Big Papi says he won't change to fit pace rule Major League Baseball has been dealing with longer-than-ever game times in the past few seasons and heading into 2015, they've implemented new rules to help speed things up. Red Sox slugger David Ortiz has a problem, specifically, with the new guideline that batters must leave one foot in the batter's box during an at-bat, absent certain circumstances … [Read more...]
Giancarlo Stanton and his muscles get body painted for Sports Illustrated cover
Giancarlo Stanton and his muscles get body painted for Sports Illustrated cover Giancarlo Stanton became the first MLB player to sign a $300 million contract last November, and now he's following that up with another history-making feat: He's the first male athlete to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated in body paint. Him and his muscles, that is. Here's the newest SI cover in which … [Read more...]
Aaron rooting for A-Rod for comeback year
Aaron rooting for A-Rod for comeback year Hank Aaron is pulling for A-Rod to have a strong comeback season. (USATSI) Former home run king Hank Aaron doesn't seem like the type to cast the first stone, and he won't place any judgment on Alex Rodriguez as he returns from the longest drug-related suspension in Major League Baseball history. Aaron, whose all-time home run record was surpassed by … [Read more...]
Yasiel Puig wants to be like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant
Yasiel Puig wants to be like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant Yasiel Puig is going outside of baseball when it comes to the athletes he wants to emulate. In an interview with Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times from Dodgers camp, Puig pointed to two NBA superstars as his inspiration: Puig said he would like to be to baseball what Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are to basketball. "I want to … [Read more...]
Russell Westbrook continues MVP form with triple-double in OKC win
Russell Westbrook continues MVP form with triple-double in OKC win If you spend any time perusing NBA Twitter, you've probably seen a meme taken from Kevin Durant's MVP speech last spring in which his Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook stares at the trophy intently from his seat. The idea is that Westbrook is so competitive and focused that he can't help but lust after the … [Read more...]
Bulls’ Rose to have surgery on torn meniscus
Bulls' Rose to have surgery on torn meniscus Updated: February 24, 2015, 11:59 PM ET ESPN.com news services CHICAGO -- Bulls guard Derrick Rose has a torn meniscus in his right knee and will undergo surgery, the team said Tuesday. Rose reported earlier in the day with right knee pain. An exam and subsequent MRI confirmed the tear. A timetable for Rose's return will be determined once … [Read more...]
Derrick Rose to undergo surgery for torn medial meniscus in right knee
Derrick Rose to undergo surgery for torn medial meniscus in right knee Derrick Rose is set to undergo serious knee surgery for the third time in three years. The Chicago Bulls announced Tuesday night that the star point guard and 2011 MVP will undergo surgery to repair the medial meniscus in his right knee. A timetable has not been set. Rose told team officials of the pain at practice … [Read more...]
Ex-NBAer Orton cut from Philippines team after insulting Pacquiao
Ex-NBAer Orton cut from Philippines team after insulting Pacquiao Every culture has its untouchable sports heroes, those athletes who occupy such a revered place in the national consciousness that they may as well be folk heroes. In the United States, simply invoking the names of Jackie Robinson, Bill Russell, and Muhammad Ali requires genuflection and various other displays of respect. Yet … [Read more...]
Perkins: Cavs over Clips because of LeBron
Perkins: Cavs over Clips because of LeBron AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Newly-acquired Kendrick Perkins suited up for the Cleveland Cavaliers for the first time on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons. But before he slipped on his new No. 3 uniform the for the first time, the center explained how his decision where to continue his career came down to either joining his former coach, Doc Rivers, and … [Read more...]
NBA Stock Watch: Rudy Gobert is rising while Patrick Beverley is falling
NBA Stock Watch: Rudy Gobert is rising while Patrick Beverley is falling STOCK UP Rudy Gobert: He’s averaged 10.5 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 4.0 blocks over two games since Enes Kanter was traded to the Thunder. Gobert has been the No. 63 ranked player this season despite averaging a paltry 6.8 ppg and 21:55 mpg. The upside here is through the roof for the 22-year-old, as Gobert has averaged … [Read more...]