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...]
DeAndre Jordan follows up 3 straight blocks with a reverse alley-oop
DeAndre Jordan follows up 3 straight blocks with a reverse alley-oop Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan is known as one of the NBA's surest highlight producers, a guy who will put up at least a few big-time dunks every month. It's part of his reputation now, to the point where each individual play doesn't really come as a surprise even as it wows crowds. Sometimes, though, Jordan … [Read more...]
Wieters says goal is to be ready for O’s opener
Wieters says goal is to be ready for O's opener Padres' Bud Black: Jedd Gyorko 'learned a lot' from 2014 strugglesby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (12:07 pm ET) Padres second baseman Jedd Gyorko definitely went through a sophomore slump in 2014 after belting 23 home runs as a rookie in 2013. Although, dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot certainly didn't help his cause. Still, … [Read more...]
Blue Jays bungle search for president, Paul Beeston stays on
Blue Jays bungle search for president, Paul Beeston stays on So Paul Beeston will remain the president and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays after all. The team announced on Monday that Beeston had signed a one-year contract extension, ending months of speculation about his future. Beeston had been without a contract since October and it sure seems like Toronto's ownership, Rogers … [Read more...]
MLB’s return to Montreal ‘possible’ according to Rob Manfred
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...]