LeBron James says 'health and chemistry' are far more important than grabbing a high seed In 2011, LeBron James’ season ended on June 11. 2012? It ran until the 21st of June, and 2013’s run finished on June 20. James earned a bit of a respite last season, falling on the 15th of June to the San Antonio Spurs in his season’s final game, before declining to join Team USA after five previous … [Read more...]
Sitting Denver Nuggets players lament ‘getting set up for failure’
Sitting Denver Nuggets players lament 'getting set up for failure' Thanks to the Denver Nuggets’ ownership and front office, the Nuggets now boast sole possession for the best odds at the eighth pick in the 2015 NBA draft. Thanks to the Denver Nuggets’ ownership and front office, the Memphis Grizzlies (everyone’s second-favorite team) are finally off the schneid in their attempts to secure … [Read more...]
The Gilbert Arenas-Javaris Crittenton locker-room gun standoff made it to ‘Jeopardy!’
The Gilbert Arenas-Javaris Crittenton locker-room gun standoff made it to 'Jeopardy!' Well, here's something I definitely didn't expect to see on "Jeopardy!" on Monday night: [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with first deposit] ! pic.twitter.com/uq5RpAgp6f— Seth Rosenthal (@seth_rosenthal) March 16, 2015 This was the $800 clue in a first-round category called … [Read more...]
Doug Fister loaded up his family in an RV for a spring training road trip
Doug Fister loaded up his family in an RV for a spring training road trip What happens when you put a man, his wife, two dogs and two cats in an RV and send them on a cross-country road trip? No, it's not the latest reality TV show, it's the story of how Washington Nationals pitcher Doug Fister made his way to spring training this year. Your browser does not support iframes. That's right, … [Read more...]
MLBPA executive director Tony Clark wants Pete Rose reinstated
MLBPA executive director Tony Clark wants Pete Rose reinstated Tony Clark, head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, believes Pete Rose should be reinstated, according to ESPN's Jayson Stark. Rose's representatives formally submitted a request for reinstatement with new commissioner Rob Manfred recently, and Manfred has said he would consider that request. Clark, who has been … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Zack Attacked
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Zack Attacked Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Follow @RyanPBoyer and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. The Mets have been viewed by many as a potential Wild Card contender in 2015, and it’s largely due to the strength of their rotation. Unfortunately, they’ll be down one talented member after some bad news broke Monday morning. An MRI on Zack Wheeler’s right elbow has … [Read more...]
Watch Tommy Lasorda dance to ‘Turn Down for What’
Watch Tommy Lasorda dance to 'Turn Down for What' If you had March 16 as the date Tommy Lasorda would post a video of himself singing and dancing to DJ Snake and Lil Jon's club banger "Turn Down for What" on his Instagram account, congratulations! The longtime Los Angeles Dodgers manager is known for his eccentric personality just as much as he is for his baseball acumen and he continues to … [Read more...]
Mavs rally by Thunder behind Parsons, Dirk
Mavs rally by Thunder behind Parsons, Dirk ');ad_counter++}; Chandler Parsons, Dirk Nowitzki lead Mavs' rally past ThunderAssociated PressParsons, Mavs Rally Past ThunderVIDEO PLAYLIST DALLAS -- Chandler Parsons scored 31 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 22 with some big 3-pointers, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from 15 down in the third quarter for a 119-115 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder … [Read more...]
Dwyane Wade turns a save into one of the best passes of the season
Dwyane Wade turns a save into one of the best passes of the season A really terrific sports highlight usually needs to end up benefiting one player or team. That makes sense — if a play is truly amazing then it will work, and anything that doesn't meet the point of the sport will be lacking in some way. Still, some plays — particularly those involving great passes — can stand on their own … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper throws out runner, draws ire of his manager
Bryce Harper throws out runner, draws ire of his manager Your browser does not support iframes. Bryce Harper certainly has a flair for the dramatic, even in spring training. The Nationals faced the Astros on Monday afternoon and in the fifth inning Houston outfielder Alex Presley hit a line drive toward Harper in right field. Harper took a slow route to the ball, baiting Presley into … [Read more...]