Steve Nash: Santa Clara to Staples Who Is This Guy?Photograph By Richard Mackson/USA TODAY SportsLightly recruited out of Victoria, B.C., Steve Nash led Santa Clara to three NCAA berths, including the No. 15 Broncos' upset of No. 2 Arizona as a freshman. Share Tweet This … [Read more...]
Gabe York could be an underrated key to Arizona’s title hopes
Gabe York could be an underrated key to Arizona's title hopes PORTLAND — All alone in the corner with no defender in 10 feet of him, Gabe York clapped his hands, whistled and did everything but wave pompoms to get point guard T.J. McConnell to notice him. McConnell spotting him a half second too late isn't what's important. York having the confidence to demand the ball is. On an Arizona … [Read more...]
NCAA tournament left without true Cinderella as Xavier ends Georgia State’s run
NCAA tournament left without true Cinderella as Xavier ends Georgia State's run Xavier ousted Georgia State, the last remaining Cinderella story, from the NCAA tournament Saturday night 75-67, robbing college basketball fans of more chances to see coach Ron Hunter injure himself or fall off his scooter celebrating his son's game-winners. Now we're all a bunch of Chicago Cubs fans, having to … [Read more...]
Daniel Berger’s albatross was an early jolt at Bay Hill
Daniel Berger's albatross was an early jolt at Bay Hill There had never been an albatross made in the Arnold Palmer Invitational -- that is, until Saturday. Daniel Berger, who lost in a playoff for The Honda Classic to Padraig Harrington at the start of the Florida Swing, made a deuce on the seven-shaped par-5 sixth at Bay Hill. Curiously, the sixth is the same hole where John Daly made an … [Read more...]
Brian France says biggest mistake was Car of Tomorrow
Brian France says biggest mistake was Car of Tomorrow Brian France said Friday that his (and NASCAR's) biggest mistake has been the Car of Tomorrow. France was asked what his biggest mistake was at the Detroit Economic Club where he spoke to high school and college students. From the Detroit Free Press: "We are going to make mistakes," said France, who has pushed the competitive envelope at … [Read more...]
Braves first baseman records unassisted double play — at third base
Braves first baseman records unassisted double play — at third base Your browser does not support iframes. The bizarre world that is MLB spring training featured another wildly absurd play on Saturday afternoon. Atlanta Braves first baseman Joey Terdoslavich recorded an unassisted double play, which by itself is not unusual. However, the fact it occurred on the opposite side of the infield … [Read more...]
Elhassan: Steve Nash's invaluable lessons left an impression
Elhassan: Steve Nash's invaluable lessons left an impression Originally Published: March 21, 2015 By Amin Elhassan | ESPN Insider In October, when the Lakers originally announced Steve Nash would miss the season with a back injury that pretty much signified the end of his playing career, I co-authored a piece for ESPN Insider about Nash's impact on the game. It was a column … [Read more...]
Silva's Pre-Draft Top 150 – Yahoo Sports
Silva's Pre-Draft Top 150 - Yahoo Sports With coaching staffs locked in and free agent landing spots largely settled, we can begin to develop rough 2015 fantasy football outlooks. The forthcoming draft will certainly shake things up and add talent to the player pool. But I thought now would be a good time to take something of a stand on the non-rookies. With a recap of 2014 and … [Read more...]
Wisconsin’s Nigel Hayes tests NCAA stenographer during press conference
Wisconsin's Nigel Hayes tests NCAA stenographer during press conference Wisconsin sophomore Nigel Hayes has a strong jump shot but an even better sense of humor. The Badgers and coach Bo Ryan met with the media Saturday in Omaha in advance of their NCAA tournament game Sunday against Oregon with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line. All NCAA tournament press conferences have a stenographer … [Read more...]
Steve Nash retires from the NBA
Steve Nash retires from the NBA Steve Nash has announced his retirement. The NBA legend and two-time MVP has not been able to play pain-free basketball since he injured his leg in the fall of 2012, and the disclosure of his decision ranks as more of a formality than surprise. [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with first deposit] It still stings, though. Nash’s … [Read more...]