Jon Jones ribs NFL star brother Chandler Jones about potential charity fight When UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and his younger brother, NFL standout Chandler Jones, teased about doing a charity fight earlier this winter, it was mostly dismissed as nothing more than harmless family jawing. After all, Chandler Jones is a Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots and his … [Read more...]
Buddy Hield’s big block against Dayton helps lead Oklahoma to Sweet 16
Buddy Hield's big block against Dayton helps lead Oklahoma to Sweet 16 Oklahoma is back in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2009 after eliminating Dayton from the NCAA tournament on Sunday 72-66 in front of a hostile crowd in Columbus, Ohio. Coach Lon Kruger became the first coach in history to take four teams to the second weekend of the tournament. He previously guided UNLV, Florida … [Read more...]
Djokovic beats Federer in 3 sets to win Indian Wells title (Yahoo Sports)
Djokovic beats Federer in 3 sets to win Indian Wells title (Yahoo Sports) Move over Roger Federer, there is another guy with a share of your crown as king of the desert. Novak Djokovic defeated Federer 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-2 to win his fourth BNP Paribas Open on Sunday, tying him with Federer for the most titles in the desert after winning for the second straight year. ''I am at the prime of my … [Read more...]
Wild in the Saddle wins Dream of Summer at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Wild in the Saddle wins Dream of Summer at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Wild in the Saddle won the $100,000 Dream of Summer Stakes by 6 1/4 lengths Sunday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]
Gone in 60 seconds (Premier League Weekend Review Show)
Gone in 60 seconds (Premier League Weekend Review Show) On a weekend filled with the Liverpool-Manchester United derby drama with Steven Gerrard losing his mind and getting sent off within 41 seconds, the World Soccer Talk have lots to talk about. World Soccer Talk Podcast crew Nick Webster, Nate … Continue reading → On a weekend filled with the Liverpool-Manchester United derby … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Stepan leads Rangers rout; Edler’s late goal beats Coyotes
NHL Three Stars: Stepan leads Rangers rout; Edler's late goal beats Coyotes No. 1 Star: Derek Stepan, New York Rangers Eleven Rangers registered a point as New York routed the Anaheim Ducks 7-2. Stepan led the way with a pair of goals and an assist, his first points in a month. Keith Yandle handed out three helpers and Cam Talbot made 36 saves for his sixth win in seven starts. New York … [Read more...]
Another Westbrook triple-double guides OKC
Another Westbrook triple-double guides OKC ');ad_counter++}; Thunder smoke Heat behind another Russell Westbrook triple-doubleAssociated PressThunder Cruise Past HeatVIDEO PLAYLIST OKLAHOMA CITY -- The best part of Russell Westbrook's game on Sunday might have been his defense on Dwyane Wade. And that says a lot about his work on Wade. Westbrook had 12 points, 10 rebounds and 17 assists for his … [Read more...]
LeBron flicks in post-buzzer 40-footer, throws down huge alley-oop as Cavs outgun Bucks
LeBron flicks in post-buzzer 40-footer, throws down huge alley-oop as Cavs outgun Bucks Here's the kind of groove LeBron James was in during the second half of Sunday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks: [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with first deposit] After a fourth-quarter whistle, James pulled up from the antler on the Bucks' half-court logo, … [Read more...]
Rockies release former ace Jhoulys Chacin
Rockies release former ace Jhoulys Chacin A lot can change quickly in Major League Baseball. There's no better evidence of that often unfortunate reality than the Colorado Rockies decision to grant Jhoulys Chacin his unconditional release on Sunday. Two years ago at this time, Chacin was set to make his first opening day start for Colorado. He went on to become a 14-game-winner that season, … [Read more...]
Justin Verlander says coddling pitchers only ‘delays the inevitable’
Justin Verlander says coddling pitchers only 'delays the inevitable' In today's baseball landscape it's difficult to find a pitcher with more than five years service time who hasn't spent a day on the disabled list. Among the most notable names on that short list is Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander. Now entering his 11th season (10th full), Verlander will look to make it ten … [Read more...]