Adidas: Harden can't wear Nikes, even off court 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 A couple of days after new Adidas spokesman James Harden was spotted wearing Air … [Read more...]
U.S. hoops may use D-Leaguers for FIBA qualifiers
U.S. hoops may use D-Leaguers for FIBA qualifiers Mark Woods 0 Shares Print LILLE, France -- The U.S. men's basketball team could go from Dream Team to D-League when it comes to qualifying for the 2019 Basketball World Cup. With a new qualifying schedule that will feature two of the four windows of play occurring during the NBA season, it is possible the men's national team could be … [Read more...]
Blind long snapper Jake Olson practices with USC
Blind long snapper Jake Olson practices with USC Jake Olson finally lived his dream of joining the USC football team as a player. Olson, a blind long-snapper, suited up and joined the team for practice Tuesday after being granted a waiver by the NCAA. He was wearing a yellow No. 17 jersey. The color is usually reserved for quarterbacks so they take minimal contact. Olson was born with … [Read more...]
Javier Hernandez set to make his first Bayer Leverkusen start on Wednesday in Champions League
Javier Hernandez set to make his first Bayer Leverkusen start on Wednesday in Champions League Berlin (AFP) – Javier Hernandez is poised to make his Champions League debut for new side Bayer Leverkusen in Wednesday’s clash at home to Belarus’ BATE Borisov, according to his coach Roger Schmidt. The 27-year-old Mexico striker signed a three-year contract when he joined from Manchester United last … [Read more...]
Jonathan Huberdeau offer sheet drama?
Jonathan Huberdeau offer sheet drama? On Tuesday morning, Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel reported that Florida Panthers RFA Jonathan Huberdeau was mulling a two-year offer from the team – a bridge contract for the 22-year-old center, who made $3,194,166 against the cap in the last season of his rookie deal. It makes sense for the Panthers, who will have some money coming off the payroll … [Read more...]
Marshawn Lynch’s mama isn’t happy with Seahawks play-calling
Marshawn Lynch's mama isn't happy with Seahawks play-calling Mama Lynch is not happy. Unlike her son, Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, Delisa Lynch has no problem sharing her thoughts with the public, and she did so in a Facebook post in which she called offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell "the worst play caller ever." [Yahoo Daily Fantasy Football: Enter our $1 Million Week 2 … [Read more...]
Report: Steve Nash close to becoming a part-time consultant for Warriors
Report: Steve Nash close to becoming a part-time consultant for Warriors The Golden State Warriors won the 2015 NBA title in large part due to the strength of their coaching staff. While first-year head coach Steve Kerr earned copious and deserving praise for his own contributions to the squad, one of his greatest strengths was to assemble a group of assistants full of experience and … [Read more...]
Report: Michael Jordan made more in endorsements last year than he did playing in the NBA
Report: Michael Jordan made more in endorsements last year than he did playing in the NBA It's no secret that Michael Jordan's done pretty well for himself in the business world since ending his Hall of Fame career with the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards in 2003. The legendary guard is a literal billionaire, having used his significant sway as an endorser to build his own apparel … [Read more...]
Video shows 49ers fans beating Vikings fan after Monday night game
Video shows 49ers fans beating Vikings fan after Monday night game A disturbing video has emerged after Monday night's game between the Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers, images showing a number of 49ers fans beating on and kicking a Vikings fan. The video — a warning: it's quite graphic, and it contains strong language — appears to show two 49ers fans kicking the Vikings fan and a … [Read more...]
David Feherty joins Golf Channel and NBC Sports after leaving CBS
David Feherty joins Golf Channel and NBC Sports after leaving CBS After ending a 19-year relationship with CBS Sports, David Feherty made the natural move, signing a full-time deal with NBC Sports Group. In the Tuesday announcement, NBC Sports Group detailed an expanded role for Feherty on Golf Channel and NBC, including PGA Tour golf broadcasts on the two networks. "I'm really looking … [Read more...]