Sources: Karl in serious talks for Kings job Updated: February 7, 2015, 11:54 PM ET By Marc Stein | ESPN.com The Sacramento Kings have engaged in serious discussions with George Karl and his representatives in recent days as the team's play has worsened under interim coach Tyrone Corbin, league coaching sources have confirmed to ESPN. The Kings, according to sources, are still … [Read more...]
Shields call soon; SD favored, Cubs possible
Shields call soon; SD favored, Cubs possible Free agent James Shields remains in play, but that soon could change. (Getty Images) Star free-agent right-hander James Shields is expected to make a decision soon -- perhaps Sunday or Monday -- with the Padres probably correctly perceived as a favorite, if not the favorite, and the Cubs seen as the major outside threat as things appeared headed toward … [Read more...]
AFC East: 2015 offseason needs – USA TODAY
AFC East: 2015 offseason needs - USA TODAY New York Jets wide receiver Percy Harvin remains a question mark for the upcoming season.(Photo: Don McPeak, USA TODAY Sports) Now that the 2014 NFL season is over, it's time to take a look into preparations for the 2015 season with the NFL scouting combine less than two weeks away in Indianapolis. NEW YORK JETS It's a new era for the Jets. Former … [Read more...]
Virginia loses star Justin Anderson to a fractured finger
Virginia loses star Justin Anderson to a fractured finger A devastating injury tempered Virginia's joy at having concluded the toughest stretch of its schedule with a 52-47 victory over Louisville. The third-ranked Cavaliers lost second-leading scorer Justin Anderson for four to six weeks because of a fractured finger on his left hand. Anderson suffered the injury during Saturday's first … [Read more...]
Wenger urges Kane England call-up
Wenger urges Kane England call-up Mauricio Pochettino: Harry Kane can still improve Arsene Wenger has encouraged England to call-up Tottenham striker Harry Kane after his two goals saw off Arsenal in Saturday's North London derby. Kane's scintillating form has seen him score 22 goals in all competitions for Spurs this season, but Hodgson has delayed his introduction into the international … [Read more...]
Jim Boeheim doesn’t care if people think he cheats
Jim Boeheim doesn't care if people think he cheats Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim met with reporters after his team lost 83-77 at Pittsburgh on Saturday and in a week in which the program announced it was self-imposing a postseason ban this year for NCAA violations, it figured some of the questions he faced would deal with that issue. Boeheim was asked what his response would be to anyone who … [Read more...]
Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski spikes puck before Bruins-Islanders game (Video)
Patriots' Rob Gronkowski spikes puck before Bruins-Islanders game (Video) The Boston Bruins managed to find New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and invite him, along with some of his Super Bowl champion teammates, to TD Garden Saturday night for a pre-game ceremony before their game against the New York Islanders. Gronk, sporting a shirt for the first time since last Sunday’s NFL … [Read more...]
BYU’s Kyle Collinsworth sets NCAA triple-double record
BYU's Kyle Collinsworth sets NCAA triple-double record Kyle Collinsworth left rare territory to break new ground. The BYU point guard produced his fifth triple-double of the season Saturday in leading the Cougars to a 87-68 victory at Loyola Marymount. It is the first time in NCAA history a player has produced five triple doubles in the same season. Collinsworth's line in the box score went … [Read more...]
Jon Horford’s costly missed chances will haunt Florida
Jon Horford's costly missed chances will haunt Florida Jon Horford probably will have nightmares about the last two minutes of Florida's 68-61 loss to Kentucky. Twice the 6-foot-10 senior had the ball alone under the rim with the chance to score a game-altering basket. Twice he let the opportunity slip away and failed to score a point. The first chance came when Kasey Hill curled around a … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Miller blanks Penguins; Dubnyk stays hot for Wild
NHL Three Stars: Miller blanks Penguins; Dubnyk stays hot for Wild No. 1 Star: Ryan Miller, Vancouver Canucks The Canucks shutout the Pittsburgh Penguins for the second time this season with a 5-0 win Saturday night. Alex Burrows and Radim Vrbata had two points, while Miller made 31 saves for his sixth shutout of the season and 35th of his career. Daniel Sedin netted his 115th career power … [Read more...]