Shutdown Countdown: Bills try to break playoff streak the old school way 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. 15: BUFFALO BILLS The knock on Rex … [Read more...]
Gregg Popovich: Becky Hammon hire not a gimmick, but rather ‘a step in the right direction’
Gregg Popovich: Becky Hammon hire not a gimmick, but rather 'a step in the right direction' When the San Antonio Spurs brought Becky Hammon on as an assistant coach last summer, head coach Gregg Popovich didn't get too caught up in the historic nature of the hire. That Hammon was a woman, and would be the first woman hired as a full-time assistant coach in the history of major men's American … [Read more...]
Sources: Dalembert agrees to deal with Mavs
Sources: Dalembert agrees to deal with Mavs Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM 0 Shares Print Center Samuel Dalembert has agreed to a one-year deal for the veteran's minimum to return to the Dallas Mavericks, according to league sources. Dalembert, 34, … [Read more...]
Heyman: Mets balk at asking price for J.Upton
Heyman: Mets balk at asking price for J.Upton The Mets and Padres are currently at an impasse in talks involving star San Diego outfielder Justin Upton after the Padres asked for at least one high-end prospect back, and possibly two. The Mets walked away after a suggestion that included a big prospect or two and no payment toward Upton's $14.5-million salary, though it isn't known whether they … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de France team classification after stage 20 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de France team classification after stage 20 (Reuters) July 25 (Infostrada Sports) - Team Classification Tour de France after Stage 20 on Saturday 1. Movistar (Spain) 246:55:21" 2. Team Sky (Britain) +57:23" 3. Tinkoff - Saxo (Russia) +1:00:12" 4. Astana (Kazakhstan) +1:12:09" 5. Team MTN (South Africa) +1:14:32" 6. AG2R (France) +1:24:22" 7. Europcar (France) +1:48:51" 8. … [Read more...]
Anthony Davis turned down ‘Dancing with the Stars’ because ‘I don’t want to embarrass myself’
Anthony Davis turned down 'Dancing with the Stars' because 'I don't want to embarrass myself' It's been a heck of a year for Anthony Davis, the former University of Kentucky standout and No. 1 pick in the 2012 NBA draft. After being anointed an MVP in waiting by then-reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Kevin Durant last summer, Davis anchored Team USA's defense en route to FIBA World Cup gold, … [Read more...]
Five storylines heading into Titans training camp – 247Sports – 247Sports
Five storylines heading into Titans training camp - 247Sports - 247Sports (Photo: Jim Brown, USA TODAY Sports)Heading into training camp, which opens Friday, there are at least five major storylines surrounding the Tennessee Titans. Let's examine those storylines and how they must be answered in order for the Titans to have their best chance to succeed in 2015. 1. How quickly will Marcus Mariota … [Read more...]
NHL is ‘eager to avoid’ expansion to Canada?
NHL is ‘eager to avoid’ expansion to Canada? Quebec City was one of only two cities to submit bids for an NHL expansion franchise last week, which means it’s time for major Canadian newspapers to explain why the League’s inherent bias against the Great White North will prevent the return of the Nordiques. The Globe & Mail editorial page featured this piece on expansion, which we’ll attempt … [Read more...]
Barcelona vow to fight Premier League clubs to sign best players
Barcelona vow to fight Premier League clubs to sign best players Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has vowed to fight Premier League clubs for the best players in the world and stop them from dominating the transfer market despite their new-found riches. The top of the English game is now awash with … Continue reading → Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has vowed to fight Premier League … [Read more...]
Backstreet’s back for more summer Jersey Fouls (Photos)
Backstreet's back for more summer Jersey Fouls (Photos) Hey, so it’s hot outside … because it’s the summer in the Northern Hemisphere. And since it’s so toasty across North America we’re seeing some fouls that seem to accommodate this heat. For example, the above Zemgus Girgensons jersey with sleeves gone just screams Buffalo for some reason. How? Why? Who knows!?! It just feels so Western … [Read more...]