Exploring NFL's inconsistent reactions to erroneous ESPN reports - NBCSports.com I was occupied with other matters when the minor skirmish emerged regarding whether Tom Brady was limited to four hours in presenting his case during Tuesday’s appeal hearing. To summarize, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the four-hour limitation applied, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello promptly tweeted a … [Read more...]
Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk wins 2015 Masterton Trophy
Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk wins 2015 Masterton Trophy Devan Dubnyk had a heckua a year. From looking like he would be a career backup to turning his season around after a trade to the Minnesota Wild, the netminder is about to cash in on a new deal and just won the 2015 Masterton Trophy, as voted on by the PHWA. Last season Dubnyk was traded from Nashville - where he was beat out by Carter … [Read more...]
Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard could help propel New York City FC into playoffs
Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard could help propel New York City FC into playoffs Though Andrea Pirlo’s move to New York City FC hasn’t hit saga levels yet, it already feels rather tiresome. While nothing is official as of now, although in the world of football that can change in nanoseconds, Pirlo is expected … Continue reading → Though Andrea Pirlo’s move to New York City FC hasn’t hit saga … [Read more...]
Blazers trade Batum to Hornets for two players
Blazers trade Batum to Hornets for two players ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Charlotte Hornets continue to revamp their roster after a disappointing season in which they didn't shoot the ball well and failed to make the playoffs. The Hornets acquired wing Nicolas Batum from the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in exchange for guard Gerald … [Read more...]
How Aaron Ekblad won the 2015 Calder Trophy
How Aaron Ekblad won the 2015 Calder Trophy The Florida Panthers are piling up the Calder trophies. On Wednesday night, Aaron Ekblad became the second Panther in three seasons to win the award. Jonathan Huberdeau took home rookie of the year honors in 2013. "It looked easy? It wasn’t that easy. It was a long season full of ups and downs," Ekblad said. "I wanted to play 82 games but fell … [Read more...]
Jackie Robinson West files suit against Little League over vacated championship
Jackie Robinson West files suit against Little League over vacated championship The fallout from Little League International's decision to strip Jackie Robinson West Little League of its 2014 United States championship is not over. In fact, an entirely new chapter was opened up on Wednesday that ensures the drama will continue well into the summer. According to CBS 2 in Chicago, lawyers for … [Read more...]
The last available five-star recruit selects Kentucky over Oregon
The last available five-star recruit selects Kentucky over Oregon When Oregon forward Elgin Cook tweeted Jamal Murray last week congratulating him on his commitment and welcoming him to the Ducks, it raised an obvious question. Did Cook have inside information that the last uncommitted five-star recruit in the class of 2015 was going to choose Oregon? Turns out Cook's since-deleted tweet was … [Read more...]
2013 Tour de France champ Froome missed drug test this year (The Associated Press)
2013 Tour de France champ Froome missed drug test this year (The Associated Press) Former Tour de France champion Chris Froome revealed on Wednesday he missed a drug test this year while taking a couple of days off in Italy with his wife. Froome said he found out about the anti-doping controllers at his hotel later that morning, when he went down for breakfast. ''They said to us, 'Oh, … [Read more...]
Source: Trail Blazers trading Batum to Hornets
Source: Trail Blazers trading Batum to Hornets Ramona Shelburne, ESPN Senior Writer Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News 0 Shares Print The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to trade Nicolas Batum to the Charlotte Hornets for Gerald Henderson and Noah Vonleh, a source confirmed. Batum is going into the final year of his contract. The … [Read more...]
Jackie Robinson West files suit against Little League over vacated title
Jackie Robinson West files suit against Little League over vacated title The fallout from Little League International's decision to strip Jackie Robinson West Little League of its 2014 United States championship is not over yet. In fact, an entirely new chapter was opened up on Wednesday that ensures the drama will continue well into the summer. According to CBS 2 in Chicago, lawyers for … [Read more...]