Paternity test shows La'el Collins was not the father of Brittney Mills' child According to a report, a paternity test showed that LSU offensive lineman La'el Collins was not the father of Brittney Mills' child. Mills was shot and killed on April 24, and Collins was questioned by investigators in Baton Rouge. Collins also passed a polygraph test. ESPN's Josina Anderson reported that news, … [Read more...]
Report: Bulls’ Jimmy Butler named NBA’s Most Improved Player
Report: Bulls' Jimmy Butler named NBA's Most Improved Player No one can settle on the best interpretation of the NBA's annual Most Improved Player award. But that doesn't mean the voters don't regularly settle on a very deserving winner. As reported by Marc Stein of ESPN.com, Chicago Bulls All-Star shooting guard Jimmy Butler, the final pick of the first round in the 2011 draft, will be … [Read more...]
Joey Votto bumps umpire Chris Conroy following ejection, suspension likely
Joey Votto bumps umpire Chris Conroy following ejection, suspension likely The Cincinnati Reds should anticipate being without first baseman Joey Votto for a game or two in the not too distant future. The former National League MVP was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and is very likely to face further disciplinary action after making chest-to-chest contact with … [Read more...]
Chris Paul ruled out of Clippers-Rockets Game 2 with left hamstring strain
Chris Paul ruled out of Clippers-Rockets Game 2 with left hamstring strain Chris Paul will miss his second straight game on Wednesday, as Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers ruled his All-Star point guard out for Game 2 of his team's Western Conference semifinals series against the Houston Rockets due to the strained left hamstring he suffered in the Clips' Game 7 first-round win over … [Read more...]
Clips' Paul out again for Game 2 vs. Rockets
Clips' Paul out again for Game 2 vs. Rockets 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 HOUSTON -- Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul will not play in Game 2 of the Western … [Read more...]
Live updates: Best of Wednesday MLB action
Live updates: Best of Wednesday MLB action Bryce Harper already has gotten Wednesday off to a bang, hitting three home runs and driving in five for the Nationals in a 7-5 victory against the Marlins. At 22, Harper is the youngest player in 46 years to hit three homers in a game. The Nats improved to 14-15, with Max Scherzer pitching well until he allowed a three-run homer to Giancarlo Stanton in … [Read more...]
Sources: Bulls' Butler is NBA's Most Improved
Sources: Bulls' Butler is NBA's Most Improved 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 Chicago Bulls swingman Jimmy Butler will be named the NBA's Most Improved Player this week, according to league sources. Jimmy Butler became an Eastern … [Read more...]
LeBron back to headband for Game 2 vs. Bulls
LeBron back to headband for Game 2 vs. Bulls Associated Press 0 Shares Print CLEVELAND -- King James placed his crown back on for Game 2. LeBron James returned to the floor Wednesday night against Chicago wearing his signature headband, which the Cavaliers' star had ditched since a March 7 game against Phoenix. Since his high school days in Akron, James had always worn a headband … [Read more...]
Urban Meyer having appendix surgery, his wife says
Urban Meyer having appendix surgery, his wife says Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer will miss a scheduled appearance at Findlay University Wednesday night due to health reasons. Meyer’s wife Shelley told Cleveland.com that the Buckeyes coach would have surgery to have his appendix removed on Wednesday afternoon. Ohio State announced earlier in the day that Meyer would miss the event due to … [Read more...]
Race organizers shake up May schedule in Indianapolis (The Associated Press)
Race organizers shake up May schedule in Indianapolis (The Associated Press) Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials have shaken up their May schedule. Mother's Day, for the first time in recent memory, is a scheduled day off, and the old video boards have been replaced by larger, high-definition models. Organizers are hoping the blend of old traditions and technological advancements rev up … [Read more...]