Source: Embiid's injured foot uninsured by 76ers 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 The $9 million the Philadelphia 76ers ownership will have paid Joel Embiid in his … [Read more...]
Miguel Cabrera and Jose Altuve attempted to drive each other crazy
Miguel Cabrera and Jose Altuve attempted to drive each other crazy After a 37-game absence, Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera returned to the field on Friday night in Houston and made his presence felt almost immediately. Granted, it wasn't in the way we're used to seeing Cabrera contribute. At the plate, he was 0-for-3 with a walk. But he did make a valiant attempt to throw Houston's Jose … [Read more...]
The Pizza Man wins Arlington Million (The Associated Press)
The Pizza Man wins Arlington Million (The Associated Press) Richard Papiese made his money selling store fixtures. Saturday, Papiese scored big with The Pizza Man winning the Grade 1 Arlington Million. The 6-year-old gelding, ridden by Florent Geroux, beat Big Blue Kitten by a neck in Chicago-area racing's biggest race. … [Read more...]
Phil Mickelson feels close to form after Saturday 66 at the PGA
Phil Mickelson feels close to form after Saturday 66 at the PGA SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Phil Mickelson is playing a game of "Chutes and Ladders" this week at the PGA Championship. On Friday, Mickelson playfully slid down one of the many faux dunes towering over the Pete Dye designed Whistling Straits. A day later, the five-time major champion climbed the leaderboard ladder with a third-round 66 … [Read more...]
Joya Real wins Blue Sparkler Stakes at Monmouth (The Associated Press)
Joya Real wins Blue Sparkler Stakes at Monmouth (The Associated Press) OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) -- Peewter Stable's Joya Real found room between horses late in the stretch and won the $60,000 Blue Sparkler Stakes by a neck Saturday at Monmouth Park. … [Read more...]
Hawks sign Richardson to non-guaranteed deal
Hawks sign Richardson to non-guaranteed deal Brian Windhorst, ESPN.com Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books 0 Shares Print The Atlanta Hawks will give veteran guard Jason Richardson a chance to extend his career and sign him to a non-guaranteed contract, sources told ESPN.com. Richardson, 34, did not play for more than two … [Read more...]
Did Royals postseason run lead to baby boom in Kansas City?
Did Royals postseason run lead to baby boom in Kansas City? The Royals were the toast of Kansas City last fall, creating a buzz in that had not existed since their previous World Series run in 1985. With each victory, the momentum and anticipation built as the Royals aimed for their first World Series championship in 29 years. Ultimately, they fell short, losing to the San Francisco Giants … [Read more...]
Notre Dame DT Jarron Jones out for season with knee injury
Notre Dame DT Jarron Jones out for season with knee injury Notre Dame took a huge hit to its defense on Friday. Head coach Brian Kelly confirmed Saturday that redshirt junior defensive tackle Jarron Jones suffered a severe knee injury that will require surgery. Jones will have surgery next week and will miss the entire 2015 season, Kelly said. Kelly told reporters that Jones' knee got rolled … [Read more...]
Boo Weekley goes fishing after shooting 65 at PGA Championship
Boo Weekley goes fishing after shooting 65 at PGA Championship SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Boo Weekley didn't play on Saturday like he had a boat to catch. Thing is, he really did have a boat to catch. Weekley told reporters on Saturday morning that he had a fishing trip planned for Lake Michigan later in the day. Then he went out and fired a seven-under 65 in the third round to move up the … [Read more...]
Rory McIlroy makes early run with monster 63-foot eagle putt
Rory McIlroy makes early run with monster 63-foot eagle putt Rory McIlroy rolls home a monster eagle putt. #SapphireOnLocation #PGAChamp http://t.co/DfFIf36Zf9— PGA.COM (@PGA_com) August 15, 2015 SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Rory McIlroy is making a run in Saturday's third round of the PGA Champioship. McIlroy played four-under over the first five holes at Whistling Straits. McIlory birdied the … [Read more...]