Popovich: We didn't respect game, Knicks NEW YORK -- The New York Knicks' stunning upset of the San Antonio Spurs left Gregg Popovich steaming mad.The Spurs coach went out of his way to praise the Knicks and coach Derek Fisher for their 104-100 overtime upset at Madison Square Garden before ripping into his own team."We didn't respect the game, we didn't respect our opponent," said … [Read more...]
Troy Tulowitzki and Nolan Arenado combine for rare 6-5-3 putout
Troy Tulowitzki and Nolan Arenado combine for rare 6-5-3 putout Your browser does not support iframes. Even for a players as good as Troy Tulowitzki and Nolan Arenado, they still need spring training to work out the kinks. The left side of the Rockies' infield was slightly out of sync during Colorado's Cactus League game against the Angels on Tuesday, though Arenado managed to show off his … [Read more...]
After Knicks stun Spurs in OT, Gregg Popovich slams team’s ‘pathetic performance’
After Knicks stun Spurs in OT, Gregg Popovich slams team's 'pathetic performance' The San Antonio Spurs entered Tuesday having won seven of their previous eight games, with the lone loss coming to a Cleveland Cavaliers club that's been one of the NBA's best teams since mid-January and was led by the fresh-dipped-in-flames Kyrie Irving. While Gregg Popovich's squad hasn't often resembled last … [Read more...]
Jackson stars with 20 points and 20 assists, Pistons beat Grizzlies
Jackson stars with 20 points and 20 assists, Pistons beat Grizzlies Pending restricted free agent guard Reggie Jackson got his wish when the Oklahoma City Thunder traded him to the Detroit Pistons at the deadline, finding the starting point guard job he desired and the chance to become a foundational component instead of a useful piece. Unfortunately for Jackson, the early results in the … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Dodging Saves
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Dodging Saves Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Follow @drewsilv and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen took the first significant step in his recovery from mid-February foot surgery on Tuesday afternoon, playing catch from a distance of 60 feet at Camelback Ranch. He had been keeping his arm loose over the past four weeks by throwing a baseball … [Read more...]
Davis shines in win as Pelicans edge Bucks
Davis shines in win as Pelicans edge Bucks ');ad_counter++}; Anthony Davis' double-double leads Pelicans past BucksAssociated PressPelicans Edge BucksVIDEO PLAYLIST NEW ORLEANS -- Anthony Davis had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans held off the Milwaukee Bucks, 85-84 on Tuesday night. Davis, who shoots around 55 percent, hit only 6 of 18 shots, but made 8 of 9 free throws … [Read more...]
Vlade Divac says Shaquille O’Neal was really strong, not talented
Vlade Divac says Shaquille O'Neal was really strong, not talented Centers Vlade Divac and Shaquille O'Neal spent many nights battling against each other in the late '90s and early '00s during their time with the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers, respectively, so it would seem safe to assume that both former rivals know each other's strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies pretty well. … [Read more...]
Knicks surprise Spurs in OT behind Shved
Knicks surprise Spurs in OT behind Shved ');ad_counter++}; Alexey Shved, Langston Galloway help Knicks stun Spurs in OTAssociated PressKnicks Stun Spurs In OTVIDEO PLAYLIST NEW YORK -- Alexey Shved scored 21 points and made the key defensive play in overtime, and the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-100 on Tuesday night. Spurs have trouble with ... the Knicks?Since January of 2001 … [Read more...]
Error-prone Serena Williams makes quarters at Indian Wells (Yahoo Sports)
Error-prone Serena Williams makes quarters at Indian Wells (Yahoo Sports) Struggling with her serve and a rash of errors, Serena Williams overcame a slow start to beat Sloane Stephens 6-7 (3), 6-2, 6-2 in the fourth round at the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday, extending her winning streak to 14 matches. Williams committed 52 unforced errors and had nine double faults to go with 13 aces and 31 … [Read more...]
Warriors' Thompson (ankle) out 7-10 days
Warriors' Thompson (ankle) out 7-10 days OAKLAND -- Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson is expected to miss between a week and 10 days with a sprained ankle, according to coach Steve Kerr.Thompson sprained the ankle on a drive in the third quarter of Monday night's 108-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Thompson remained in the game for more than three … [Read more...]