Red Wings trade Datsyuk to Coyotes; clear space for Stamkos? BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Detroit Red Wings unloaded the contract of forward Pavel Datsyuk in draft day trade with the Arizona Coyotes, which could give them the necessary salary cap space to go after Tampa Bay Lightning pending unrestricted free agent Steven Stamkos. In the deal, the Red Wings sent the No. 16 overall pick and Datsyuk’s … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Recommended Reed
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Recommended Reed The Astros scored 13 runs Friday, but they've got some more offensive firepower on the way. The team is calling up first base prospect A.J. Reed, filling a void at the position and giving one of the minors' best hitters a chance to show what he can do in the bigs. Reed is expected to join the team on Saturday. Reed, the Astros' second-round pick … [Read more...]
Leafs take Arizona-born Matthews with No. 1 pick – The Detroit News
Leafs take Arizona-born Matthews with No. 1 pick - The Detroit News Auston Matthews celebrates onstage with Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Lou Lamoriello, left, and former Wings coach Mike Babcock after being selected first overall at the NHL Draft in Buffalo.(Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Buffalo — On the heels of the NHL expanding into Las Vegas, the Toronto Maple Leafs pinned … [Read more...]
The 10 biggest stories from 2016 NHL Draft’s first round
The 10 biggest stories from 2016 NHL Draft’s first round BUFFALO, NY – The first round of the 2016 NHL Draft is over, the cheers of Toronto Maple Leafs fans and the jeers of everyone else having finally died down. What were the biggest moments and surprises in the first round? Here’s a look: 10. Jakob Chychrun Tumbles, Happily Chychrun, the son of former NHLer Jeff Chychrun, was projected … [Read more...]
The Walk Off: Edinson Volquez’s nightmare start among worst ever
The Walk Off: Edinson Volquez's nightmare start among worst ever 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. Friday's 15-game slate didn't feature single marquee pitching matchup. With that in mind, it … [Read more...]
Knockout ties will bring out best in Germany: goalkeeper Neuer
Knockout ties will bring out best in Germany: goalkeeper Neuer Lille (France) (AFP) – Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer believes the world champions can put a slow start to Euro 2016 behind them and thrive under the pressure of knockout football when they face Slovakia on Sunday. Joachim Loew’s side progressed to the last 16 as winners of Group C, beating Ukraine and Northern Ireland, drawing with … [Read more...]
Auston Matthews reawakens both Toronto hope, Leafs hatred
Auston Matthews reawakens both Toronto hope, Leafs hatred BUFFALO, NY – Auston Matthews breeds hope. Hope breeds swagger. Swagger breeds “Auston 20:16” shirts and a “Matthews [greater-than] Eichel sign” at the NHL Draft in Buffalo. “I think Auston Matthews is going to be a better prospect in the long run. Jack Eichel is going to be a great hockey player, but Auston Matthews is going … [Read more...]
Rajai Davis turns wild juggling catch into game-ending double play
Rajai Davis turns wild juggling catch into game-ending double play The Cleveland Indians have absolutely dominated the Detroit Tigers this season. Coming into Friday's game at Comerica Park, Cleveland had won each of the first six matchups. On top of that, Cleveland had won six straight games overall after sweeping back-to-back home series against the White Sox and Rays. Those trends did not … [Read more...]
IndyCar Texas race will resume without Daly, Newgarden (The Associated Press)
IndyCar Texas race will resume without Daly, Newgarden (The Associated Press) Conor Daly and Josef Newgarden will not be allowed to participate in the Aug. 27 resumption of the rain-delayed IndyCar Series race in Texas. Daly and Newgarden were involved in a scary crash June 12. The cars driven by Daly and Newgarden sustained extensive chassis and engine damage. … [Read more...]
Allyson Felix eyeing a shot at 2 Olympic golds (Yahoo Sports)
Allyson Felix eyeing a shot at 2 Olympic golds (Yahoo Sports) Now the IAAF and IOC have done the same for Allyson Felix as she seeks the chance to go for the same elusive track-and-field double. If all goes according to plan at the Rio Olympics, Felix will run a 400-meter semifinal in the evening on Aug. 14. International track and field officials agreed earlier this year to move up the … [Read more...]