Report: Kemp to Padres held up by bad physical Report: Padres-Dodgers trade delayed following Kemp's physicalby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (1:08 pm ET) The Padres are mulling whether or not to finalize the trade for Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp after his physical revealed severe arthritis in both hips, a person familiar with the diagnosis told USA Today. The source spoke to USA Today on the … [Read more...]
Drake introduces the Raptors, comes up with some ridiculous nicknames
Drake introduces the Raptors, comes up with some ridiculous nicknames Many NBA franchises boast famous fans, but few have formalized the connection as strenuously as the Toronto Raptors and musical artist Drake. The Toronto native has not been shy about his fandom and gladly took on the official title of "global ambassador" for the franchise prior to last season. The relationship has taken … [Read more...]
Gasol, Griz overcome Spurs in 3OT thriller
Gasol, Griz overcome Spurs in 3OT thriller ');ad_counter++}; Marc Gasol, Grizzlies outlast pesky Spurs in 3 overtimesAssociated PressGrizzlies Top Spurs In 3OT ThrillerVIDEO PLAYLIST SAN ANTONIO -- The Memphis Grizzlies ended years of frustration in San Antonio, and had to play late into the night to do it. Marc Gasol scored 26 points, including a banked-in 3-pointer as regulation expired, and … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Clash of the Titans
The Daily Dose: Dose: Clash of the Titans Thursday, December 18, 2014 I sure hope you guys got to watch the Grizzlies/Spurs triple-overtime thriller last night. It was the best game of the year and highlighted two of the league’s most entertaining teams. There was a whole lot more to say about last night than just that, but since I have to turn around and work up the Bruski Breakdown for … [Read more...]
Brandon Jennings passed up an easy lay-up to miss a jumper
Brandon Jennings passed up an easy lay-up to miss a jumper Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings has never been known as a guy who picks his spots. From his first games as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks in 2009, Jennings has stood out as someone who would not avoid taking a shot just because it wasn't sensible. In fact, he often seems to seek out the most difficult ones. Yet none of … [Read more...]
Sources: Celtics, Mavs talking Rondo trade
Sources: Celtics, Mavs talking Rondo trade Updated: December 18, 2014, 1:59 AM ET By Marc Stein | ESPN.com The Boston Celtics, after years of flirting with potential Rajon Rondo deals, are in substantive discussions on a trade that would send Rondo to the Dallas Mavericks, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that the Celtics and Mavericks have been discussing a swap … [Read more...]
Michael Kohn predicted he’d play for the Braves at age 10
Michael Kohn predicted he'd play for the Braves at age 10 As children, we're often encouraged to dream big and work hard to make those big dreams come true. Of course, as life goes along, sometimes those dreams change or life leads us in a new direction. but for Michael Kohn, a native of Charleston, SC and a lifelong Braves fan, his path has taken him right where he always wanted to be. We … [Read more...]
Chris Davis receives Adderall exemption following suspension
Chris Davis receives Adderall exemption following suspension After receiving a 25-game suspension on Sept. 12 for unauthorized use of the drug Adderall, Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis has requested and been granted a theraputic use exemption from the league in order to continue using it in 2015. This according to Orioles manager Buck Showalter, who made the revelation during a … [Read more...]