What We Learned: Why Phil Kessel deserved the Conn Smythe Since the Penguins went up 3-1 in the series, the world's hockey conversation shifted in a lot of ways to which player should win the Conn Smythe. That was more than a little bit of chicken-counting on the part of people whose eggs had not yet hatched, since the Sharks won Game 5 in Pittsburgh and delayed the party until last night. … [Read more...]
50 years later, paper apologizes for ignoring Ali’s new name (The Associated Press)
50 years later, paper apologizes for ignoring Ali's new name (The Associated Press) Boxing great Cassius Clay's hometown newspaper refused to call him Muhammad Ali for years after he adopted the Muslim faith and changed his name. The Courier-Journal, Louisville's daily paper, has apologized 50 years later for continuing to refer to him as Cassius Clay for years after he converted in 1964. … [Read more...]
Aw, nuts: Juan Uribe injured by 106 mph grounder to the groin
Aw, nuts: Juan Uribe injured by 106 mph grounder to the groin If you didn't believe it when we talked about baseball's groin problem last week, just look at what happened to poor Juan Uribe during Sunday's game. Uribe — the veteran Cleveland Indians' third baseman — took a grounder to the baby-maker, then stayed on the ground for a few minutes in obvious pain before being carted off the … [Read more...]
The Reds have hit the jackpot with breakout star Adam Duvall
The Reds have hit the jackpot with breakout star Adam Duvall The Cincinnati Reds don't have a tremendous number of things to be thrilled about these days. Their bullpen is horrible. They're in last place in the NL Central (and figure to stay there). Even team cornerstone Joey Votto has struggled at the plate. But if nothing else, the Reds and their fans have to be loving Adam Duvall, who has … [Read more...]
Finding the Fits: Speedy rookie runner Tyler Ervin completes Texans overhaul – CBSSports.com
Finding the Fits: Speedy rookie runner Tyler Ervin completes Texans overhaul - CBSSports.com (This is part of a series -- Finding the Fits -- in which NFLDraftScout.com will review the more intriguing picks made during the 2016 NFL Draft. The goal is to identify one relatively unheralded player per team who appears to be a good schematic fit and, therefore, more likely to be a surprise … [Read more...]
Longtime NFL DL Bryan Robinson found dead in Milwaukee motel room
Longtime NFL DL Bryan Robinson found dead in Milwaukee motel room Bryan Robinson, a 14-year NFL veteran defensive lineman, was found dead on Saturday night in a motel room in Milwaukee. He was 41 years old. Milwaukee police are investigating it as a sudden death, and there are no signs of trauma or anything suspicious, according to the Chicago Tribune. Robinson was found at Midpoint Motel … [Read more...]
Where to find Uruguay vs. Jamaica on US TV and streaming
Where to find Uruguay vs. Jamaica on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch Uruguay vs. Jamaica in the Copa America Centenario, you’ve come to the right place. In this match, both countries will be playing to end their tournament on a positive note given that both Uruguay and Jamaica have no chance of advancing. It’ll be an opportunity for Jamaica and Uruguay to enjoy … [Read more...]
Former NBAer Nate Robinson trying out for Seahawks
Former NBAer Nate Robinson trying out for Seahawks It's been well over a decade since Nate Robinson played in a competitive football game, but he has harbored an NFL dream and seems intent on pursuing it. The three-time NBA Dunk Contest champion and 11-year NBA veteran is trying out with the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, according to Master Tefatsion and Mark Maske of the Washington Post. He … [Read more...]
How LeBron, Kobe and Durant played a role in changing Drew League
How LeBron, Kobe and Durant played a role in changing Drew League LOS ANGELES — Just inside the entrance to the gym at King Drew Magnet High School, seven chairs sit a few feet away from the meeting of sideline and baseline. It’s a Saturday afternoon in June, and that means the intermittent squeaks of sneakers, the pounding of a ball, the muffled verbal jabs, the reactionary yelps of … [Read more...]
Big League Stew’s Father’s Day 2016 gift guide
Big League Stew's Father's Day 2016 gift guide Sunday, June 19 is Father’s Day. It’s just six days away, so it’s coming up quickly. If you had forgotten until just this moment, never fear! There’s still time pick up a card and order a thoughtful gift for your dad, granddad, or important father figure. Baseball gifts can be a minefield -- there are so many choices, even if you’re looking for … [Read more...]