Tiger talks missing tooth, rediscovered power ahead of Phoenix Open Your browser does not support iframes. Tiger Woods' missing tooth is back and so, he says, is his distance. The combination had the former world No. 1 and current No. 47 in a good mood on Tuesday ahead of the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Woods talked about the dental surgery he had to repair a pair of teeth he said were … [Read more...]
Russian skier Khoroshilov leads WCup slalom by huge margin (The Associated Press)
Russian skier Khoroshilov leads WCup slalom by huge margin (The Associated Press) SCHLADMING, Austria (AP) -- Russia's Alexander Khoroshilov led the opening run of a men's World Cup night slalom by a huge margin on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Mental evaluation ordered for boxer Jermain Taylor (The Associated Press)
Mental evaluation ordered for boxer Jermain Taylor (The Associated Press) Champion middleweight boxer Jermain Taylor must undergo a mental evaluation, an Arkansas judge said Tuesday. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Leon Johnson granted a request from Taylor's attorneys that Taylor be moved to a state hospital for a full evaluation, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported (http://bit.ly/1JWSsSP … [Read more...]
Murray beats local hope Kyrgios in 3 sets at Australian Open (Yahoo Sports)
Murray beats local hope Kyrgios in 3 sets at Australian Open (Yahoo Sports) MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Andy Murray ensured there would be no five-set comeback for local hope Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday night, beating the 19-year-old Australian 6-3 7-6 (5), 6-3 in a quarterfinal match at the Australian Open. … [Read more...]
Media Tour Day 1: All-Star Race a preview of 2016?
Media Tour Day 1: All-Star Race a preview of 2016? As the media tour for the Sprint Cup Series kicked off Monday, NASCAR delivered its "State of the Sport" address. The sanctioning body said there would be no changes to the Chase, flared sideskirts would be outlawed and that the 2016 rules package would hopefully be delivered to teams by the time of the All-Star Race in May. According to NBC … [Read more...]
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Brodeur retires, World Cup, Rich Hammond on Kings
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Brodeur retires, World Cup, Rich Hammond on Kings LISTEN HERE! [And if that doesn't work, try here.] It's a Tuesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Star: Rich Hammond on the LA Kings. • Brodeur retires. • The World Cup of Hockey. • News and notes. Question of … [Read more...]
Marshawn Lynch: ‘I’m here so I won’t get fined’
Marshawn Lynch: 'I'm here so I won't get fined' Marshawn Lynch needed to come to Super Bowl Media Day. He needed to speak for four minutes and 30 seconds. He did exactly that, and nothing more. Lynch sat down at the podium and announced that he would be saying only "I'm here so I won't get fined," and that was all he said, for less than five minutes, answering 21 questions the exact same … [Read more...]
LeBron must manage his minutes
LeBron must manage his minutes Commentary CLEVELAND -- The difference between a banged-up LeBron James and a fresh and rested James has been profound for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. That's not in question. What is, however, is this: Are James and the Cavs prepared to take the actions necessary to keep him that way? What lessons will James and his team take from the value of rest … [Read more...]
Jamal Crawford’s huge 4th quarter leads Clips to win
Jamal Crawford's huge 4th quarter leads Clips to win Los Angeles Clippers reserve scorer Jamal Crawford came into Monday night's home game vs. the Denver Nuggets in a poor run of form. Crawford hadn't shot 50 percent or better from the field since January 10 (for seven consecutive games), an issue for a player known for his ability to heat up quickly. The Clippers had performed well over … [Read more...]
Byron Scott really wants Lakers rookies to take care of their fake babies
Byron Scott really wants Lakers rookies to take care of their fake babies Professional sports teams have evolved in many ways, from how teams manage player rest to the introduction of new strategies and tactics on the field of play. In one area, though, teams and athletes have stayed decidedly old-fashioned — the hazing and shaming of rookies in a public forum. Each individual team settles … [Read more...]