Michigan bans selfie sticks from the Big House In the interest of public safety and public decency, Michigan has banned selfie sticks from games. (USATSI) This week, the University of Michigan may have made the best decision for its football program since hiring Jim Harbaugh as its head coach. In the interest of public safety, the school officially added selfie sticks to the list of banned items … [Read more...]
Colangelo on Rose's absence: 'I respect that'
Colangelo on Rose's absence: 'I respect that' Nick Friedell, ESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. 0 Shares Print LAS VEGAS -- Team USA director Jerry Colangelo … [Read more...]
Melo: Knicks did 'great' with offseason pickups
Melo: Knicks did 'great' with offseason pickups 0 Shares Print Carmelo Anthony set the record straight regarding his opinion of Kristaps Porzingis, the New York Knicks' first-round draft pick, and the team's acquisitions in free agency. "Honestly, I thought we did a great job just as far as putting the pieces that we need to put together," Anthony said Tuesday in Las Vegas at … [Read more...]
Ronda Rousey thinks she can beat Floyd Mayweather in a no-rules fight
Ronda Rousey thinks she can beat Floyd Mayweather in a no-rules fight During a recent “Ask Me Anything” session on the Internet forum Reddit, UFC superwoman Ronda Rousey was asked (again) about fighting boxer Floyd Mayweather. Rousey and Mayweather have been linked together — for better or worse — over the past couple of years as Rousey’s meteoric rise to cultural powerhouse has taken form. … [Read more...]
Showtime to chronicle Notre Dame’s season in weekly series
Showtime to chronicle Notre Dame's season in weekly series Notre Dame has agreed to allow Showtime Sports chronicle its 2015 season in a series the cable television channel is calling “A Season With Notre Dame Football.” The series will premier Sept. 8 at 10 p.m. The weekly 30-minute episodes will run the duration of the season. Production for the series has already begun and cameras will be … [Read more...]
Stoichkov: Louis van Gaal will ‘destroy’ Pedro at Manchester United
Stoichkov: Louis van Gaal will ‘destroy’ Pedro at Manchester United Hristo Stoichkov has warned Pedro he must not join Manchester United because Louis van Gaal is a "mediocre" manager who will "destroy" him. United want to sign Barcelona forward Pedro as a replacement for Angel di Maria, who joined Paris St Germain for £44.3million last week. The 28-year-old is regarded […] Hristo Stoichkov … [Read more...]
Richards’ contract impact; Blackhawks responsible for Kane?; Dougie causes confusion (Puck Headlines)
Richards' contract impact; Blackhawks responsible for Kane?; Dougie causes confusion (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • Nice new bed sheets provided by Johan … [Read more...]
Big Ten football picks, predictions: Mandel's Big Ten picks: Expect an ugly … – FOXSports.com
Big Ten football picks, predictions: Mandel's Big Ten picks: Expect an ugly ... - FOXSports.com Updated AUG 11, 2015 at 1:55p ET Surely it’s no surprise I’m picking Ohio State to not only win the conference but run the table, with Michigan State right behind the Buckeyes. The more interesting question in the Big Ten is who will win the less-glamorous West. I do fear the Badgers might take … [Read more...]
Wolves coach Saunders says he has lymphoma
Wolves coach Saunders says he has lymphoma Brian Windhorst, ESPN.com Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books 0 Shares Print Minnesota Timberwolves president and head coach Flip Saunders announced that he is battling Hodgkin lymphoma and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. Saunders said Tuesday that his doctors have called … [Read more...]
Melvin steps down as Brewers general manager
Melvin steps down as Brewers general manager Melvin (left) when the Brewers hired Craig Counsell in May. (USATSI) With the news that Doug Melvin is stepping down after 13 seasons, the Milwaukee Brewers are looking for a new general manager. An objective grade for Melvin's tenure would be mixed. Melvin's teams have gone 1,004-1,052 since he was promoted to GM at the end of the 2002 season, which … [Read more...]