Sources: Griffin could return Sunday to Clippers Updated: March 13, 2015, 11:00 PM ET By Arash Markazi | ESPNLosAngeles.com DALLAS -- Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin is expected to return to the team on Sunday or Tuesday, multiple sources told ESPN.com. Griffin went through a full workout in Los Angeles without any limitations Friday during the Clippers' 129-99 loss to … [Read more...]
Tigers rookie James McCann hits bird with foul ball
Tigers rookie James McCann hits bird with foul ball One spring training event nobody wanted to see again was the absolute obliteration of an innocent bird, such as the one Randy Johnson destroyed with his fastball 14 years ago. Unfortunately, the odds caught up to our feathered friends during Friday's Grapefruit League game between the Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves Lake Buena Vista, Fla. … [Read more...]
Paul George doesn’t want to upset the Pacers’ winning ways
Paul George doesn't want to upset the Pacers' winning ways The once-lowly Indiana Pacers are suddenly the hottest team in the NBA,winners of seven in a row and 13 out of their last 15 games dating back to before the All-Star break. The potential return of All-Star Paul George has also helped build excitement about the possibility of Indiana pulling off an upset this postseason. Even if … [Read more...]
Clippers center DeAndre Jordan made his first 3 ever, somehow
Clippers center DeAndre Jordan made his first 3 ever, somehow Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan is on pace to lead the NBA in field-goal percentage for the third season in a row, a mark of his ability as a finisher around the basket (and Chris Paul's greatness in getting him the ball in those spots). However, Jordan is absolutely a non-threat anywhere else — he has attempted 81.3 … [Read more...]
Will Ferrell gets his own Baseball Reference page
Will Ferrell gets his own Baseball Reference page Will Ferrell's one-day baseball career is one that will not soon be forgotten. But just to ensure that one day and the exact sequence of events will always be remembered with both fondness and accuracy, the folks at Baseball Reference have created a Will Ferrell page just like those that exist for every other current and former major leaguer. … [Read more...]
Kevin Harvick wins at Las Vegas
Kevin Harvick wins at Las Vegas Your browser does not support iframes. A year after after seeing a great car at Las Vegas go for naught because of a broken hub, Kevin Harvick's fast car was aptly rewarded on Sunday. The defending Sprint Cup Series champion controlled the last half of Sunday's race at Vegas and captured his first win of the season and his third-straight top-two finish to … [Read more...]
Add Golden State to the list of teams that are resting important starters
Add Golden State to the list of teams that are resting important starters The NBA head office, unless some rash of fines are levied between Friday afternoon and the opening seconds of Friday evening’s Denver/Golden State game, apparently does not mind when teams rest their starters in the middle of what could be an eight-month season. As well they shouldn’t. [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge … [Read more...]
John Wall on Memphis sitting its starters: ‘I guess they don’t respect us’
John Wall on Memphis sitting its starters: 'I guess they don't respect us' With his team having lost five of nine, and set to play its fourth game in five nights, Memphis Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger did the sensible thing – he sat his starters for Thursday’s nationally televised contest against the Washington Wizards. [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with … [Read more...]
Purdue player crashes press row in spectacular fashion
Purdue player crashes press row in spectacular fashion CHICAGO — Who said basketball — and sportswriting — isn't a contact sport? [DraftKings: Play Conference Championship Fantasy – Free entry with first deposit] Purdue junior Rapheal Davis and Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel proved both wrong on Friday afternoon after Davis dived for a ball at the Big Ten tournament and ended up … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring Larry Bird’s night in New Orleans
The 10-man rotation, starring Larry Bird's night in New Orleans 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. [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with first deposit] C: Boston.com. Chad Finn has put … [Read more...]