Miguel Cabrera to get late start to season due to ankle injury Miguel Cabrera might be getting a late start to the season after having surgery in October to remove bone spurs from his right ankle and repair a stress fracture in his foot. Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press tweets that Cabrera is scheduled to wear a walking boot until at least mid-February. He adds that the two-time MVP … [Read more...]
Kevin Garnett ejected after head-butting Dwight Howard in Rockets-Nets
Kevin Garnett ejected after head-butting Dwight Howard in Rockets-Nets Kevin Garnett and Dwight Howard will likely both find their way into the Hall of Fame some day, but the big men's reputations could not be more different. The 38-year-old KG is known as one of the most intense athletes of his era, while Howard has often been criticized for lacking that special drive to compete with every … [Read more...]
Tim Duncan forgoes tie as the Spurs visit the White House
Tim Duncan forgoes tie as the Spurs visit the White House San Antonio Spurs icon Tim Duncan has accomplished many things in his storied career — five championships, two MVPs, 14 All-Star appearances, etc. — but he has never been much for dressing like a multimillionaire international superstar. Duncan's sartorial choices tend towards those of a relentlessly uncool record-store clerk and/or … [Read more...]
2014 Driver Reviews: No. 7 Matt Kenseth
2014 Driver Reviews: No. 7 Matt Kenseth After doing exit interviews for Sprint Cup Series drivers in 2013, we're turning the tables. We want the drivers to sell themselves. So here are the resumés for all full-time Sprint Cup Series drivers in 2014. Then, at the end, we'll provide a summation of the driver's season in 150 words or less. Name: Matt Kenseth NASCAR Experience: 15 full seasons … [Read more...]
A sour Draymond Green throws grapes, gets under Seattle’s skin
A sour Draymond Green throws grapes, gets under Seattle's skin In an appropriate response to Seattle Seahawks fans allegedly heckling the Carolina Panthers faithful in Stephen Curry's family, Golden State Warriors teammate Draymond Green threw grapes in their direction. As far as food fights go, things can get a lot worse than grapes, especially in Seattle, where throwing fish is somewhat … [Read more...]
Damian Lillard bangs on Lakers, leads Blazers to 30th win
Damian Lillard bangs on Lakers, leads Blazers to 30th win Since entering the NBA in the 2012 draft, Damian Lillard has established himself as the type of player who's exceedingly comfortable on big stages and in pressure-packed moments, especially when the clock's ticking down in the closing seconds and he's got to make a play to deliver his Portland Trail Blazers a victory. He's become … [Read more...]
Cavaliers coach David Blatt on Kevin Love: ‘Kevin’s not a max player yet’
Cavaliers coach David Blatt on Kevin Love: 'Kevin's not a max player yet' Coaches are not supposed to talk about how much money a player is making. Coaches are not supposed to talk about how much money a player could make, as a potential free agent, or has made in the past. Even if the team’s coach is also its ostensible head of player personnel – as is the case with Stan Van Gundy in … [Read more...]
The Suns create foam hands in honor of Gerald Green’s amputated right ring finger
The Suns create foam hands in honor of Gerald Green's amputated right ring finger You’d be forgiven in forgetting that Phoenix Suns swingman Gerald Green is missing just over half of the ring finger on his right hand. The high-flyer doesn’t really advertise it, nor does he appear to enjoy talking about it, and it certainly doesn’t adversely affect the guy’s game. He can’t palm a ball with … [Read more...]
The Specialists: Dion Waiters’ Revenge
The Specialists: Dion Waiters' Revenge Monday, January 12, 2015 If you’re trying to pick up Jusuf Nurkic or Hassan Whiteside from the waiver wire, you’re already too late. Trying to scoop Big Shot Bob Covington? He gone. How about a late run at Jodie Meeks for triples, who has been an afterthought (for some) in the Pistons’ resurgence? Well he’s rostered, too (Pistons 11-4 since Meeks made his … [Read more...]
Brewers mascot Hank wears a tux to the World Dog Awards
Brewers mascot Hank wears a tux to the World Dog Awards You've come a long way, Hanky. Hank, the stray dog adopted by the Milwaukee Brewers during Spring Training last year, reached his apex over the weekend: Going to Hollywood for the World Dog Awards, where he was a nominee for Dog of the Year. Cuteness alert*: Hank wore a little puppy tuxedo on the event's "green carpet" and showed off … [Read more...]