Ben Zobrist took out full-page ad to thank Rays fans Ben Zobrist suited up for the Rays for the better part of nine years, making two All-Star games and blossoming into one of the game's most versatile players. Earlier this month he was traded to Oakland, ending his tenure in Tampa Bay. Zobrist and his wife, Julianna, took out a full-page ad in Sunday's Tampa Bay Times to thank the fans and … [Read more...]
TNT could look to Kobe Bryant to replace Charles Barkley
TNT could look to Kobe Bryant to replace Charles Barkley Kobe Bryant is currently occupied with the serious challenge of balancing his work to keep the Los Angeles Lakers relevant with his desire to rattle off more all-time NBA records. Yet Kobe also faces another big question — what will he do when he retires? The 36-year-old is under contract through 2015-16 and may opt to continue his … [Read more...]
LeBron, Cavs cruise to win over Rose, Bulls
LeBron, Cavs cruise to win over Rose, Bulls ');ad_counter++}; LeBron James, J.R. Smith lead Cavs' roll over BullsAssociated PressCavs Win Big Over BullsVIDEO PLAYLIST CLEVELAND -- The pieces, old and new, are beginning to fit together. It's taken some time, and there's a long way to go. But the critiqued and criticized Cavaliers are starting to play like the team they were supposed to be. "I like … [Read more...]
Knicks finally win, end franchise-worst losing streak at 16
Knicks finally win, end franchise-worst losing streak at 16 The worst losing streak in New York Knicks history has finally ended. With a 99-92 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, the Knicks snapped a 16-game string of losses to notch their sixth win of the season. The team hadn't won since December 12, when they topped the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. … [Read more...]
Reggie Jackson: NBA owners don’t like ‘that we understand it’s a business’
Reggie Jackson: NBA owners don't like 'that we understand it's a business' Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson wants to run his own team. He’s also like to play for a team that competes for a championship. He’d also like to be paid in terms commensurate with his worth on the NBA’s open free agent market. He may have to betray one or even two of those sides this year or next in able to … [Read more...]
Kurt Busch testifies his ex-girlfriend is a trained assassin
Kurt Busch testifies his ex-girlfriend is a trained assassin Kurt Busch testified Tuesday that Patricia Driscoll, his ex-girlfriend, was a trained assassin. Busch was on the stand once again as part of his testimony in a four-day hearing surrounding a no-contact order that Driscoll is seeking against Busch. After the relationship between the two ended, Driscoll came to Busch's motorhome … [Read more...]
Cubs upgrade outfield by acquiring Dexter Fowler from Astros
Cubs upgrade outfield by acquiring Dexter Fowler from Astros The reworking of the Chicago Cubs continued Monday, as they struck a deal to acquire centerfielder/lead-off man Dexter Fowler from the Houston Astros. Fowler gives the Cubs speed atop the order, a good on-base percentage (his .375 was 15th in baseball last season) and something of a veteran presence on a young team. That's … [Read more...]
Bud Selig proclaims St. Louis ‘the best baseball city’
Bud Selig proclaims St. Louis 'the best baseball city' Typically, the commissioner of MLB saying one city is better than all the rest isn't the wisest move. It's like a father telling one of his children he or she is the favorite. But Bud Selig — baseball's outgoing commish — proclaimed Sunday night that St. Louis was, in fact, the best baseball city. Selig was either caught up in his … [Read more...]
Nationals now 6-to-1 World Series favorites, oddsmaker says
Nationals now 6-to-1 World Series favorites, oddsmaker says After the news hit that the Washington Nationals had signed No. 1 free agent Max Scherzer, we gave you the common sense explanation about why Scherzer makes the Nats the World Series favorites. With plenty of win-now pressure to boot. It turns out that a top sports oddsmaker agrees. Online sportsbook Bovada has made the … [Read more...]
Scherzer deal: $210M, half of cash deferred
Scherzer deal: $210M, half of cash deferred Rangers' Jurickson Profar to begin throwing program Mondayby Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com (1:21 pm ET) Rangers second baseman Jurickson Profar is set to begin his throwing program Monday, reports ESPN.com. Profar missed the entire 2014 season after suffering a torn muscle in his right shoulder. Profar opted to rehab the shoulder instead of surgery. … [Read more...]