Dunk History: Some of our friends' favorite dunks, Vol. 1 As the summer wears on, with training camps and preseason play still off in (what feels like) the distant future, we turn our attention to the past. Join us as we while away a few late-summer moments recalling some of the most scintillating slams of yesteryear, the most thunderous throwdowns ever to sear themselves into our memories. … [Read more...]
NBA: Why They Should Follow The MLB In Utilizing Their Developmental League – Sir Charles In Charge
NBA: Why They Should Follow The MLB In Utilizing Their Developmental League - Sir Charles In Charge To help further along players, some sports have developmental leagues. The NBA has one, but they don’t really take advantage of it The Fort Wayne Mad Ants, an NBA Development League team, was the last remaining independent team in the league before being snatched up by the Indiana Pacers for sole … [Read more...]
Daniel Carcillo retires from NHL to focus on helping former players
Daniel Carcillo retires from NHL to focus on helping former players Chicago Blackhawks forward Daniel Carcillo officially retired from playing hockey Thursday. But he hopes his legacy and impact in the game will continue even though he no longer will suit up for a team. Carcillo’s immediate goal is to help players with their transition from playing the sport into the real world. Said … [Read more...]
Kristaps Porzingis is ‘not Shawn Bradley,’ is eating 3 steaks a day to bulk up
Kristaps Porzingis is 'not Shawn Bradley,' is eating 3 steaks a day to bulk up Over the course of his illustrious coaching career, Phil Jackson's approach to motivating and handling his players off the floor has drawn at least as much attention as his merits as a tactician and his devotion to the triangle offense. We've heard countless stories over the years about his implementation of … [Read more...]
Gerald Green can still get his entire head above the rim
Gerald Green can still get his entire head above the rim With the start of NBA training camps just around the corner, many veteran players are starting to ramp up the intensity of their workouts, making sure all their equipment's in top working order as they prepare for the grueling season ahead. When you're a high-flyer like Gerald Green, who signed a one-year deal to join the Miami Heat … [Read more...]
Rafael Palmeiro returning to pro baseball to play with son
Rafael Palmeiro returning to pro baseball to play with son Ten years after last playing in the major leagues, Rafael Palmeiro is returning to professional baseball for at least one weekend. The former Rangers and Orioles first baseman will suit up for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League on Friday night. It’s more than just your average minor-league gimmick though. … [Read more...]
Jonathan Huberdeau inks 2-year bridge deal with Panthers
Jonathan Huberdeau inks 2-year bridge deal with Panthers After some offer sheet “tire kicking” earlier in the week, forward Jonathan Huberdeau and the Florida Panthers agreed to a 2-year deal that’ll get the restricted free agent into camp this week. The deal comes after the Panthers had made their “best offer” to Huberdeau, the team’s leading scorer with 54 points (15 goals, 39 assists) … [Read more...]
Sister of Georgia LB coach Kevin Sherrer found shot
Sister of Georgia LB coach Kevin Sherrer found shot Rasha Breann Sherrer, the sister of Georgia outside linebackers coach Kevin Sherrer, was found dead on Tuesday. According to authorities, Rasha Sherrer, 36 and Gary Hazelrig, 43, were both discovered dead with gunshot wounds at 1:45 p.m in Blount County. Per Al.com, a witness said the two were last seen alive at 8:30 a.m. Monday and they … [Read more...]
Fowler credits Mickelson’s Tuesday game in helping him chase down wins
Fowler credits Mickelson's Tuesday game in helping him chase down wins The only way to really learn how to perform under pressure is to get into pressure-packed situations. Rickie Fowler has faced a lot of those throat-drying moments in the last couple of years, thanks to Phil Mickelson's tutelage and the Tuesday games he has organized at most events he plays. Over time, Fowler has become … [Read more...]
Man United revenue drops by £40 million
Man United revenue drops by £40 million Richard Jolly Manchester United's revenue dropped by almost £40 million and they made a loss of £1.2m in the last financial year as they counted the cost of missing out on the Champions League. But United are confident that they will have an annual income of over £500m this year -- a record for an English side -- after returning to Europe's elite … [Read more...]