DeMarcus Cousins decries Kings' 'unacceptable' effort after another big loss The Sacramento Kings got their doors blown off again on Thursday. This time, Sacramento got bullied by a Dallas Mavericks team playing its third game in four nights, on the second night of a road-back-to-back, after getting torched by Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, and without stars Dirk Nowitzki … [Read more...]
Yanks ‘more than happy’ to meet with A-Rod
Yanks 'more than happy' to meet with A-Rod Giants' Hudson continues to indicate 2015 season will be his lastby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (2:12 pm ET) Giants starting pitcher Tim Hudson indicated again Friday the 2015 season will likely be his last year in the majors. Hudson said he thought about retiring after the Giants won the World Series last season, but his wife convinced him to … [Read more...]
MLB commish Manfred: Time to look at gambling
MLB commish Manfred: Time to look at gambling Rob Manfred says he's ready to approach legalized gambling in a different way than his predecessors. (USATSI) New commissioner Rob Manfred says he would be open to Major League Baseball considering a new approach to legalized gambling. Echoing statements that NBA commissioner Adam Silver made recently, Manfred told ESPN's Outside the Lines on Thursday … [Read more...]
Al Michaels says Twins faked crowd noise in 1987 World Series
Al Michaels says Twins faked crowd noise in 1987 World Series Turns out football isn't the only sport that can stir up a controversy about the authenticity of a crowd's cry. Baseball's just comes almost three decades after the fact. The Metrodome, home to the Minnesota Twins from 1982 to 2009, was widely regarded as the loudest park in the major leagues. So loud in fact, that legendary … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: V-Mart Shut Down
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: V-Mart Shut Down Thursday, February 05, 2015 In January 2012, Victor Martinez tore his anterior crucial ligament in his left knee, forcing him to miss the entire 2012 season. The fantasy season is over, but baseball never stops. For all the latest news and notes around the league, keep refreshing Rotoworld's player news page and also be sure to … [Read more...]
Tony Allen says James Harden is the only scorer he hasn’t figured out
Tony Allen says James Harden is the only scorer he hasn't figured out Memphis Grizzlies wing Tony Allen has been one of the most effective and versatile defenders in the NBA for several seasons, laying claim to the deserved title of "Grindfather" for his gritty team and regularly guarding and locking down the best scorers on opposing teams. Allen may not be the greatest offensive threat in … [Read more...]
Splash Brothers, Korver, Harden, Kyrie to headline Three-Point Shootout
Splash Brothers, Korver, Harden, Kyrie to headline Three-Point Shootout The NBA announced the full list of competitors for the 2015 Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout on Thursday night, and with all due respect to the Sprite Slam Dunk, it sure looks like this might be the highlight of All-Star Saturday Night. This field is stacked: [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of … [Read more...]
LeBron James and Cavs dunked all over the Clippers in blowout win
LeBron James and Cavs dunked all over the Clippers in blowout win After a disappointing start, the Cleveland Cavaliers can currently lay claim to the title of Hottest Team in the NBA. (Sorry, Atlanta, but one loss ruined your status — these are the breaks.) The Cavs entered Thursday's home tilt vs. the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on an 11-game winning streak, the longest active run in the … [Read more...]