Silver won't punish Dolan for 'unkind email' Updated: February 9, 2015, 4:02 PM ET ESPN.com news services NBA commissioner Adam Silver told the New York Post that Knicks owner James Dolan will not be punished for his controversial email to an unhappy fan of the team. In a response to an email from Irving Bierman, who criticized Dolan's ownership and management of the team, the … [Read more...]
Hakeem Olajuwon says David Robinson deserved the 1995 NBA MVP
Hakeem Olajuwon says David Robinson deserved the 1995 NBA MVP David Robinson should have won the 1994-95 NBA MVP award. The San Antonio Spurs center managed to outpace the previous year’s winner, Houston’s Hakeem Olajuwon, in points per minute, in rebounding rate, in turnover rate, in Player Efficiency Rating, Defensive and Offensive Win Shares, and overall Win Shares. He played 10 more … [Read more...]
As we expected, Padres win James Shields-Wil Myers trade
As we expected, Padres win James Shields-Wil Myers trade James Shields and Wil Myers will always be linked together in baseball history because they were swapped for each other in a much-debated December 2012 trade. But now, two seasons later, in a you-can't-predict-baseball turn, the two stars find themselves in San Diego with the opportunity to rewrite their own personal histories as well … [Read more...]
As we expected all along, Padres win James Shields-Wil Myers trade
As we expected all along, Padres win James Shields-Wil Myers trade James Shields and Wil Myers will always be linked together in baseball history because they were swapped for each other in a much-debated December 2012 trade. But now, two seasons later, in a you-can't-predict-baseball turn, the two stars find themselves in San Diego with the opportunity to rewrite their own personal … [Read more...]
Strike Zone: 2015 Breakdowns: Catcher
Strike Zone: 2015 Breakdowns: Catcher Monday, February 09, 2015 Back we are for the position breakdowns, starting with the catcher spot. This year’s backstop rankings won’t be quite as controversial as last year’s, but there is one subplot to start with before we get to the underrated and overrated players. The subplot: Carlos Santana is catcher-eligible in Yahoo! Leagues, even though he isn’t … [Read more...]
LeBron, Love, leadership and the Cavs’ confusing coincidences
LeBron, Love, leadership and the Cavs' confusing coincidences Sparked by the return of LeBron James after a midseason siesta, a pair of trades that infused new blood into their rotation, and some brilliant offensive basketball from Kyrie Irving, the Cleveland Cavaliers have caught fire, winning 13 of their last 14 games to vault from a game under .500 to a half-game out of the Central … [Read more...]
Heavy metal guitarist goes to Grammys in full Dodgers uniform
Heavy metal guitarist goes to Grammys in full Dodgers uniform The Stew isn't usually the place to discuss award-show fashion — we usually leave that to our friends at Yahoo Style — but Brent Hinds of Atlanta heavy metal band Mastodon has thrust us into fashion talk. You see, that's Hinds wearing a full Los Angeles Dodgers uniform at Sunday night's Grammy Awards. In a room full of fancy … [Read more...]
Pelicans’ Davis (shoulder sprain) out vs. Jazz
Pelicans' Davis (shoulder sprain) out vs. Jazz Updated: February 9, 2015, 1:57 PM ET ESPN.com news services Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis will sit Monday night against the Utah Jazz with a right shoulder sprain, according to the team. Davis was injured on a hard fall in which he struggled to brace himself after an alley-oop dunk late in the first half of Saturday night's 107-72 loss to … [Read more...]
Michael Jordan misspelled Barack Obama’s first name on a 50th birthday gift
Michael Jordan misspelled Barack Obama's first name on a 50th birthday gift President Barack Obama was elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1996, when Michael Jordan was still a member of the Chicago Bulls. Jordan retired in 1998 and moved on to become the general manager and then un-retired shooting guard for the Washington Wizards from 2000-03, but he kept up residence in a Chicago … [Read more...]
The Specialists: Hollis Thompson’s Open Window
The Specialists: Hollis Thompson's Open Window Hollis Thompson, F Philadelphia 76ers: 3-Pointers I know it’s tough for most NBA fans to watch the Sixers unless Philadelphia is visiting your squad on any given evening, but in addition to forming one of the league’s more promising defensive units as the season has gone on, there has been some nice development on this roster, as well. And while … [Read more...]