Saints GM Mickey Loomis: Drew Brees not on trade block - USA TODAY QB Drew Brees has thrown for nearly 44,000 yards in nine seasons with the Saints.(Photo: Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports) PHOENIX — Drew Brees isn't going anywhere. Despite recent speculation that the Pro Bowl quarterback might be on the trade block after the New Orleans Saints dealt his favorite target, star tight end Jimmy … [Read more...]
Ilya Kovalchuk eyeing NHL return in 2016-17 season: Report
Ilya Kovalchuk eyeing NHL return in 2016-17 season: Report In 2013, Ilya Kovalchuk “retired” from the NHL, leaving for the Kontinental Hockey League and helping to rescue the New Jersey Devils from a potential salary cap calamity thanks to the cap recapture clause, voiding the final 12 years and $77 million US of his contract He’s now spent two seasons with SKA St. Petersburg in the KHL, … [Read more...]
What were the most memorable games of the tournament’s opening weekend?
What were the most memorable games of the tournament's opening weekend? There have been 52 games played so far in this year's NCAA tournament, and each one is like a snowflake, special in its own way, particularly if your team was on the winning end. Even so, there are five games that rise above the others, five that we'll be talking about even after Kentucky or not-Kentucky cuts down the … [Read more...]
Top skiers headed to Maine for national championships (The Associated Press)
Top skiers headed to Maine for national championships (The Associated Press) PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Fresh from the World Cup finals, Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin and other top U.S. skiers are headed from France to Maine for the U.S. Alpine Championships. … [Read more...]
Fan tipped read to Every on Bay Hill-winning birdie putt
Fan tipped read to Every on Bay Hill-winning birdie putt Matt Every had just hit his approach shot into the par-4 18th at Bay Hill, his 72nd hole of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. If he made the 17-foot birdie putt he left himself, perhaps he would win at the King's Orlando digs for a second consecutive year. "I walked up to the green and this guy in the crowd kept like coughing like, … [Read more...]
Brad Keselowski passes Kurt Busch for win at Auto Club Speedway
Brad Keselowski passes Kurt Busch for win at Auto Club Speedway Your browser does not support iframes. NASCAR conspiracy theories are ridiculous. No, NASCAR wasn't rigging races for Jimmie Johnson during his five-year title run. No, the sport doesn't manipulate things to benefit Dale Earnhardt Jr. whenever possible. The list goes on. But if you want to make a conspiracy theory based on what … [Read more...]
Darren Sharper gets nine-year sentence in sexual assault plea deal
Darren Sharper gets nine-year sentence in sexual assault plea deal Former NFL safety Darren Sharper pleaded guilty to sexual assault and attempted sexual assault in Arizona and was sentenced to nine years in federal prison and lifetime probation as part of a "global resolution" to his case that includes at least nine women in four states accusing him of sexual assault. The Los Angeles Times … [Read more...]
Marbury leads Beijing to another China title
Marbury leads Beijing to another China title Updated: March 23, 2015, 11:51 AM ET Associated Press BEIJING -- Stephon Marbury's professional rebirth in China continued to bear fruit, as he led the Beijing Ducks to their second consecutive title and third overall championship since joining the team four years ago.The 38-year-old former NBA standout was named the finals MVP for the first … [Read more...]
Stephon Marbury wins 3rd Chinese championship in 4 years, named Finals MVP
Stephon Marbury wins 3rd Chinese championship in 4 years, named Finals MVP Another year, another Chinese Basketball Association championship for Stephon Marbury and his Beijing Ducks, as the former NBA All-Star point guard continues his career's remarkable second act overseas. [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with first deposit] The former Minnesota … [Read more...]
The Specialists: Anthony Morrow's Moment
The Specialists: Anthony Morrow's Moment Monday, March 23, 2015 It’s playoff time. With the majority of leagues entering postseason play on Monday, it’s critical that owners are still looking to find value where their opposition isn’t looking. That means examining hot streaks, cold spells, injury issues, depth charts and loads of split statistics. Or you could just read Rotoworld every … [Read more...]