Miffed Durant says this toughest year he's had 0 Shares Print OKLAHOMA CITY -- After having a third surgery on his right foot, 2014 MVP Kevin Durant called this season the toughest year he's ever had playing basketball. "I'm definitely pissed," Durant said at the Oklahoma City Thunder annual exit interviews on Thursday. "I heard a lot of stuff during this time I've been injured … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klopp is the perfect candidate to push Manchester City towards a new era
Jurgen Klopp is the perfect candidate to push Manchester City towards a new era There was an understandably uncomfortable angst in Jurgen Klopp’s voice as he announced that this season would be his last as Borussia Dortmund manager. After all, this is a man who had fashioned a sentimental affinity with all associated with BVB, … Continue reading → There was an understandably uncomfortable … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: He's Ottamatic
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: He's Ottamatic Thursday, April 16, 2015 Yasmany Tomas was optioned to Triple-A Reno at the end of spring training despite signing a six-year, $68.5 million contract with the Diamondbacks over the winter. Still, it looked like the right decision for all involved, as the 24-year-old Cuban defector reported to camp out of shape and simply didn't appear ready either … [Read more...]
Bowling Green CB Nick Johnson arrested, charged with assault
Bowling Green CB Nick Johnson arrested, charged with assault Bowling Green cornerback Nick Johnson was arrested earlier this month for allegedly assaulting a woman on campus. According to the Toledo Blade, Johnson, a second-team All-MAC selection in 2014, allegedly struck the woman “with a closed fist” and “then choked” her. The alleged incident occurred on April 6 “in a parked car” on … [Read more...]
Two-round NFL mock draft: Trade speculation heats up in top 10 picks
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Piquant wins Big A feature (The Associated Press)
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BDL’s 2014-15 NBA Playoff Previews: Atlanta Hawks vs. Brooklyn Nets
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Coming to the Kentucky Derby? Leave selfie sticks at home (The Associated Press)
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Miffed Durant says this toughest year he's ever had
Miffed Durant says this toughest year he's ever had 0 Shares Print OKLAHOMA CITY -- After having a third surgery on his right foot, 2014 MVP Kevin Durant called this season the toughest year he's ever had playing basketball. "I'm definitely pissed," Durant said at the Oklahoma City Thunder annual exit interviews on Thursday. "I heard a lot of stuff during this time I've been … [Read more...]
Vegas lists Cavaliers as favorites to win NBA title
Vegas lists Cavaliers as favorites to win NBA title David Purdum, ESPN.com Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 0 Shares Print LAS VEGAS -- The Cleveland Cavaliers were considered long shots last June to win this season's NBA title. They now enter the playoffs as the favorites. The Cavaliers, the second seed in the Eastern Conference, are the … [Read more...]