Nick Young compares the Kobe-less Lakers to ‘Django Unchained' and 'Driving Miss Daisy' Tuesday night should have been another pile-on for the hapless Los Angeles Lakers. Lakers coach Byron Scott decided to rest Kobe Bryant in anticipation of a trip to Chicago to play the Bulls on national television on Christmas Day, the visiting Golden State Warriors had already beaten the Lakers by a … [Read more...]
Orioles bring back Young on one-year contract
Orioles bring back Young on one-year contract Delmon Young will be in the Orioles' DH mix, not their outfield mix. (USATSI) The Orioles won 96 games in 2014 and took the AL East title with ease, finishing 12 games up on the second-place Yankees. Their offseason has been relatively inactive, however. They lost Nelson Cruz, Nick Markakis and Andrew Miller to free agency, and, prior to Wednesday, … [Read more...]
Vlade Divac hits half-court shot for charity on charmed night for Kobe-less Lakers
Vlade Divac hits half-court shot for charity on charmed night for Kobe-less Lakers Never let anyone tell you that the NBA is predictable. The Los Angeles Lakers entered Monday's contest against the Golden State Warriors with little in their favor. For one thing, the Warriors came into the game with the league's best record at 23-3 and a 2-0 mark against the Lakers already this season, with … [Read more...]
Damian Lillard sends another game to OT, Blazers best Thunder
Damian Lillard sends another game to OT, Blazers best Thunder NBA fans often debate the best point guards in basketball, and for the most part it's hard to many points of agreement among the various factions. Yet one issue should leave little room for debate, because Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is pretty clearly the best clutch shooter in the league right now. The … [Read more...]
Braves beef up bullpen with addition of Jason Grilli
Braves beef up bullpen with addition of Jason Grilli New Atlanta Braves president John Hart has already put his stamp on the team by trading away offensive centerpieces Jason Heyward and Justin Upton for a collection of prospects and viable young starter in Shelby Miller. He's also added a pair of free agent bats in Nick Markakis and Alberto Callapso to help offset the lost production. Now … [Read more...]
Ryan Lavarnway joins fourth different team in December
Ryan Lavarnway joins fourth different team in December Roster moves around Major League Baseball have slowed considerably in wake of the chaotic Winter Meetings. With the holidays fast approaching, that's not likely to change much between now and the new year. However, one major league player in particular, veteran catcher Ryan Lavarnway, has done enough moving over the past three weeks that … [Read more...]
College Football Bowl Picks 2014: Odds and Predictions for Hottest Teams – Bleacher Report
College Football Bowl Picks 2014: Odds and Predictions for Hottest Teams - Bleacher Report Andy Lyons/Getty Images While some teams are limping their way toward bowl season and the current campaign's finish line, others are firing on all cylinders and looking to make a statement. The latter point is certainly true of all four teams that qualified for the College Football Playoff, but there are … [Read more...]
NFL Predictions Week 17: Early Odds, Picks and Projections for Upcoming … – Bleacher Report
NFL Predictions Week 17: Early Odds, Picks and Projections for Upcoming ... - Bleacher Report Charlie Riedel/Associated Press Week 17 gives bettors one last opportunity to take advantage of a full 16-game slate and come away with some cash. However, wagers must be chosen wisely, as playoff implications run rampant across the league, leading to some very intense and often unpredictable … [Read more...]
Former Klitschko coach Sdunek dies at 67 (Reuters)
Former Klitschko coach Sdunek dies at 67 (Reuters) BERLIN (Reuters) - The former coach of heavyweight champions Vladimir and Vitali Klitschko, Fritz Sdunek, has died at the age of 67 following a heart attack, the boxers said on Tuesday. A former East German amateur boxer and coach, Sdunek had been working for the Universum boxing group in Hamburg since the mid-1990s, coaching the Ukrainian … [Read more...]
Devil Ball Golf’s most popular posts of 2014
Devil Ball Golf's most popular posts of 2014 There was hardly a dull minute in golf in 2014, and we here at Devil Ball Golf kept you plugged into it all as it unfolded. Here's a look at our 20 most-viewed Devil Ball Golf posts in '14. 1. Lexi Thompson's newest photo shoot will catch your attention (Sept. 16): Lexi Thompson is no longer the 12-year-old girl who qualified for the U.S. Women's … [Read more...]