Shaq, Scottie Pippen engage in Instagram zingfest Your browser does not support iframes. Just about every summer, when the draft's done, free agency's all but over and Summer League's wrapped up, basketball folks seem to try to kill some time by engaging in theoretical debates about whether Team Or Player A could beat Team Or Player B. The chats never really go anywhere, but they can be … [Read more...]
Shutdown Countdown: Panthers hoping to turn lucky 2014 into legit 2015
Shutdown Countdown: Panthers hoping to turn lucky 2014 into legit 2015 Shutdown Corner is previewing all 32 teams as we get ready for the NFL season, counting down the teams one per day in reverse order of our initial 2015 power rankings. No. 1 will be revealed on Aug. 8, the day before the preseason begins with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton. NO. 19: CAROLINA PANTHERS Some folks … [Read more...]
First Down: Safety in numbers, Luck, Lynch, Brown are fantasy’s warmest security blankets
First Down: Safety in numbers, Luck, Lynch, Brown are fantasy's warmest security blankets Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a fundamental theory in human developmental psychology. On a pyramid scale, it represents the necessary motivations (basic physiological needs, esteem, love and belongingness, etc.) we must address in order to reach self-actualization, self-transcendence and live a … [Read more...]
Sky airs Froome data as Tour de France nears Alpine finale (The Associated Press)
Sky airs Froome data as Tour de France nears Alpine finale (The Associated Press) The team of Tour de France leader Chris Froome bowed to pressure Tuesday and released data about his riding power, heart rate and pedaling rhythm, hoping to quell speculation about doping ahead of an increasingly likely victory in Paris. On the Tour's second rest day, Team Sky presented the figures after … [Read more...]
Uni Watch: Story behind Pacers' 'Hoosiers' uniforms
Uni Watch: Story behind Pacers' 'Hoosiers' uniforms Paul Lukas Close Sports journalism's foremost uniform reporter ESPN.com columnist since 2004 Also blogs at uni-watch.com 0 Shares Print The Indiana Pacers made big news Tuesday by announcing that they'll be wearing "Hickory" uniforms from the 1986 movie "Hoosiers" for select games in the 2015-16 and beyond. The … [Read more...]
Gronk says he has only read ’80 percent’ of his book
Gronk says he has only read '80 percent' of his book New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski detailed the ins and outs of his college Slip ‘N Slide parties in his new book, It’s Good to be Gronk, but has he actually read the whole thing? [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league today!] Gronkowski revealed in an interview with Sirius XM Radio Monday that he has only … [Read more...]
Becky Hammon is ready to be a head coach in the NBA
Becky Hammon is ready to be a head coach in the NBA Shockingly, the San Antonio Spurs’ entrant into this year’s Las Vegas Summer League was a joy to watch. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Weird, right? The same organization that gave us perhaps the most aesthetically-pleasing entrant into the 2012, 2013 and 2014 NBA playoffs managed to trickle its … [Read more...]
Ian Desmond got a pep talk from none other than Cal Ripken Jr.
Ian Desmond got a pep talk from none other than Cal Ripken Jr. While the Washington Nationals have worked their way to the top of the NL East, starting shortstop Ian Desmond has yet to find his groove. The NL Silver Slugger recipient at shortstop in each of the last three seasons, Desmond has struggled at the plate this season. He's hitting a lowly .208/.251/.335 in 88 games, but he may … [Read more...]
The Indiana Pacers will wear ‘Hoosiers’-themed uniforms next season
The Indiana Pacers will wear 'Hoosiers'-themed uniforms next season Good news, '80s-movies-and-fundamentals-loving dads who root for the Indiana Pacers! Starting next season, you'll be able to rock authentic team gear that also pays homage to an Indiana basketball institution more widely known and celebrated in popular culture than the state's college or pro teams. Get your Hackman on, … [Read more...]
Clemson tabbed to win ACC by league media
Clemson tabbed to win ACC by league media Clemson was picked Tuesday by the ACC media to take home the 2015 conference championship, usurping Florida State, who has won the league title the last three seasons. The Tigers, led by Deshaun Watson, received 84 votes to take home the league crown. The Seminoles were second with 41 votes while Georgia Tech (20), Virginia Tech (7), North Carolina … [Read more...]