The Walk Off: Astros snap long losing streak against the Rangers 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. The Houston Astros struggles against the Texas Rangers have been well documented this week. It … [Read more...]
Dodgers look forward to the draft, an important part of their efforts – Los Angeles Times
Dodgers look forward to the draft, an important part of their efforts - Los Angeles Times The perception is that the Dodgers’ draft last year was a disaster. The first pick, Vanderbilt pitcher Walker Buehler, underwent elbow ligament-replacement surgery before throwing a professional pitch. The second pick, Louisville pitcher Kyle Funkhouser, rebuffed the Dodgers and … [Read more...]
NHL files suit against NHLPA to void Wideman arbitration decision
NHL files suit against NHLPA to void Wideman arbitration decision In March 2016, a neutral arbitrator reduced Dennis Wideman's suspension for striking Don Henderson from 20 games to 10 games. A determination to which the NHL 'strenuously' disagreed. Nearly three months after the decision was handed down, the NHL has filed suit against the NHLPA to nullify the decision by the arbitrator. … [Read more...]
Three reasons why Cleveland downed Golden State in Game 3
Three reasons why Cleveland downed Golden State in Game 3 “We weren’t ready to play,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr confided following Golden State’s 120-90 loss in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. “Soft,” he went on. “We were extremely soft to start the game.” Well, then. How exactly did Cleveland manage to come back from losing Games 1 and 2 by a combined 48 points to take this one by … [Read more...]
James Shields booed off field following disastrous White Sox debut
James Shields booed off field following disastrous White Sox debut The Chicago White Sox were hoping Wednesday night would be a fresh start for newly acquired pitcher James Shields, and the beginning of a turnaround in the midst of their rough four-week stretch. Instead, both player and team must be wondering where their respective seasons go from here after Shields was booed off the field … [Read more...]
Appeals court denies Hope Solo’s bid to avoid trial (Yahoo Sports)
Appeals court denies Hope Solo's bid to avoid trial (Yahoo Sports) A state appeals court has rejected U.S. women's soccer team goalkeeper Hope Solo's request to avoid trial on misdemeanor domestic violence charges. The case has bounced between the city of Kirkland and King County courts and is currently back in city court, where Solo had asked for a review. The appeals court denied the … [Read more...]
J.R. Smith was a split-second from burying the shot of the Finals
J.R. Smith was a split-second from burying the shot of the Finals The struggles of Cleveland Cavaliers shooter J.R. Smith served as one of the biggest stories of the first two games of the NBA Finals. After performing very well throughout the Eastern Conference Playoffs, Smith shot 3-of-9 from the field for all of eight points in the Cavs' series-opening losses against the Golden State … [Read more...]
Breaking Down Texas A&M's Roster: Freshman WR Kendrick Rogers – 247Sports
Breaking Down Texas A&M's Roster: Freshman WR Kendrick Rogers - 247Sports (Photo: Jeremy Clark, 247Sports)Kendrick Rogers 247 Profile History Rogers comes from a Class AA program which is the lowest level for 11 man football in the state of Texas. He played in a spread offense with a quarterback who’s was more of a running threat and as a passer just got the ball downfield in the vicinity of … [Read more...]
Ronaldo and Co launch Euro 2016 in jittery France
Ronaldo and Co launch Euro 2016 in jittery France Paris (AFP) – After a gruelling qualifying campaign, Euro 2016 gets underway on Friday with Cristiano Ronaldo and the rest of the continent’s biggest stars descending on France having to fend off minnows aiming to make their presence felt. This will be the first 24-team European Championship, a month-long marathon a far cry from the eight-nation … [Read more...]
Young cancer survivor shows Cubs pride with custom prosthetic eye
Young cancer survivor shows Cubs pride with custom prosthetic eye There are many ways to support a sports franchise. None more powerful or meaningful though than the way seven-year-old Beckham Zobrist chooses to support his Chicago Cubs. According to WGN in Chicago, Zobrist, who is no relation to current Cubs player Ben Zobrist, was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma, a form of eye cancer, in … [Read more...]