MLBPA keeping close eye on how Cubs handle Kris Bryant Chicago Cubs prospect Kris Bryant is one of those truly rare and special talents. Recognized by ESPN's Keith Law and Baseball America at the No. 1 prospect in baseball, Bryant is a major-league ready hitter with at least All-Star upside. Nothing he's done during his time in the minor leagues has cast any doubt over those expectations … [Read more...]
Markieff Morris laments lack of ‘home-court advantage’ after Suns’ blowout loss
Markieff Morris laments lack of 'home-court advantage' after Suns' blowout loss The Phoenix Suns missed out on a chance to make up some ground in the race for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference on Saturday, failing to capitalize on Friday's loss by the Oklahoma City Thunder — an especially costly one, as it featured an injury to Russell Westbrook that will keep the star point guard … [Read more...]
Chicago baseball pioneer Minnie Minoso dies
Chicago baseball pioneer Minnie Minoso dies The baseball world lost another legend on Sunday with the death of former Chicago White Sox outfielder Minnie Minoso. Minoso was a seven-time All-Star while playing with the White Sox in the 1950s and 1960s, but much more than that he was a pioneer. When he was traded by the Cleveland Indians to the White Sox in 1951 he became the city of Chicago’s … [Read more...]
Taking a look at Minnie Minoso’s Hall of Fame case
Taking a look at Minnie Minoso's Hall of Fame case With the news that baseball pioneer and Chicago legend Minnie Minoso died early Sunday at the age of 92, comes obvious sadness. Not only for the brilliant man lost, whose energy and passion for life and baseball may only be matched by another Chicago legend we recently lost, Ernie Banks, but also for the big heartbreak we know he lived with … [Read more...]
White Sox great, Latino pioneer Minoso dies
White Sox great, Latino pioneer Minoso dies Minnie Minoso, nicknamed the 'Cuban Comet,' led the AL in triples and steals three times. (Getty Images) Former White Sox player Minnie Minoso died Sunday. There is some discrepancy with Minoso's age, but the White Sox say he was 92, reports USA Today. His family is awaiting autopsy results, but believes he died from a heart condition, reports the … [Read more...]
Garnett buys 1,000 tickets for Wolves fans
Garnett buys 1,000 tickets for Wolves fans Updated: March 1, 2015, 11:33 AM ET ESPN.com news services MINNEAPOLIS -- Kevin Garnett has purchased 1,000 tickets to Minnesota's next game in appreciation of Timberwolves fans for their welcome of his return to the team. The Timberwolves made the announcement on Sunday morning. They host the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. The freebies … [Read more...]
Derrick Rose starts post-surgery rehab, confident in return this season
Derrick Rose starts post-surgery rehab, confident in return this season Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose began rehabilitation work Saturday, just one day after undergoing surgery to remove the damaged portion of the torn medial meniscus in his right knee, and is reportedly fully on-board with the Bulls' stated timeline of a four-to-six-week recovery period that would allow the former … [Read more...]
Fenninger wins Alpine combined World Cup (The Associated Press)
Anna Fenninger of Austria kept up the pressure on overall leader Tina Maze with victory in the women's Alpine combined World Cup race in fog-hit Bansko on Sunday. Fenninger, the overall No. 2, further narrowed the gap with Maze, winning both legs of the race for a combined time of 2 minutes, 5.06 seconds. Racing back-to-back with Maze in the second slalom run, Fenninger nudged the Slovenian by … [Read more...]
Hirscher humbles rivals in Stenmark style in Garmisch (Reuters)
By Manuele Lang GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN (Reuters) - Marcel Hirscher achieved a victory margin unseen in the alpine skiing World Cup for 36 years when he won a men’s giant slalom in Garmisch-Partenkirchen by a huge 3.28-seconds on Sunday. Local favorite Felix Neureuther was second while veteran Austrian Benni Raich celebrated turning 37 on Saturday with the third podium spot, 3.44 adrift. Only … [Read more...]
It's frightening to think what Coutinho is worth – Rodgers
It's frightening to think what Coutinho is worth - Rodgers Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for Liverpool's performance © Getty Images Brendan Rodgers hailed Philippe Coutinho as "a joy to watch" after the midfielder scored a spectacular winner against Manchester City and claimed it is "frightening" to think what the Brazilian could be worth. Jordan Henderson also struck in a victory … [Read more...]