Mavs' Rondo out indefinitely due to back injury Marc Stein, Senior Writer, ESPN.com Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print The Dallas Mavericks are ruling out Rajon Rondo indefinitely, citing a back injury Rondo sustained Tuesday night at Houston, the team said Wednesday. When asked … [Read more...]
Brewers owner heads to Milwaukee for confab
Brewers owner heads to Milwaukee for confab At a time the Brewers have extended their surprise freefall from the end of last season into the beginning of this one to start a disastrous 2-12 -- the worst record in the majors -- team owner Mark Attanasio was en route Wednesday to Milwaukee as team higher-ups try to get a gauge on what's gone wrong lately, and what should be done about it. Attanasio … [Read more...]
Mavericks F Parsons out for rest of postseason
Mavericks F Parsons out for rest of postseason ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons will miss the remainder of the postseason because of a knee injury. Chandler Parsons may need surgery on his injured right knee. Matthew Emmons/USA TODAY SportsThe Mavericks provided the update on Parsons on Wednesday, saying that he may need surgery on the … [Read more...]
Pekka Rinne loses puck in gear, causing hilarious delay in OT (Video)
Pekka Rinne loses puck in gear, causing hilarious delay in OT (Video) In overtime of Game 4 between the Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators on Tuesday night, Hawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson shot the puck around the boards and goalie Pekka Rinne cut it off behind his goal cage. Innocent enough, right? Well, the next moment was one of sheer panic for all the players on the ice: … [Read more...]
The Numbers Game: Playoff Points Projections
The Numbers Game: Playoff Points Projections Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Today's postseason edition of the Numbers Game examines the points-league potential of players competing for a championship, with an emphasis on daily leagues. I'll eschew the DFS scoring for players thus far in the playoffs, as the minuscule sample-size of games makes it less than ideal -- no team has played more than … [Read more...]
Scott Boras wants a panel of experts to decide when a prospect is ready
Scott Boras wants a panel of experts to decide when a prospect is ready Baseball super-agent Scott Boras has never been shy about sharing his opinion. This season has been no different. [There's still time to sign up for Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball] Boras has been quite vocal about the Chicago Cubs using service time manipulation as the reason third baseman Kris Bryant would begin the … [Read more...]
Deadlines, $50M-$100M funding gap, relocation threat create tension in Bucks arena deal
Deadlines, $50M-$100M funding gap, relocation threat create tension in Bucks arena deal From lease extensions through league pronouncements, we've been talking about the Milwaukee Bucks' plans to build a new arena to replace the BMO Harris Bradley Center for years. As the recently rebranded Bucks prepare to host the Chicago Bulls at their nearly-27-year-old building in Game 3 of their … [Read more...]
Houston Astros Seattle Mariners Free Pick and Betting Odds
Houston Astros Seattle Mariners Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 5-9 Seattle Mariners are hosting the 8-6 Houston Astro’s in game 3 of a 3 game series on the Grass of Safeco Field April 22, 1015. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Mariners -159 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup FAUSTO CARMONA (R) ERA: 3.37 W/L: 0-1 JA HAPP (L) ERA: 2.70 W/L: 0-1 The … [Read more...]
WRs: 2015 NFL Draft by position – ESPN Wisconsin
WRs: 2015 NFL Draft by position - ESPN Wisconsin Third in a series. Photo/Getty Images Amari Cooper is considered the top wide receiver in the 2015 draft class. If there’s a position that appears to be in endless supply in the college ranks, it’s wide receiver, as the NFL has another bumper crop to harvest this year. By JASON WILDE GREEN BAY – Perhaps there will eventually be a regression to … [Read more...]
Kansas City Chiefs help grant dying Chiefs superfan’s final wish
Kansas City Chiefs help grant dying Chiefs superfan's final wish Betty Johnson loved the Kansas City Chiefs, and it turns out the Kansas City Chiefs loved her too. Johnson died last week at age 86, but not before some final memories from her favorite team. She was a season-ticket holder since 1986, according to KCTV and KSHB in Kansas City. Showing how much of an impact Johnson had on the … [Read more...]