Mark Cuban and Steve Ballmer 'cleared the air' over the DeAndre Jordan fiasco Mark Cuban was pretty heated after DeAndre Jordan backed out of his verbal agreement to join the Dallas Mavericks in free agency so that he could return to the Los Angeles Clippers in a stunning move that drastically changed the short- and long-term competitive outlooks of both franchises. He wasn't the only one — … [Read more...]
Saves and Steals: All Star Break Edition
Saves and Steals: All Star Break Edition Once again, the American League has won the All Star Game. The closers weren't the highlight of the evening. Seven relievers pitched a combined seven innings and allowed four runs. Unsurprisingly, Aroldis Chapman was the best. He struck out the side in his lone inning. Francisco Rodriguez pitched the worst by coughing up two runs. Breaks are always a good … [Read more...]
Report: NFLPA plans to go to court unless Tom Brady suspension reversed
Report: NFLPA plans to go to court unless Tom Brady suspension reversed Most folks, from the start, felt that the NFL would reduce New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's four-game suspension. The NFL often operates this way — over-punishing and then reducing it, even though that approach makes no sense and makes the league look indecisive. What nobody still seems to know is if Brady … [Read more...]
Cuban, Ballmer clear air in Jordan aftermath
Cuban, Ballmer clear air in Jordan aftermath ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said Wednesday he has met with Los Angeles Clippers counterpart Steve Ballmer and the two have "cleared the air on a few things." The talk, according to Cuban, took place Tuesday during league meetings in Las Vegas, and it came less than a week after prized free-agent … [Read more...]
Michigan’s deal with Nike is worth $169 million
Michigan's deal with Nike is worth $169 million The apparel deal Michigan signed with Nike earlier this month is the richest in college sports among public universities. The school released details of its agreement with Nike Wednesday, and according to Mlive.com, the deal is worth a whopping $169 million over 15 years. The contract, which outfits all 31 of Michigan’s athletic programs with … [Read more...]
The 2016 Masters will be Tom Watson’s last rounds at Augusta
The 2016 Masters will be Tom Watson's last rounds at Augusta Your browser does not support iframes. ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - The end is nearing for Tom Watson. On the day before he teed off in his final British Open, Watson announced that next year's Masters will mark his final trip as a player to Augusta, as well. "The golf course is too big for me, and with my declining skills and length, I … [Read more...]
Cycling-Froome open to physiological tests to counter doping suspicion (Reuters)
Cycling-Froome open to physiological tests to counter doping suspicion (Reuters) By Julien Pretot CAUTERETS, France, July 15 (Reuters) - Tour de France leader Chris Froome has said he is willing to undergo physiological tests after this year's race to put to rest any suspicion of doping. After being lied to for more than a decade by Lance Armstrong, the American who later admitted to … [Read more...]
Slaven Bilic knows Europa league impact for West Ham
Slaven Bilic knows Europa league impact for West Ham Slaven Bilic knows from experience that a lengthy Europa League campaign can have an adverse effect on domestic league form. The new West Ham boss will lead his side into a second round qualifying tie with Maltese minnows Birkirkara on … Continue reading → Slaven Bilic knows from experience that a lengthy Europa League campaign can have … [Read more...]
Random Recap: The 2005 New England 300
Random Recap: The 2005 New England 300 Welcome to Random Recaps, a weekly feature at From The Marbles. In this space, we'll recap a random race from the past at the track the where Sprint Cup Series is racing next.This week's race is the 2005 New England 300. And as always, Random Recap is truly random thanks to Random.org. Tony Stewart dominated Sunday's race at New Hampshire for his … [Read more...]
NHL punishment for O’Reilly?; Penguins sale update; expansion costs (Puck Headlines)
NHL punishment for O'Reilly?; Penguins sale update; expansion costs (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]. • Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon and Andrew MacDonald wanted … [Read more...]