Report: Marlins pitcher Jarred Cosart to be investigated by MLB for alleged gambling ties Major League Baseball is investigating Miami Marlins pitcher Jarred Cosart for his possible ties to gambling, according to the Miami New Times. Cosart will be investigated after tweets were released alleging the 24-year-old pitcher had privately reached out for gambling advice on Twitter. The tweets … [Read more...]
Survey: NBA personnel rank top 30 PGs
Survey: NBA personnel rank top 30 PGs NBA executives, coaches and players weigh in on the great PG debate Originally Published: March 24, 2015 By Jeff Goodman | ESPN Insider Being Russell Westbrook and Stephen CurryNEXT VIDEO The highlights are compelling, and so are the numbers. When trying to solve a riddle like "Who's the NBA's best point guard?" we use the data, and what our eyes … [Read more...]
Monta Ellis responds to criticism with huge night as Mavs top Spurs
Monta Ellis responds to criticism with huge night as Mavs top Spurs Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis entered Tuesday night's game against the surging San Antonio Spurs in the middle of his greatest struggle in his two years with the franchise. The 29-year-old guard went just 4-of-22 for 11 points in a disappointing loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, leading head coach Rick Carlisle to … [Read more...]
Pain-free Rose eyes return before playoffs
Pain-free Rose eyes return before playoffs Updated: March 25, 2015, 11:48 AM ET By Nick Friedell | ESPNChicago.com TORONTO -- Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose said Wednesday he has no pain in his surgically repaired right knee and remains optimistic that he can return before the regular season ends.Rose, who had a meniscectomy on his right knee Feb. 27, is hopeful that he can start … [Read more...]
Howard still in Philly despite redoing trade list
Howard still in Philly despite redoing trade list Veteran slugger Ryan Howard is still with the Phillies, but it isn't for a lack of effort on his part. While Howard has many reasons to prefer to stay in Philly, the first-base fixture redid his nine-team list of approved trade destinations early this winter, specifically to accommodate his longtime team, by replacing National League teams that had … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Kyle Lowry's False Start
The Daily Dose: Dose: Kyle Lowry's False Start Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Last night was fun with Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard doing battle at the Rose Garden and Khris Middleton going ham on a thrilling game-winner against the Heat, who are fighting for their playoff lives. The Mavs reminded everybody that they could be Spurs-killers, Philly and Sac played their tank tops off, and … [Read more...]
Dodgers partner with Kitman Labs to develop injury prevention program
Dodgers partner with Kitman Labs to develop injury prevention program Injuries are an unfortunate reality of sports. There's no way to avoid them, but the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking at a way to use technology to at least minimize the risk of long-term physical damage for their players. We know how aggressive the Dodgers have been bringing in international players, Cuban infielder … [Read more...]
The Astros 2017 World Series ring: the best giveaway that never happened
The Astros 2017 World Series ring: the best giveaway that never happened The dream is dead. What was certainly the boldest baseball giveaway of the year — the 2017 Houston Astros replica World Series ring dreamt up by their Triple-A affiliate, the Fresno Grizzlies — is no more. Maybe it was too bold? Not even a full day after the Grizzlies unveiled the rings as part of their Aug. 15 "Back … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Olivera Loves L.A.
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Olivera Loves L.A. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Follow @drewsilv and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. The best remaining free agent on the international market went to the National League’s richest team. Hector Olivera signed a six-year, $62.5 million contract with the Dodgers on Tuesday afternoon, five months after defecting from his native Cuba and three weeks after … [Read more...]
Cleveland Indians land Sports Illustrated cover, fans fear infamous jinx
Cleveland Indians land Sports Illustrated cover, fans fear infamous jinx Sports Illustrated dared to do it again. They've got the Cleveland Indians making a run to the World Series and they're letting everyone know about it. Don't believe us? Check out reigning AL Cy Young award winner Corey Kluber and All-Star outfielder Michael Brantley gracing the cover of the iconic magazine: This … [Read more...]