Alabama CB Cyrus Jones arrested on domestic violence charges Alabama CB Cyrus Jones was arrested Wednesday morning on two charges of third degree domestic violence. From TideSports.com: Jones was booked into Tuscaloosa County Jail early Wednesday morning on one count of domestic violence/harassment and one count of domestic violence/criminal mischief. Each count carries a $500 bond. As of … [Read more...]
United eyeing Lloris – sources
United eyeing Lloris - sources Hugo Lloris is a vital member of Tottenham's squad. Hugo Lloris is on "stand-by" with Manchester United, if David De Gea does indeed go to Real Madrid this summer, sources have told ESPN FC.The Tottenham Hotspur No. 1 is now 28 and at the point where he wants regular Champions League football, and there has been an initial contact with United. Lloris is open to the … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Spurs/Clips Trade Blows
The Daily Dose: Dose: Spurs/Clips Trade Blows Wednesday, April 29, 2015 We’re at the point of the playoffs where the field is cutting itself down and removing the pretenders. And we’ve all lamented the unfortunate placement of the Clips-Spurs series, which is the only interesting thing going on in the first round. If you want to get sense of each playoff series my most recent podcast has you … [Read more...]
Franklin and Sarkisian throw out first pitches Tuesday night
Franklin and Sarkisian throw out first pitches Tuesday night It's time for our brand-new and sure to be irregular feature at Dr. Saturday titled "Coaches throwing the first pitches at baseball games." Our inaugural participants are Penn State coach James Franklin and USC coach Steve Sarkisian, who threw out the first pitches at MLB games Tuesday night. Franklin did so at the New York Yankees … [Read more...]
Buster Posey plays the hero during excellent Bumgarner/Kershaw duel
Buster Posey plays the hero during excellent Bumgarner/Kershaw duel 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. San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner and Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw may have pitched well … [Read more...]
Arsenal can win a title next season with Olivier Giroud up front
Arsenal can win a title next season with Olivier Giroud up front Arsenal’s minuscule chances of winning the Premier League title burned out on Sunday, as the Gunners played Chelsea, the inevitable league champions, to a goalless draw at the Emirates. With just five matches left for both London clubs, the Blues … Continue reading → Arsenal’s minuscule chances of winning the Premier League … [Read more...]
Sources: OKC, Donovan open coaching talks
Sources: OKC, Donovan open coaching talks 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 Oklahoma City Thunder have formally commenced discussions about their vacant coaching job with Florida coach Billy Donovan, according to league sources. Sources told … [Read more...]
Rivers points out 'brutal calls' in Clips' loss
Rivers points out 'brutal calls' in Clips' loss Arash Markazi, ESPNLosAngeles.com Close Former columnist and writer after five years with Sports Illustrated Markazi has also written for Slam, King, Vibe and Playboy On board of directors for Jim Murray Memorial Foundation. 0 Shares Print LOS ANGELES -- Doc Rivers said there were many reasons the Los Angeles Clippers … [Read more...]
Spurs eke out massive road win over Clippers in pivotal Game 5
Spurs eke out massive road win over Clippers in pivotal Game 5 The first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs has been tight enough for games to be decided by a single decision, shot, or call. Tuesday night's Game 5 at Staples Center came down to a few inches. The Spurs escaped with a 111-107 win, a 3-2 lead, and the chance to end the series at home in … [Read more...]
Big price, big expectations for Mayweather-Pacquiao pay TV (The Associated Press)
Big price, big expectations for Mayweather-Pacquiao pay TV (The Associated Press) George Foreman was fighting Evander Holyfield for the heavyweight title, and anyone wanting to watch it in April 1991 had to plan ahead. It was the night boxing pay-per-view was born. ''I remember the Friday before the fight we were getting calls from cable operators saying there were lines wrapped around … [Read more...]