Marketer testifies MJ's name alone worth millions Associated Press 0 Shares Print CHICAGO -- Michael Jordan's marketing chief says the six-time NBA champion often receives millions for lending his name to a product but doing nothing else. Estee Portnoy's remarks came Thursday on the first full day of testimony in a civil trial in Chicago federal court examining the market value … [Read more...]
Jays first since '54 with two 11-game win streaks
Jays first since '54 with two 11-game win streaks On Thursday, the Blue Jays prevailed at home over the Athletics by a score of 4-2 (box score). In doing so, they notched their 11th straight win. As it so happens, the Blue Jays of 2015 also registered an 11-game win streak from June 2 through June 14. All of that puts the 2015 Jays in rather elite company ... Toronto wins AGAIN - @BlueJays … [Read more...]
Mason says Mariota's success is no passing fancy – The Tennessean
Mason says Mariota's success is no passing fancy - The Tennessean Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) was held in check by Derek Mason's Stanford defenses. But the Vanderbilt coach expects big things from the Titans' rookie.(Photo: George Walker IV / The Tennessean) The buzz about Marcus Mariota’s training camp no-interception streak has reached from the Titans' practice facility to … [Read more...]
Hall of Fame horseman John Nerud dies at 102 (The Associated Press)
Hall of Fame horseman John Nerud dies at 102 (The Associated Press) John Nerud, a thoroughbred racing pioneer who trained the great Dr. Fager and helped create the Breeders' Cup, has died. The National Museum and Racing Hall of Fame issued a statement Thursday, which said his daughter-in-law, Debra Nerud, confirmed Nerud died of heart failure at his home in Old Brookville, New York. During … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods seethes at PGA Championship after major putting woes
Tiger Woods seethes at PGA Championship after major putting woes SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Tiger Woods took two steps off the sixth green before deciding that he and his putter were no longer friends. As he approached his bag, Woods shove-tossed his club toward the ground in retaliation for the bogey he'd just been saddled with. "[Bleep] it!" he said. "[Bleep] it!" Though the story of Woods' … [Read more...]
QPR agree £1.4 million deal for US defender Tim Ream
QPR agree £1.4 million deal for US defender Tim Ream Defender Tim Ream is expected to complete his move to QPR from Bolton on Thursday. Rangers have agreed a fee of £1.4 million with Wanderers for the United States international and appear to have won the race for his signature ahead of London rivals Fulham, who had an approach turned […] Defender Tim Ream is expected to complete his move … [Read more...]
Alleged Patrick Kane rape victim accompanied friend to his home: Report
Alleged Patrick Kane rape victim accompanied friend to his home: Report The woman accusing Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane of rape went to his Hamburg, New York home because her friend wanted to go there, according to a report in The Buffalo News. Per the story in The News: “They were at SkyBar, and Kane invited them to his home. Her friend really wanted to go to Kane’s house, and she … [Read more...]
DeAngelo Hall, DeAndre Hopkins take ‘Hard Knocks’ battle to Twitter
DeAngelo Hall, DeAndre Hopkins take 'Hard Knocks' battle to Twitter Aside from Bill O'Brien's language, Vince Wilfork's basketball skills and J.J. Watt's rapping, the highlight of the opening episode of "Hard Knocks" might have been the verbal war between Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall and Houston Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and … [Read more...]
Harden joins Adidas for $200M as Nike bows out
Harden joins Adidas for $200M as Nike bows out Darren Rovell, ESPN.com Sports Business reporter Close ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC 0 Shares Print Adidas has taken Houston Rockets guard James Harden away from Nike with a 13-year, $200 … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: The Chase is On
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: The Chase is On The great D.J. Short (@djshort) has entrusted me to take care of his baby for a week while he is away. Not his actual baby. That would be weird. Just Waiver Wired, guys. I promise to do my best to offer you all some wise advice before D.J. returns next week. After you’ve read the offering below, give me a follow on Twitter (@RyanPBoyer) and hit me up … [Read more...]