Pacers top Bucks in OT, extend win streak to 7 The Indiana Pacers' season to date has been defined largely by the absence and potential return of All-Star Paul George, out since suffering a horrendous broken leg during a Team USA exhibition this summer. While George may be back on the court sooner than imagined, though, the Pacers are proving that they're plenty capable without the best … [Read more...]
John Wall shines, blocks two shots in one possession as Wizards hammer Grizzlies
John Wall shines, blocks two shots in one possession as Wizards hammer Grizzlies The Washington Wizards have been scuffling of late, and their All-Star point guard, John Wall, has been feeling the pain of carrying his club throughout the first four months of the season. [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with first deposit] “Everything,” Wall said when asked … [Read more...]
UCLA guard honors his grandmother with career-best performance
UCLA guard honors his grandmother with career-best performance LAS VEGAS — Four days after his beloved grandmother passed away from complications of bone cancer, UCLA's Isaac Hamilton could not stop smiling. A goofy grin flashed across the freshman guard's face each time he sank a jump shot during the second half of UCLA's 96-70 victory over USC in Thursday's Pac-12 quarterfinals. Hamilton's … [Read more...]
Ryan Harrison outlasts Mardy Fish at Indian Wells (Yahoo Sports)
Ryan Harrison outlasts Mardy Fish at Indian Wells (Yahoo Sports) INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) -- Mardy Fish, playing competitive tennis for the first time in over 18 months, battled for 2 hours, 36 minutes Thursday before losing to fellow American Ryan Harrison, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (3) in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open. … [Read more...]
Addington fined, Wolfe on probation for Vegas infractions
Addington fined, Wolfe on probation for Vegas infractions NASCAR announced Tuesday evening that two crew chiefs were disciplined after Sunday's race at Las Vegas. Steve Addington, the crew chief for Justin Allgaier, was fined $25,000. Allgaier's car was too light in post-race inspection. Weight to make the car hit minimum weight came off during the race and was found on the track. … [Read more...]
Kevin Klein out 3-4 weeks with an upper body injury
Kevin Klein out 3-4 weeks with an upper body injury Does Rangers general manager Glen Sather have a crystal ball? If so, he pulled off one heck of a move getting defenseman Keith Yandle to solidify his blueline. This is because defenseman Kevin Klein will be out 3-4 weeks with an upper body injury from blocking an Alex Ovechkin shot in a 3-1 win at Washington on Wednesday. And he seemed … [Read more...]
Update: Jordan Cameron going to Dolphins
Update: Jordan Cameron going to Dolphins Jordan Cameron was reportedly staying in Cleveland. Actually, he's bound for the Miami Dolphins. Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson tweeted: NFL source tells Yahoo Sports it's done: Jordan Cameron has signed with the Miami #Dolphins.— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) March 13, 2015 The club announced the two-year deal later Thursday evening. There … [Read more...]
Wizards’ Kevin Seraphin ejected for flagrant foul on Grizzlies’ Jon Leuer
Wizards' Kevin Seraphin ejected for flagrant foul on Grizzlies' Jon Leuer Washington Wizards center Kevin Seraphin was ejected from Thursday night's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies after receiving a flagrant foul-2 for walloping Memphis reserve Jon Leuer on a third-quarter dunk attempt. [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with first deposit] The flagrant … [Read more...]
Masahiro Tanaka dazzles over two perfect innings in first spring start
Masahiro Tanaka dazzles over two perfect innings in first spring start Despite an exceptional rookie season, New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka remains a huge question mark in 2015. Most of that concern is due to Tanaka missing 74 days last year due to a partially torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament. Tanaka opted to rehab the injury, and wound up making two starts, one good and one bad, … [Read more...]
Phil: Free agency, not draft, will rebuild Knicks
Phil: Free agency, not draft, will rebuild Knicks LOS ANGELES -- By virtue of what he called a "project gone awry," New York Knicks president Phil Jackson has spent more of this season scouting college players that could help them in the future, rather than cleaning up the team's present. But while scouting is a huge part of his new job, it's not how he plans on rebuilding the franchise. … [Read more...]