Pelicans' Davis reinjures shoulder, ruled out Updated: February 22, 2015, 1:01 AM ET ESPN.com news services MIAMI -- New Orleans star center Anthony Davis left the Pelicans' 105-91 win in Miami on Saturday night after aggravating his problematic right shoulder in the first quarter and did not return. It was the first of two big injury blows for the Pelicans. Ryan Anderson departed not … [Read more...]
Gregg Zaun says physical abuse from Cal Ripken Jr. kept him in line
Gregg Zaun says physical abuse from Cal Ripken Jr. kept him in line Former catcher Gregg Zaun carved out a pretty solid 16-year career in Major League Baseball. Granted, he moved around a lot, playing for nine different teams, and was mostly relegated to backup duties, but 16 years in MLB is a run to be proud of. Apparently, though, Zaun feels the longevity he achieved and the respect he … [Read more...]
Donald Young advances to Delray Beach Open final (Yahoo Sports)
Donald Young advances to Delray Beach Open final (Yahoo Sports) Donald Young was once a prodigy. Ten years ago, just months passed his 16th birthday, Young became the youngest year-end world No. 1 junior. He has been maligned for choosing his parents, Donald Sr. and Illona, as his coaches rather than those designated by the U.S. Tennis Association, and has failed to win a title on the ATP … [Read more...]
Fognini knocks Rafael Nadal out of Rio Open in semifinals (Yahoo Sports)
Fognini knocks Rafael Nadal out of Rio Open in semifinals (Yahoo Sports) Rafael Nadal was beaten in the semifinals of the Rio Open on Saturday, losing 1-6, 6-2, 7-5 on clay to Italian Fabio Fognini, who will meet David Ferrer in the final. He lost in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, was beaten in the first round of the Qatar Open, and is now out of Rio, on his preferred clay … [Read more...]
Golovkin retains WBA middleweight title (The Associated Press)
Golovkin retains WBA middleweight title (The Associated Press) Gennady Golovkin defended his WBA middleweight title successfully with a commanding performance against the hardy Martin Murray on Saturday, stopping him in the 11th round of a one-sided contest. Making his third title defense, Golovkin has stopped his last 19 opponents, and is unbeaten in 32 fights with 29 knockouts. Prince … [Read more...]
Stewart-Haas planning on Regan Smith driving in Daytona 500
Stewart-Haas planning on Regan Smith driving in Daytona 500 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Stewart-Haas Racing says it's going ahead with plans for Regan Smith to be in the Daytona 500 instead of Kurt Busch. Smith is listed as the substitute driver for Busch, who was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR on Friday after a Delaware county commissioner said it was "more likely than not" that Busch committed … [Read more...]
Sharks fans bring their own ‘snow’ to Stadium Series game
Sharks fans bring their own ‘snow’ to Stadium Series game SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Levi’s Stadium will have ice on Saturday night. But San Jose Sharks fans decided to provide their own snow. “How can you not have snow at an outdoor hockey game?” asked Eddie Bump. A Sharks fan tailgating with a dozen friends, Bump set up a snow machine in the stadium parking lot, flooding the air with faux … [Read more...]
Fastest combine receiver played at now-defunct football program
Fastest combine receiver played at now-defunct football program UAB football is dead. Long live UAB football. Mere months after the University of Alabama-Birmingham shut down its football program, one of its wide receivers made a little noise Saturday at the NFL scouting combine. Diminutive J.J. Nelson might only stand 5-10 and weigh a paltry 156 pounds, but he can flat out fly. Nelson ran a … [Read more...]
Pelicans’ Anthony Davis leaves game vs. Heat after re-injuring right shoulder
Pelicans' Anthony Davis leaves game vs. Heat after re-injuring right shoulder New Orleans Pelicans All-Star forward Anthony Davis left Saturday night's matchup with the Miami Heat after re-aggravating the right shoulder injury that caused him to pull out of the 2015 NBA All-Star Game. After scoring six points and snagging six rebounds in the early going at AmericanAirlines Arena, Davis … [Read more...]
Pelicans’ Ryan Anderson suffers right knee sprain vs. Heat
Pelicans' Ryan Anderson suffers right knee sprain vs. Heat New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson left Saturday's game against the Miami Heat after suffering a sprained right knee early in the second quarter. The 6-foot-10 Anderson was vying for offensive rebounding position after a missed shot by teammate Dante Cunningham when Heat guard Mario Chalmers came down hard on the … [Read more...]