Rangers sign Emerson Etem to one-year, $850K deal You can take Emerson Etem off Jeff Gorton’s list of restricted free agents to sign for the New York Rangers. The 23-year old forward accepted his qualifying offer on Tuesday for $850,500, per Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. Etem was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks last month in exchange for fellow RFA Carl Hagelin, who remains … [Read more...]
Thunder trade Perry Jones III to Celtics as Ainge picks up asset in salary dump
Thunder trade Perry Jones III to Celtics as Ainge picks up asset in salary dump Danny Ainge hasn't yet been able to use his massive war chest of future draft picks — as many as five additional first-round choices and six extra second-rounders over the next three years — to put together a package for a bona fide star. The Boston Celtics' president of basketball operations continues to work … [Read more...]
Infamous Vince Carter combatant Frederic Weis attempted suicide in 2008
Infamous Vince Carter combatant Frederic Weis attempted suicide in 2008 Frederic Weis, the center whose selection in the 1999 NBA draft by the New York Knicks shocked the NBA, the player on the losing end of perhaps the greatest in-game dunk in basketball history, attempted suicide in 2008. The New York Times reports that Weis, who survived, had been suffering from depression following his … [Read more...]
Please don’t ask Bryce Harper questions about clowns
Please don't ask Bryce Harper questions about clowns Your browser does not support iframes. I saw Dave Chappelle do stand-up at the height of "Chappelle's Show" popularity and instead of listening while the man spoke, people in the crowd just yelled out catchphrases from his TV skits, as if Chappelle were going to hop into character and start reciting the scripts from his show. He did not do … [Read more...]
Dez Bryant’s potential holdout, and updating all franchise-tagged players
Dez Bryant's potential holdout, and updating all franchise-tagged players I understand Dez Bryant's threats, and I'd do the same. Bryant, the Dallas Cowboys' star receiver who was given the $12.8 million franchise tag, reiterated on Monday that he would sit out of training camp and maybe even regular-season games if he doesn't get a long-term deal. That's the only leverage he has left, and … [Read more...]
Second DUI arrest for Nuggets' Lawson this year
Second DUI arrest for Nuggets' Lawson this year ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Ty Lawson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Los Angeles early Tuesday morning, the Denver Nuggets point guard's second DUI arrest in less than six months. California Highway Patrol Officer Jennifer Cassidy says Lawson was driving at a high rate of speed before being … [Read more...]
The new Home Run Derby format was actually pretty great
The new Home Run Derby format was actually pretty great Change can be a difficult thing to deal it, particularly in baseball. The game is so immersed in tradition that it's tough to adjust when things are altered. [On this week's StewPod: Everything you need to know about the All-Star game.] Because of that, there was some concern over whether the new Home Run Derby format would deliver. … [Read more...]
Steve Spurrier says he wouldn’t be any good at retirement
Steve Spurrier says he wouldn't be any good at retirement South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier turned 70 this spring. His age, coupled with South Carolina's 7-6 season that fell short of expectations in 2014 made people wonder if the Head Ball Coach was close to hanging it up. Not so, he said Tuesday at SEC Media Days, and he pointed to some people making news as to why he could coach for a … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods recalls worry for mom after 2005 London terror attack
Tiger Woods recalls worry for mom after 2005 London terror attack On Tuesday, Tiger Woods recalled his frightened reaction to the London terror bombings from 2005. A week after the United Kingdom observed the 10-year anniversary since the coordinated attacks that killed 52 people, Woods was asked about what he thought during a moment of silence to remember the victims. "For me, personally, I … [Read more...]
Cycling-Froome expecting rivals to get creative against him (Reuters)
Cycling-Froome expecting rivals to get creative against him (Reuters) By Julien Pretot LA PIERRE St MARTIN, France, July 14 (Reuters) - Having left the opposition floundering after the first big climb of the Tour de France, Chris Froome now expects his rivals to get creative to prevent him from securing a second title. The Briton crushed the other favourites to win the 10th stage and … [Read more...]