Bradley Beal nails game-winning buzzer-beater as Washington downs Orlando (Video) Bradley Beal did not have his flashiest game on Wednesday. He primarily stayed in the background as his Washington Wizards took on the Orlando Magic, watching as John Wall (21 points, 11 assists) continued his fantastic season, stepping aside while Nene (12 points off the pine) attempted to find his sea legs … [Read more...]
Carmelo, Hardaway: No friction between us
Carmelo, Hardaway: No friction between us Updated: December 10, 2014, 10:41 PM ET By Ian Begley | ESPNNewYork.com SAN ANTONIO -- New York Knicks teammates Carmelo Anthony and Tim Hardaway Jr. denied Wednesday that they have a poor relationship in response to a report earlier in the day by ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard. Anthony and Hardaway confirmed that they argued during last … [Read more...]
New Warriors arena designs no longer look like a toilet
New Warriors arena designs no longer look like a toilet The Golden State Warriors are the hottest team in the NBA, winners of their last 13 games (a franchise record) and holders of the best record in the league at 18-2. It's an exciting time for the franchise, and not just because of the product on the court. With an improving squad and strong local support, owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber … [Read more...]
Chris Bassitt giving away his White Sox stuff after trade to A’s
Chris Bassitt giving away his White Sox stuff after trade to A's We often hear traded or released baseball players say they're ready to move on. That the past is the past, and they're one-hundred percent focused on the future, wherever that might lead them. For pitcher Chris Bassitt though, it's more than just lip service. After being traded by the Chicago White Sox to the Oakland A's in … [Read more...]
Phillies face reality, begin rebuild with trade of Jimmy Rollins
Phillies face reality, begin rebuild with trade of Jimmy Rollins Has a new day arrived in Philadelphia? Apparently so. After agreeing to trade Jimmy Rollins to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a pair of young pitching prospects, the team seems poised to rebuild its roster, beginning right at the top. Over the past three season, the Phillies have become the face of what happens when aging players … [Read more...]
Dodgers trade Dee Gordon to Marlins for top prospect Andrew Heaney
Dodgers trade Dee Gordon to Marlins for top prospect Andrew Heaney The new Los Angeles Dodgers front office started swapping Wednesday. After acquiring veteran shortstop Jimmy Rollins from the Philadelphia Phillies, the Dodgers went young, trading for pitcher Andrew Heaney, the Miami Marlins' top prospect. It's costing the Dodgers an All-Star, as they're sending speedster second baseman Dee … [Read more...]
Latest Week 15 Predictions for Updated Spreads – Bleacher Report
Latest Week 15 Predictions for Updated Spreads - Bleacher Report Mark Tenally/Associated Press It’s officially crunch time in the NFL season, and every single snap takes on extra importance. Week 15 fits that mold perfectly and features a slate of games that will go a long way toward determining which teams reach the postseason and which ones will watch from home. The NFC East is up for grabs, … [Read more...]
2014 Driver Reviews: No. 29 Justin Allgaier
2014 Driver Reviews: No. 29 Justin Allgaier After doing exit interviews for Sprint Cup Series drivers in 2013, we're turning the tables. We want the drivers to sell themselves. So here are the resumés for all full-time Sprint Cup Series drivers in 2014. Then, at the end, we'll provide a summation of the driver's season in 150 words or less. Name: Justin Allgaier NASCAR Experience: Just … [Read more...]
MLB Winter Meetings journal: Day Three
MLB Winter Meetings journal: Day Three SAN DIEGO — We're living in a post-Jon Lester world. The much-chased ace has signed with the Chicago Cubs and now we enter Day Three of the MLB Winter Meetings with new hope that baseball execs will be going nuts with deals. Will we feel aftershocks from Lester's decision? We definitely could. His decision could have reshaped plans around the … [Read more...]
Done Deals: Astros add Luke Gregerson, Pat Neshek to help bullpen
Done Deals: Astros add Luke Gregerson, Pat Neshek to help bullpen This is The Stew's running list of trades and signings that happen during baseball's Winter Meetings. We'll keep updating this post as the news happens. For more chatter and rumors, be sure to check out our Winter Meetings tracker. WEDNESDAY Astros add Gregerson, Neshek for bullpen relief We'd heard for a couple weeks now … [Read more...]