LeBron leads high-scoring Cavs by Wizards ');ad_counter++}; LeBron James scores 28 in 25 minutes as Cavaliers rout WizardsAssociated PressCavaliers Trounce WizardsVIDEO PLAYLIST WASHINGTON -- LeBron James set aside first-half foul trouble to finish with 28 points in only 25 minutes Friday night, and Kyrie Irving scored 25, helping the surging Cleveland Cavaliers overwhelm the Washington Wizards … [Read more...]
MLB says Trevor Bauer can’t fly drone at spring training
MLB says Trevor Bauer can't fly drone at spring training Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer arrived at spring training with a couple goals in mind this year. First and most obvious, he's looking to prepare for a new season, which the Indians hope will include a run to the postseason. Aside from that though, it's apparent that Bauer was hoping to provide fans with a unique perspective of … [Read more...]
Rangers notes: MLB picks up the pace with more rules changes – Fort Worth Star Telegram
Rangers notes: MLB picks up the pace with more rules changes - Fort Worth Star Telegram Major League Baseball continued its race against time Friday, announcing additions to its pace-of-the-game program and several modifications to the instant replay system. Players breaking the rules will be subject to warnings and a fine system, including discipline for flagrant violators. Fines won’t begin … [Read more...]
Raptors rout Hawks in meeting of East’s best
Raptors rout Hawks in meeting of East's best ');ad_counter++}; Raptors open second half of season with rout of HawksAssociated PressATLANTA -- The matchup of the Eastern Conference's top teams was a rout as Toronto opened the second half of the season with a surprisingly lopsided 105-80 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.Lou Williams had 26 points while making seven of 10 3-pointers and … [Read more...]
Mat Latos compares pace-of-game changes to cooking hamburgers
Mat Latos compares pace-of-game changes to cooking hamburgers One of Major League Baseball's primary focuses during the offseason was finding ways to speed up the game. On Friday, the league moved forward with that initiative, announcing its first batch of pace-of-play adjustments in conjunction with the MLBPA and Pace of Game Instant Replay Committee. In one instance, that meant … [Read more...]
It’s on: Mayweather says he and Pacquiao to fight May 2 (The Associated Press)
It's on: Mayweather says he and Pacquiao to fight May 2 (The Associated Press) Floyd Mayweather Jr. will meet Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in a welterweight showdown that will be boxing's richest fight ever. ''I promised the fans we would get this done and we did,'' Mayweather said. Mayweather could earn $120 million or more, while Pacquiao's split of the purse will likely be around $80 … [Read more...]
Donald Young upsets Dolgopolov in Delray Beach quarterfinal (Yahoo Sports)
Donald Young upsets Dolgopolov in Delray Beach quarterfinal (Yahoo Sports) DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Donald Young upset third-seeded Alexandr Dolgopolov of the Ukraine 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Delray Beach Open on Friday to reach back-to-back ATP Tour semifinals for the first time in his career. … [Read more...]
Boxing-Mayweather to clash with Pacquiao in mega fight (Reuters)
Boxing-Mayweather to clash with Pacquiao in mega fight (Reuters) * Mayweather announces fight on Shots * Mega bout to take place in Las Vegas on May 2 (Adds further detail) By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The long awaited mega bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, which has been more than five years in the making, will take place in Las Vegas on May … [Read more...]
Morgan Rielly, Maple Leafs defenseman, apologizes for misogynistic remark
Morgan Rielly, Maple Leafs defenseman, apologizes for misogynistic remark Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly was asked on Friday morning about the emotional toll playing for this sinking franchise as taken on the 20 year old. “You just worry about doing a job. That’s what you’re here to do,” said Rielly. Well, there you go. Head down, sleeves up, doin’ work. Great message of … [Read more...]
Suns GM tweaks Dragic: ‘We got best player’
Suns GM tweaks Dragic: 'We got best player' Updated: February 20, 2015, 7:01 PM ET ESPN.com news services Goran Dragic made no secret of the fact he wanted off the Phoenix Suns, and on Friday, the Suns showed the feeling was more than mutual. "We feel like we got the best player in the trade [Brandon Knight], coming or going," Phoenix general manager Ryan McDonough said a day after … [Read more...]