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. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Chicago Bulls All-Star shooting guard Jimmy Butler, the final pick of the first round in … [Read more...]
Report: Jarrod Saltalamacchia to sign with D-Backs
Report: Jarrod Saltalamacchia to sign with D-Backs Former Miami Marlins catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia is expected to sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks once he clears waivers. The deal was first reported by the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro. Saltalamacchia, 30, was designated for assignment by the Marlins in late April and subsequently released despite having signed a three-year, $21 … [Read more...]
Jimmy Fallon presents NHL Playoff superlatives, dubs Ovechkin a Bond villain (Video)
Jimmy Fallon presents NHL Playoff superlatives, dubs Ovechkin a Bond villain (Video) We’re nearly halfway through the Stanley Cup Playoffs, so it’s time to check in with Jimmy Fallon for some Tonight Show superlatives. This edition features Freddie Andersen, Alex Ovechkin, Dan Boyle, Matt Cooke, a damp Mikael Backlund and others. How many times do you think “Thinking Out Loud” will be sung … [Read more...]
Messi the Greatest of All Time? The debate is pointless; By Simon Evans
Messi the Greatest of All Time? The debate is pointless; By Simon Evans Jerome Boateng had barely got back on his feet after Lionel Messi’s sublime second goal before the instant-pundits of the social media world were declaring the ‘debate over’ regarding Lionel Messi. There are of course two debates about Messi. Is … Continue reading → Jerome Boateng had barely got back on his feet after … [Read more...]
Tom Brady’s agent rips the NFL and its ‘sting operation’
Tom Brady's agent rips the NFL and its 'sting operation' Some people, mostly those from the Northeast, have tried to poke holes in Ted Wells' report on deflate-gate that said two equipment personnel from the New England Patriots probably conspired to deflate footballs and quarterback Tom Brady probably knew about it. Brady's agent went on the offensive on Thursday, wondering why the NFL … [Read more...]
Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels Free Pick and Betting Lines
Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 13-15 Los Angeles Angels play host to the 18-10 Houston Astros in MLB action tonight on the grass of Angel Stadium, May 7, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 10:05PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Astros -105/Angels -105 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Collin McHugh (R) W/L 4-0 WHIP 1.17 ERA 3.41 Hector Santiago (L) W/L … [Read more...]
San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks Free Pick and Betting Lines
San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 12-14 Arizona Diamondbacks host the 15-14 San Diego Padres in MLB action tonight on the grass of Chase Field, May 7, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Arizona -108/Padres -102 O/U Total: 9 Pitching Matchup Odrisamer Despaigne (R) W/L 2-0 WHIP 0.84 ERA 2.95 Rubby De La Rosa (R) … [Read more...]
Alpine skiing-Maze to take year’s break from glittering career (Reuters)
Alpine skiing-Maze to take year's break from glittering career (Reuters) Double Olympic champion Tina Maze announced on Thursday that she has decided to take a year-long break from one of the most successful careers in skiing to consider her future. "I will allow myself a one year break before taking any further decision." Maze, who finished second in the women's overall World Cup … [Read more...]
Colts strike deals with five 2015 picks – NBCSports.com
Colts strike deals with five 2015 picks - NBCSports.com Colts strike deals with five 2015 picks Posted by Josh Alper on May 6, 2015, 8:05 PM EDT AP The Colts added eight players in the 2015 draft and they’re more than halfway toward having the entire group under contract. The team announced Wednesday that they have signed their five third day picks. Fourth-round safety Clayton Geathers, … [Read more...]
Joakim Noah disses Ohio State, Cardale Jones calls him a ‘chump’
Joakim Noah disses Ohio State, Cardale Jones calls him a 'chump' Cardale Jones and some of his Ohio State teammates were at Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Cavs and Bulls in Cleveland on Wednesday night. During a timeout, Jones took the mic and tried to pump up the crowd at Quicken Loans Arena. “Let’s go bring another championship to Ohio,” Jones said, per … [Read more...]