Colangelo: Don't rule out Kobe for Rio Olympics Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate 0 Shares Print LAS VEGAS -- Could the lasting image to cap Kobe Bryant's basketball career be of him donning a gold medal at the … [Read more...]
The Giants parodied the ‘Full House’ open, and it’s really great
The Giants parodied the 'Full House' open, and it's really great With every passing year, baseball promotions seem to get weirder. Nearly every club celebrates "Star Wars" night at some point during the season, even though "Star Wars" has nothing to do with the game. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] The San Francisco Giants are the latest club to celebrate such an event, but … [Read more...]
Dodgers deadline acquisitions struggling on the mound so far
Dodgers deadline acquisitions struggling on the mound so far The Los Angeles Dodgers are spinning their tires a little bit at the moment, having lost six of their last 10, and their trade deadline pickups aren’t doing much to help the cause. The Dodgers were aggressive at the deadline and made headlines as part of a three-team, 13-player trade with the Braves and Marlins. The deal most … [Read more...]
Cordell Broadus, son of Snoop Dogg, leaves UCLA football team
Cordell Broadus, son of Snoop Dogg, leaves UCLA football team Cordell Broadus, the son of rapper Snoop Dogg, has decided to leave the UCLA football team. UCLA head coach Jim Mora confirmed Friday that Broadus, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound true freshman wide receiver, decided to step away from the game to "pursue other passions in his life." "Cordell informed me yesterday that he has decided to … [Read more...]
Jacques Lemaire joins Maple Leafs, follows buddy Lou Lamoriello
Jacques Lemaire joins Maple Leafs, follows buddy Lou Lamoriello Perhaps inspired by the landfills located around the New Jersey Turnpike, Lou Lamoriello was always into recycling. Former New Jersey Devils would frequently become current New Jersey Devils again during Lou’s decades as general manager, whether it was players (Scott Gomez, etc.) or, more specifically, coaches. [Yahoo Sports … [Read more...]
Niles Paul had a heartbreaking reaction to his season-ending injury
Niles Paul had a heartbreaking reaction to his season-ending injury The NFL moves on too fast to spend much time feeling sorry about those who are injured, so Niles Paul's injury for the Washington Redskins will be forgotten soon, if it hasn't been already. What's often forgotten in the flurry of transactions that come with NFL injuries is that the person just suffered a pretty traumatic … [Read more...]
Cousins, White team win Team USA exhibition
Cousins, White team win Team USA exhibition Associated Press 0 Shares Print LAS VEGAS -- There was no LeBron James or Stephen Curry. Nor were there any signs of Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant or James Harden. Most important, there weren't any injuries. The U.S. men's basketball team ended its minicamp with an exhibition that felt like a light-hearted pickup game, a much … [Read more...]
ACC picks, predictions: Clemson and FSU will watch title game from the couch – FOXSports.com
ACC picks, predictions: Clemson and FSU will watch title game from the couch - FOXSports.com Updated AUG 13, 2015 at 6:08p ET After winning or playing for championships in six of its first eight years in the ACC, Virginia Tech has taken a slide the past three seasons. Frank Beamer hit a modern low point in 2014, suffering his first losing record in league play (3-5) since 2002 in the Big East. … [Read more...]
Reyes clears waivers; could Yankees be a fit?
Reyes clears waivers; could Yankees be a fit? Jose Reyes has cleared waivers, according to sources, is now eligible to be traded anywhere. And while the Rockies don't seem anxious to trade him, they do have decent young shortstop depth, have fielded a couple calls from interested parties and haven't ruled anything out. At least a couple teams are said to have been "poking around" regarding Reyes, … [Read more...]
Transfer QB Vernon Adams finally joins Oregon roster
Transfer QB Vernon Adams finally joins Oregon roster Six months after announcing his intent to transfer to Oregon, former Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams finally joined the Ducks. Adams had one last math course to pass in order to complete his undergraduate degree from EWU, and according to multiple reports, Adams did just that by passing a final exam on Thursday evening. Adams, … [Read more...]