Riley Curry collects confetti, gets stage fright, steals show at Warriors parade Fresh off her star-making appearances during the Golden State Warriors' title run, NBA toddler MVP Riley Curry was sure to serve as the center of attention during the team's championship run. While we saw a more subdued version of Stephen Curry's daughter throughout Friday's event, she still offered plenty of … [Read more...]
Phil Jackson attempts, and fails, to explain why he totally meant to say ‘goink’
Phil Jackson attempts, and fails, to explain why he totally meant to say 'goink' You might recall, with those legendary 2014-15 Chicago Bulls, Memphis Grizzlies, and Washington Wizards teams owning 2-1 leads in the second round of the playoffs in May, Phil Jackson’s attempt to dance on the grave of the fad known as the “three-pointer.” NBA analysts give me some diagnostics on how 3pt … [Read more...]
FSU coach Jimbo Fisher, wife, issue statement saying they’re separating
FSU coach Jimbo Fisher, wife, issue statement saying they're separating Florida State football coach Jimbo Fisher and his wife, Candi, released a joint statement Friday afternoon declaring their intention to separate. Reports of an impending divorce surfaced last week — as well as a slew of rumors for the split that we won’t dignify here — but Jimbo Fisher had not commented about issue. … [Read more...]
Why Adrien Broner’s wild antics won’t be an issue for Shawn Porter (Yahoo Sports)
Why Adrien Broner’s wild antics won’t be an issue for Shawn Porter (Yahoo Sports) Porter is simply preparing to focus on the task at hand, which is defeating Broner on Saturday. … [Read more...]
Gary Player on Chambers Bay: ‘One of the worst golf courses I’ve ever seen’
Gary Player on Chambers Bay: 'One of the worst golf courses I've ever seen' Chambers Bay is taking plenty of heat for its layout and design, but few critics have been as pointed as Gary Player. In an interview with Yahoo Sports' Grandstanding podcast, which you can hear above, the voluble nine-time major winner called Chambers Bay "one of the worst golf courses I've seen in my 63 years as a … [Read more...]
Tour de France may withdraw from 2016 UCI calendar (Reuters)
Tour de France may withdraw from 2016 UCI calendar (Reuters) By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - Tour de France organizers ASO (Amaury Sport Organisation) have threatened to withdraw their races from the International Cycling Union calendar over a lack of progress in the UCI's reform program, Reuters has learned. A source close to the UCI's management committee told Reuters that ASO had … [Read more...]
Marshawn Lynch celebrates Warriors’ NBA title at parade in Oakland (Video)
Marshawn Lynch celebrates Warriors' NBA title at parade in Oakland (Video) Your browser does not support iframes. Marshawn Lynch usually doesn’t say much to the media, but when it comes to his hometown Golden State Warriors, the Seattle Seahawks running back has no qualms about expressing his Oakland pride. Lynch was in attendance at the Warriors’ NBA Championship parade Friday and rode … [Read more...]
San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks Free Pick and Betting Lines June 19, 2015
San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 32-34 Arizona Diamondbacks play host to the 33-36 San Diego Padres tonight in MLB action on the grass of Chase Field, June 19, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 9:40PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Padres -109/Diamondbacks -101 O/U Total: 8.5 Pitching Matchup James Shields (R) W/L 7-0 WHIP 1.22 ERA 3.59 Rubby … [Read more...]
Best NBA Draft picks of all-time based on selection spot – Miami Sun Times
Best NBA Draft picks of all-time based on selection spot - Miami Sun Times Rukkus put together the list of the best NBA Draft picks ever in the graphics above. Players like LeBron James, selected as the first overall pick, have become some of the best basketball players of their generations. But, Kobe Bryant being snagged with the 13th pick is much more impressive. What do you think of the list? … [Read more...]
Talbot trade options; Backes on the block?; Tallon’s Hawks blueprint (Puck Headlines)
Talbot trade options; Backes on the block?; Tallon's Hawks blueprint (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • Daniel Carcillo's new nickname? Alan. [@Danaskii] • What are … [Read more...]