MLB's return to Montreal 'possible' according to Rob Manfred It's been over a decade since the Expos took off for Washington, D.C., and became the Nationals, but the desire for major league baseball still lingers in Montreal. New commissioner Rob Manfred has been doing a lot of talking since he officially stepped in for Bud Selig last Saturday. He's touched on many subjects over the last … [Read more...]
Scott Brooks sometimes has the Thunder practice at the wrong positions
Scott Brooks sometimes has the Thunder practice at the wrong positions Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks has been a figure of some debate during his time with the team, having led a very young squad from the lottery to the NBA Finals and also suffering criticism for an often stagnant offense that doesn't amplify the strengths of a very talented core. With the Thunder currently in … [Read more...]
Washington dismisses troubled NBA prospect Robert Upshaw
Washington dismisses troubled NBA prospect Robert Upshaw Robert Upshaw is a former consensus top 50 recruit, a potential first-round pick in next June's NBA draft and a rim protector so gifted that he leads the nation in blocks despite coming off the bench almost every game he played this season. What does it say about his off-court issues then that a 7-footer so talented has been unable to … [Read more...]
Zac Rinaldo suspended eight games for Kris Letang head-shot
Zac Rinaldo suspended eight games for Kris Letang head-shot What is it about long suspensions and players with the letter ‘o’ in their last names recently? Probably a coincidence between Dan Carcillo’s recent six-game ban and Zac Rinaldo’s eight-game suspension for charging and boarding, which was announced Monday. The Rinaldo hit in question occurred Jan. 20 when he charged and slammed a … [Read more...]
Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants NFL apology if investigation clears team
Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants NFL apology if investigation clears team CHANDLER, Ariz. – New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft criticized the NFL, the way deflate-gate has been handled and reported on, said he wanted an apology from the league if its investigation doesn't turn up anything, and basically dropped the mic on the conversation of the entire matter for the rest of the … [Read more...]
Durant out vs. Wolves with sprained big toe
Durant out vs. Wolves with sprained big toe Updated: January 26, 2015, 7:57 PM ET By Royce Young | ESPN.com OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Durant is out Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of a sprained left big toe. Durant went through pregame warm ups but considered the toe too sore to play. He's day to day with the injury. He injured the toe in the fourth quarter Sunday against … [Read more...]
The beer-guzzling legend of Wade Boggs keeps growing
The beer-guzzling legend of Wade Boggs keeps growing The legend of Wade Boggs continues to grow — and we're not talking about his skills with a baseball bat. Boggs, the Hall of Famer who collected 3,010 hits in his day, is also famous for his beer-guzzling ways. A couple weeks ago, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" used Boggs' most famous beer story as a plot point. Boggs had supposedly … [Read more...]
Report: A-Rod to apologize at spring training
Report: A-Rod to apologize at spring training David Buchanan will compete for one of two spots in Phillies' rotationby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (1:08 pm ET) Phillies starting pitcher David Buchanan said refininig his curveball has been a point of emphasis this offseason, as he prepares to compete for a spot in the rotation this spring, per The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I had success with … [Read more...]
Report: Yankees refusing to pay A-Rod’s $6M home-run bonus
Report: Yankees refusing to pay A-Rod's $6M home-run bonus The New York Yankees certainly imagined a different future when they signed then-superstar Alex Rodriguez to a 10-year, $272 million contract in 2007. They weren't thinking about PED suspensions and tabloid turmoil. They were thinking of the ultimate long-ball spectacle — A-Rod chasing the all-time home run record in Yankees … [Read more...]
The Specialists: The Ragin’ Cajun
The Specialists: The Ragin' Cajun Dante Exum, PG Utah Jazz: 3-Pointers & Assists Dante Exum looked like a different rookie when he was coming off the bench. Now with two straight starts under his belt, Exum is starting to the same heads who have ignored him since his debut this season. Exum’s surprise run as a starter came unannounced prior, and while there’s nothing certain to suggest it will … [Read more...]