Jose Canseco wants shot at CM Punk in UFC Since it was annouced that Phil "CM Punk" Brooks had signed multi-fight deal with UFC, fighters ranging from rookies to mixed martial arts legends have been coming out of the woodwork looking to be his first opponent. A few celebrities with fighting experience have joined that parade as well. Most notably. "Power Ranger" Jason David Frank, who has … [Read more...]
John Hart on retooling Braves: Not like I’m breaking up ’27 Yanks
John Hart on retooling Braves: Not like I’m breaking up ’27 Yanks New Atlanta Braves president John Hart has been around the block a few times. As the general manager of the Cleveland Indians throughout the entire 1990s and later the Texas Rangers from 2002-05, Hart has shown he's not afraid to take on a challenge head-on, and his track record with both clubs suggests he'll find a way to … [Read more...]
Holmes: Kobe’s career in Jordan’s shadow
Holmes: Kobe's career in Jordan's shadow Originally Published: December 12, 2014 By Baxter Holmes | ESPN.com "Kobe was hell-bent on surpassing Jordan as the greatest player in the game. His obsession with Michael was striking. Not only had he mastered many of Jordan's moves, but he affected many of M.J.'s mannerisms as well. "When we played in Chicago that season, I orchestrated a … [Read more...]
Sunday Daily Dose: Big Shot Rob Covington
Sunday Daily Dose: Big Shot Rob Covington Six of the last 12 NBA teams to start 20-2 went on to win the Finals. That’s got to make first-year head coach Steve Kerr and his Warriors feel pretty good. The Indiana Pacers have looked worse since David West’s return, and it doesn’t seem like there’s anything that can right the ship for the 6-17 Charlotte Hornets, who have taken the crown as the … [Read more...]
White Sox, Melky agree to 3-year, $42M deal
White Sox, Melky agree to 3-year, $42M deal Melky Cabrera agrees to three-year, $42 million deal with White Soxby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (10:51 am ET) The White Sox have agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract with outfielder Melky Cabrera, CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman has confirmed. The 30-year-old Cabrera had one of the best seasons of his career in 2014, batting … [Read more...]
Chicago White Sox agree to three-year deal with Melky Cabrera
Chicago White Sox agree to three-year deal with Melky Cabrera If it wasn't official before, it's official now: The Chicago White Sox mean business. After taking the Winter Meetings by storm, acquiring Jeff Samardzija in a six-player trade with the Oakland A's and signing free-agent reliever David Robertson to a massive four-year, $46 million deal, general manager Rick Hahn has struck again, … [Read more...]
Report: ChiSox, Cabrera agree to 3-year deal
Report: ChiSox, Cabrera agree to 3-year deal Report: White Sox, Melky Cabrera agree to three-year dealby R.J. White | CBSSports.com (12:41 am ET) The White Sox have agreed to a three-year deal with outfielder Melky Cabrera pending a physical, 670TheScore.com reports. The Mariners were seen as the favorites to land Cabrera earlier this week and reportedly offered him a three-year deal as well, … [Read more...]
Howard returns, leads Rockets over Nuggets
Howard returns, leads Rockets over Nuggets ');ad_counter++}; Dwight Howard has double-double in return as Rockets down Nuggets Associated PressHoward Powers Rockets In ReturnVIDEO PLAYLIST HOUSTON -- Dwight Howard had 26 points and 13 rebounds in his return from injury, James Harden had a triple-double, and the Houston Rockets overcame an early deficit for a 108-96 victory over the Denver Nuggets … [Read more...]