Report: ESPN's Chris Berman will retire following 2016 NFL season It's common for this generation of sports fan, and especially those who follow the NFL closely, to pan the work of ESPN's Chris Berman and dismiss him as a has-been who is past his prime. Those folks likely will celebrate the news that Berman, reported by The Big Lead, will retire after the 2016 NFL season. The rest of us will … [Read more...]
Taking command: Garrett Grayson's poise, control showing improvement in second season – The Advocate
Taking command: Garrett Grayson's poise, control showing improvement in second season - The Advocate It's hard to gain confidence from your teammates when they can tell you aren't confident in yourself. It can't be faked. The other faces in the huddle can see through you — especially at quarterback. It's almost impossible to find success when the … [Read more...]
Steven Stamkos back for Lightning in Game 7 vs. Penguins (UPDATE)
Steven Stamkos back for Lightning in Game 7 vs. Penguins (UPDATE) PITTSBURGH – Steven Stamkos is back for the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final. The captain hasn’t played since March 31, out after surgery to correct a blood clot. He’s skated regularly throughout the postseason. He's waited for medical clearance and his coach’s decision to insert him back in the … [Read more...]
DC Commission to WBC: Lucien Bute failed doping test (The Associated Press)
DC Commission to WBC: Lucien Bute failed doping test (The Associated Press) Lucien Bute failed a doping test after his super middleweight title bout against Badou Jack, the World Boxing Council said it was notified by the D. C. Boxing and Wrestling Commission. Bute and Jack fought to a majority draw in the April 30 bout in Washington. The 36-year-old Romanian-born Bute (32-3-1) is a former … [Read more...]
Show Stealer wears down favorite late to win at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Show Stealer wears down favorite late to win at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Show Stealer overhauled 3-5 favorite Two Taps in deep stretch to win the $60,000 feature for fillies and mares by a head Thursday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]
Eyes on 11th Champions League crown, insists Ronaldo
Eyes on 11th Champions League crown, insists Ronaldo Milan (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo insists personal goals will be put to one side as Real Madrid seek to embellish their incredible European record with victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday. Ronaldo, a three-time world player of the year, has never scored a goal at the San Siro but has the chance to match and … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper crushes giant home run to third deck at Nats park
Bryce Harper crushes giant home run to third deck at Nats park Prior to Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper was probably pretty frustrated with his recent performance. The 23-year-old came into the contest hitting just .194 during the month of May, and had only clubbed two home runs. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] That … [Read more...]
Lightning's Stamkos makes surprise return for Game 7
Lightning's Stamkos makes surprise return for Game 7 Steven Stamkos will be in the lineup for the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. USATSI When the Tampa Bay Lightning take the ice for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night, they are going to be getting quite a lift to their lineup when Steven Stamkos returns and makes his 2016 playoff … [Read more...]
Podcast: Is Barry Bonds a bad guy for snubbing Joc Pederson?
Podcast: Is Barry Bonds a bad guy for snubbing Joc Pederson? 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. Is Miami Marlins hitting coach Barry Bonds a jerk because he wouldn't take a picture with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson before a game? Or have athletes gotten too cozy with each other … [Read more...]
Is the Indy 500 still a major event?
Is the Indy 500 still a major event? The Indy 500 draws ever closer, and while it's always a cause for week-long celebration in Indiana, does the rest of the country care? Is it a major stop on the sports calendar, or is it one of many sporting events doomed to a slow slide into irrelevancy? On the latest episode of Grandstanding, Kevin Kaduk and Jay Busbee break down the pros and cons of … [Read more...]