Report: Earl Thomas won't be ready for start of camp, 'uncertain' for Week 1 According to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Ed Werder, Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas will not be ready for the start of training camp and might not be ready for Week 1. Thomas played through a torn labrum during the 2014 playoffs and clearly was not himself in the Super Bowl. He had offseason surgery right after the … [Read more...]
LaMarcus Aldridge and Phil Jackson didn’t agree on a position, and that’s OK
LaMarcus Aldridge and Phil Jackson didn't agree on a position, and that's OK Earlier this month, we heard conflicting reports about why exactly LaMarcus Aldridge never met with the Knicks during free agency. NBA.com reported the former Portland Trail Blazers big man canceled his meeting with the Knicks because Phil Jackson wanted him to play center, and the New York Post claimed it was … [Read more...]
Sources: Cavs flip rookie to set up Haywood deal
Sources: Cavs flip rookie to set up Haywood deal Brian Windhorst, ESPN.com Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books 0 Shares Print The Cleveland Cavaliers executed a minor trade with the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, helping set up a larger deal that will involve Brendan Haywood, sources told ESPN.com. The Cavs sent center Rakeem … [Read more...]
Pedro? Big Unit? Who’s your favorite 2015 Hall of Famer?
Pedro? Big Unit? Who's your favorite 2015 Hall of Famer? It's been 60 years since baseball's Hall of Fame opened its doors to four players in one class. Back in 1955, it was Joe DiMaggio, Gabby Hartnett, Dazzy Vance and Ted Lyons being welcomed to Cooperstown. Flash forward to 2015 and it's Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio scheduled to deliver their speeches … [Read more...]
Bing Predicts beats the odds in summer sports, promises fall lineup – WinBeta – WinBeta
Bing Predicts beats the odds in summer sports, promises fall lineup - WinBeta - WinBeta Bing Predicts has racked up an impressive number of correct predictions in sports this summer and the Bing team posted a little more about their accomplishments today, with promises of more predictions for sports in the fall. In the post, the Bing team highlights that for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Bing … [Read more...]
Arizona dismisses top recruit Jordan Poland after arrest
Arizona dismisses top recruit Jordan Poland after arrest Arizona dismissed offensive lineman Jordan Poland from the program on Wednesday, the same day he was arrested for trafficking in stolen property, According to the Arizona Republic, Poland, 20, was arrested Wednesday for pawning off a microphone that had been reported stolen in a burglary. Tucson police say Poland is not believed to be … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de France youth classification after stage 18 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de France youth classification after stage 18 (Reuters) July 23 (Infostrada Sports) - Youth Classification Tour de France after Stage 18 on Thursday 1. Nairo Quintana (Colombia / Movistar) 74:16:41" 2. Romain Bardet (France / AG2R) +9:42" 3. Warren Barguil (France / Giant) +9:58" 4. Thibaut Pinot (France / FDJ) +36:14" 5. Bob Jungels (Luxembourg / Trek) +1:08:20" 6. Peter … [Read more...]
Write AFC Bournemouth off at your own peril
Write AFC Bournemouth off at your own peril This year, despite being a superb attacking team, AFC Bournemouth have had to suffer the indignity of being labelled as easy pickings for the established Premier League giants. It’s frustrating for a soccer fan like me to see a team … Continue reading → This year, despite being a superb attacking team, AFC Bournemouth have had to suffer the … [Read more...]
Youth movement: Youngsters dominate MLB’s most popular jerseys
Youth movement: Youngsters dominate MLB's most popular jerseys The youth movement has taken over the game of baseball. Mike Trout and Bryce Harper continue to make waves at the plate, while Madison Bumgarner and Matt Harvey rack up accomplishments on the mound. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] On top of that, we're currently experiencing the year of the prospect. A number of … [Read more...]
Astros trade for Kazmir
Astros trade for Kazmir The first domino of the MLB non-waiver deadline trading season has fallen. The Oakland Athletics have sent left-hander Scott Kazmir to the Houston Astros for a duo of prospects -- right-hander Daniel Mengden and catcher Jacob Nottingham. Kazmir was to start Oakland's game Thursday, but instead he'll be moving on -- and up -- in the AL West standings. Susan Slusser of the … [Read more...]