Sources: Kings request meeting with PG Rondo ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print The Sacramento Kings have requested a meeting with free-agent point guard Rajon Rondo, according to ESPN and multiple reports. No contract has been offered at this point. Sources told ESPN.com's Marc Stein that Rondo, no matter where he ends up, is likely to sign a one-year deal after his bumpy … [Read more...]
The Eye: Live updates and the best of Tuesday
The Eye: Live updates and the best of Tuesday White Sox uber-ace Chris Sale leveled his gaze at the mighty Cardinals on Tuesday night, and Mr. Sale did not disappoint. In 8.0 innings of work, the lefty allowed one run on six hits, while striking out 12 and walking one. Of his 116 pitches, 81 were strikes. Sale once again didn't get much run support, but the White Sox were able to prevail in extras … [Read more...]
Report: Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto thinking about resigning
Report: Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto thinking about resigning The rift between Los Angeles Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto and manager Mike Scioscia may have already been resolved. To no one's surprise, it looks like Scioscia came out on top. [Check out Big League Stew on Tumblr for even more baseball awesomeness.] Dipoto is reportedly considering resigning, according to Alden … [Read more...]
NBA Free Agency Live Blog: NBA Free Agency Live Blog
NBA Free Agency Live Blog: NBA Free Agency Live Blog Wednesday, July 01, 2015 Good evening! Free agency started at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday and there were already several deals done by 1:30 a.m. Here's where we are so far, and you can check back for updates here throughout the day. Updated at 1:30 a.m. Anthony Davis and the Pelicans have verbally agreed upon a five-year, $145 million deal, … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Moreland! Moreland!
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Moreland! Moreland! Follow @DaveShovein and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. Mitch Moreland continued his massive power surge in Tuesday's victory over the Orioles, blasting a pair of home runs for the second consecutive game.He becomes just the eighth player in Rangers history to have accomplished the feat and the third player in baseball this season, joining Bryce Harper and … [Read more...]
Factbox: Doping scandals on the Tour de France (Reuters)
Factbox: Doping scandals on the Tour de France (Reuters) A look at major doping scandals involving the Tour de France since the Festina affair in 1998: * 1998: Festina medical team member Willy Voet was arrested at the French border before the start of the Tour after customs officers seized banned substances, including the blood-boosting drug erythropoietin (EPO). Festina were kicked out … [Read more...]
Cycling-Leading Tour de France contenders (Reuters)
Cycling-Leading Tour de France contenders (Reuters) PARIS, July 1 (Reuters) - Factbox on the main contenders in the Tour de France, which starts on Saturday in Utrecht, Netherlands: Nairo Quintana, Colombia Team: Movistar Age: 25 Best results 2015: Tirreno Adriatico (1st), Tour of the Basque country (4th), Route du Sud (2nd) Wins in 2015: 2 Best grand tour results: Tour de France (2nd, … [Read more...]
US women’s professional soccer league NWSL announces TV deal with FOX
US women’s professional soccer league NWSL announces TV deal with FOX On the heels of a successful run by the US Women’s National Team in the 2015 Women’s World Cup, FOX Sports has announced that a deal that includes broadcast rights to 10 games from the National Women’s Soccer League. The deal … Continue reading → On the heels of a successful run by the US Women’s National Team in the 2015 … [Read more...]
Kevin Bieksa excited to be Plan B after Beauchemin prices out of Anaheim
Kevin Bieksa excited to be Plan B after Beauchemin prices out of Anaheim The Anaheim Ducks wanted free-agent defenseman Francois Beauchemin back next season. General Manager Bob Murray even called him “a warrior.” Francois Beauchemin wanted to return, too, but on his terms. And those terms started at three years at $5 million annually, which was allegedly an offer on the table for him from … [Read more...]
Source: Aminu picks Portland for $30M deal
Source: Aminu picks Portland for $30M deal ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Al-Farouq Aminu has agreed to terms on a four-year, $30 million deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, a source told ESPN.com's Ramona Shelburne. Al-Farouq Aminu boosted his value in Dallas, particularly in the playoffs. Kyle Terada/USA TODAY SportsAminu, the eighth overall pick in the 2010 draft, opted … [Read more...]