Top 2 picks could meet in NBA Summer League opener - FOXSports.com Updated JUN 16, 2015 3:29p ET 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 … [Read more...]
Falcao to join Chelsea on loan – reports
Falcao to join Chelsea on loan - reports ESPN FC's Steve Nicol tells Alexis Nunes that Radamel Falcao is settling for second best by joining Chelsea. Chelsea are near agreement on a loan deal that would bring in Radamel Falcao from French club Monaco for the 2015-16 Premier League season, according to reports. Jose Mourinho has made no secret of his desire to sign Falcao, despite the Colombia … [Read more...]
Masahiro Tanaka faced childhood idol Ichiro for the first time
Masahiro Tanaka faced childhood idol Ichiro for the first time Masahiro Tanaka lived out a childhood dream Monday night. He stepped on a mound in a competitive game and stared down Ichiro Suzuki. We're guessing Tanaka's dream didn't include the part where he gave up a couple singles, but given Ichiro's track record that was probably to be expected. Ichiro, 41, came out on top in his first … [Read more...]
Finding the Fits: Benjamin-Funchess Formula new BFF for Cam, Carolina – CBSSports.com
Finding the Fits: Benjamin-Funchess Formula new BFF for Cam, Carolina - CBSSports.com This is part of a series -- Finding the Fits -- in which NFLDraftScout.com will review the more intriguing picks made during the 2015 NFL Draft. The goal is to identify one relatively unheralded player per team who appears to be a good schematic fit and, therefore, more likely to be a surprise contributor early … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup arrival at United Center delayed thanks to bad Chicago weather (Video)
Stanley Cup arrival at United Center delayed thanks to bad Chicago weather (Video) The Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup on Monday in Chicago. Players and fans were clearly and obviously pumped about this fact. But there was an odd question circulating in the building and on social media. Where was the Cup? It apparently did not arrive at the time the game ended, thanks to bad weather … [Read more...]
Agent: Cowboys WR Dez Bryant ‘indicated he’s willing’ to sit out games
Agent: Cowboys WR Dez Bryant 'indicated he's willing' to sit out games Dallas Cowboys wideout Dez Bryant said last week he would consider skipping the team’s season opener if he doesn’t get a new contract. On the same day Bryant did not attend the team’s first day of mini camp, Tom Condon, Bryant's agent, said Tuesday that Bryant isn’t bluffing. “In my conversations with him, he’s indicated … [Read more...]
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Prospectpalooza
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Prospectpalooza This is the weekly Fantasy Roundtable, where the writers of Rotoworld Baseball let the readers of Rotoworld Baseball in on a quick staff discussion. It's water cooler talk ... that we've decided to publish. Look for it every Tuesday. Drew Silva: Two weeks ago, we had the promotion of Rangers third base prospect Joey Gallo to discuss in the Fantasy … [Read more...]
Cavs tickets cheap and available for Game 6
Cavs tickets cheap and available for Game 6 Darren Rovell, ESPN.com Sports Business reporter Close ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC 0 Shares Print Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Cleveland is a cheap ticket compared to Game 5 in Oakland, … [Read more...]
LeBron says MVP no good if Cavaliers fall short
LeBron says MVP no good if Cavaliers fall short Dave McMenamin, ESPN.com Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate 0 Shares Print INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Should the Cleveland Cavaliers fail to dig themselves out of their 3-2 NBA Finals deficit to the Golden … [Read more...]
Cardinals issue statement about Astros hack, say pretty much nothing
Cardinals issue statement about Astros hack, say pretty much nothing The St. Louis Cardinals issued a statement Tuesday about the bombshell New York Times story that alleges someone in their organization hacked into the Houston Astros' internal database. Since this is a really big deal — the FBI is investigating, and it's being called the first known case of corporate espionage involving two … [Read more...]