Top 2 picks could meet in NBA Summer League opener - Yahoo Sports NEW YORK (AP) -- The top two picks in the draft could meet on the opening day of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers, who own the first two choices, will play July 10 when the Summer League tips off.The start of the 11-day schedule also includes a matchup between Golden State … [Read more...]
Mullen thinks Harbaugh’s satellite camps are recruiting camps
Mullen thinks Harbaugh's satellite camps are recruiting camps Dan Mullen is another SEC coach who isn't a fan of satellite camps. In an interview with HeadtoHead Radio, Mullen said the satellite camps Michigan and coach Jim Harbaugh are having this summer are recruiting camps. Michigan is having nine camps in seven states in June via a loophole in NCAA rules that allows teams to guest coach … [Read more...]
Lance Stephenson bids farewell to Charlotte, where Hornets GM says he ‘never fit’
Lance Stephenson bids farewell to Charlotte, where Hornets GM says he 'never fit' After the league office signed off on Monday's surprising mid-Finals trade that will make Lance Stephenson a member of the Los Angeles Clippers while sending Spencer Hawes and Matt Barnes east to join the Charlotte Hornets, Stephenson offered a brief "thanks and I'm sorry" farewell to Hornets fans via Instagram … [Read more...]
New coach Malone to Nuggets: Get ready to run
New coach Malone to Nuggets: Get ready to run Associated Press 0 Shares Print DENVER -- Michael Malone wants his team to run. The front office wants his team to run. His players certainly want the team to run. So, the Denver Nuggets are going to run. Now here come the conditions: The up-tempo pace has to be with efficiency and only as a reward for doing all the little things first, … [Read more...]
Padres name Pat Murphy interim manager for rest of 2015
Padres name Pat Murphy interim manager for rest of 2015 The San Diego Padres named Pat Murphy interim manager Tuesday as they chose to stay in-house with their replacement for Bud Black, who was fired Monday and had been San Diego's skipper since 2007. Padres go with Pat Murphy for remainder of 2015. Good for him.— Tim Brown (@TBrownYahoo) June 16, 2015 Murphy has been with the organization … [Read more...]
FBI probing Cards for allegedly hacking Astros
FBI probing Cards for allegedly hacking Astros The St. Louis Cardinals organization is under investigation by the FBI and Justice Department for allegedly hacking into the internal network of the Houston Astros, as noted in a lengthy report in the New York Times. The investigation has been confirmed by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, via nytimes.com: Major League Baseball “has been aware of and has … [Read more...]
Matthews races to win Tour de Suisse stage; Dumoulin leads (The Associated Press)
Matthews races to win Tour de Suisse stage; Dumoulin leads (The Associated Press) SCHWARZENBACH, Switzerland (AP) -- Michael Matthews of Australia edged Peter Sagan for victory in the Tour de Suisse fourth stage on Tuesday, and Tom Dumoulin retained the overall lead. … [Read more...]
How Andre Ward has sabotaged his own career (Yahoo Sports)
How Andre Ward has sabotaged his own career (Yahoo Sports) Ward is a special talent in the ring, but his decision to do his fighting in court instead is peculiar. … [Read more...]
Steven Stamkos leaves Lightning coach feeling ‘sick’ over Game 6
Steven Stamkos leaves Lightning coach feeling ‘sick’ over Game 6 CHICAGO – Steven Stamkos was alone. Alone with Corey Crawford, the Chicago Blackhawks’ goaltender, and with ample time to find a way to put a puck past him for the first time all series. Stamkos had played a hell of a Game 6 – flying around the ice, creating chances, ringing a puck off the crossbar behind Crawford in the first … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring how LeBron James makes you rethink everything
The 10-man rotation, starring how LeBron James makes you rethink everything 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 Triangle. Zach Lowe on how LeBron James' one-man-army act in these NBA Finals could force the Cavs … [Read more...]