Phil Jackson confirms that NBA teams have been deflating basketballs for years As with most things related to the NFL, especially around the time of the Super Bowl, discussions centered on the New England Patriots’ role in “Deflategate” turned out to be a pointless and rather stupid exercise. The Pats may have deflated footballs before a playoff game. We think, not sure. And the NFL probably … [Read more...]
J.R. Smith thinks he’s successful as a Cav because ‘there’s no going out’ in Cleveland
J.R. Smith thinks he's successful as a Cav because 'there's no going out' in Cleveland The flashy New York Knicks dealing noted nightlife enthusiast J.R. Smith into the dreary Cleveland winter is a script idea so hacky that it would have been laughed off of the table two decades ago. Starting with the unfortunate move that sent Knicks legend Walt Frazier to Cleveland in 1977, the idea gained … [Read more...]
Yankees’ Tanaka on elbow: ‘So far, so good’
Yankees' Tanaka on elbow: 'So far, so good' Dodgers announce minor-league deals with Bedard, Rowenby R.J. White | CBSSports.com (4:57 pm ET) The Dodgers have signed pitchers Erik Bedard and Ben Rowen to minor-league contracts with invitations to spring training, the team announced Wednesday. Bedard, 35, spent 2014 with the Rays, going 4-6 with a 4.76 ERA and 64:29 K:BB ratio in 75 2/3 innings. … [Read more...]
Pablo Sandoval has become a basketball trick-shot master
Pablo Sandoval has become a basketball trick-shot master When Pablo Sandoval chose to leave the San Francisco Giants for the Boston Red Sox in free agency, he talked about wanting "new challenges." Maybe that meant hitting homers over the Green Monster. But maybe it also meant hitting half-court basketball shots from his butt: This appears to be part of his offseason training regimen, and … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Tinkering in Tinseltown
The Daily Dose: Dose: Tinkering in Tinseltown Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Last night was pretty mellow as far as fantasy nights go with very few standout adds and drops. There were some big names that got hit with minor injuries – and shooting wrist issues appear to be on the rise – but there weren’t any huge game-changers for owners to deal with. Still, the Lakers gave fantasy owners plenty … [Read more...]
Home Court Advantage?
Home Court Advantage? Home Court Advantage? ');ad_counter++}; Publish Date: Today, 12:31 PM ETDuration: 03:06Recommended article: Chomsky: We Are All – Fill in the Blank.This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service - if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. … [Read more...]
Report: Nats sign Casey Janssen to help back-end of bullpen
Report: Nats sign Casey Janssen to help back-end of bullpen After spending big to net the biggest free agent on the market this offseason — you know, that Max Scherzer guy — the Washington Nationals made a savvy move to address the other end of their pitching staff. They've reportedly signed ex-Toronto Blue Jays closer Casey Janssen to a one-year deal, a move they hope will strengthen their … [Read more...]
Saves and Steals: Strikeouts and Stolen Bases
Saves and Steals: Strikeouts and Stolen Bases Saves and Steals has been back for just one week and already there are changes to report. The Phillies appear to be increasing their effort to trade Jonathan Papelbon before the start of the season. The Brewers and Blue Jays have expressed interest in the veteran. Given what we found in last week's all team bullpen audit, it's not surprising to see … [Read more...]
Report: Nats sign pitcher Janssen for 1 year
Report: Nats sign pitcher Janssen for 1 year Mariners sign catcher John Baker to minor-league contractby Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com (11:51 am ET) The Mariners signed catcher John Baker to a minor-league contract Wednesday, reports CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman. The deal includes an invite to spring training. Baker will be given an opportunity to compete for the backup catching … [Read more...]
Ryan Braun joins Milwaukee couple’s wedding pictures
Ryan Braun joins Milwaukee couple's wedding pictures When Ryan Braun headed to Milwaukee for the Brewers Fan Fest over the weekend, he couldn't have expected to make an appearance in any wedding photos. However, that's exactly what happened when a member of a local couple's wedding party spotted the Brewers star walking down the street when they were outside their reception at downtown … [Read more...]