McHale on foul discrepancy: 'Quit hacking us' Calvin Watkins, ESPN.com Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. 0 Shares Print LOS ANGELES -- After a Game 2 loss to the Houston Rockets on … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring the reasons why Hack-a-Whoever should go away
The 10-man rotation, starring the reasons why Hack-a-Whoever should go away A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: The Hook. Tom Ziller hears your arguments for why the NBA shouldn't do anything to get rid of the … [Read more...]
Alex Rodriguez hits 661st home run, passing Willie Mays on the all-time list
Alex Rodriguez hits 661st home run, passing Willie Mays on the all-time list Your browser does not support iframes. New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez is now in sole possession of fourth place on the all-time home run list. Rodriguez hit his 661st homer Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles, passing Willie Mays. The blast came in the bottom of the third inning. With Chris … [Read more...]
Watch: A-Rod hits 661st homer, passing Mays
Watch: A-Rod hits 661st homer, passing Mays A-Rod now has sole possession of fourth place on the all-time home run list. (USATSI) Last Friday, Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez tied Willie Mays for fourth place on the all-time home run list with his 660th career homer. The solo homer broke a 2-2 tie with the Red Sox at Fenway Park to help New York to a 3-2 win. A-Rod broke another 2-2 tie on … [Read more...]
Cavendish, Armstrong highlight Tour of California (The Associated Press)
Cavendish, Armstrong highlight Tour of California (The Associated Press) Mark Cavendish and Kristin Armstrong will highlight the Tour of California. Eighty-four women representing 14 teams will begin two days of racing Friday in the Sierra Nevada with a 74-mile counterclockwise loop around Lake Tahoe in the new women's three-day stage race. Lisa Brennauer of Germany, the current world time … [Read more...]
Small wins Pan American Continental time trial title (The Associated Press)
Small wins Pan American Continental time trial title (The Associated Press) LEON, Mexico (AP) -- Carmen Small of the United States locked up her spot for the world championships in September when she won the time trial at the Pan American Continental Road Championships on Thursday. … [Read more...]
US Ski Team hires Paul Kristofic as women’s head coach (The Associated Press)
US Ski Team hires Paul Kristofic as women's head coach (The Associated Press) The U.S. Ski Team has brought on board Paul Kristofic as the women's head coach after he spent two decades with Alpine Canada. It was a position that was left vacant last season once Alex Hoedlmoser moved over to oversee the men's speed team. Kristofic spent 21 years with Alpine Canada, including 18 years as a … [Read more...]
Barnes made profane remark to Harden's mom
Barnes made profane remark to Harden's mom Calvin Watkins, ESPN.com Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. 0 Shares Print LOS ANGELES -- Clippers forward Matt Barnes has apologized for a profane … [Read more...]
Wizards' Wall has fractures in left wrist, hand
Wizards' Wall has fractures in left wrist, hand Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPNNewYork.com Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of Michigan State University.Follow him on Twitter … [Read more...]
Steven Gerrard expects emotional farewell at Liverpool
Steven Gerrard expects emotional farewell at Liverpool Liverpool's departing captain Steven Gerrard admits it will be difficult for him to let go of his long association with his boyhood club but he intends to return in some capacity in the future. The midfielder will leave the Reds, … Continue reading → Liverpool's departing captain Steven Gerrard admits it will be difficult for … [Read more...]