LeBron dominates with season-high 42 points, Cavs handle Warriors Thursday's matchup between the league-best Golden State Warriors and red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers was billed as a potential NBA Finals preview. As with so many high-profile games before it, the night was dominated by LeBron James. The Cavs superstar scored a season-high 42 points on 15-of-25 shooting as Cleveland beat Golden … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Bledsoe bests Westbrook
The Daily Dose: Dose: Bledsoe bests Westbrook Friday, February 27, 2015 Thursday night was one of the best two-game nights you’ll ever see in the NBA, as the Cavaliers beat the Warriors and the Suns stopped the Thunder in overtime. LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Eric Bledsoe were the stars of the night, and Kyrie Irving and DeMarcus Cousins are doubtful due to injuries. There’s plenty of … [Read more...]
Cavs' Irving injures shoulder, to have MRI
Cavs' Irving injures shoulder, to have MRI CLEVELAND -- Kyrie Irving suffered an injury to his left shoulder in the second half of the Cleveland Cavaliers' 110-99 win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Irving did not fly with the Cavs to Indiana on Thursday night for Friday's game against the Pacers. Rather, the All-Star point guard stayed behind to receive an MRI on … [Read more...]
Bledsoe and Westbrook stuff the stat sheet as Suns top Thunder in OT
Bledsoe and Westbrook stuff the stat sheet as Suns top Thunder in OT The NBA is full of amazing lead guards, but perhaps no two are as active as Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Eric Bledsoe of the Phoenix Suns. Even when they're not at their best, these two players simply make things happen at both ends. They run around, fly through the air, and often crash into opponents … [Read more...]
Earl Lloyd, first African-American to play in NBA game, dies at 86
Earl Lloyd, first African-American to play in NBA game, dies at 86 Basketball pioneer Earl Lloyd, the first African-American ever to play in an NBA game, died Thursday. He was 86 years old. Lloyd was one of three African-American pioneers to break into the NBA in 1950. Chuck Cooper became the first black player drafted by an NBA team, selected in the second round of the 1950 NBA draft by … [Read more...]
Report: Hamilton likely to get 25-game ban
Report: Hamilton likely to get 25-game ban Report: Angels' Hamilton likely to receive suspensionby Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com (2:05 am ET) Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton will likely be suspended for at least 25 games, according to FoxSports.com. Hamilton met with Major League Baseball on Wednesday for a disciplinary hearing. CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman reported that Hamilton … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Hamilton's Future Uncertain
Baseball Daily Dose: Hamilton's Future Uncertain Thursday, February 26, 2015 Josh Hamilton's history with drugs is well-documented, and he may be in the middle of writing another chapter. Fantasy baseball is revving back up, and you can't afford to miss out on any of the happenings. For all the latest news and notes around the league, keep refreshing Rotoworld's player news page and also … [Read more...]
Matt Kemp says MLB’s best outfield is ‘right here in San Diego’
Matt Kemp says MLB's best outfield is 'right here in San Diego' Matt Kemp has never lacked confidence. Now in San Diego as part of the Padres' major roster overhaul, his charm and bluster have certainly not gone anywhere. Preparing to play in an outfield next to fellow offseason additions Justin Upton and Wil Myers, Kemp think his group deserves to be in the conversation for MLB's best … [Read more...]
Derrick Rose to undergo surgery Friday, Bulls optimistic for return this season
Derrick Rose to undergo surgery Friday, Bulls optimistic for return this season Derrick Rose will have surgery on Friday morning to repair the torn medial meniscus in his right knee, the Chicago Bulls announced Thursday. While the club won't lay out a timetable for the injured point guard's recovery until after team physician Dr. Brian Cole actually performs the procedure, Bulls brass sure … [Read more...]
Paul George practices with Pacers for first time since gruesome leg injury
Paul George practices with Pacers for first time since gruesome leg injury When Paul George suffered a gruesome leg injury in a Team USA exhibition this summer, the assumption was that he would miss the entire 2014-15 season with the Indiana Pacers while rehabbing. Yet that expectation changed several weeks ago — George told Yahoo's own Marc Spears that he had plans to practice by March 1 … [Read more...]