Trending: Totti brands Higuain move a 'disaster' 1:00 PM GMT Here are the latest stories for Wednesday. JUVENTUS: Juventus completed the signing of Gonzalo Higuain from Napoli after activating the striker's €90 million release clause in the most expensive transfer ever in Italian football. ROMA: Roma captain Francesco Totti has slammed the big-money moves of players in Serie A and … [Read more...]
Arsenal's Mertesacker out for 'few months'
Arsenal's Mertesacker out for 'few months' 9:34 PM GMT Mattias Karen Arsenal centre-back Per Mertesacker will be sidelined for "a few months" with a knee injury, Arsene Wenger has confirmed, leaving the Gunners with a depleted defence for the start of the season. Mertesacker injured his knee during Friday's preseason game at Lens and then needed surgery after discovering the full … [Read more...]
Amar'e Stoudemire was so much more than his highlights
Amar'e Stoudemire was so much more than his highlights ïPHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 11: Amar’e Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks smiling during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on January 11, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the … [Read more...]
Police helped Rangers' top prospect Joey Gallo get to game on time
Police helped Rangers' top prospect Joey Gallo get to game on time Texas Rangers top prospect Joey Gallo was called up to the major leagues Tuesday and inserted into the starting lineup while he was still miles away from the ballpark fighting his way through traffic hoping to make it to the game on time. The Rangers pulled some strings and Gallo received a police escort from a Texas … [Read more...]
Mets will wear Mike Piazza-themed hats in weekend tribute
Mets will wear Mike Piazza-themed hats in weekend tribute The New York Mets are planning to honor recent Hall of Fame inductee Mike Piazza this weekend during a four-game series with the Colorado Rockies, including wearing hats with Piazza’s likeness on the side. (dkcnews.com) The hats will be available to fans but only at CIti Field where they will be one element of a weekend celebration of … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Up, Up, and a Jay!
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Up, Up, and a Jay! The Blue Jays made a splash on the trade market early Tuesday morning, acquiring veteran outfielder Melvin Upton from the Padres in exchange for right-hander Hansel Rodriguez. The 31-year-old has defied all expectations in a resurgent 2016 campaign, slashing .256/.304/.439 with 16 homers, 45 RBI and 20 stolen bases in 92 games. Not only was he … [Read more...]
Kevin Durant shines in first game at new home arena (Yahoo Sports)
Kevin Durant shines in first game at new home arena (Yahoo Sports) Oh yeah, Kevin Durant fully planned on putting up the initial shot for the U.S. as he played his first game at Oracle Arena since joining the Golden State Warriors. Cheered all night long by his basketball-crazed new fan base, Durant knocked down a 3-pointer on the Americans' first touch and slammed home a dunk the very next … [Read more...]
Cardinals are already better than last year in one way
Cardinals are already better than last year in one way 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 the long ball in St. Louis. When the season began, St. Louis manager Mike Matheny was optimistic his team would hit for power with more … [Read more...]
Social Hour: Colby Delahoussaye makes statement; Big Ten negative recruiting drama
Social Hour: Colby Delahoussaye makes statement; Big Ten negative recruiting drama Miss something that happened on Dr. Saturday’s social media presence? Well, we’ve got your roundup right here. Don’t let this happen again. Always be in the know by following Dr. Saturday on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. LSU kicker Colby Delahoussaye made his first public statement since surviving the car … [Read more...]
Where to find Real Madrid vs. Paris Saint-Germain on US TV and streaming
Where to find Real Madrid vs. Paris Saint-Germain on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch Real Madrid against Paris Saint-Germain in the International Champions Cup, you’ve come to the right place. Real Madrid plays its first game of the 2016 International Champions Cup against Paris Saint-Germain in a match that’ll be played at Ohio Stadium, a college football … [Read more...]