The Walk Off: Marlins, Rockies set surprising homer record 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 a game you need to know about. The Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins broke a record Monday night that you probably didn't even know … [Read more...]
Santos backs misfiring Ronaldo for Euro 2016 Hungary clash
Santos backs misfiring Ronaldo for Euro 2016 Hungary clash Lyon (AFP) – Portugal coach Fernando Santos is backing misfiring Cristiano Ronaldo to break his Euro 2016 duck by netting against Hungary on Wednesday to help fire his side into the last 16. Ronaldo is still waiting for his opening goal in France to become the first person to score at four consecutive European championship finals. The … [Read more...]
Kevin Durant confirms he will lead Team USA at the Olympics in Rio
Kevin Durant confirms he will lead Team USA at the Olympics in Rio It is going to be a busy summer for Kevin Durant. The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar is the best player to hit unrestricted free agency since LeBron James and figures to entertain several suitors, one of which figures to be the Golden State Warriors. Whether Durant joins the team that eliminated OKC this spring or not, he … [Read more...]
Last chance for stuttering Austria to salvage Euro 2016 campaign
Last chance for stuttering Austria to salvage Euro 2016 campaign Paris (AFP) – Marcel Koller’s Austria have one “uncomfortable” last chance to salvage their Euro 2016 campaign in their final group game against Iceland at the Stade de France on Wednesday. Touted as dark horses before the tournament, Austria have struggled to reproduce their impressive qualifying form and are bottom of Group F … [Read more...]
Angel Pagan can’t squeeze crucial homer, punishes his glove
Angel Pagan can't squeeze crucial homer, punishes his glove It's been said that a good craftsmen never blame his tools — but that good craftsmen probably hasn't had the same moment of disappointment that San Francisco Giants outfielder Angel Pagan had Monday night. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] In the fifth inning of a 0-0 game, Pagan bolted to the left-field corner and … [Read more...]
Ipsen, Parratto take narrow leads at US Olympic trials (Yahoo Sports)
Ipsen, Parratto take narrow leads at US Olympic trials (Yahoo Sports) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Kristian Ipsen passed Michael Hixon on his last semifinal dive Monday night to take the lead in the men's 3-meter competition at the U.S. Olympic diving trials in Indianapolis. … [Read more...]
The way the Indians honored LeBron James was absolutely perfect
The way the Indians honored LeBron James was absolutely perfect In the first full day in 52 years on which a professional Cleveland sports team was a champion, nobody from Cleveland was going to let you forget that fact. Least of all the Cleveland Indians. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] The Indians hosted the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, hours after LeBron James and the … [Read more...]
Germany eye last 16, Spain target easier path at Euro 2016
Germany eye last 16, Spain target easier path at Euro 2016 Paris (AFP) – World champions Germany headline a host of sides chasing places in the Euro 2016 knockout phase on Tuesday while title-holders Spain are out to avoid a heavyweight clash with Italy. Joachim Loew’s team will progress to the last 16 with a draw against Northern Ireland in Paris, and Poland can join their neighbours by … [Read more...]
Mike Wallace allegedly assaulted at Rascal Flatts concert
Mike Wallace allegedly assaulted at Rascal Flatts concert Former NASCAR driver Mike Wallace was allegedly assaulted at a Rascal Flatts concert in Charlotte on Friday. Three men have been arrested in connection with the alleged assault, which happened while Wallace was leaving the concert with his daughter. From ESPN: A CMPD spokesman confirmed that three men were arrested in the Wallace … [Read more...]
Splashless: Warriors' solemn 'morning after'
Splashless: Warriors' solemn 'morning after' 10:41 PM ET Ethan Sherwood StraussESPN Staff Writer Close Covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN.com Contributes to ESPN's TrueHoop blog Hosts TrueHoop TV Live There's no escaping the pain, as much as they try. As the sports world celebrates LeBron James' incredible accomplishment, the Warriors reckon with their historic season … [Read more...]