Homer History: Reconciling McGwire, Sosa and the summer of '98 In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Kevin Kaduk, the Yahoo Sports blog editor and Big League Stew founder, recalls the summer of 1998 as Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa's chase at history collided on a summer day at Wrigley Field. This is a … [Read more...]
NCAA Hockey 101: Michigan freshman Kyle Connor’s case for Hobey Baker
NCAA Hockey 101: Michigan freshman Kyle Connor's case for Hobey Baker At the end of the first half, I looked at a number of potential Hobey Baker candidates, and in that group I included five forwards to go along with four goalies and two defensemen. Almost across the board, their cases have weakened. Those goalies have come back toward the pack to a considerable extent, the defensemen have … [Read more...]
Alpine Skiing-World Cup Stockholm women’s city events results (Reuters)
Alpine Skiing-World Cup Stockholm women's city events results (Reuters) Feb 23 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the World Cup Stockholm Women's City Events on Tuesday 1. Wendy Holdener (Switzerland) 2. Frida Hansdotter (Sweden) 3. Maria Pietilae Holmner (Sweden) 4. Nina Loseth (Norway) 5. Carmen Thalmann (Austria) 5. Nastasia Noens (France) 5. Petra Vlhova (Slovakia) 5. Veronika … [Read more...]
Andretti Autosport hires Alexander Rossi to drive No. 98 car (The Associated Press)
Andretti Autosport hires Alexander Rossi to drive No. 98 car (The Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Alexander Rossi is joining the IndyCar Series after leaving Formula One. … [Read more...]
Sepp Blatter biography to be released in weeks, says publisher
Sepp Blatter biography to be released in weeks, says publisher An authorized biography of Sepp Blatter written by the shamed FIFA president’s former spokesman will be released next month, the publisher said Tuesday, four days before an election to choose Blatter’s successor. “It is really a journey through Sepp Blatter’s life,” said Alain Diezig of publisher Werd&Weber. “Mission Football”, which … [Read more...]
NHL Trade Deadline: 10 game-changing players who might move
NHL Trade Deadline: 10 game-changing players who might move The 2016 NHL trade deadline is on Monday, and already we’re seeing players filtered into one of two categories like so much email spam: Category 1: Big names we all hoped would move that actually will likely remain with their teams. Sorry, those who covet Keith Yandle. Category 2: Significantly smaller names that will undoubtedly … [Read more...]
Vontaze Burfict knows he must change, but still he feels targeted
Vontaze Burfict knows he must change, but still he feels targeted Now that his appeal has been upheld, it's official: Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict will sit out the first three games of the 2016 NFL season for his repeated incidents of violent play. You could argue, in fact, that Burfict cost his team four games considering the way things fell apart for the Bengals in the … [Read more...]
Marc Gasol’s gone for the season, as the Grizz seek new answers
Marc Gasol's gone for the season, as the Grizz seek new answers Any hope that the Memphis Grizzlies and their fans had of getting center Marc Gasol back on the court before the end of the 2015-16 NBA season after suffering a broken bone in his right foot two weeks ago went up in smoke on Tuesday: [Top half of your Yahoo Fantasy Hoops league? Enter free contest to win share of $10K] The … [Read more...]
Yoenis Cespedes’ car confirms he’s the Mets’ real Dark Knight
Yoenis Cespedes' car confirms he's the Mets' real Dark Knight Step aside, New York Mets ace Matt Harvey. You may have gone by the nickname "The Dark Knight," but we now know that was just a ruse. You can't be Batman, because Batman drives a Batmobile. After Tuesday, we know that Harvey doesn't own a Batmobile. That distinction belongs to his teammate Yoenis Cespedes. Swag much? Yoenis … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Wild stay perfect under John Torchetti with win over Isles – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: Wild stay perfect under John Torchetti with win over Isles - CBSSports.com The Minnesota Wild are rolling right now under new coach John Torchetti. (USATSI) Welcome to NHL Picks where CBSSports.com hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz make their predictions for all of the day's games. New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild, 8 p.m. ET New coach, new team? Is it that simple? The … [Read more...]