LeSean McCoy says Chip Kelly doesn't respect star players LeSean McCoy says Chip Kelly is obsessed with himself. But is McCoy obsessed with Chip? McCoy stung his former coach Monday, telling the Philadelphia Inquirer that Kelly doesn’t respect star players and that he believes he can win with a bunch of relative nobodies in the NFL. "I don't think he likes or respects the stars. I'm being … [Read more...]
Mitt Romney picked Duke, finished in top 1 percent with NCAA bracket
Mitt Romney picked Duke, finished in top 1 percent with NCAA bracket When Duke came back to beat Wisconsin and win another national title Monday night in Indianapolis, former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's NCAA tournament bracket got even better. [DraftKings: Play Daily Fantasy Sports for cash – Draft your team today!] Obviously he has a lot more free time these days and … [Read more...]
Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction and Betting Pick 07/04/15
Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview. Neither Charlotte nor Miami will see the playoffs unless they enter a serious winning streak. The Hornets are 2-1 against Miami this season with both wins coming at home. The most recent meeting was in Charlotte and the Hornets won 78-76 as -6 favorites. Miami won its last 10 home games against Charlotte. Miami and Charlotte Team … [Read more...]
NBA to hold historic development camp in Cuba
NBA to hold historic development camp in Cuba ESPN.com news services 0 SharesPrintNEW YORK -- The NBA is set to become the first U.S. professional sports league to visit Cuba since President Barack Obama ordered diplomatic relations between the countries to be restored.The league will hold a four-day development camp and host clinics for youth from April 23-26. Recently retired two-time MVP … [Read more...]
Jones picks up for his pal and leads Duke to championship – The Idaho Statesman
Jones picks up for his pal and leads Duke to championship - The Idaho Statesman Local News In a full-court public-education blitz, Boise’s St. Luke’s says closing Jefferson is a must for its hospital expansion plans Read this story Skip this ad ADVERTISEMENT … [Read more...]
Randy Johnson throws out D-backs first pitch, could still probably strike you out
Randy Johnson throws out D-backs first pitch, could still probably strike you out Soon-to-be-enshrined Hall of Famer Randy Johnson joined the Arizona Diamondbacks for opening day, taking the mound to throw out the first pitch. The Big Unit has aged since we last saw him on a pitcher's mound, but not enough that he's any less intimidating when he's standing 60 feet away from home plate with … [Read more...]
Rusty Wallace to run in the X Games
Rusty Wallace to run in the X Games Rusty Wallace is returning to competitive driving, but it's not in NASCAR. The 58-year-old NASCAR Hall-of-Famer is going to compete in the X Games in June in an off-road truck. From the AP: "I honestly miss driving a car a little bit," Wallace told The Associated Press. "ESPN brought up this possibility and I thought, 'Why not? Let's go knock the cobwebs … [Read more...]
Henrik Sedin, via no-look pass, sets up brother Daniel for 700th NHL assist (Video)
Henrik Sedin, via no-look pass, sets up brother Daniel for 700th NHL assist (Video) Henrik Sedin recorded his 700th NHL assist Monday night during the Canucks' win over the Los Angeles Kings. Like many of the Vancouver captain’s helpers over his career, it was magical and further emphasized the idea that the Sedins possess some form of ESP between them. You know, twins and all. Down 1-0 … [Read more...]
Gray flirts with no-no; Athletics rout Rangers
Gray flirts with no-no; Athletics rout Rangers OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Bob Melvin did his best to keep Sonny Gray from becoming chatty between innings of his no-hit bid. The pitcher kept wanting to discuss his walk-up music and get the manager's approval. ''I'm not very superstitious,'' Gray said. The right-hander didn't allow a hit until Ryan Rua singled leading off the eighth inning, and the … [Read more...]
Opening day winners and losers: Sonny Gray, the Royals and Pablo Sandoval
Opening day winners and losers: Sonny Gray, the Royals and Pablo Sandoval The best day of the year is over. Opening day has come and gone, and we're left with stats, highlights and memories of the first full day of MLB action in 2015. It was a pretty great day, wasn't it? We saw some dominant pitching performances, quite a few homers and some close games. We also saw teams playing better … [Read more...]