Patriots' Nate Solder played all of 2014 after testicular cancer diagnosis New England Patriots offensive tackle Nate Solder had a routine physical about this time last year, at the start of offseason workouts, and he mentioned that he felt something around his testicle. It turned out he had cancer. And because it was detected before it could spread, Solder was able to start all season for … [Read more...]
NC State DE Ty Linton leaves program to pursue career as pilot
NC State DE Ty Linton leaves program to pursue career as pilot N.C. State defensive end Ty Linton is leaving the program, but he won’t be playing football at another school. Instead, Linton, a sophomore, will enroll in Middle Tennessee State’s aeronautical science program to pursue his dream of becoming a pilot, the Wolfpack program announced. "My dream has always been to become a pilot," … [Read more...]
Father knows best, at least in Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s corner (The Associated Press)
Father knows best, at least in Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s corner (The Associated Press) Floyd Mayweather Sr. remembers the moment he discovered his son had a feel for the family business. Floyd Jr. was just 9-10 months old, not even walking yet. ''One day I came into the room and he's laying back on the pillow doing just what I was showing him,'' Mayweather Sr. said. Mayweather was holding … [Read more...]
Mike Ashley must invest or lose Newcastle United fans
Mike Ashley must invest or lose Newcastle United fans Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has been warned he risks creating a lost generation of supporters if he fails to invest in the club. Thousands of fans stayed away from Sunday's Barclays Premier League defeat by Tottenham at St James' Park … Continue reading → Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has been warned he risks creating a lost … [Read more...]
Suns' Morris twins charged with felony assault
Suns' Morris twins charged with felony assault Ramona Shelburne, ESPN.com Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News 0 Shares Print Phoenix Suns forwards Marcus and Markieff Morris have been charged with felony aggravated assault following an incident on January 24 at a Phoenix recreation center. Markieff Morris, left, and brother Marcus, … [Read more...]
Draft preview: Thin at TE, deep at WR – The Oshkosh Northwestern
Draft preview: Thin at TE, deep at WR - The Oshkosh Northwestern [unable to retrieve full-text content]Draft preview: Thin at TE, deep at WRThe Oshkosh NorthwesternEven with significant defensive deficiencies, Thompson might have been tempted to use his 30th overall pick on a wideout. With Cobb back, the Packers' ... The tight end position is the one potential weakness in what amounts to one … [Read more...]
LeBron unaware of Riley jab: 'Not my concern'
LeBron unaware of Riley jab: 'Not my concern' Dave McMenamin, ESPN.com Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate 0 Shares Print INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- LeBron James' playoff tradition of turning off his phones and avoiding social media altogether is … [Read more...]
Once thought lost for the season, Nets’ Mirza Teletovic now probable to return
Once thought lost for the season, Nets' Mirza Teletovic now probable to return After a surprisingly competitive 99-92 loss to the Eastern Conference-leading Hawks in Game 1, the eighth-seeded Brooklyn Nets received news that should provide another boost of confidence, as third-year Bosnian forward Mirza Teletovic could remarkably return when the series recommences Wednesday in Atlanta. … [Read more...]
David Ortiz suspended one game by MLB after bumping ump, will appeal
David Ortiz suspended one game by MLB after bumping ump, will appeal Your browser does not support iframes. Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, always a man with an opinion, was suspended one game by MLB on Tuesday. It's only one game, but Ortiz isn't being quiet and taking it. He's appealing. [Still not too late to sign up for Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball] Ortiz was ejected from Sunday's … [Read more...]
Royals pitchers Kelvin Herrera, Yordano Ventura punished by MLB after A’s spat
Royals pitchers Kelvin Herrera, Yordano Ventura punished by MLB after A's spat All the blame for an explosive weekend series in Kansas City is going to the Royals, as MLB announced Tuesday that pitchers Kelvin Herrera and Yordano Ventura will be punished for throwing at Brett Lawrie of the Oakland Athletics. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball: Sign up and join a league today!] The A's received … [Read more...]