Ricky Rubio's ankle injury is worse than previously thought The Minnesota Timberwolves were never in line for a particularly great season in 2014-15, but things got a lot tougher for them when point guard Ricky Rubio went down with a high ankle sprain way back on November 7. While initial prognoses had Rubio out for no more than six weeks, he has already missed roughly 2 1/2 months and has … [Read more...]
Manu Ginobili whips perfect behind-the-back bounce pass for Patty Mills layup
Manu Ginobili whips perfect behind-the-back bounce pass for Patty Mills layup Those of us who've been lucky enough to watch Manu Ginobili's entire NBA career are intimately familiar with his bona fides as a passing and playmaking wizard. With each nationally televised San Antonio Spurs game, though, comes a new opportunity for the Argentine legend to introduce himself to a brand new crop of … [Read more...]
Pete Rose will be at All-Star Game in Cincinnati
Pete Rose will be at All-Star Game in Cincinnati Pete Rose will be at the All-Star Game this coming season. (USATSI) Despite being permanently banned from baseball, local legend Pete Rose will be in Cincinnati for the All-Star Game this coming summer. Reds majority owner Bob Castellini said as much Thursday. Answering a fan question at Q&A, Castellini said "You'll definitely see Pete Rose at the … [Read more...]
Curry tops LeBron in votes, to start for West
Curry tops LeBron in votes, to start for West Updated: January 22, 2015, 7:55 PM ET ESPN.com news services The Warriors' Stephen Curry has dethroned The King. Curry made a late surge to pass LeBron James as the overall leading NBA All-Star Game starter vote-getter, the league announced Thursday. "This means a lot it's something that I don't take for granted," Curry said in a statement. … [Read more...]
Steph Curry, LeBron James lead 2015 NBA All-Star Game starters
Steph Curry, LeBron James lead 2015 NBA All-Star Game starters The starters for the NBA's midwinter classic have been set. As announced on a TNT special prior to Thursday night's games, the league has revealed the starters for the 2015 All-Star Game, set to be played on February 15 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The set of 10 players features a mix of longtime selections, … [Read more...]
Pete Rose will be a part of 2015 All-Star Game in Cincinnati
Pete Rose will be a part of 2015 All-Star Game in Cincinnati So Pete Rose is only banned from Major League Baseball when it's convenient? That seems to be the takeaway from the latest news about the 2015 MLB All-Star game, which is going to be held this July at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park. Reds owner Bob Castellini told fans Thursday at a Q & A that Pete Rose, baseball's embattled … [Read more...]
Pardew happy to give Wilfried Zaha a platform at Crystal Palace
Pardew happy to give Wilfried Zaha a platform at Crystal Palace Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew believes on-loan winger Wilfried Zaha is "lucky" that the club are giving him the chance to shine in the Barclays Premier League. The England international is currently halfway through a season-long loan at Selhurst Park … Continue reading → Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew believes … [Read more...]
2015 will be Jeff Gordon’s final full-time NASCAR season
2015 will be Jeff Gordon's final full-time NASCAR season Jeff Gordon has one more shot for a fifth Sprint Cup Series championship. The four-time Sprint Cup Series champion announced Thursday that 2015 will be his final full-time season in the Cup Series. “As a race car driver, much of what I’ve done throughout my life has been based on following my instincts and trying to make good … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant tears right rotator cuff, could be out for the season
Kobe Bryant tears right rotator cuff, could be out for the season Nine years ago today, Kobe Bryant put on a performance for the ages, scoring 81 points in a win over the Toronto Raptors, an effort that in a lot of ways is more impressive than Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record of 100 points per game. Thursday’s anniversary of that showcase came with more somber news, as an MRI revealed Bryant … [Read more...]
MRI reveals Kobe suffered torn rotator cuff
MRI reveals Kobe suffered torn rotator cuff Updated: January 22, 2015, 5:27 PM ET By Baxter Holmes | ESPN.com SAN ANTONIO -- Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant suffered a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder in the second half of Wednesday night's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, an MRI exam revealed Thursday. The Lakers announced that Bryant will return to Los Angeles and will … [Read more...]