Croatia fightback condemns Spain to unwanted Italy clash Paris (AFP) – Ivan Perisic’s last gasp winner gave Croatia a 2-1 win over Spain that condemned the defending European champions to a heavyweight last 16 clash against Italy while Germany claimed their place in the knockout rounds. Mario Gomez struck the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland in Paris to ensure Joachim Loew’s men … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: The Xfinity Series gets a turn this week
Power Rankings: The Xfinity Series gets a turn this week Welcome to Power Rankings, where this week we take a look at the top 12 drivers in the Xfinity Series. 1. Daniel Suarez: Things are coming together for Suarez in his sophomore season. he's got 12 top 10s, tied for most in the series, the best average finish (6.6), has finished on the lead lap of all but one of the 14 races this season … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Do Pitchers Belong in the Derby?
Baseball Daily Dose: Do Pitchers Belong in the Derby? Baseball is an immensely popular sport in this country and probably always will be. But it’s not without its detractors. The Steroid Era may be in the rearview mirror but there’s still a perception that baseball is behind the times. The games last forever, show-boaters like Jose Bautista are still punished for violating baseball’s “unwritten … [Read more...]
Making pro debut, Rahm looks to build on U.S. Open performance
Making pro debut, Rahm looks to build on U.S. Open performance Just days after winning low amateur honors at Oakmont Country Club, former world No. 1 amateur Jon Rahm joins the paid set. The Arizona State product is making his pro debut this week at the Quicken Loans National in Bethesda, Md. "This week, I couldn't be more excited," Rahm said Tuesday. "It's a huge honor to be at … [Read more...]
Anderson picks Vandy – Times Daily
Anderson picks Vandy - Times Daily Colin Anderson decided the time was right to commit during a visit to Vanderbilt University on Tuesday. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound senior Brooks linebacker announced that he would attend Vanderbilt University after receiving more than 30 offers from schools nationwide, including several Power 5 schools, before making his decision. Subscription Required An online … [Read more...]
Where to find Iceland vs. Austria on US TV and streaming
Where to find Iceland vs. Austria on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch Iceland vs. Austria in Euro 2016, you’ve come to the right place. On the final day of Group F games, places one through three are up for grabs in Group F. If Iceland can finish in second, they’ll play England on Monday. But with the Portugal-Hungary game being played at the same time, many … [Read more...]
The Walk Off: Chris Sale finds his groove again and wins 12th game
The Walk Off: Chris Sale finds his groove again and wins 12th game Your browser does not support iframes. 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 withthe pitcher with the most wins in the majors. Chicago White Sox starter Chris Sale hasn’t … [Read more...]
Fowler looking to end cuts-missed skid at Congressional
Fowler looking to end cuts-missed skid at Congressional Rickie Fowler has missed the cut in each of his last three starts, including a disappointing 11-over performance in last week's U.S. Open. Fortunately for Fowler, missing the cut at Oakmont gave him some time over the weekend to reconnect with golf teach Butch Harmon, working on some basic fundamentals that can go awry for most any pro … [Read more...]
NHL salary cap will increase to $73 million for 2016-17
NHL salary cap will increase to $73 million for 2016-17 The NHL and NHLPA have agreed to increase the league’s salary cap to $73 million for next season. This means the Players’ Association used their 5 percent escalator in order to increase the cap level. It was reported earlier that if the NHLPA didn’t vote for their 5 percent escalator, the cap, which was at $71.4 million for last … [Read more...]
Where to find Portugal vs. Hungary on US TV and streaming
Where to find Portugal vs. Hungary on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch Portugal vs. Hungary in Euro 2016, you’ve come to the right place. On the final day of Group F games, Portugal and Hungary’s destiny is in their own hands. The first, second and third places are up for grabs. Can Cristiano Ronaldo turn around his disappointing performance against Austria, to … [Read more...]