Williams, Federer, Nadal easily advance at Indian Wells (Yahoo Sports) Serena Williams is settling right into the BNP Paribas Open, producing a quick, business-like effort in advancing to the fourth round Sunday while enjoying her return after a 14-year absence. She beat up-and-comer Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan 6-2, 6-0 in 53 minutes, a routine affair compared to the emotional roller coaster … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Holtby slams door on Bruins; Tarasenko scores a beauty
NHL Three Stars: Holtby slams door on Bruins; Tarasenko scores a beauty No. 1. Star: Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals The Caps netminder picked up his eighth shutout of the season in a 2-0 win over the Boston Bruins. The win stopped a two-game losing skid for the Caps. Washington had also lost three of its previous four games. No. 2 Star: Vladimir Tarasenko, St. Louis Blues He was at his … [Read more...]
Greg Cosell’s NFL draft preview: Examining QB Jameis Winston
Greg Cosell's NFL draft preview: Examining QB Jameis Winston I think, like many others, that Jameis Winston is the best quarterback prospect in this class. But I want to take a moment to emphasize a key word there: prospect. Everybody in the NFL draft is a prospect. No matter how many times people say a player “can’t miss,” they’re all prospects. Every player coming into the NFL has … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: An Appel Monday
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: An Appel Monday Monday, March 16, 2015 Astros pitching prospect Mark Appel is expected to return to Grapefruit League action Monday against the Nationals, per a report from MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart. The right-hander had been dealing with a strained right forearm following his March 5 stint against the Phillies, in which he allowed a run on three hits with no … [Read more...]
LeBron to have knee treated after 'scary' fall
LeBron to have knee treated after 'scary' fall ORLANDO, Fla. -- LeBron James tweaked his right knee in the second half of the Cleveland Cavaliers' 123-108 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday and is hopeful it won't sideline him for his return to Miami to face the Heat on Monday night. James fouled Orlando's Dewayne Dedmon while trying to block the Magic forward's shot with 8:13 … [Read more...]
Harden, Rockets spoil Griffin's Clips return
Harden, Rockets spoil Griffin's Clips return ');ad_counter++}; James Harden helps Rockets past Clippers; Blake Griffin nets 11Associated PressRockets Beat Clippers In Griffin's ReturnVIDEO PLAYLIST LOS ANGELES -- James Harden and the Houston Rockets got back on track after a pair of frustrating road losses, overcoming Blake Griffin's return for the Los Angeles Clippers. Harden scored 34 … [Read more...]
Kyrie-led Cavs extend roll with rout of Magic
Kyrie-led Cavs extend roll with rout of Magic ');ad_counter++}; Kyrie Irving's 33 pace rout of Magic as Cavaliers stay in high gearAssociated PressORLANDO, Fla. -- Kyrie Irving scored 33 points, J.R. Smith had 25 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled past the Orlando Magic 123-108 on Sunday night.LeBron James finished with 21 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds for the Cavaliers, who have won … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Wired: Top Pickups for Week 21
Waiver Wired: Wired: Top Pickups for Week 21 Sunday, March 15, 2015 It’s fantasy playoffs time and the waiver wire still has some very worth candidates. Check out the Week 21 schedule, as well as 25 players you might be able to pick up in your league. And follow me on Twitter by clicking here. Games Played Week 21 4 Games: ATL, BOS, BRK, CHA, CLE, DAL, DEN, DET, GSW, IND, LAC, MEM, MIA, MIL, … [Read more...]
Thibodeau: Noah remains on a minutes limit
Thibodeau: Noah remains on a minutes limit Updated: March 15, 2015, 6:06 PM ET By Nick Friedell | ESPNChicago.com OKLAHOMA CITY -- Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau explained why he didn't use center Joakim Noah more during the final few minutes of a 109-100 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. "I ran out of minutes with him," Thibodeau said. "But I thought Jo played a very good … [Read more...]
Pakistan crush Ireland to reach World Cup quarter-finals (AFP)
Pakistan crush Ireland to reach World Cup quarter-finals (AFP) Sarfraz Ahmed scored Pakistan's first World Cup century since 2007 to lead his team into the quarter-finals with a seven-wicket romp past Ireland at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday. Left-armer Wahab Riaz took three wickets and fellow-seamers Sohail Khan and Rahat Ali snared two apiece as Ireland, electing to bat, were shot out for … [Read more...]