LA willing to pay half of Ethier's salary in trade GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Dodgers have offered to pay down "about half" the $56 million remaining over three years on Andre Ethier's contract in efforts to trade him, sources familiar with the talks say. Ethier appears to be the likely odd man out in a slightly less crowded Dodgers outfield situation, with coveted rookie Joc Pederson most likely … [Read more...]
Bean and Murphy’s exchange signals hope for better days ahead
Bean and Murphy's exchange signals hope for better days ahead Billy Bean, who was named the league's first ambassador of inclusion by former MLB commissioner Bud Selig in 2014, is making several planned visits to camps this spring to share his story and provide guidance for players and team employees in support of the gay, bisexual and transgender community. The most recent stop came on … [Read more...]
Bean and Murphy’s exchange offers hope for better days ahead
Bean and Murphy's exchange offers hope for better days ahead Billy Bean, who was named the league's first ambassador of inclusion by former MLB commissioner Bud Selig in 2014, is making several planned visits to camps this spring to share his story and provide guidance for players and team employees in support of the gay, bisexual and transgender community. The most recent stop came on … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring Kevin Garnett making an on-court impact
The 10-man rotation, starring Kevin Garnett making an on-court impact A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: 1500ESPN.com. Steve McPherson breaks down the defensive impact that Kevin Garnett has had on the Minnesota … [Read more...]
Report: Wilt Chamberlain may have fathered a child in 1964
Report: Wilt Chamberlain may have fathered a child in 1964 That Wilt Chamberlain passed away in 1999 without ever marrying is understandable. Wilt’s ascension as a basketball star came just as the culture began a sexual revolution of sorts, and he enjoyed his status as a bachelor with spouse to answer to. That he passed in 1999 having never fathered a child is far less believable, especially … [Read more...]
Five ideas on how the Bills can create more salary cap space – Bills Blitz – The Buffalo News
Five ideas on how the Bills can create more salary cap space - Bills Blitz - The Buffalo News Understanding the NFL's salary cap should be its own college class. For starters, each team has a different number it must abide by. The baseline number established by the NFL for the 2015 season is $143,280,000, but teams can carry over unused cap space from the previous year. That is combined with other … [Read more...]
Brett Moffitt to drive No. 34 for Front Row in next 3 races
Brett Moffitt to drive No. 34 for Front Row in next 3 races Brett Moffitt has a ride for NASCAR's western swing. The Michael Waltrip Racing driver will pilot the No. 34 for Front Row Motorsports for the next three races. The No. 34 is open because its original driver, David Ragan, is filling in for Kyle Busch at Joe Gibbs Racing. Moffitt will drive at Las Vegas, Phoenix and Auto Club … [Read more...]
Met 'disagrees' with Bean lifestyle
Met 'disagrees' with Bean lifestyle Daniel Murphy made some comments Tuesday about Billy Bean, an openly gay Major League Baseball executive who spent the day with the New York Mets at spring training in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Bean, the league's first ambassador of inclusion, is going from camp to camp providing guidance and training for players and others in order to support those in the … [Read more...]
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra (kind of) performs ‘Billie Jean’ at karaoke
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra (kind of) performs 'Billie Jean' at karaoke Sure, Shane Battier might have retired after the 2013-14 season to become a broadcaster, but that doesn't mean he's stopped pursuing his true passion — hosting karaoke events to raise money for charity. Nor does it mean that his former Miami Heat teammates — or, notably in this case, his head coach — will stop getting … [Read more...]
Wizards on Ted Leonsis/Martin Luther King Jr. tribute: ‘We may have missed the mark’
Wizards on Ted Leonsis/Martin Luther King Jr. tribute: 'We may have missed the mark' The Washington Wizards raised some eyebrows last weekend when they capped their "Inspire" social media campaign — the team's chosen method of celebrating Black History Month — by posting a somewhat offputting split-screen image of owner Ted Leonsis alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on their official … [Read more...]