Pelicans drop Cavs despite 41 from LeBron ');ad_counter++}; Pelicans beat Cavaliers as LeBron returns, Anthony Davis exitsAssociated PressPelicans Win Despite LeBron's 41VIDEO PLAYLIST NEW ORLEANS -- Tyreke Evans 31 points and 10 assists, Ryan Anderson tied a career high with eight 3-pointers on his way to 30 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame the loss of Anthony Davis to beat LeBron … [Read more...]
Pelicans’ Davis exits with chest contusion
Pelicans' Davis exits with chest contusion Updated: December 12, 2014, 9:59 PM ET Associated Press NEW ORLEANS -- Anthony Davis has left Friday night's game against Cleveland with a chest contusion and team officials say he won't return.Davis played only seven minutes, scoring eight points and grabbing one rebound, before he appeared to take an elbow to the chest while jostling for … [Read more...]
Doug McDermott to undergo knee surgery, continuing a rough season
Doug McDermott to undergo knee surgery, continuing a rough season One of the most high-profile rookies in the class of 2014 is headed for an extended stay on the sidelines. Given the way his season has gone, though, it might be for the best. The Chicago Bulls announced Friday that rookie forward Doug McDermott will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Saturday. A timetable for … [Read more...]
Eltoninadress wins Los Alamitos feature (The Associated Press)
Eltoninadress wins Los Alamitos feature (The Associated Press) LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. (AP) -- Eltoninadress won the $19,250 feature by a half-length Friday at Los Alamitos. … [Read more...]
Commentators for Premier League Matches On NBC Sports, Gameweek 16
Commentators for Premier League Matches On NBC Sports, Gameweek 16 Here’s the line-up of commentators for this weekend’s Premier League matches: Saturday, December 13: Chelsea vs Hull, 10am, NBCSN & NBC Sports Live Extra; Tony Jones & Tony Gale Burnley vs Southampton, 10am, NBC Sports Live Extra; Gary Weaver & Barry … Continue reading → Here’s the line-up of commentators for … [Read more...]
NFL against the spread picks: The Johnny effect
NFL against the spread picks: The Johnny effect A strange thing happened when the Cleveland Browns turned to a rookie quarterback who has played just 18 snaps in 13 games. The betting line kept moving the Browns' way. The Cincinnati Bengals started as 1.5-point favorites at Vegas casinos like the Wynn and the MGM/Mirage properties and 1-point favorites at other spots like William Hill, … [Read more...]
Brett Lawrie surprises young Blue Jays fan devastated by trade
Brett Lawrie surprises young Blue Jays fan devastated by trade Back on Nov. 28, the Toronto Blue Jays and Oakland Athletic were involved in a stunning trade that saw Brett Lawrie and three minor leaguers moved to the Oakland in exchange for All-Star third baseman Josh Donaldson. The deal caught nearly everyone off guard, including many of Donaldson's now former A's teammates, who were … [Read more...]
NFL against the spread picks: The Johnny effect – Yahoo Sports (blog)
NFL against the spread picks: The Johnny effect - Yahoo Sports (blog) A strange thing happened when the Cleveland Browns turned to a rookie quarterback who has played just 18 snaps in 13 games. The betting line kept moving the Browns' way. The Cincinnati Bengals started as 1.5-point favorites at Vegas casinos like the Wynn and the MGM/Mirage properties and 1-point favorites at other … [Read more...]
Melo not planning to drop no-trade clause
Melo not planning to drop no-trade clause Updated: December 12, 2014, 7:31 PM ET By Ian Begley | ESPNNewYork.com BOSTON -- Carmelo Anthony says a published report stating that he is considering waiving his no-trade clause to green light a trade for the New York Knicks is false. "Come on, man. After all the work I did to get here and get back here? If I was to get up and want to leave … [Read more...]
LeBron given green light to play vs. Pelicans
LeBron given green light to play vs. Pelicans Updated: December 12, 2014, 7:33 PM ET ESPN.com news services LeBron James will play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers have announced. James sat out the Cavs' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night with soreness in his left knee. Coach David Blatt said at the time that he did not believe the … [Read more...]