Horford: No contract talks until after season ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Al Horford won't discuss a contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks until after the season, he said Tuesday. Horford, who is entering the final season of his contract, told the Atlanta Journal Constitution that his focus is on getting better as a player and helping the Hawks win games. "As far as … [Read more...]
Ranking the 12 best games in next year’s Tip-Off Marathon
Ranking the 12 best games in next year's Tip-Off Marathon Instead of sprinkling the most intriguing games throughout its 24-hour Tip-Off Marathon, ESPN jammed the three best into the same four-hour window. The primetime time slot of the marathon will feature three of the best non-conference matchups of the season: the revival of the Maryland-Georgetown rivalry and the Champions Classic … [Read more...]
De Bruyne was duped into saying he would stay at Wolfsburg, says agent
De Bruyne was duped into saying he would stay at Wolfsburg, says agent Wolfsburg are expecting a big-money offer for playmaker Kevin De Bruyne, the club’s director of sport Klaus Allofs has said. The Belgian player, widely linked with a move to Manchester City, appeared to have committed his future to his German club on Monday. When he picked up the Sport Bild […] Wolfsburg are expecting a … [Read more...]
DeMarcus Cousins, Vlade, Vivek downplay new round of Boogie trade rumors
DeMarcus Cousins, Vlade, Vivek downplay new round of Boogie trade rumors The rumblings started shortly after George Karl accepted a four-year offer to become the fifth head coach of DeMarcus Cousins' NBA career, and his third of the 2014-15 season alone. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Two months after taking over the Sacramento Kings, Karl made it … [Read more...]
‘Straight Outta Compton’ makes a big blunder with Eazy-E’s White Sox cap
'Straight Outta Compton' makes a big blunder with Eazy-E's White Sox cap N.W.A. biopic "Straight Outta Compton" seems to be a winner by most accounts — at the box office, with moviegoers and with hip-hop heads. There's just one problem. And to some sports-minded folks, it's a big one. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] Eazy-E is shown wearing a Chicago White Sox cap entirely … [Read more...]
Danica Patrick re-ups with Stewart-Haas, gets new sponsor for 2016
Danica Patrick re-ups with Stewart-Haas, gets new sponsor for 2016 Danica Patrick is staying at Stewart-Haas Racing. And she's got a replacement for her current sponsor, GoDaddy. Nature's Bakery will be Patrick's primary sponsor in 2016. The company will sponsor 28 races after GoDaddy announced earlier this year that it was leaving Patrick's No. 10 car at the conclusion of the 2015 season. … [Read more...]
‘L.A. Rams!’ Fans fans flock to watch practice with team’s future in doubt
'L.A. Rams!' Fans fans flock to watch practice with team's future in doubt In the three-team monte for Los Angeles, the team that's farthest away geographically — the St. Louis Rams — might have the strongest local support. Will the Rams return to L.A., the city they left in 1994? We don't yet know that, and last week's owners meeting outside Chicago to discuss that very issue provided few … [Read more...]
Little League Softball World Series team accused of losing on purpose to knock rivals out of tournament
Little League Softball World Series team accused of losing on purpose to knock rivals out of tournament A scandal has broken out at the Little League Softball World Series, where a team from the state of Washington has been accused of throwing its game on Monday so that a rival team wouldn't advance in the tournament. The squad from South Snohomish Little League in Washington was no-hit by … [Read more...]
Washington Nationals at Colorado Rockies Free Pick and Betting Lines August 18, 2015
Washington Nationals at Colorado Rockies Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 48-68 Colorado Rockies play host to the 58-59 Washington Nationals tonight in MLB action on the grass of Coors Field, August 18, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:40PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Nationals -155/Rockies +145 O/U Total: 10 Pitching Matchup Jordan Zimmerman (R) W/L 8-8 WHIP 1.19 ERA 3.34 David … [Read more...]
Tampa Bay Rays at Houston Astros Free Pick and Betting Lines August 18, 2015
Tampa Bay Rays at Houston Astros Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 64-55 Houston Astros play host to the 59-59 Tampa Bay Rays tonight in MLB action on the grass of Minute Maid Park, August 18, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10PM ET. Betting Lines Moneyline: Rays +110/Astros -120 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Jake Odorizzi (R) W/L 6-6 WHIP 1.13 ERA Scott Feldman (R) W/L 5-5 … [Read more...]