Alli named PFA Young Player of the Year 9:35 PM GMT Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli was named the PFA Young Player of the Year after registering 10 goals and 12 assists in his debut campaign in the Premier League. The 20-year-old beat teammate Harry Kane to the prize, as well as Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland, Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho and Everton duo Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley. … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Nats Win A Marathon
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Nats Win A Marathon I’m sure at least some percentage of the 35,397 fans at Nationals Park had somewhere to be Sunday night. Dinner plans, watching Game of Thrones, catching the end of that crazy Hawks/Celtics game. Woody Allen once said, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” I’m not saying Bryce Harper is God, but he certainly doesn’t care about your … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Capitals, Stars, Islanders move on to Round 2
NHL Three Stars: Capitals, Stars, Islanders move on to Round 2 No. 1 Star: John Tavares, New York Islanders Tavares continues to quietly be one not just of the most outstanding players in the NHL, but one of the most clutch as he continues to mature. With 53 seconds left in the third period and Florida Panthers holding a 1-0 lead, he tied the game; midway through the second overtime, he wins … [Read more...]
Ivan Rabb may be the best NBA prospect not to declare for the draft
Ivan Rabb may be the best NBA prospect not to declare for the draft In a year in which virtually every other potential first-round pick at least declared for the draft to get a better idea of his NBA stock, Cal's Ivan Rabb is the rare exception. The 6-foot-11 freshman announced he will return to the Bears next season soon after the deadline to enter the draft passed on Sunday night. Rabb is … [Read more...]
NFL draft profile: Louisville DT Sheldon Rankins, interior disruptor
NFL draft profile: Louisville DT Sheldon Rankins, interior disruptor Shutdown Corner is counting down the top 50 prospects in the 2016 NFL draft with a scouting report, quotes from NFL evaluators and a projection where they might be drafted. 7. Louisville DT Sheldon Rankins6-foot-1, 299 pounds Key stat: Over his past 26 starts the past two seasons, Rankins has totaled 111 tackles, 26.5 … [Read more...]
Lakers' Scott out after another franchise worst
Lakers' Scott out after another franchise worst 2:36 AM ET ESPN.com news services print LOS ANGELES -- Byron Scott will not return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, the team announced late Sunday. Scott coached the Lakers for the two worst seasons in the 16-time NBA champion franchise's history. The Lakers are making another break from the Kobe Bryant era by firing … [Read more...]
John Tavares, the new King of New York hockey
John Tavares, the new King of New York hockey All hail John Tavares, the new king of New York hockey. The coronation occurred on Sunday night in Brooklyn. Tavares scored the goal that tied Game 6 against the Florida Panthers at 1-1 with 53.2 seconds left in regulation. Tavares then scored the series-winning goal at 10:41 of the second overtime on a brilliant individual effort, giving the … [Read more...]
The Walk Off: Chris Heisey lifts Nationals over Twins in the 16th
The Walk Off: Chris Heisey lifts Nationals over Twins in the 16th Welcome to The Walk Off, the nightly MLB recap from Big League Stew. Here we'll look at 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. Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper was supposed to have the day off Sunday, but the … [Read more...]
Oakland Raiders Mock Draft Roundup: What the Experts Are Saying – Bleacher Report
Oakland Raiders Mock Draft Roundup: What the Experts Are Saying - Bleacher Report George Gojkovich/Getty Images Your aunt Suzie, annoying little sister and even the uncle who swears he knows more football than you all simulated a mock draft stating what’s best for the Oakland Raiders, but what do the experts say? From ESPN pundits to the analytics gurus at Pro Football Focus, varying … [Read more...]
Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: Curry Injures Knee
Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: Curry Injures Knee You never want to see players get hurt at this point in the season and it’s especially tough when that player is the MVP and arguably the most exciting player to watch in the NBA. As we all wait in anticipation for the news regarding Stephen Curry’s knee, at least we were able to be distracted with a couple of awesome games in Boston and Detroit. As … [Read more...]