Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Center of Attention Tuesday, March 03, 2015 The Red Sox signed Hanley Ramirez in November to be their left fielder. Manager John Farrell filled in another piece of the team’s outfield puzzle a little over a week ago when he announced that Shane Victorino, provided he’s healthy, will be the team’s starting right fielder. But what about center field? That’s yet … [Read more...]
Jarrett Jack’s game-winner allows Nets to fend off Warriors
Jarrett Jack's game-winner allows Nets to fend off Warriors Enough has gone right for the Golden State Warriors this season that fans can be forgiven for expecting them to pull out an unlikely comeback victory. Down 108-99 to the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center with 3:29 left in regulation, the Warriors went on a 9-0 run over more than two minutes to tie the game on a Stephen Curry jumper … [Read more...]
Markieff Morris, Whiteside, Len all ejected as Heat top Suns in wild affair
Markieff Morris, Whiteside, Len all ejected as Heat top Suns in wild affair Tempers flared when the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns clashed at AmericanAirlines Arena, with an evening of physical play resulting in a handful of technical fouls and a trio of third-quarter ejections. Tonight's game in a snapshot. pic.twitter.com/fX92E9LS89 — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) March 3, 2015 [Follow Dunks … [Read more...]
Jameis Winston files trademark for ‘Famous Jameis’
Jameis Winston files trademark for 'Famous Jameis' Jameis Winston, the potential No. 1 overall pick in April’s NFL draft, is already making moves to capitalize on his possible fame. Winston's representation, The Legacy Agency, filed to trademark "Famous Jameis," a nickname the quarterback earned at Florida State, according to ESPN.com. "We have begun taking steps to protect our client and … [Read more...]
Bob Murray: Anaheim makes moves to beat ‘certain teams’
Anaheim Ducks general manager Bob Murray didn’t like the way his team played against particular squads. He felt Anaheim needed to get more mobile. A little more skilled and add a different element. He didn’t opt for wholesale changes, but instead added components to his blueline on trade deadline day that he thought would do this. Say hey to Simon Despres and ciao to Ben ‘The Reverend’ Lovejoy. … [Read more...]
Harden suspended 1 game for kicking LeBron
Harden suspended 1 game for kicking LeBron HOUSTON -- The NBA announced Monday night that it had suspended Houston Rockets guard James Harden for one game without pay for kicking Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James in the groin during Sunday's game won by the Rockets in overtime. Harden said after the game that he didn't believe he would be disciplined by the league. Harden, who … [Read more...]
Billy Butler gave Josh Reddick an X-Box for his uniform number
Billy Butler gave Josh Reddick an X-Box for his uniform number When free agent Billy Butler made the jump from the Kansas City Royals to the Oakland A's this winter — signing a three-year, $30 million deal — he wondered the same thing all players wonder when changing teams: Who has my uniform number, and how can I get it? As he quickly realized, his No. 16 belonged to outfielder Josh … [Read more...]
Hauler containing Travis Kvapil’s Sprint Cup car reported stolen
Hauler containing Travis Kvapil's Sprint Cup car reported stolen Team Xtreme has withdrawn from Sunday's race at Atlanta after the No. 44 car Travis Kvapil was scheduled to drive was reported stolen from the parking lot of a hotel overnight Thursday. The team said the car was in a hauler attached to the back of a truck. Ok, to clarify. @Teamxtreme44 transporter is @amsupdates. The guys … [Read more...]
James Harden suspended 1 game for kicking LeBron James in groin
James Harden suspended 1 game for kicking LeBron James in groin The Houston Rockets went all out after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers by two points on Sunday, even going so far as to declare James Harden "the new King James" after having vanquished LeBron James in regular-season battle. Unfortunately for Harden, it looks like he will see some punishment for deposing the old monarch. The … [Read more...]
$1B, Like Mike: Jordan debuts on richest list
$1B, Like Mike: Jordan debuts on richest list Michael Jordan can be found near the top of seemingly every list that mentions his name. He's not close to the top of a new one, but he'll probably be just fine with that. Forbes magazine revealed its 29th annual World's Billionaires List, and Jordan made the cut for the first time. With an estimated net worth of $1 billion, Jordan qualifies as … [Read more...]