Waiters on struggles: It's all about winning NEW YORK -- Despite a difficult start to the season for Dion Waiters -- his points, rebounds, assists and minutes per game have all taken a significant dip from last season, not to mention his shooting percentages also plummeting -- the Cleveland Cavaliers guard maintains his only focus is on the team. "It's all right. We're winning," Waiters told … [Read more...]
Brett Lawrie trade leaves 6-year-old Blue Jays fan in tears
Brett Lawrie trade leaves 6-year-old Blue Jays fan in tears If you ask many Toronto Blue Jays fans, they're not too upset about Brett Lawrie getting shipped off to Oakland in a trade that returned Josh Donaldson. Lawrie, after a couple years of injuries and disappointment, had lost some of his luster. But not to the 6-year-old in the video above. She's heartbroken that Lawrie won't be … [Read more...]
Dodgers reportedly join Jon Lester sweepstakes as decision nears
Dodgers reportedly join Jon Lester sweepstakes as decision nears We thought it was down to three. The Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants were the teams trying to woo free-agent lefty Jon Lester to sign with them for upward of $120 million. With a decision reportedly looming from Lester's camp, it sounds like there's another suitor. And wouldn't you know, it's those … [Read more...]
Paul Molitor wants Twins to turn down music, limit phone use
Paul Molitor wants Twins to turn down music, limit phone use A modern MLB clubhouse isn't like what new Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor was used to during his playing days. Nowadays, players are glued to their smart phones and tablets. They use loud music to get pumped for games and celebrate wins. Heck, there have even been DJs and smoke machines in team clubhouses. Paul Molitor don't … [Read more...]
The Breakdown: Time to Bang the Drum?
The Breakdown: Time to Bang the Drum? Big Wednesday had a tough act to follow after Tuesday’s jam-packed slate of good games, but it held its own thanks to Monta Ellis’ heroics and two overtime affairs. For fantasy owners there were a ton of statement performances, including names such as Andre Drummond, Lance Stephenson, Bradley Beal, Danny Green, Mirza Teletovic, Brandon Knight, Kelly Olynyk, … [Read more...]
Gregg Popovich jokes about Phil Jackson’s latest Spurs dig: ‘Oooh, that makes me so mad!’
Gregg Popovich jokes about Phil Jackson's latest Spurs dig: 'Oooh, that makes me so mad!' It’s fair to say that San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is taking a victory leap of sorts around the NBA, and it’s more than earned. It’s not just that Popovich’s Spurs routed the Miami Heat in last year’s NBA Finals; it’s the way coach Pop went about movements that led to the glow. His system … [Read more...]
Dirk Nowitzki regrets calling Kirk Hinrich’s dumb foul ‘dumb’
Dirk Nowitzki regrets calling Kirk Hinrich's dumb foul 'dumb' Well, it clearly was a dumb foul. But you don’t really have to say it was a dumb foul, right? Leave that to us jerks in the press, Dirk Nowitzki. Kirk Hinrich made what by his own admission was a “boneheaded” play when he fouled Monta Ellis intentionally behind the three-point line with Kirk’s Chicago Bulls up three points late in … [Read more...]
Though he intelligently won’t sign an extension, Kevin Love wants to be a Cavalier ‘long term’
Though he intelligently won't sign an extension, Kevin Love wants to be a Cavalier 'long term' There is a chance, however slight, that Kevin Love leaves the Cleveland Cavaliers as a free agent this summer. LeBron James could decide to walk away from his own contract with the team in order to pursue a baseball career. Kyrie Irving could elbow Love out of that lucrative soda pop endorsement. … [Read more...]
White Sox in market for top starter (Scherzer?)
White Sox in market for top starter (Scherzer?) The White Sox may be open to trying to keep All-Star Max Scherzer in the AL Central. (Getty Images) The White Sox are in the market for a veteran right-handed starter, and with some payroll flexibility remaining after two key moves, they appear to at least be considering even the top guys -- Max Scherzer, James Shields and Ervin Santana, plus trade … [Read more...]
Report: Tigers’ Price, Porcello drawing interest
Report: Tigers' Price, Porcello drawing interest Report: Athletics appear active in trying to trade Brandon Mossby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (9:44 am ET) The Athletics are "going to trade" first baseman/outfielder Brandon Moss, one baseball executive told ESPN baseball columnist Jayson Stark. It was first reported by the Bay Area News Group on Wednesday the Indians were showing interest … [Read more...]