking we’re here to win races and championships,” said Dave Pericak, global director, Ford Performance. “And we believe the new NASCAR … [Read more...]