Phil Jackson talks up free agent J.R. Smith's 'delinquent behavior' as a Knick It’s kind of hard to remember the last time a sitting chief of a pro basketball team basically came out and told the press that a potential free agent signee was bunko. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] It has happened this summer, though, and of course it was Phil Jackson … [Read more...]
Heyman trade buzz: Cueto, Mets, more news
Heyman trade buzz: Cueto, Mets, more news Veteran infielder Aaron Hill heads their list of trade candidates. They'd also part with reliever Addison Reed, starter Jeremy Hellickson and Oliver Perez, who is still a useful lefty (though a Mets person mentioned he might be better off on one of the other 28 teams). Atlanta was smart to start its sale months ahead of time, as it received quite … [Read more...]
Richard Jefferson spurns the Mavericks, signs with Cleveland
Richard Jefferson spurns the Mavericks, signs with Cleveland Another player left the Dallas Mavericks high and dry. Reneged on his word and split for greener pastures. Damned this doomed franchise to mediocrity on a whim, typifying modern NBA hubris. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Nah. Not really. Journeyman swingman Richard Jefferson was expected … [Read more...]
Tim Lincecum diagnosed with degenerative hip condition
Tim Lincecum diagnosed with degenerative hip condition Tim Lincecum can't buy a break these days. Already on the disabled list since late June with a bruised forearm, a meeting with a hip specialist has revealed that Lincecum has degenerative issues in both hips. The San Francisco Giants right-hander has been dealing with hip discomfort since last season and an MRI he had Monday shows that … [Read more...]
The Sports Feed guys reveal their Man Crush Monday picks for the week – WGN-TV
The Sports Feed guys reveal their Man Crush Monday picks for the week - WGN-TV CHICAGO — It has become a tradition during the first month of Sports Feed for Josh and Jarrett to let down their guard and open up to the world about their sports man crushes each and every Monday. Tonight the guys revealed their MCM’s for the week, with Jarrett shocking everyone by choosing a former player from the pro … [Read more...]
Dominic Moore talks Smashfest 2015, NHL ping-pong rivalries (Puck Daddy Interview)
Dominic Moore talks Smashfest 2015, NHL ping-pong rivalries (Puck Daddy Interview) The scene was inside the Toronto Maple Leafs’ dressing room during an episode of HBO: 24/7. In the middle of the room was a ping-pong table with Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf as the two combatants. A similar scene can be found around dressing rooms across the NHL and that was one reason why Dominic Moore … [Read more...]
Jimbo Fisher says Florida State has ‘no tolerance for hitting women’
Jimbo Fisher says Florida State has 'no tolerance for hitting women' Jimbo Fisher on Tuesday condemned the acts of two of his players — one former and one current — by telling media that Florida State has zero tolerance for domestic violence. Fisher, who was speaking at ACC media days in North Carolina, fielded more than 30 minutes worth of questions regarding the domestic violence … [Read more...]
Claudio Ranieri believes he started rotation policy trend
Claudio Ranieri believes he started rotation policy trend Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri insists he was ahead of his time when he was branded the 'Tinkerman'. The new Foxes manager believes the nature of the Barclays Premier League has changed in the 11 years he has been away. Ranieri … Continue reading → Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri insists he was ahead of his time when he was … [Read more...]
Carmelo Anthony introduced himself to Kristaps Porzingis as ‘Me7o’ in a text
Carmelo Anthony introduced himself to Kristaps Porzingis as 'Me7o' in a text Before the boos had even stopped reverberating in Barclays Center, it seems, we were hearing about whether the New York Knicks' decision to take Latvian big man Kristaps Porzingis with the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft did or did not displease All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony. Whether Anthony was upset … [Read more...]
Adam Wainwright takes mound at daughter’s softball game after pitching machine breaks
Adam Wainwright takes mound at daughter's softball game after pitching machine breaks The pitching machine broke Monday night at an 8-and-under softball game, which wouldn't spectacularly thrilling news if not for what happened next. St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright, whose daughter plays one of the teams, came out from the stands and pitched. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash … [Read more...]