2016 NFL Preview: Broncos GM John Elway has a big challenge Shutdown Corner is previewing all 32 teams as we get ready for the NFL season, counting down the teams one per day in reverse order of our initial 2016 power rankings. No. 1 will be revealed on Aug. 6, the day before the Hall of Fame Game kicks off the preseason. The Denver Broncos were a strange Super Bowl champion. I’m not … [Read more...]
Nationals turn first-of-its-kind triple play in win against Giants
Nationals turn first-of-its-kind triple play in win against Giants The 707th triple play in baseball history marked a series of firsts that are almost impossible to believe. The Washington Nationals were responsible for turning this historic triple play during Friday’s 4-1 win against the Giants. With the game on the line in the eighth inning, they executed a 3-3-5 triple play to escape the … [Read more...]
Offseason rewind: Most important news for all 32 NFL teams – ESPN
Offseason rewind: Most important news for all 32 NFL teams - ESPN 8:45 AM ET With all 32 NFL teams now in training camp, the whirlwind NFL offseason is officially over. To catch you up, NFL Nation details the most important thing that happened to each team -- from head coach hirings to player suspensions to key draft moves. AFC West | AFC North | AFC South | AFC EastNFC West | NFC North | NFC … [Read more...]
Atletico sign Kevin Gameiro from Sevilla
Atletico sign Kevin Gameiro from Sevilla Madrid (AFP) – Atletico Madrid signed French forward Kevin Gameiro from fellow La Liga side Sevilla on Saturday, the Champions League runners-up announced. Atletico have brought in Gameiro on a four-year deal, and he will join up with compatriot Antoine Griezmann in attack. The 29-year-old joined Sevilla from Paris Saint-Germain in 2013 and was part of … [Read more...]
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 30 – Fantasy CPR – Fantasy CPR
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 30 - Fantasy CPR - Fantasy CPR Marlins Add Andrew Cashner: Does His Fantasy Value Increase? by Mike Marteny DraftKings Early MLB Picks For July 30 by Mike Marteny Jul 27, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) is greeted as he crosses home plate by shortstop Jordy Mercer (10) after hitting a three run … [Read more...]
American women trump men in medal pursuit at Rio Olympics (The Associated Press)
American women trump men in medal pursuit at Rio Olympics (The Associated Press) The image of sprightly gymnasts tumbling across a balance beam has always drawn American viewers during the Olympics, just like pictures of bikini-clad beach volleyball players going for gold. As the U.S. team heads for the Rio Olympics, the women wearing the stars and stripes are among the heavy favorites in … [Read more...]
Reports: Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law kidnapped in Brazil
Reports: Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law kidnapped in Brazil Bernie Ecclestone and his wife, Fabiana Flosi (Getty). Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone’s eventful life has taken a scary turn. According to reports, Ecclestone’s mother-in-law was kidnapped in Brazil. Per Veja, the kidnappers of 67-year-old Aparecida Schunck are requesting a ransom of more than $36 million. If paid, it would … [Read more...]
Tim Lincecum's comeback couldn't be going any worse
Tim Lincecum's comeback couldn't be going any worse 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. Despite a mostly encouraging debut on June 18, Tim Lincecum’s comeback bid with the Los Angeles Angels … [Read more...]
Irving helps US to ugly 80-45 win over Venezuela (Yahoo Sports)
Irving helps US to ugly 80-45 win over Venezuela (Yahoo Sports) Kyrie Irving scored 13 points, DeMarcus Cousins powered a dominant performance in the paint, and the United States pulled away from Venezuela for an ugly 80-45 exhibition victory Friday night. Coming off three straight flashy victories in Las Vegas and California, the United States used a strong fourth quarter to shoot 42.4 … [Read more...]
Stevenson stops Williams in fourth round to retain title (The Associated Press)
Stevenson stops Williams in fourth round to retain title (The Associated Press) QUEBEC CITY (AP) -- Adonis Stevenson stopped Thomas Williams Jr. in the fourth round Friday night to successfully defend his WBC light heavyweight title. … [Read more...]