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...]
IndyCar driver Graham Rahal to wear Ohio State helmet (Photo)
IndyCar driver Graham Rahal to wear Ohio State helmet (Photo) Graham Rahal is a native of Ohio and Sunday's IndyCar race is at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. So he's going with an Ohio State helmet for the race. It's pretty awesome, too. It's a racing helmet version of Ohio State's helmet. Complete with Buckeye stickers and everything. It's even got the College Football Playoff sticker on the … [Read more...]
IndyCar president of competition Walker resigns (The Associated Press)
IndyCar president of competition Walker resigns (The Associated Press) IndyCar president of competition Derrick Walker has resigned, effective at the end of the season. Walker will stay on for the final three races, which ends Aug. 30 in Sonoma, California. Walker says the timing is right to move on to other opportunities after 2 1/2 seasons on the job. … [Read more...]
American Pharoah 1-5 favorite for Haskell in 8-horse field (The Associated Press)
American Pharoah 1-5 favorite for Haskell in 8-horse field (The Associated Press) Triple Crown winner American Pharoah is the overwhelming 1-5 favorite in a field of eight 3-year-olds for Sunday's $1.75 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park. This will be American Pharoah's first race since he swept the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes and became the 12th Triple Crown … [Read more...]
Draft Analysis: Who's No. 1?
Draft Analysis: Who's No. 1? There are years to have the No. 1 overall pick. 2013, for instance. Adrian Peterson was 28 and coming off a 2,097-yard season. You took him. But that sort of clarity is fleeting at the top. Where 2013 had Peterson, most years have a jumble of injuries and confusion. 2015 features questions inside of questions, and headaches on top of heartburn. Can Le’Veon Bell … [Read more...]