Sources: Cavs unload Haywood on Blazers for picks 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 have agreed to trade Mike Miller and Brendan Haywood to the Portland Trail Blazers in a deal aimed to create future options and save luxury-tax money, sources told ESPN.com. … [Read more...]
Indy rules tweaks don’t see the same rave reviews as Kentucky
Indy rules tweaks don't see the same rave reviews as Kentucky INDIANAPOLIS – The lower downforce tweaks NASCAR made at Kentucky were immediately lauded by many of the drivers. The higher drag changes made for Sunday's Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis did not receive the same enthusiasm. The higher spoilers and other changes NASCAR made for the race didn't seem to have a big impact on the race. … [Read more...]
Mike Trout hits grand slam into fan-made ‘Trout net’
Mike Trout hits grand slam into fan-made 'Trout net' Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is amazing. With that in mind, it's no surprise that he reminded us of Babe Ruth on Sunday. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] Remember the story about how Ruth called his shot, well, this is kind of like that. In the sixth inning, Trout stepped to the plate with the bases loaded. On … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho claims rivals are trying to buy the title
Jose Mourinho claims rivals are trying to buy the title Chelsea manager José Mourinho has suggested that the Blues’ Premier League rivals are attempting to buy the title. The champions have watched their major rivals for the title strengthen significantly, while they have barely bought anyone save for replacements for … Continue reading → Chelsea manager José Mourinho has suggested that the … [Read more...]
Sacramento Kings part ways with analytics guru Dean Oliver
Sacramento Kings part ways with analytics guru Dean Oliver The Sacramento Kings' turbulent summer shows no signs of reaching stability. In an offseason that has already seen a confounding power struggle between head coach George Karl and star DeMarcus Cousins and curious movies in free agency to chase a very unlikely playoff berth, the franchise has now cut ties with a notable member of the … [Read more...]
Chronicles of Stanley: Celebrating Suomi-style with Timonen, Teravainen and Raanta
Chronicles of Stanley: Celebrating Suomi-style with Timonen, Teravainen and Raanta The Chronicles of Stanley is an occasional series this summer that tracks the Chicago Blackhawks as they each get their special alone time with the Stanley Cup. Get your passport and neck pillow ready, it's time to take an approximately nine and half hour flight from Chicago to the majestic land of Finland! … [Read more...]
Offseason Low Down: Titans Fantasy Preview
Offseason Low Down: Titans Fantasy Preview Titans Year in Review2014 Pass Attempts Rank: 24th (513)2014 Rush Attempts Rank: 29th (356)2014 Total Offensive Plays Rank: 32nd (919)2014 Yards Per Play Rank: 18th (5.3)Projected Starting LineupQB: Marcus MariotaRB: Bishop SankeyWR: Kendall WrightWR: Dorial Green-BeckhamWR: Harry DouglasTE: Delanie WalkerLT: Taylor LewanLG: Andy LevitreC: Brian … [Read more...]
Sources: Rehabbing Love to attend USAB camp
Sources: Rehabbing Love to attend USAB camp Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print Though still recovering from shoulder surgery, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love plans to attend next month's USA Basketball minicamp in Las Vegas to make himself … [Read more...]
Cycling-Briton Froome lands second Tour title (Reuters)
Cycling-Briton Froome lands second Tour title (Reuters) * Froome takes second Tour victory * German Greipel wins final stage (Adds Froome quote) By Julien Pretot PARIS, July 26 (Reuters) - Briton Chris Froome won his second Tour de France title in three years on Sunday to enhance his growing reputation as a grand tour specialist. It was Team Sky's third Tour triumph in four years after … [Read more...]
Coveted Memphis transfer Austin Nichols picks Virginia
Coveted Memphis transfer Austin Nichols picks Virginia Virginia's chances of remaining an ACC title contender beyond next season improved significantly on Sunday when the Cavaliers landed a transfer many of the top programs in the nation coveted. Austin Nichols, Memphis' leading scorer and shot blocker this past season, chose Virginia over a host of other suitors, a source confirmed Sunday … [Read more...]