Dan Devine's Inarguable Power Rankings: 2015 first-round playoff matchups After six long months, we're finally here, on the cusp of the 2015 NBA Playoffs. We're down to 16 teams — perhaps not the 16 best, but don't worry, Adam Silver's working on it — set to face off in eight opening-round matchups for the right to advance to the conference semifinals and take one step closer to hoisting … [Read more...]
Roundball Stew: Viva LaVine
Roundball Stew: Viva LaVine Friday, April 17, 2015 As the time arrived to put together the final Roundball Stew of the season, it occurred to me that I was more inclined to discuss players who missed the playoffs as opposed to players headed for the postseason.I think the main reason for that stems largely from this fact: Out of the top-25 players in Yahoo’s 9-category rankings (based on … [Read more...]
Blind Patriots season-ticket holder gets the game better than anyone
Blind Patriots season-ticket holder gets the game better than anyone Randy Pierce is not be able to see the New England Patriots play right in front of him, even though he has a front row seat and season tickets. Pierce is totally blind, the result of a debilitating neurological disease. Yet, ironically, he may have a better idea of what is happening on the field than anyone else around … [Read more...]
Hinrich sits as Bulls prep for Rose playoff return
Hinrich sits as Bulls prep for Rose playoff return Nick Friedell, Chicago Bulls beat reporter Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. 0 Shares Print CHICAGO -- Kirk Hinrich did not practice … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: Nothing But Brett
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: Nothing But Brett Friday, April 17, 2015 Is he healthy? That's always been the question surrounding Brett Anderson. He emerged as one of the better young starting pitchers in the game in Oakland, but over the last five years, his career has been marked by an endless barrage of injuries and setbacks. When he has actually been able to take the mound, Anderson has … [Read more...]
Team News: Late Fitness Check – GW33
Team News: Late Fitness Check - GW33 Friday, April 17, 2015 In a truncated set of Premier League fixtures this weekend Saturdays’ match-up between Chelsea and Manchester United is arguably the pick. Anything less than a win for Louis van Gaal will extinguish any lingering hopes of an unlikely title but if his side are to secure 3-points then he will have to do it the hard way with a number of … [Read more...]
Hornets GM hopes Stephenson can bounce back
Hornets GM hopes Stephenson can bounce back ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Hornets general manager Rich Cho says the Lance Stephenson signing last summer "didn't work out as we expected it to." Lance Stephenson has been a disappointment in his first season in Charlotte. Bill Streicher/USA TODAY SportsCho, speaking at his end-of-season news conference … [Read more...]
Manchester United dealt quadruple injury blow ahead of Chelsea clash
Manchester United dealt quadruple injury blow ahead of Chelsea clash Louis van Gaal has confirmed Manchester United will be without Michael Carrick, Daley Blind, Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo for Saturday’s showdown against Chelsea. Carrick, Blind and Jones all appeared to pick up knocks during last weekend’s 4-2 win over … Continue reading → Louis van Gaal has confirmed Manchester United will … [Read more...]
NBA Fantasy Trends: Fantasy Postseason Rankings
NBA Fantasy Trends: Fantasy Postseason Rankings Friday, April 17, 2015 If you already miss playing fantasy basketball or if you’re bitter because all the DNP-ROAD, DNP-REST, DNP-KIDD or DNP-OLD things costing you a title, then you can join a postseason fantasy league. A handful of the Rotoworld guys are doing a draft later today on FanTrax, so check it out here and start your own league! Doctor … [Read more...]
Jordan Spieth backs up tired 74 with stunning 62 at Harbour Town
Jordan Spieth backs up tired 74 with stunning 62 at Harbour Town Oh, come on. A day after Masters champion Jordan Spieth looked deservedly tired and sluggish in shooting 3-over 74 in the first round of the RBC Heritage, the 21-year-old came back early on Friday and shot 9-under 62 at Harbour Town Golf Links to get into contention on Hilton Head Island, S.C. Spieth made nine birdies in the … [Read more...]