The Walk Off: Corey Seager pulled off rare rookie feat for Dodgers 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. Before all is said and done, everyone expects Corey Seager to be in the middle of the NL Rookie … [Read more...]
Here’s why Ravens had special bond with Muhammad Ali
Here's why Ravens had special bond with Muhammad Ali Today we lost a champion. Rest in peace @MuhammadAli. pic.twitter.com/SXLsBWkaZg— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) June 4, 2016 The 2012 Baltimore Ravens, like millions of others around the world, were inspired by Muhammad Ali. Ali, the greatest heavyweight champion of all time, died on Friday. He played a role in that Ravens team becoming … [Read more...]
Marlins explain announcement of Ali’s death before official word came out
Marlins explain announcement of Ali's death before official word came out In a bizarre and somewhat chilling development, the Miami Marlins were the first to publicly announce the death of boxing icon Muhammad Ali on Friday night. According to reports from Marlins Park, the team displayed an image in memory of Ali on their large scoreboard immediately following their 6-2 loss to the New York … [Read more...]
Muhammad Ali, who riveted the world as ‘The Greatest,’ dies (The Associated Press)
Muhammad Ali, who riveted the world as 'The Greatest,' dies (The Associated Press) Muhammad Ali died Friday at age 74, according to a statement from the family. Ali will never die,'' Don King, who promoted some of Ali's biggest fights, told The Associated Press early Saturday. With a wit as sharp as the punches he used to ''whup'' opponents, Ali dominated sports for two decades before time … [Read more...]
Muhammad Ali, simply ‘The Greatest’, dead at 74 (Yahoo Sports)
Muhammad Ali, simply 'The Greatest', dead at 74 (Yahoo Sports) Muhammad Ali, known as much for his staunch opposition to the Vietnam War as he was for boxing, died at 74. … [Read more...]
Boxing great Muhammad Ali near death in Arizona hospital -source (Reuters)
Boxing great Muhammad Ali near death in Arizona hospital -source (Reuters) (Adds background on career, impact) By Ian Simpson June 3 (Reuters) - Former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali was close to death in a Phoenix-area hospital on Friday, a source close to the family said, as speculation swirled about his health. Ali, one of the best-known figures of the 20th century, was … [Read more...]
Alexander Steen out 4-6 months after shoulder surgery
Alexander Steen out 4-6 months after shoulder surgery St. Louis Blues forward Alexander Steen underwent shoulder surgery and will be sidelined the next four-to-six months the team announced Friday. The short end of that timeframe that would make him ready for Oct. 3, right before the likely start of the NHL’s regular season. The long range estimate has Steen out until early December. His … [Read more...]
Lue tells LeBron to 'pick up the pace' on offense
Lue tells LeBron to 'pick up the pace' on offense 10:44 PM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books OAKLAND, Calif. -- Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is pushing LeBron James to pick up the pace in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in hopes it can jump-start an offense that struggled in a Game 1 loss to … [Read more...]
Anthony Rizzo teases former teammate after embarrassing throw
Anthony Rizzo teases former teammate after embarrassing throw We wouldn't blame Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo if he felt invincible. After all, he's a man living his dream, playing every day for a Cubs team that seems destined to make history. Unfortunately, he's neither invincible nor invisible on the field, as evidenced by the embarrassing throw from Arizona Diamondbacks … [Read more...]