John Wall on Memphis sitting its starters: 'I guess they don't respect us' With his team having lost five of nine, and set to play its fourth game in five nights, Memphis Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger did the sensible thing – he sat his starters for Thursday’s nationally televised contest against the Washington Wizards. [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with … [Read more...]
Purdue player crashes press row in spectacular fashion
Purdue player crashes press row in spectacular fashion CHICAGO — Who said basketball — and sportswriting — isn't a contact sport? [DraftKings: Play Conference Championship Fantasy – Free entry with first deposit] Purdue junior Rapheal Davis and Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel proved both wrong on Friday afternoon after Davis dived for a ball at the Big Ten tournament and ended up … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring Larry Bird’s night in New Orleans
The 10-man rotation, starring Larry Bird's night in New Orleans A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with first deposit] C: Boston.com. Chad Finn has put … [Read more...]
Darvish to have Tommy John surgery, miss '15
Darvish to have Tommy John surgery, miss '15 Mets pitcher Vic Black undergoes MRI on injured shoulderby Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (4:51 pm ET) Mets pitcher Vic Black underwent an MRI on his injured shoulder, according to MLB.com on Friday. Black last pitched on Monday against Miami. At this point, it's uncertain when he actually suffered the injury. Black has allowed one run, one hit and … [Read more...]
Yu Darvish to have season-ending Tommy John surgery
Yu Darvish to have season-ending Tommy John surgery Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish just became the latest victim of baseball's Tommy John epidemic. The club announced Friday that Darvish will undergo season-ending surgery next Tuesday. The surgery will be performed by Dr. James Andrews. The 28-year-old Darvish was limited to just 22 starts last season due to elbow pain. He was shut down … [Read more...]
Roundball Stew: Rodney Stuckey Remix
Roundball Stew: Rodney Stuckey Remix Friday, March 13, 2015 Rodney Stuckey is known as many things – NBA veteran, former first-round pick, sometimes prolific scorer, guy whose name makes me think of horrendous puns pertaining to the movie Stuck on You – but of all the things we think of when we think about Stuckey, “outstanding 3-point shooter” is not one that typically comes to mind.During his … [Read more...]
Pirates star McCutchen scratched from lineup
Pirates star McCutchen scratched from lineup Andrew McCutchen sidelined Friday due to lower body sorenessby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (11:52 am ET) Pirates All-Star center fielder Andrew McCutchen was scratched from Friday's spring lineup against the Orioles due to lower body soreness. McCutchen, who has made the All-Star team four straight seasons, is off to a slow start this spring. He … [Read more...]
Ausmus: Cespedes penciled in for Tigers Sat.
Ausmus: Cespedes penciled in for Tigers Sat. Angels' Cron showing good power swing early in spring trainingby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (10:50 am ET) Angels 1B/DH C.J. Cron homered for the second straight game during Thursday's spring game against the Cubs. He went 2 for 4 with two runs and one RBI. Cron is off to a good start this spring. He is batting .389 (7 for 18) with one double, two … [Read more...]
John Madden hated Will Ferrell’s spring-training tour
John Madden hated Will Ferrell's spring-training tour Will Ferrell's wacky spring-training tour was a grand success. He accomplished his goal of playing 10 positions in one day for 10 teams across five Cactus League games and raised an estimated $1 million for charity. Still, there were a few people out there who voiced their displeasure that a 47-year-old man with a dodgy track record in … [Read more...]
Irving scores 57 in Cavs' OT win over Spurs
Irving scores 57 in Cavs' OT win over Spurs ');ad_counter++}; Kyrie Irving scores 57 in leading Cavs to OT win over SpursAssociated PressKyrie's Career Night Lifts Cavs To OT WinVIDEO PLAYLIST SAN ANTONIO -- Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kyrie Irving left his superstar teammate LeBron James in awe. His spectacular play overwhelmed the San Antonio Spurs. The guard collected a career-high and … [Read more...]