NBPA 'stands firmly' behind Clippers' Paul Updated: February 6, 2015, 7:28 PM ET By Mike Mazzeo | ESPN.com TORONTO -- National Basketball Players Association executive director Michele Roberts said any suggestion that Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul would be disrespectful toward women is "utterly ridiculous, outrageous and patently false," hours after the head of the National … [Read more...]
Top DE Byron Cowart picks Auburn over Florida – SportingNews.com
Top DE Byron Cowart picks Auburn over Florida - SportingNews.com Auburn won the opening battle of the "Florida Four," but it took a while to get confirmed. Byron Cowart, the nation’s No. 3 overall recruit and No. 1 defensive end according to 247Sports' composite rankings, announced his commitment to sign with Auburn on Wednesday morning — the first major news of National Signing Day. MORE: SN's … [Read more...]
Gerald Henderson ‘oops on, swats Marcin Gortat as Hornets shut down Wizards
Gerald Henderson 'oops on, swats Marcin Gortat as Hornets shut down Wizards There's this play that Steve Clifford likes to run when his Charlotte club, whether Bobcats or Hornets, is triggering an inbounds from the baseline under their opponents' basket. Put Gerald Henderson in the paint next to a big on the block, have Henderson set a quick screen to spring the big across the lane, then … [Read more...]
Roundball Stew: Crisp Middleton
Roundball Stew: Crisp Middleton Friday, February 06, 2015 From Brandon Jennings to Kemba Walker to Dwight Howard to Kobe Bryant, just to name a few, it’s been a downright crushing season of injuries across the fantasy hoops landscape. No matter how well you prepped for your draft back in October, it’s very possible that your season has been completely steamrolled by bad luck.With that said, … [Read more...]
Kevin Durant on his All-Star nod: ‘Whoever want my spot can play me one-on-one for it’
Kevin Durant on his All-Star nod: 'Whoever want my spot can play me one-on-one for it' Kevin Durant has played absolutely brilliant basketball so far this season. Stretched out over the course of an entire campaign, his sorts of contributions would easily put him in the race for All-NBA honors, a second consecutive MVP award, and less importantly but no less appreciated: A well-deserved … [Read more...]
Indy-league team guarantees Cubs will win World Series in 2015
Indy-league team guarantees Cubs will win World Series in 2015 'Tis the season for wacky baseball promotions — and the Joliet Slammers, an independent ball team near Chicago, have a 2015 promo that's going to get a lot of people talking. They're guaranteeing the much-hyped and retooled Chicago Cubs will win the 2015 World Series, ending their infamous 107-year drought. And if the Cubs … [Read more...]
MLB and Fox working on a deal to reduce streaming blackouts
MLB and Fox working on a deal to reduce streaming blackouts Major League Baseball fans rejoice, broadcasts of your local team may soon be coming to your second screen. MLB and television rights-holder Fox are reportedly working on a deal that could see 40 percent of all their streamed games be blackout-free. As it currently stands, subscribers to MLB.TV, the league’s online game streaming … [Read more...]
Chris Paul criticizes referee Lauren Holtkamp over technical foul
Chris Paul criticizes referee Lauren Holtkamp over technical foul The Los Angeles Clippers had a frustrating night at the office on Thursday, finding themselves on the receiving end of a half-dozen highlight-reel plays as the Cleveland Cavaliers blitzed them, 105-94, in a game that wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicated. That frustration boiled over a handful of times at … [Read more...]
DeMarcus Cousins decries Kings’ ‘unacceptable’ effort after another big loss
DeMarcus Cousins decries Kings' 'unacceptable' effort after another big loss The Sacramento Kings got their doors blown off again on Thursday. This time, Sacramento got bullied by a Dallas Mavericks team playing its third game in four nights, on the second night of a road-back-to-back, after getting torched by Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, and without stars Dirk Nowitzki … [Read more...]
Yanks ‘more than happy’ to meet with A-Rod
Yanks 'more than happy' to meet with A-Rod Giants' Hudson continues to indicate 2015 season will be his lastby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (2:12 pm ET) Giants starting pitcher Tim Hudson indicated again Friday the 2015 season will likely be his last year in the majors. Hudson said he thought about retiring after the Giants won the World Series last season, but his wife convinced him to … [Read more...]