MLB unveils limited edition Beats headphones featuring five teams For the baseball fan who has to rep their favorite team on everything, even their headphones, comes this: a limited-edition line of headphones that's a collaboration between Beats By Dr. Dre and MLB. The baseball logo-emblazoned Beats were announced Tuesday, featuring five teams plus a set decorated in honor of this year's … [Read more...]
The Latest: Nibali attacks on cobbles (The Associated Press)
The Latest: Nibali attacks on cobbles (The Associated Press) Defending champion Vincenzo Nibali's Astana team set up a quick pace at the front and the peloton stretched out and split in two. Two-time champion Alberto Contador, Nairo Quintana and race leader Chris Froome are fighting hard to stay within reach of the Italian champion, who has launched another attack at the start of the third … [Read more...]
Wolves bring back Garnett, sign top pick Towns
Wolves bring back Garnett, sign top pick Towns ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Kevin Garnett agreed to return to the Timberwolves on Tuesday, the same day that Minnesota signed No. 1 draft pick Karl-Anthony Towns. Garnett and the Timberwolves agreed in principle to a two-year deal, sources confirmed to ESPN's Marc Stein. Garnett will sign the deal when the NBA's moratorium on … [Read more...]
Cuban fined $25K for talking free-agent deals
Cuban fined $25K for talking free-agent deals 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 Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been fined $25,000 for publicly confirming the team's upcoming free-agent deals with DeAndre Jordan and Wesley Matthews, according to … [Read more...]
Chris Heston attempts pickoff, but no one is covering first base
Chris Heston attempts pickoff, but no one is covering first base You don't see this happen very often. San Fransisco Giants right-hander Chris Heston saw Curtis Granderson creeping off first base in the third inning of their game against the Mets on Monday night and attempted a pickoff throw hoping to keep Granderson honest. That's not the part that's unusual. Unfortunately for Heston, first … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best DraftKings MLB Pitcher Picks for July 7 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best DraftKings MLB Pitcher Picks for July 7 - Bleacher Report John Bazemore/Associated Press Washington Nationals All-Star Max Scherzer headlines the list of starting pitchers taking the hill across MLB Tuesday night. Is his exorbitant salary a worthwhile investment for DraftKings daily fantasy players? With 15 games on the docket, there of plenty of other … [Read more...]
Andrew Shaw crashes wedding with the Stanley Cup
Andrew Shaw crashes wedding with the Stanley Cup The Chronicles of Stanley is an occasional series this summer that tracks the Chicago Blackhawks as they each get their special alone time with the Stanley Cup. Kate Cleaver was on the shore of Roblin Lake in Ontario, preparing for her wedding with some photographs with her bridesmaids. Suddenly, an unexpected guest arrived on a boat: The … [Read more...]
Kentucky QB Patrick Towles really likes Harry Potter
Kentucky QB Patrick Towles really likes Harry Potter You're not a real Harry Potter fan unless you're dressed up like him on the cover of a magazine. Got that? OK. Because Kentucky quarterback Patrick Towles is a real fan. He's on the cover of the 2015 edition of The Cats Pause Kentucky football yearbook with glasses and a scarf. If you need to get your copy, the magazine is expected to … [Read more...]
Player Analysis: By The Numbers Opening Weekend
Player Analysis: By The Numbers Opening Weekend In just a few weeks we’ll be back to the start again, with the best part of a year of football lining up before us. Pretty exciting huh? I know that we have the Copa America and the Women’s World Cup to enjoy in the meantime, not to mention the transfer turmoil but there’s something about the Premier League isn’t there? Personally, I can’t wait. I … [Read more...]
Connor McDavid makes stellar debut, protects young fan from poachers (Video)
Connor McDavid makes stellar debut, protects young fan from poachers (Video) Let’s say you’re one of the 7,300 fans that watched an Edmonton Oilers intrasquad scrimmage in which No. 1 overall pick Connor McDavid made his debut. Let’s say his team scored eight goals in the 40 minutes of 4-on-4 (no hit) hockey and then seven minutes of 3-on-3. What did you expect from him? To better … [Read more...]