Draymond Green calls out a Laker fan on Twitter for bragging about something that never happened In the days leading up to the NBA’s tipoff of the 2014-15 regular season, the league’s teams are sending various contributors and even stars out for meet-and-greets and signing shows in the hopes of drumming up fan support. As one of the NBA’s more gregarious and interesting players, Golden State … [Read more...]
Yanks, Mets helping Berra shrine replace items
Yanks, Mets helping Berra shrine replace items Items stolen from the Yogi Berra Museum will be replaced by MLB, the Yankees and Mets. (USATSI) Earlier this month, a "team of professionals" broke into the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center in Little Falls, N.J., and stole what authorities called "several priceless pieces of memorabilia" belonging to the Hall of Famer. On Monday, the museum … [Read more...]
Michigan’s biggest financial backer said he won’t interfere with any decision regarding AD Dave Brandon
Michigan's biggest financial backer said he won't interfere with any decision regarding AD Dave Brandon Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, the largest donor to Michigan athletics, told the Wall Street Journal on Monday that he will not stand in the way of the university firing Dave Brandon if it chooses to go in that direction. “I don’t think alumni should control universities,” Ross told … [Read more...]
Ousted PGA president Bishop paints picture of last day in office
Ousted PGA president Bishop paints picture of last day in office When Ted Bishop hit send on Thursday on a tweet that labeled Ian Poulter a "lil girl," it didn't occur to him those eight characters could be considered sexist, much less cost him his job as president of the PGA of America -- especially with a month left to go in his two-year term. Two hours later, about to sit down for dinner … [Read more...]
The Morning After: Gronk’s Smash Sunday
The Morning After: Gronk's Smash Sunday Rob Gronkowski entered Week 8 as fantasy’s No. 5 tight end, but the question persisted: When will Gronk be back? 31 catches for 409 yards and four touchdowns through seven games is nice and all, but we’re not here for nice and all. We’re here for Gronk. Keg standin’, name takin’, touchdown scorin’ American badassery. Any random old tight end can do … [Read more...]
Report: Rays owner exploring Montreal move
Report: Rays owner exploring Montreal move Rays owner Stuart Sternberg has reportedly discussed moving the team to Montreal. (USATSI) The Tampa Bay Rays suffered two huge losses this month, as long-time general manager Andrew Friedman and manager Joe Maddon left the team. Friedman is now the Dodgers president of baseball operations and Maddon is looking for a new managerial job after opting out … [Read more...]
College Football Picks Week 10: Predictions and Odds for Top 25 Schedule – Bleacher Report
College Football Picks Week 10: Predictions and Odds for Top 25 Schedule - Bleacher Report Brynn Anderson/Associated Press Another wild week of college football is fresh in the books, but it's never too early to take a glance ahead to an enticing Week 10 slate. That's right, it's already Week 10. Freak out accordingly. The precious gift that is the college football season is already two-thirds … [Read more...]
Small Market NBA Teams Protect One Of Their Only Routes To Success – Forbes
Small Market NBA Teams Protect One Of Their Only Routes To Success - Forbes In a shocking turn of events last week, NBA owners voted against proposed draft lottery reform, which would have diminished the disparity in chances of landing top picks and redistributed odds from the bottom three teams to other non-playoff teams, in theory giving less incentive to tank. Reports prior to the vote … [Read more...]
Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze said the final play of the LSU game was not what he drew up
Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze said the final play of the LSU game was not what he drew up Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze said he did not want quarterback Bo Wallace to throw to the end zone during the final drive of Saturday’s 10-7 loss to LSU. With 9 seconds remaining and the Rebels on the 30-yard-line, Wallace chose to throw toward the end zone instead of taking a safer route along the sideline … [Read more...]
Djokovic vies to hold off Federer for No. 1 (Yahoo Sports)
Djokovic vies to hold off Federer for No. 1 (Yahoo Sports) PARIS (AP) -- Novak Djokovic will have to put fatherhood to one side for a few weeks as he tries to fend off Roger Federer for the year-end No. 1 ranking. … [Read more...]