Kevin Durant 'removed from basketball activities,' could miss rest of season Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti announced Friday that All-Star forward Kevin Durant, the league's reigning Most Valuable Player, "has been removed from basketball activities on the floor," a significant setback in Durant's attempts to return to game action after undergoing another surgical procedure … [Read more...]
Dr. James Andrews has seen some stuff, man
Dr. James Andrews has seen some stuff, man In baseball circles, Dr. James Andrews' name is synonymous with fear, pain and broken dreams. Andrews is the go-to doctor among baseball players, especially when it comes to having Tommy John surgery. While recovery rates for the surgery are fairly positive, the lengthy recovery time makes it one of the most undesirable injuries among pitchers. … [Read more...]
Dodgers fan uses his phone to make nifty catch on a foul ball
Dodgers fan uses his phone to make nifty catch on a foul ball How much would you sacrifice in order to catch a foul ball? Those of us who have attended a large number of games only to leave with a souvenir cup might be willing to go the extra mile to haul in a game-used ball. One Los Angeles Dodgers fan put that theory to the test Thursday, nearly sacrificing his phone in order to catch a … [Read more...]
Mets' Wheeler will have Tommy John surgery
Mets' Wheeler will have Tommy John surgery Phillies GM Ruben Amaro: Maikel Franco's time is going to comeby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (10:46 am ET) The Phillies optioned prospect Maikel Franco to the minors Friday after he struggled during his stint in major-league camp. Franco hit just .200 (6 for 30) with one RBI, four strikeouts and no extra-base hits. Franco entered camp with the … [Read more...]
O's Wieters hopes to DH Sun., catch by Wed.
O's Wieters hopes to DH Sun., catch by Wed. Red Sox OF Rusney Castillo finally ready for spring debutby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (9:56 am ET) Red Sox manager John Farrell said outfielder Rusney Castillo, who has been sidelined since early March with an oblique injury, will make his spring debut off the bench Friday against the Orioles. Farrell added Castillo -- who is competing for … [Read more...]
Phillies ‘aren’t going to score a lot of runs,’ says GM Ruben Amaro Jr.
Phillies 'aren't going to score a lot of runs,' says GM Ruben Amaro Jr. The fall from perennial contender to cellar-dweller has been precipitous for the Philadelphia Phillies. After being the class of the National League for a half-decade, they've suffered through losing seasons each of the past two years. These comments from general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. certainly don't inspire any … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic reaches Indian Wells semifinals via walkover (Yahoo Sports)
Novak Djokovic reaches Indian Wells semifinals via walkover (Yahoo Sports) Novak Djokovic didn't have to hit a ball to get into the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday when opponent Bernard Tomic withdrew because of a back injury. Tomic's withdrawal was announced about five hours before he was to play the top-ranked Djokovic, a three-time champion at Indian Wells who won his … [Read more...]
Tim Sherwood blocked Tottenham plans to 'sacrifice' Kane
Tim Sherwood blocked Tottenham plans to 'sacrifice' Kane Harry Kane's best international goals Members of the Tottenham hierarchy were keen to off-load Harry Kane shortly after Tim Sherwood took over as the club's manager last season, the recently appointed Aston Villa boss said on Thursday. Sherwood claimed he blocked a move by Spurs to sell Kane in the 2014 January transfer window, … [Read more...]
Marcos Ambrose temporarily out at V8 Supercars team
Marcos Ambrose temporarily out at V8 Supercars team Former Sprint Cup Series driver Marcos Ambrose has requested to be temporarily removed from his Australian V8 Supercars seat, according to his team. DJR Team Penske released a statement Tuesday that said Ambrose came to the team's owners, Dick Johnson and Roger Penske, and said he needed to be better prepared for his return to the series. … [Read more...]
Tim Peel strikes again with baffling no-goal call in Vancouver
Tim Peel strikes again with baffling no-goal call in Vancouver It’s been a while since we had a real Tim Peel head-on-desk bafflingly bad call in the NHL, but it’s time to reset the “days without incident” clock after his no-goal in Vancouver on Thursday night. In the second period, Daniel Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks put the puck past Sergei Bobrovsky of the Columbus Blue Jackets to make … [Read more...]