The NBA's all-time starting five: Phoenix Suns 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...]
Sources: Cavs to visit Warriors on Christmas
Sources: Cavs to visit Warriors on Christmas 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 LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are tentatively scheduled to visit Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, according to league sources. … [Read more...]
Curt Schilling wants Boston to ban chewing tobacco — even for the Red Sox
Curt Schilling wants Boston to ban chewing tobacco — even for the Red Sox The mayor of Boston, Martin J. Walsh, wants to ban chewing tobacco from sports all across the city and he's got an ally in Curt Schilling, the former Red Sox pitcher who recently beat cancer. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league today!] Walsh proposed a ban on smokeless tobacco Wednesday. It's a … [Read more...]
With one save LaTroy Hawkins joins rare company on two lists
With one save LaTroy Hawkins joins rare company on two lists Toronto Blue Jays reliever LaTroy Hawkins reached two unique career milestones on Wednesday night when he earned the save in a 9-7 win over the Minnesota Twins. Hawkins, 42, is the oldest player in the major leagues and in his 21st season, and now with his 11th different team. His save over the Twins was special for a few different … [Read more...]
Filly champion Mission Brief takes on boys in Hambletonian (The Associated Press)
Filly champion Mission Brief takes on boys in Hambletonian (The Associated Press) Trainer Ron Burke thinks it's time for a filly to win the $1.2 million Hambletonian again. Pinkman, the 2-year-old colt champion and Mission Brief's main rival on Saturday, has never gone faster than 1:51 3/5. Based on time alone, Mission Brief has a shot at becoming the 14th filly to win the Hambletonian, … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de Pologne stage 5 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de Pologne stage 5 results (Reuters) Aug 6 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Tour de Pologne (Nowy Sacz - Zakopane, 223 km) on Thursday 1. Bart De Clercq (Belgium / Lotto) 5:48:49" 2. Diego Ulissi (Italy / Lampre) +3" 3. Sebastien Reichenbach (Switzerland / IAM Cycling) 4. Sergio Henao (Colombia / Team Sky) +7" 5. Ben Hermans (Belgium / BMC Racing) 6. Davide Rebellin … [Read more...]
Fox considered using an NBA buzzer to quiet candidates at the Republican debate
Fox considered using an NBA buzzer to quiet candidates at the Republican debate Whatever your political affiliation is (and please, never have a political affiliation), Thursday’s Republican Presidential Debate was always going to act as a circus. The sheer number of candidates involved, ten at last count, meant that any chance at nuance and a disciplined explanation of platform would be a … [Read more...]
Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics Free Pick and Betting Lines August 6, 2015
Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 48-61 Oakland Athletics play host to the 60-49 Houston Astros tonight in MLB action on the grass of O.co Coliseum, August 6, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 10:05PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Astros -118/Athletics +108 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Scott Feldman (R) W/L 4-5 WHIP 1.33 ERA 4.58 Aaron Brooks (R) … [Read more...]
Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves Free Pick and Betting Lines August 6, 2015
Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 48-60 Atlanta Braves play host to the 43-65 Miami Marlins tonight in MLB action on the grass of Turner Field, August 6, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Miami -103/Atlanta -107 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Jose Urena (R) W/L 1-5 WHIP 1.44 ERA 4.37 Matt Wisler (R) W/L 5-2 WHIP … [Read more...]
Listen to Soccer Morning from 9-10:15am ET with Peter McVitie
Listen to Soccer Morning from 9-10:15am ET with Peter McVitie Today’s Soccer Morning features an interview with Peter McVitie, to discuss the start of the Eredivisie season and how the police strikes will impact the opening of the league schedule. You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World … Continue reading → Today’s Soccer Morning features an interview with Peter McVitie, to … [Read more...]