Columbus signs Brandon Saad to six-year $36 million deal Brandon Saad has been signed to a six-year contract worth a reported $6 million per-year by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Saad, who was an integral part of Chicago’s last two Stanley Cups and was acquired by Columbus the day before his restricted free agency was set to begin. So the questioning starts – if you’re the Blackhawks, who at … [Read more...]
Cubs play video of Harry Caray singing ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’
Cubs play video of Harry Caray singing 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' When the Chicago Cubs initially announced the Wrigley Field renovations, not everyone was on board. Some argued that Wrigley had so much historical relevance that it would be blasphemous to add video boards to the iconic stadium. Well, the Cubs found a excellent way to get angry fans back on board with all the changes … [Read more...]
Alex Rodriguez, Yankees finally settle dispute over milestone bonus
Alex Rodriguez, Yankees finally settle dispute over milestone bonus Remember when New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez hit his 660th home run all the back on May 1? While it was a significant moment for Rodriguez, it wasn't all smiles and sunshine. The hit sparked a debate over whether Rodriguez would receive a "milestone" bonus in his contract. When Rodriguez re-signed with the … [Read more...]
Alabama DC Kirby Smart said Alabama ‘did not respect’ Cardale Jones
Alabama DC Kirby Smart said Alabama 'did not respect' Cardale Jones In about a month, Alabama will open fall camp for the 2015 season, but it’s still working through the mistakes of 2014. Defensive coordinator Kirby Smart told Atlanta radio station 680 The Fan that he performed “exit interviews” with three departing defensive players — Landon Collins, Jarrick Williams and Nick Perry — and … [Read more...]
Nibali hopes to stick closer to Froome at the Tour de France (The Associated Press)
Nibali hopes to stick closer to Froome at the Tour de France (The Associated Press) Tour de France champion Vincenzo Nibali did not see much of rival Chris Froome the last time they raced each other. At the Criterium du Dauphine race last month, Froome sent out a major warning to Nibali - and others - that he is in great form, clinching overall victory on the back of two dashing stage wins … [Read more...]
Froome says GC battle will commence from day one (Reuters)
Froome says GC battle will commence from day one (Reuters) By Martyn Herman UTRECHT, Netherlands (Reuters) - Chris Froome reckons there will be no phoney war when the Tour de France begins with a 14km individual time trial through the streets of the picturesque Dutch city Utrecht on Saturday. "Tomorrow's prologue time trial is definitely the start of the GC (general classification) … [Read more...]
QPR reject Leicester's ?12m Austin bid
QPR reject Leicester's ?12m Austin bid Queens Park Rangers have rejected Leicester City's £12 million bid for striker Charlie Austin. Leicester City have had a £12 million bid rejected by Queens Park Rangers for in-demand striker Charlie Austin, sources have told ESPN FC. Austin, who is entering the final year of his contract at Loftus Road, scored 18 Premier League goals in his debut … [Read more...]
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Rob Rossi on Phil Kessel; NHL Free Agent Frenzy
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Rob Rossi on Phil Kessel; NHL Free Agent Frenzy LISTEN HERE! [And if that doesn't work, try here.] It's a (gettin' down on Fridays) edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Star: Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. • NHL Free Agency! • Hockey News and Views Question … [Read more...]
Knicks bring in Robin Lopez, continue to build toward a new normal
Knicks bring in Robin Lopez, continue to build toward a new normal Here's what's important to remember, the fact that casts the rest of it in proper context: the New York Knicks were terrible last year. I mean, sure, they were bad the year before, when they missed the playoffs just one season after winning 54 games, the Atlantic Division and a playoff series for the first time since the … [Read more...]
Sources: Jordan nearing deal with Mavericks
Sources: Jordan nearing deal with Mavericks Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print DeAndre Jordan is on the verge of leaving the Los Angeles Clippers to join the Dallas Mavericks, according to league sources. DeAndre Jordan and the Mavericks are nearing … [Read more...]