Dodgers reportedly join Jon Lester sweepstakes as decision nears We thought it was down to three. The Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants were the teams trying to woo free-agent lefty Jon Lester to sign with them for upward of $120 million. With a decision reportedly looming from Lester's camp, it sounds like there's another suitor. And wouldn't you know, it's those … [Read more...]
Paul Molitor wants Twins to turn down music, limit phone use
Paul Molitor wants Twins to turn down music, limit phone use A modern MLB clubhouse isn't like what new Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor was used to during his playing days. Nowadays, players are glued to their smart phones and tablets. They use loud music to get pumped for games and celebrate wins. Heck, there have even been DJs and smoke machines in team clubhouses. Paul Molitor don't … [Read more...]
The Breakdown: Time to Bang the Drum?
The Breakdown: Time to Bang the Drum? Big Wednesday had a tough act to follow after Tuesday’s jam-packed slate of good games, but it held its own thanks to Monta Ellis’ heroics and two overtime affairs. For fantasy owners there were a ton of statement performances, including names such as Andre Drummond, Lance Stephenson, Bradley Beal, Danny Green, Mirza Teletovic, Brandon Knight, Kelly Olynyk, … [Read more...]
Gregg Popovich jokes about Phil Jackson’s latest Spurs dig: ‘Oooh, that makes me so mad!’
Gregg Popovich jokes about Phil Jackson's latest Spurs dig: 'Oooh, that makes me so mad!' It’s fair to say that San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is taking a victory leap of sorts around the NBA, and it’s more than earned. It’s not just that Popovich’s Spurs routed the Miami Heat in last year’s NBA Finals; it’s the way coach Pop went about movements that led to the glow. His system … [Read more...]
Dirk Nowitzki regrets calling Kirk Hinrich’s dumb foul ‘dumb’
Dirk Nowitzki regrets calling Kirk Hinrich's dumb foul 'dumb' Well, it clearly was a dumb foul. But you don’t really have to say it was a dumb foul, right? Leave that to us jerks in the press, Dirk Nowitzki. Kirk Hinrich made what by his own admission was a “boneheaded” play when he fouled Monta Ellis intentionally behind the three-point line with Kirk’s Chicago Bulls up three points late in … [Read more...]
Though he intelligently won’t sign an extension, Kevin Love wants to be a Cavalier ‘long term’
Though he intelligently won't sign an extension, Kevin Love wants to be a Cavalier 'long term' There is a chance, however slight, that Kevin Love leaves the Cleveland Cavaliers as a free agent this summer. LeBron James could decide to walk away from his own contract with the team in order to pursue a baseball career. Kyrie Irving could elbow Love out of that lucrative soda pop endorsement. … [Read more...]
White Sox in market for top starter (Scherzer?)
White Sox in market for top starter (Scherzer?) The White Sox may be open to trying to keep All-Star Max Scherzer in the AL Central. (Getty Images) The White Sox are in the market for a veteran right-handed starter, and with some payroll flexibility remaining after two key moves, they appear to at least be considering even the top guys -- Max Scherzer, James Shields and Ervin Santana, plus trade … [Read more...]
Report: Tigers’ Price, Porcello drawing interest
Report: Tigers' Price, Porcello drawing interest Report: Athletics appear active in trying to trade Brandon Mossby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (9:44 am ET) The Athletics are "going to trade" first baseman/outfielder Brandon Moss, one baseball executive told ESPN baseball columnist Jayson Stark. It was first reported by the Bay Area News Group on Wednesday the Indians were showing interest … [Read more...]
Griz’s streak halted by short-handed Rockets
Griz's streak halted by short-handed Rockets ');ad_counter++}; Tarik Black steps up as Rockets hand Griz third loss; streak over at 5Associated PressHarden Leads Rockets Past GrizzliesVIDEO PLAYLIST HOUSTON -- Houston rookie Tarik Black was booed in his hometown of Memphis when the Rockets played there earlier this season. On Wednesday night, Black got plenty of cheers in helping the Rockets to a … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Do You Believe in Miracles?
The Daily Dose: Do You Believe in Miracles? Thursday, December 04, 2014 Big Wednesday couldn't live up to Tuesday's hoopla but it slowly caught fire, with Monta Ellis hitting yet another game-winner, the Sixers winning a real-life basketball game, and some big lines where needed for big names like Bradley Beal and Andre Drummond. With a Bruski Breakdown coming later today, let's get right to … [Read more...]