Stripling denied chance at no-hitter Ross Stripling made a run at history in his major-league debut. (USATSI) On Friday night, in his first career big-league start, Dodgers right-hander Ross Stripling took a no-hitter into the eighth inning against the Giants. In the process, Stripling tried to become the second pitcher in big-league history -- and the first since Bumpus Jones in 1892 -- to throw … [Read more...]
Anthony Davis, Pelicans don't need to follow Kobe Bryant's lead
Anthony Davis, Pelicans don't need to follow Kobe Bryant's lead 1:52 AM ET Justin VerrierESPN Staff Writer Close Justin Verrier is an NBA writer and editor at ESPN.com. print NEW ORLEANS -- The New Orleans Pelicans have had their share of injuries this season. “That’s an understatement,” Kobe Bryant said with a chuckle. “That’s an understatement.” New Orleans’ games lost … [Read more...]
Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: The Final Saturday
Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: The Final Saturday The last regular season Saturday Rotoworld Dose of 2016 has arrived. We’ve made it, and congratulations are in order to anyone still playing. For everyone else: It’s all about getting a taste of what the next go-around could look like, and Giannis Antetokounmpo sure appears to be a top-12 fantasy selection. We’ve got guys in Philly giving shouts to … [Read more...]
The Walk Off: Orioles hit four homers, improve to 4-0
The Walk Off: Orioles hit four homers, improve to 4-0 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. Remember when the Baltimore Orioles started spring training winless in their first 12 games? That was a long … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Korpisalo leads Blue Jackets over Sabres
NHL Three Stars: Korpisalo leads Blue Jackets over Sabres No. 1 Star: Joonas Korpisalo, Columbus Blue Jackets The young Finn was fantastic during a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Korpisalo stopped 34 shots, including 17 in the second period, to earn his 16th win of the season. No. 2 Star: Brandon Saad, Columbus Blue Jackets Saad scored the final tally of the night to reach the 30-goal … [Read more...]
AHL player taken to hospital after collapsing on bench
AHL player taken to hospital after collapsing on bench There was a scary scene in the AHL Friday night as Lake Erie Monsters forward Brett Gallant collapsed on the bench and was stretchered off during their game against the Toronto Marlies. It's unclear what happened during the television timeout at Ricoh Coliseum, but Gallant was quickly taken to a local hospital. We can report that Brett … [Read more...]
Barea injured with Mavs battling for playoff spot
Barea injured with Mavs battling for playoff spot 12:43 AM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM print DALLAS -- Add another major contributor to the Dallas Mavericks' injury list. Point guard J.J. Barea, who had been the surprising star of the Mavs' … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Schwarber Suffers Tear
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Schwarber Suffers Tear If Thursday evening offered some cautious optimism regarding Kyle Schwarber's left leg, Friday afternoon dealt a devastating blow. Schwarber avoided any fractures in his collision with teammate Dexter Fowler during Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks, but an MRI Friday revealed full tears of his ACL and LCL in his left knee. Schwarber will … [Read more...]
Body of former Kansas player Brandon Bourbon found
Body of former Kansas player Brandon Bourbon found Law enforcement officials in Missouri found the body of former Kansas running back Brandon Bourbon on Friday. He was 24 years old. Bourbon, a native of Potosi, Missouri, was reported missing on April 2nd. The search continued until Friday morning, when his body was found according to the Maries County Sheriff's office. Maries County is … [Read more...]
Roundball Stew: Stew: Booker on the Brink
Roundball Stew: Stew: Booker on the Brink Playing out your fantasy hoops league all the way through these final days of the season is a bit like walking around town in a superhero costume when it’s not Halloween — I’m not really sure why you’d want to do it, but I won’t begrudge you your right to do so.With that in mind, I’ll have a few last-minute waiver recommendations toward the end of this … [Read more...]