Elite cycling spotlight finally shines on North America (The Associated Press) The Tour de France dominates the landscape of professional cycling, a three-week behemoth that draws the attention of fans worldwide. Now that it's over, the spotlight is shifting to North America. The Tour of Utah starts Monday and kicks off an unprecedented run of races that include the Tour of Alberta and the … [Read more...]
It doesn’t make sense why the NFL sold out Tom Brady
It doesn't make sense why the NFL sold out Tom Brady Deflate-gate has been bad for just about everyone involved. Except the lawyers and their billable hours. The league mishandled the situation, Ted Wells probably would give back all the millions he got from the NFL just so his name wasn't mentioned in the news cycle anymore, commissioner Roger Goodell gave his critics more fuel and the NFL … [Read more...]
The NBA’s all-time starting five: Sacramento Kings
The NBA's all-time starting five: Sacramento Kings You’re in your second semester of AP Basketball History, you love really good teams, and you love lists. With precious little drama left in the NBA’s 2015 offseason, why don’t we hit the barroom and/or barbershop, pour ourselves a frosty mug of Barbicide, and get to arguin’ over each franchise’s most formidable starting five-man lineup. … [Read more...]
Leafs lowball Bernier; Bruins blame game; NHL last chance team (Puck Headlines)
Leafs lowball Bernier; Bruins blame game; NHL last chance team (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • Brad Richards’ son is hungry. Oh and look, there’s a silver chalice … [Read more...]
Iowa Energy hire Nicki Gross as assistant coach
Iowa Energy hire Nicki Gross as assistant coach Associated Press 0 Shares Print DES MOINES, Iowa -- Nicki Gross has been named an assistant coach with the Iowa Energy, making her the only woman to currently fill that role in the NBA D-League. The Memphis Grizzlies and Energy announced Gross' appointment Thursday. Iowa is an affiliate of the Grizzlies. Gross, a former Seton Hall … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring Luol Deng, man of the people
The 10-man rotation, starring Luol Deng, man of the people A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] C: Bleacher Report. Ethan Skolnick talks to Luol … [Read more...]
Cardinals acquire Brandon Moss from Indians after Matt Holliday injury
Cardinals acquire Brandon Moss from Indians after Matt Holliday injury It didn't take long for the St. Louis Cardinals to strike a deal for outfield depth after Matt Holliday reinjured his right quad Wednesday night. The Cardinals are bringing in Brandon Moss from the Cleveland Indians and sending back top pitching prospect Rob Kaminsky. SN Nation's Chris Cotillo first reported St. Louis' … [Read more...]
After depression, diet ended NBA career, ex-lottery pick Sweetney playing for $1M – Yahoo Sports (blog)
After depression, diet ended NBA career, ex-lottery pick Sweetney playing for $1M - Yahoo Sports (blog) View gallery.Michael Sweetney takes a free throw during The Tournament. (Screencap via @Pa7290)The second edition of The Basketball Tournament — a five-on-five summer hoops extravaganza in which fan-vote-determined teams battle in a winner-take-all single-elimination tournament for a … [Read more...]
Knicks sign 1st-round picks Porzingis, Grant – Yahoo Sports
Knicks sign 1st-round picks Porzingis, Grant - Yahoo Sports NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Knicks have signed first-round draft picks Kristaps Porzingis and Jerian Grant.The team announced the signings on Thursday. The 7-foot-3 Porzingis was the fourth overall selection in the recent draft and played professionally for Cajasol Seville in Spain the past three seasons. At the NBA summer … [Read more...]
Joey Bosa among four Ohio State players suspended for season opener
Joey Bosa among four Ohio State players suspended for season opener Four Ohio State players have been suspended for the season opener against Virginia Tech on Sept. 7. Defensive end Joey Bosa, H-Backs Dontre Wilson and Jalin Marshall and wide receiver Corey Smith will miss the contest after violating Ohio State's Department of Athletics Policy, the school said in a release Thursday. Ohio … [Read more...]