Where Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao rank among all-time boxing greats (Yahoo Sports) 'Money' or 'Pacman' will improve their standing Saturday, but they can't top the sport's all-time favorites. … [Read more...]
Kurt Busch dominates for win at Richmond
Kurt Busch dominates for win at Richmond Kurt Busch is likely going to be utilizing his waiver to get into the Chase. Busch, who missed the first three races of the season because of an idefinite NASCAR suspension, won Sunday's rain-delayed race at Richmond, his first in over a season. "It's an incredible feeling," Busch said in victory lane. "It's a total team effort. The way everything … [Read more...]
It’s time for Yaya Toure to leave Manchester City
It’s time for Yaya Toure to leave Manchester City It all began last year with the birthday fiasco. Yaya Toure turned 31 and was upset with Manchester City for not acknowledging the four-time African Player of the Year on his special day. His agent, Dimitri Seluk, spoke about how … Continue reading → It all began last year with the birthday fiasco. Yaya Toure turned 31 and was upset with … [Read more...]
Alex Rodriguez hits home run No. 659 as Yankees topple Mets
Alex Rodriguez hits home run No. 659 as Yankees topple Mets Take a look around the league with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. New York Yankees infielder Alex Rodriguez moved a step closer to tying Willie Mays on the all-time home run list Sunday. … [Read more...]
Mailbag: How the 2011 draft provides lessons for 2015 – ESPN
Mailbag: How the 2011 draft provides lessons for 2015 - ESPN John Clayton, NFL senior writer Close Senior NFL writer and commentator Joined ESPN in 1995 Member of the writers' wing of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio 0 Shares Print The 2015 NFL draft may not have the same impact as the 2011 draft did, but there are some interesting comparisons that can be made between … [Read more...]
Rick Carlisle tapes his mouth shut, saves himself from another NBA fine (Video)
Rick Carlisle tapes his mouth shut, saves himself from another NBA fine (Video) Four technical fouls. One flagrant foul. A ridiculous (if not earned) forty free throw attempts for the Houston Rockets. An employer in Mark Cuban that, for a decade and a half, has encouraged such public outrage. The setting was in place for Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle to rant against the referees yet … [Read more...]
Mike Conley is out for Game 4, and possibly longer, following facial surgery
Mike Conley is out for Game 4, and possibly longer, following facial surgery The Memphis Grizzlies, it’s safe to say, have a fair amount of heart and soul. It’s hard to peg one contributor as the team’s spiritual leader of sorts, but as is often the case in the NBA the guy that gets to handle the ball the most is usually accurately credited as that influence. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on … [Read more...]
Sports briefs: Mercer men's lacrosse picks up No. 2 seed – Macon Telegraph (blog)
Sports briefs: Mercer men's lacrosse picks up No. 2 seed - Macon Telegraph (blog) [unable to retrieve full-text content]Sports briefs: Mercer men's lacrosse picks up No. 2 seedMacon Telegraph (blog)The Mercer men's lacrosse team will be the No. 2 seed for this weekend's Southern Conference tournament at Richmond. Mercer will take on third-seeded High Point at 7:30 p.m. on … [Read more...]
Jon Jones wanted for questioning by Albuquerque police after accident
Jon Jones wanted for questioning by Albuquerque police after accident Albuquerque police are seeking to speak with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones in relation to a traffic accident in which a woman was transported to a local hospital with injuries. Details are scarce, but reporter David Kano spoke to Albuquerque Police spokesman Simon Drobik. Drobik told Kano that rumors that drugs … [Read more...]
Oscar’s concussion highlights Premier League’s incompetence at dealing with head injuries
Oscar’s concussion highlights Premier League’s incompetence at dealing with head injuries Concussions are a major problem across all sports, not just American football. If it wasn’t a hot button topic of discussion before today’s Arsenal and Chelsea 0-0 draw, it needs to be now. What happened (or what didn’t happen to … Continue reading → Concussions are a major problem across all sports, … [Read more...]