Chicago Blackhawks set to host 2017 NHL Draft Between the Los Angeles Kings getting the 2017 NHL All-Star Game and outdoor games likely in Toronto, St. Louis and Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, the one remaining thing to fill on the league calendar for next season is the Draft. That question will be answered officially on Thursday when the League announces that the Chicago Blackhawks will play … [Read more...]
Colts owner says Andrew Luck’s contract will be ‘shocking’
Colts owner says Andrew Luck's contract will be 'shocking' Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is about to start the final year of his rookie contract. And team owner Jim Irsay is going to throw some huge numbers at Luck to keep him in Colts blue. Luck will be playing 2016 under a $16.1 million one-year extension of his original rookie deal. Once that ends, the check-writing begins. … [Read more...]
Clippers say pregame huddle had nothing to do with Pierce stabbing
Clippers say pregame huddle had nothing to do with Pierce stabbing The Los Angeles Clippers' post-introduction huddle before Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics generated a lot of attention and raised more than a few eyebrows: [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] While watching the Clips players descend on Paul Pierce after the veteran received a … [Read more...]
Homer History: Rob Schneider witnesses Bob Brenly’s redemption
Homer History: Rob Schneider witnesses Bob Brenly's redemption In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, famous baseball fan and film/television personality Rob Schneider recounts the time Bob Brenly came through after a tough game. Schneider currently stars in the show "Real Rob" on Netflix, which he wrote, … [Read more...]
NBA Roundtable: Roundtable: Trade Candidates
NBA Roundtable: Roundtable: Trade Candidates Hey guys, with the trade deadline a little more than a week away, I thought it would be fun to talk about trade candidates. We have all heard about the rumors surrounding Markieff Morris, Ryan Anderson and Brandon Jennings, but apart from the obvious guys like those, who else could you see being moved? I’ll start us off… Jonas Nader (@JonasNader) … [Read more...]
BLS Roundtable: Which baseball player broke your heart?
BLS Roundtable: Which baseball player broke your heart? Love is in the air. We're actually talking about Valentine's Day, but we wouldn't blame you for thinking we meant baseball. Camps are set to open soon, and we here at The Stew can't help getting a little nostalgic. Considering the holiday, it's tough for us not to think about our old baseball flames. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is … [Read more...]
2 foreign race callers among 4 finalists for Santa Anita job (The Associated Press)
2 foreign race callers among 4 finalists for Santa Anita job (The Associated Press) Race callers from Britain and Singapore are among the four finalists to become the permanent track announcer at Santa Anita. David Fitzgerald, a presenter and commentator for Racing UK since 2010, will audition at the Arcadia, California, track on Feb. 27-28. Craig Evans, a senior race broadcaster for the … [Read more...]
Two-Minute Minor: Which Canadian teams will make NHL Playoffs? (Video)
Two-Minute Minor: Which Canadian teams will make NHL Playoffs? (Video) Which Canadian teams will make the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Will the Minnesota Wild fire coach Mike Yeo? Does a professional hockey writer still pay to go to games? Is Phil Kessel a bust? And what’s the proper sequence to watch the STAR WARS’ series? These are the questions that Puck Daddy editor Greg Wyshynski faced in … [Read more...]
Jeb Bush: I rooted for the Broncos because Peyton sent me a check
Jeb Bush: I rooted for the Broncos because Peyton sent me a check It's not as ridiculous as then-Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina saying she'd root against her alma mater in the Rose Bowl in hopes for a couple more votes in Iowa, but Jeb Bush's sports loyalty was purchased fairly cheap. Bush, a current Republican presidential candidate, told a crowd during a campaign stop in … [Read more...]
Kobe gave LeBron signed, game-worn kicks after last game in Ohio
Kobe gave LeBron signed, game-worn kicks after last game in Ohio Earlier this week, before the Los Angeles Lakers came to town for their lone visit of the season to Quicken Loans Arena, LeBron James shared his favorite memory from his years-long relationship with Lakers star Kobe Bryant. From ESPN.com's Dave McMenamin: [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] … [Read more...]