Blazers had anti-Spanish-players sign for Gm 1 0 Shares Print MEMPHIS -- The Portland Trail Blazers had a laminated card in their locker room at the FedExForum on Sunday that included the phrase "We don't lose to Spanish players." The Memphis Grizzlies, the Trail Blazers' opponent in their Western Conference first-round series, feature one of the NBA's most prominent Spanish players, … [Read more...]
Rapid-Fire Predicting Winners of College Football's Biggest QB Battles – Bleacher Report
Rapid-Fire Predicting Winners of College Football's Biggest QB Battles - Bleacher Report Share Tweet Top programs in college football are in the midst of a quarterback battle. These positions are up for grabs heading into spring football. Bleacher Report College Football Analysts Barrett Sallee and Adam Kramer give their picks for the starters when the season begins for these top … [Read more...]
President Obama honors Ohio State for national title victory
President Obama honors Ohio State for national title victory A few months after capturing a national title, the Ohio State Buckeyes made a trip to the White House in Washington D.C. Monday to be honored by President Barack Obama. After leading those in attendance in an “OH-IO” cheer, President Obama lauded the Buckeyes for their achievements on and off the field. “The Buckeyes hit their … [Read more...]
Cal recruiting coordinator Pierre Ingram arrested in prostitution sting
Cal recruiting coordinator Pierre Ingram arrested in prostitution sting Cal’s top recruiter, Pierre Ingram, was arrested April 16 as part of a prostitution sting, according to the San Jose Mercury News. Ingram, who is the Golden Bears’ recruiting coordinator and wide receivers coach, allegedly solicited an undercover police officer online and was arrested when he tried to meet her at a Motel … [Read more...]
Porto coach Julen Lopetegui wants one more fantastic effort against Bayern Munich
Porto coach Julen Lopetegui wants one more fantastic effort against Bayern Munich Porto coach Julen Lopetegui knows his team needs to produce one more fantastic performance if they are going advance past Bayern Munich on Tuesday. Despite their 3-1 advantage from the first leg, the task ahead of Porto is a daunting one considering Bayern … Continue reading → Porto coach Julen Lopetegui knows … [Read more...]
Jockey Chris Antley leads Racing Hall of Fame class (The Associated Press)
Jockey Chris Antley leads Racing Hall of Fame class (The Associated Press) Chris Antley, the late jockey who twice won the Kentucky Derby, was elected to the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame on Monday with thoroughbreds Lava Man and Xtra Heat and trainer King Leatherbury. Antley, who died of a drug overdose in 2000, won the Derby in 1991 with Strike the Gold and in 1999 with … [Read more...]
Paris Saint-Germain confirm Thiago Silva will miss return leg against Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain confirm Thiago Silva will miss return leg against Barcelona Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed Thiago Silva will miss Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final return leg against Barcelona. Silva was substituted after 21 minutes during the first leg in Paris and was replaced by defender David Luiz. PSG would go on to … Continue reading → Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed … [Read more...]
Pelicans coach: Warriors' arena noise too loud
Pelicans coach: Warriors' arena noise too loud Tom Haberstroh Close ESPN.com NBA analyst since 2010 ESPN.com Insider researcher in 2009 Developer of NBA DRAFT Initiative database 0 Shares Print SAN FRANCISCO -- After their Game 1 loss, New Orleans Pelicans coach Monty Williams suggested that the crowd noise at Oracle Arena, home of the Golden State Warriors, may not be within … [Read more...]
MLB’s Statcast brings data-driven baseball to your living room
MLB's Statcast brings data-driven baseball to your living room Anyone who has watched Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons play defense has likely uttered the phase "how did he do that?" With Statcast, now we'll know. Remember those fancy graphics you saw during the All Star Game, and the playoffs, last year? That's Statcast. The technology is set to make its 2015 debut during an MLB … [Read more...]
Man arrested in debate over greatness of Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James
Man arrested in debate over greatness of Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James There are plenty of basketball topics worth debating, but few if any worth actually coming to blows over, unless of course you're legendary Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach and St. Louis Hawks owner Ben Kerner questions your integrity, in which case you knock him out at midcourt in front of a sold-out crowd. One of the … [Read more...]