Robert Kraft says he believes Tom Brady: 'He has never lied to me' If you believe Tom Brady cheated, as many do, then you also have to believe that he has lied to the team owner and head coach who have done so much for him. What makes deflate-gate interesting — and what has made the story one of the most talked about in recent NFL memory — is that there are so many layers, and that includes … [Read more...]
Alabama RB Derrick Henry pushes Ford F-150 in workout (Video)
Alabama RB Derrick Henry pushes Ford F-150 in workout (Video) At 6-foot-3 and 242 pounds, Alabama’s Derrick Henry is a rather large human – especially for a running back. He’s coming off a season where he rushed for 990 yards and 11 touchdowns on nearly six yards per carry while splitting carries with T.J. Yeldon. With Yeldon off to the NFL, Henry, entering his junior season, should get the … [Read more...]
Spurs, Liverpool eyeing Ogbonna – sources
Spurs, Liverpool eyeing Ogbonna - sources By Peter O'Rourke Angelo Ogbonna has made 23 Serie A appearances this season. Liverpool and Tottenham are both considering a move for Juventus and Italy defender Angelo Ogbonna this summer, sources have told ESPN FC. The Premier League clubs are in the market for a new central defender during this summer's transfer window and Ogbonna is high on their … [Read more...]
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Dave Hakstol hired by Flyers; Game 1 recaps
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Dave Hakstol hired by Flyers; Game 1 recaps LISTEN HERE! [And if that doesn't work, try here.] It's a (I don't like) Mondays edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at A SPECIAL TIME: 12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Star: Brad E. Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald on Dave Hakstol getting hired in … [Read more...]
Rockets' Beverley likely out for Western finals
Rockets' Beverley likely out for Western finals Marc Stein Close ESPN Senior Writer • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics Calvin Watkins Close ESPN Staff Writer 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 … [Read more...]
Live updates: Best of Monday's MLB action
Live updates: Best of Monday's MLB action Welcome to the Eye. It is here that we'll be building out a monster of a daily recap post throughout the day. We'll have recaps, injury news, rumors, fun stuff and a look ahead to Friday. Park it here or just come back Friday morning, to each his or her own. As for Monday, we've got a bit of a light slate, which is common, if unfortunate, given the … [Read more...]
Rod Pampling earns emotional Web.com Tour win after father’s death
Rod Pampling earns emotional Web.com Tour win after father's death Aussie Rod Pampling is in the winner's circle again. The 45-year-old completed a wire-to-wire win on Sunday at the Web.com Tour's BMW Charity Pro-Am near Greenville, S.C. Pampling had taken the edge heading into the weekend with consecutive 9-under 63s at The Reserve at Lake Keowee and Green Valley Country Club, two of three … [Read more...]
Rory McIlroy doesn’t think he needs ’10’ U.S. Open practice rounds
Rory McIlroy doesn't think he needs '10' U.S. Open practice rounds USGA executive director Mike Davis said that any player who intends to win the U.S. Open in June at Chambers Bay needs to put in some 10 practice rounds to understand the Robert Trent Jones Jr. design. To borrow a phrase, ain't no pro got time for that. World No. 1 Rory McIlroy, who won the Wells Fargo Championship by seven … [Read more...]
Marlins name GM Dan Jennings as their new manager
Marlins name GM Dan Jennings as their new manager Even for the unpredictable Miami Marlins this qualifies as a shocker. The Marlins named general manager Dan Jennings as their new field manager Monday, replacing Mike Redmond who was fired Sunday after Miami was nearly no-hit in a 6-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves. The announcement is scheduled to take place at 11 a.m. ET on Monday. Miami is … [Read more...]
NBA Conference Finals: Preview and Predictions – New York Times
NBA Conference Finals: Preview and Predictions - New York Times James Harden and the Houston Rockets will face Stephen Curry, right, and the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN May 18, 2015 Phil Jackson, the president of the Knicks, asked on Twitter how things were going for 3-point oriented teams. He claimed it was an innocent question, but it … [Read more...]