No structural knee damage for Hawks' Carroll Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN Staff Writer Close NBA writer for ESPN.com since 2008 Former contributor and editor at NPR 0 Shares Print ATLANTA -- Hawks forward DeMarre Carroll has been diagnosed with a sprained left knee, the team confirmed Thursday. X-rays were negative. Carroll's status for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against … [Read more...]
Howard (knee) game-time decision for Game 2
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Someone on the Tigers thinks manager Brad Ausmus is ‘dreamy’
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Dana White says Jon Jones will get an immediate title shot if/when he returns
Dana White says Jon Jones will get an immediate title shot if/when he returns UFC president Dana White went on Jim Rome's show on Wednesday to discuss UFC 187 and all things MMA. Since Saturday's event was supposed to feature Jon Jones, the promotion's struggling star was a natural part of the conversation. Jones, of course, was slated to meet Anthony Johnson in the event. But after being … [Read more...]
Boise State game against Washington unavailable via single-game tickets
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Winners and losers in Mike Babcock coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs
Winners and losers in Mike Babcock coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs Mike Babcock is being introduced as the next head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs after a wild Wednesday for the Leafs, the Buffalo Sabres, the Detroit Red Wings and many, many others. Here are the winners and losers in the Mike Babcock Derby: WINNER: BRENDAN SHANAHAN While Shanahan had no experience running an empire as … [Read more...]
DeMarre Carroll questionable for Game 2, MRI shows no structural damage to left knee
DeMarre Carroll questionable for Game 2, MRI shows no structural damage to left knee As they returned to work after conceding home-court advantage to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Atlanta Hawks got some good news on Thursday morning. The non-contact knee injury that starting small forward DeMarre Carroll suffered during the fourth quarter isn't as … [Read more...]
Live blog: Following best of Thursday's action
Live blog: Following best of Thursday's action Thursday means getaway day in Major League Baseball, so we've got some nice day action on tap. It starts just after noon Eastern and then it looks like we won't have more than a few minutes without baseball until the night is concluded. The Nationals are looking for their sixth straight win while the Marlins are hoping to avoid their seventh … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks: Weary Blackhawks return to home ice – CBSSports.com
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Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia classification after stage 12 (Reuters)
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