Just what kind of fight will Mayweather-Pacquiao be? (The Associated Press) Five years in the making, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao meet Saturday night in the richest - and arguably most overhyped - fight in the history of the sport. Will Pacquiao score early and often to beat a fighter who has never been beaten? Will Mayweather risk standing and trading punches, or be content to … [Read more...]
John Carver claims Mike Williamson got sent off deliberately; Leicester 3-0 Newcastle [VIDEO]
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John Carver claims Mike Williamson got sent off deliberately; Leicester 3-0 Newcastle [VIDEO] Newcastle boss John Carver accused defender Mike Williamson of getting sent off deliberately in a blistering attack on his players after their 3-0 loss at Leicester. Williamson was dismissed just after the hour when he collected a second yellow card … Continue reading → Newcastle boss John Carver … [Read more...]
LeBron: Ready for challenge vs. Noah, Bulls
LeBron: Ready for challenge vs. Noah, Bulls 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 -- Forget Manny Pacquiao versus Floyd Mayweather; the Eastern Conference semifinals series between the Cleveland … [Read more...]
Humberto Quintero drills opponent in stomach with bizarre throwing attempt
Humberto Quintero drills opponent in stomach with bizarre throwing attempt Former major leaguer Humberto Quintero, who's now catching for the Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate in Pawtucket, made a strange and uncomfortable attempt to draw an interference call on Luke Maile of the Durham Bulls on Friday night. At least we hope that's what he was trying to do. With Maile in the batter's box, … [Read more...]
Nets' Hollins: D-Will not a franchise player
Nets' Hollins: D-Will not a franchise player 0 Shares Print EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- A day after the Brooklyn Nets were eliminated from the playoffs, head coach Lionel Hollins admitted point guard Deron Williams is no longer a franchise player. "He's not a franchise player anymore," Hollins said on Saturday morning during break-up day. "He's a good player, he's a solid player, but … [Read more...]
Clippers' Davis (ankle) cleared to play Game 7
Clippers' Davis (ankle) cleared to play Game 7 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 Clippers forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis will play as the team hosts the San … [Read more...]
Jets move up for Bryce Petty, but he’s not beating out Geno Smith … this year
Jets move up for Bryce Petty, but he's not beating out Geno Smith ... this year No, Bryce Petty is not the savior for this season. But the New York Jets' fourth-round pick, who is used to waiting his turn, is a name to watch for 2016. This is the theme of the Jets' offseason: It's on you, Geno Smith. They traded for Brandon Marshall and drafted speed ball Devin Smith. They added an … [Read more...]
Week That Was: Week That Was: Adam Bomb
Week That Was: Week That Was: Adam Bomb Saturday, May 02, 2015 The week started out on a grim note for the St. Louis Cardinals, who learned that they'll be without Adam Wainwright for the season after the ace hurler ruptured his Achille's tendon while digging out of the batter's box last Saturday night. It's terrible news for Wainwright's fantasy owners and also for the Cards, who are off to … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Throwing Jake Arrieta and searching for bargain hitters
Daily Dime: Throwing Jake Arrieta and searching for bargain hitters Here’s a look at some DFS options for Saturday, but be sure to double-check the weather and lineups before first pitch approaches. Jake Arrieta, SP, vs. Mil (Fiers), $9800 at FanDuel: He has a 2.03 ERA and 0.94 WHIP during a dominant start to the year and faces a Brewers team that’s scored the fourth-fewest runs and has the … [Read more...]
Credential issue casts Mayweather, promotion in poor light, but that’s boxing (Yahoo Sports)
Credential issue casts Mayweather, promotion in poor light, but that’s boxing (Yahoo Sports) The incident highlights how confused and out of touch the sport is in a post-Ray Rice world. … [Read more...]