Podcast: Fun with small sample sizes after MLB's first week This is The StewPod, our baseball podcast with a dash of pop culture. If you dig the show, please subscribe and review us on iTunes. We're a few days into the Major League Baseball season and we can't even wait to put everything in perspective. So on this week's StewPod, we're playing a game called Small Sample Size Theater, in … [Read more...]
The Walk Off: Anthony Rizzo’s big night keeps Cubs undefeated
The Walk Off: Anthony Rizzo's big night keeps Cubs undefeated Welcome to The Walk Off, the nightly MLB recap from Big League Stew. Here we'll look the top performers of the night, show you a must-see highlight and rundown the scoreboard. First, we start with a game you need to know about. The Chicago Cubs, this is what they do. Things didn't start out to well for the Cubs on Thursday night, … [Read more...]
Playoff clinching scenarios for Flyers, Bruins and Red Wings
Playoff clinching scenarios for Flyers, Bruins and Red Wings Andrew MacDonald stretched his body across the ice, including his stick, sliding to make a defensive play in overtime against Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner. He went for the puck; the referee believed he caught Gardiner’s skate first, sending him tumbling to the ice. The result? A Maple Leafs power play on a … [Read more...]
Cubs' Schwarber sprains ankle in OF collision
Cubs' Schwarber sprains ankle in OF collision The Cubs are a trendy World Series pick this season thanks to their plethora of talented young players. On Thursday night, one of those talented young players was hurt in a scary outfield collision. In the second inning, left fielder/catcher Kyle Schwarber had to be carted off the field after colliding with Dexter Fowler. Here's the play: … [Read more...]
Kevin Harvick reiterates commitment to Stewart-Haas
Kevin Harvick reiterates commitment to Stewart-Haas We can put this one to rest, right? Kevin Harvick tweeted Thursday evening that he was looking forward to driving the No. 4 car for "many years to come." Looking forward to driving the #4 car for many years to come. Never had more fun racing & love my team. #4thewin — Kevin Harvick (@KevinHarvick) April 7, 2016 Harvick's team, Stewart-Haas … [Read more...]
Arsenal in for Morata; Arda headed to CSL?
Arsenal in for Morata; Arda headed to CSL? 1:17 AM GMT The summer window will be opening before you know it, and rumours around the world are picking up steam. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Arsenal after Juve's Morata Following a sleepy summer window for Arsene Wenger in 2015 -- in which the only new … [Read more...]
Kobe gifts signed kicks to CP3
Kobe gifts signed kicks to CP3 10:04 PM ET print Kobe Bryant has received many gifts on his farewell tour, but he has turned into a prolific gift-giver as well, handing out signed sneakers to other players from around the league. That trend continued after the Los Angeles Lakers played back-to-back games against their Staples Center rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers, with Clippers guard … [Read more...]
NBA Playoff Picture: Bulls, Rockets nearly out of disappointments
NBA Playoff Picture: Bulls, Rockets nearly out of disappointments With less than a week left in the NBA's regular season, several games per night make a big difference in the fights for playoff berths and seeding. This post catches you up on everything that matters to these races. GAMES THAT MATTERED A LOT Bulls on parade Priceline, looking for reasonably priced vacation packages: After … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Schwarber Scare
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Schwarber Scare Follow @djshort and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter.With a stacked lineup and solid pitching staff, the Cubs are understandably a trendy pick to finally break their 108-year drought and win their first World Series title since 1908. Kyle Schwarber is expected to be a big part of that quest after he slugged 16 home runs with an .842 OPS over 69 games as a … [Read more...]
Just like that, Warriors are back to near-perfection
Just like that, Warriors are back to near-perfection 1:42 AM ET ESPN Stats & Information print And that’s what the Golden State Warriors look like when everything’s clicking once again. They’re nearly perfect. The Warriors were nearly perfect in one regard. They made their first 21 uncontested shots (then ended the game by missing their last three when the game was not in doubt). … [Read more...]