Veteran Smith: 'Excited to join Rockets' Updated: December 25, 2014, 8:20 AM ET ESPN.com news services Wanting to play for a winning team with a chance to win the title, Josh Smith said Wednesday he has decided to join the Houston Rockets. Though the Rockets have not announced the move, Smith told FOX26 Sports that he is looking forward to playing with one of his closest friends and … [Read more...]
LeBron, Curry early leaders for ASG votes
LeBron, Curry early leaders for ASG votes Updated: December 25, 2014, 12:45 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK -- Cleveland's LeBron James and Stephen Curry of Golden State are the leading vote-getters in the first returns from NBA All-Star fan voting. James had about 553,000 votes at the Eastern Conference frontcourt spot, where New York's Carmelo Anthony ranked second and Chicago's Pau … [Read more...]
To reduce elitism, British horse racing educating spectators (The Associated Press)
To reduce elitism, British horse racing educating spectators (The Associated Press) LONDON (AP) -- The sport of kings is trying to become less elitist by breaking down knowledge barriers. … [Read more...]
Trott announces engagement to British team mate Kenny (Reuters)
Trott announces engagement to British team mate Kenny (Reuters) LONDON (Reuters) - British Olympic track cycling gold medalists Laura Trott and Jason Kenny are to tie the knot. "Merry Christmas everyone. I've had the most amazing couple of days thanks to @JasonKenny107 and the whole family #engaged", Trott write on Twitter on Thursday. Trott, 22, took two golds at London 2012 in the team … [Read more...]
Sam Allardyce Reflects on The Game That Helped Him Keep His West Ham Job
Sam Allardyce Reflects on The Game That Helped Him Keep His West Ham Job Sam Allardyce believes a strong showing from his West Ham side in a goalless draw at Chelsea last season played a part in keeping him in a job. The Hammers boss, who also learnt on Wednesday that Alex Song will … Continue reading → Sam Allardyce believes a strong showing from his West Ham side in a goalless … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas hockey fans! Time again for The Funeral Burgers
Merry Christmas hockey fans! Time again for The Funeral Burgers Merry Christmas, hockey fans! As is tradition here on Puck Daddy, we'll be kicking back with presents and cookies and cookies we got as presents on Dec. 25. But no eggnog. Bleech ... eggnog is gross. Just give us the booze without that painty goop. While we'll only be posting for breaking news, we do have to publish our annual … [Read more...]
Throwback Thursdays: The NFL’s unusual history with Christmas
Throwback Thursdays: The NFL's unusual history with Christmas The NFL has dominated Thanksgiving for nearly as long as the league has been operating. It doesn’t take the same approach to Christmas. There are very few things the NFL will change its plans for, but Christmas Day is one of them. In its 95th season, the NFL has held just 17 games on Dec. 25. Since the NFL extended the regular … [Read more...]
Lump of coal: Durant (ankle) to sit vs. Spurs
Lump of coal: Durant (ankle) to sit vs. Spurs Updated: December 24, 2014, 11:41 PM ET ESPN.com news services Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant has been ruled out for the team's Christmas Day game against the defending champion San Antonio Spurs. This will be the fourth straight game Durant will miss after spraining his right ankle. He also missed 17 games to begin the season … [Read more...]
Wallace: Wade, LeBron friendship deeper than hoops
Wallace: Wade, LeBron friendship deeper than hoops MIAMI -- LeBron James and Dwyane Wade know they share a relationship many don't understand.It's a bond that will be dissected extensively as part of the buildup to Thursday's Christmas showdown, when James returns with the Cleveland Cavaliers for his first game in Miami since his stunning and abrupt free-agency departure from the Heat.Wade … [Read more...]