Sources: Pacers target George within week CLEVELAND -- The Indiana Pacers are targeting the next week for Paul George's season debut, multiple sources told ESPN.com.The team was considering bringing George back as early as Saturday's home game against the Brooklyn Nets, but after the Pacers fell to the Cavs 95-92 coach Frank Vogel said George would not play. The Pacers will play four games in … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper responds to overrated tag with monster home run
Bryce Harper responds to overrated tag with monster home run We imagine there's no greater feeling for professional athletes than silencing their critics, and that might be doubly true when the critics are the people they share the field with day in and day out. That's the situation Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper finds himself in after being voted the most overrated player in … [Read more...]
Michael Beasley sees himself as Hassan Whiteside’s mentor
Michael Beasley sees himself as Hassan Whiteside's mentor Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside has been one of the great positive surprises of this NBA season, rising from obscurity to become a top rim protector and strong candidate for Most Improved Player honors. Unfortunately, Whiteside has recently allowed his emotions to get the better of him, earning some high-profile flagrant fouls and … [Read more...]
Which NFL Teams Need Oregon QB Marcus Mariota Most in 2015 NFL Draft? – Bleacher Report
Which NFL Teams Need Oregon QB Marcus Mariota Most in 2015 NFL Draft? - Bleacher Report Eric Gay/Associated Press The NFL draft process has come full circle. Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, who was once considered the favorite to be selected No. 1 overall, is again a hot name among those teams selecting within the first few picks of the draft. It happens every year. A top prospect, … [Read more...]
Rockets’ Terrence Jones out at least 1 week with partially collapsed lung
Rockets' Terrence Jones out at least 1 week with partially collapsed lung While most discussion of the Houston Rockets' 118-108 win over the Denver Nuggets focused on All-Star scorer James Harden exploding for a career-high 50 points, the Rockets did suffer a noteworthy and somewhat frightening loss on Thursday night. [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with first … [Read more...]
Roundball Stew: Steven Adams Arrives
Roundball Stew: Steven Adams Arrives Friday, March 20, 2015 If you’re reading this, chances are you’re in full-scale no-nonsense mode at your fantasy playoff command center, fiercely trying to figure out how you can win this week – and beyond.With that in mind, we’ll keep the preamble brief, and get directly to the business at hand in today’s column. Below you’ll find some players I’m watching … [Read more...]
Clayton Kershaw hit in the face by comebacker, stays in the game
Clayton Kershaw hit in the face by comebacker, stays in the game Your browser does not support iframes. It was a hold-your-breath moment — for the Los Angeles Dodgers, for their fans and for anybody who appreciates the beauty of Clayton Kershaw on a pitcher's mound. The Dodgers ace was hit in the face by a broken-bat line drive Friday. He fell to the ground. Teammates and trainers rushed the … [Read more...]
Kris Bryant homers, then gives his bat to a little kid and it’s totally adorable
Kris Bryant homers, then gives his bat to a little kid and it's totally adorable We didn't really need another reason to love Chicago Cubs uber prospect Kris Bryant, the consensus No. 1 prospect in baseball. His mammoth home-run power was enough to win the hearts of The Stew. But it turns out Bryant, 23, is really nice to fans too.[Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball: Sign up and join a league … [Read more...]
Ailing Durant shut down, no return timetable
Ailing Durant shut down, no return timetable Updated: March 20, 2015, 3:21 PM ET By Royce Young | ESPN.com Kevin Durant has been "removed from basketball activities" and could be shut down for the season, Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti announced Friday."He's not making the progress we'd hoped or expected," Presti said.When asked whether Durant was being shut down … [Read more...]
Taj Gibson takes swipe at Nets for ‘losing games on purpose’ for playoff position
Taj Gibson takes swipe at Nets for 'losing games on purpose' for playoff position The Chicago Bulls are, to some degree, just treading water right now. They're 7-8 since the All-Star break, suffering through a spate of injuries to key contributors — former MVP Derrick Rose's torn medial meniscus, All-Star shooting guard Jimmy Butler's sprained right elbow, Taj Gibson's sprained left ankle — … [Read more...]