Sources: Nash in talks to consult for Warriors Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print Two-time MVP Steve Nash is in advanced negotiations to join the Golden State Warriors as a part-time player development consultant, according to league sources. Sources … [Read more...]
Jonathan Papelbon blew a save in his return to Philadelphia, but still got the win
Jonathan Papelbon blew a save in his return to Philadelphia, but still got the win The way the Washington Nationals' second half is unfolding, what took place Monday night was bound to happen. Jonathan Papelbon returned to Philadelphia for the first time since being traded from the Phillies to the Nationals in late July. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] Since joining the Nats, … [Read more...]
Rangers defeat Astros, now half-game behind
Rangers defeat Astros, now half-game behind On Monday night, the Astros and Rangers commenced a big four-game series in Arlington, and the Rangers took the opener by a score of 5-3 (box score). It was a to-and-fro affair, with the Rangers twice coming back from down a run. The big blow came in the eighth, when Prince Fielder did this ... That was Fielder's 19th home run of the season but only his … [Read more...]
Gut it out: After tough offseason, Jake Diekman is ready to talk about his disease
Gut it out: After tough offseason, Jake Diekman is ready to talk about his disease There’s a special tattoo on Jake Diekman’s wrist. Three words, eight letters: “Gut it out.” To the casual observer, the message probably has something to do with Diekman's role. As a reliever for the Texas Rangers, he's going to experience many ups and downs throughout the course of the season. Sometimes, … [Read more...]
Iowa suspends sophomore RB Derrick Mitchell
Iowa suspends sophomore RB Derrick Mitchell Iowa running back Derrick Mitchell has been suspended from the football program. Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz announced the news in a statement on Monday. “Derrick has been suspended due to a football program and student life code of conduct violation,” Ferentz said. “This is not a legal issue. Derrick is working through the issues at hand in … [Read more...]
Cycling-Direct Energie succeeds Europcar as French team sponsor (Reuters)
Cycling-Direct Energie succeeds Europcar as French team sponsor (Reuters) PARIS, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Electricity and gas supplier Direct Energie is taking over from Europcar as main sponsor of manager Jean-Rene Bernaudeau's cycling team from next year, the two parties said on Tuesday. Europcar, which took over from Bouygues Telecom in 2011, had announced earlier this year that it would end … [Read more...]
Jordan Henderson in US to receive treatment for heel injury
Jordan Henderson in US to receive treatment for heel injury Liverpool have turned to an American orthopaedic specialist in an attempt to get to the root of Jordan Henderson's heel injury. The Reds captain has missed the last three matches with the problem and despite treatment and rest medical staff have taken the decision to seek expert advice from New […] Liverpool have turned to an … [Read more...]
Top stuff: Aussie blogger makes Jarryd Hayne’s debut a must-read event
Top stuff: Aussie blogger makes Jarryd Hayne’s debut a must-read event What is the Australian equivalent of the Pulitzer? Is there such a thing? If so, we have our clear winner, sports blogger category. Take a deep breath, dear readers. What you are about to read is not of this earth country, and it’s absolutely the new-journalism wave of the future as it pertains to NFL writing. I pray, … [Read more...]
Three-Man Weave: Which 2015 All-Star will miss out on selection this season?
Three-Man Weave: Which 2015 All-Star will miss out on selection this season? With the draft and the bulk of free agency now behind us, it's time to start taking stock of what's transpired this summer and how it all figures to impact the upcoming NBA campaign. This week, we discuss: Which 2015 All-Star will miss out on selection this season? *** Eric Freeman: Damian Lillard, Portland Trail … [Read more...]
MLB announces trendy new awards program in which fans have a say
MLB announces trendy new awards program in which fans have a say Major League Baseball has created a new brand of year-end awards, with the goal of merging traditional honors for the game's best players with modern awards that are hip and social-media savvy. And fans will have a say in the winners. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] This new program is called the Esurance MLB … [Read more...]