Offseason Beat: Fantasy Basketball Mailbag Can you feel it? Training camp starts next week! No more news about a a guy losing 15 pounds, a guy gaining 10 pounds of muscle, a power forward working on his dribbling, or even a guy dropping fried chicken from his diet.If you followed our columns from the offseason last year, you might have noticed we had a tad more info on the free side in 2014. … [Read more...]
Alvarez, Chilemba to box for shot at champ Stevenson (The Associated Press)
Alvarez, Chilemba to box for shot at champ Stevenson (The Associated Press) Eleider Alvarez will face Isaac Chilemba in an elimination bout to become the top light heavyweight contender in the World Boxing Council, promoter Yvon Michel announced Thursday. Alvarez (18-0), a Colombian living in Montreal, is ranked second by the WBC, while Chilemba (24-2-2), of Malawi, is the top contender. … [Read more...]
Kam Chancellor still supported teammates during his holdout
Kam Chancellor still supported teammates during his holdout Though Kam Chancellor was not in the locker room with the Seattle Seahawks for several weeks as he sat out, protesting his contract structure, he was still keeping a watchful eye over his teammates. The three-time Pro Bowler, who returned to the team facility on Wednesday, ending his lockout, was in frequent contact with his … [Read more...]
NBA tweaks Finals format to ease travel issues
NBA tweaks Finals format to ease travel issues 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 The NBA, in an ongoing attempt to build more rest into the schedule and ease travel demands on its players, has announced another change to the NBA Finals format. The … [Read more...]
Bosh off blood thinners, cleared for Heat camp
Bosh off blood thinners, cleared for Heat camp Associated Press 0 Shares Print MIAMI -- Heat forward Chris Bosh says he no longer needs to take blood-thinning medication as part of his treatment regimen for a blood clot, meaning he will be able to fully participate when training camp opens next week. Bosh missed the final 30 games of last season after a clot was discovered on his … [Read more...]
Chandler Parsons claims the tweet that sparked the emoji war wasn’t about DeAndre Jordan
Chandler Parsons claims the tweet that sparked the emoji war wasn't about DeAndre Jordan It was the tweet that sparked one of the more ridiculous days in recent NBA memory: [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] ✈️ — Chandler Parsons (@ChandlerParsons) July 8, 2015 With that one plane emoji, fired off shortly after reports began to circulate that … [Read more...]
Hinchcliffe to get back in a car next week at Road America (The Associated Press)
Hinchcliffe to get back in a car next week at Road America (The Associated Press) James Hinchcliffe will be back in an Indy car for the first time since his near-fatal accident in May when he tests next week at Road America in Wisconsin. Hinchcliffe crashed during a May 18 practice for the Indianapolis 500. A piece of his broken suspension pierced his leg and the IndyCar safety crew had to … [Read more...]
Elite road cycling technology may benefit amateur consumers (The Associated Press)
Elite road cycling technology may benefit amateur consumers (The Associated Press) In a sleek, black skinsuit and aerodynamic helmet, Linda Villumsen looked a bit like a superhero as she rode her carbon-fiber time trial bike to victory at the world championships this week. Few sports are as reliant on technology as cycling, where fractions of a second often add up to victory or defeat. … [Read more...]
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Chris Johnston of Sportsnet, USA Tortorella, Patrick Kane
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Chris Johnston of Sportsnet, USA Tortorella, Patrick Kane LISTEN HERE! [And if that doesn't work, try here.] It's a Thursday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 1 ET/10 a.m., and we're talking about the following and more. Special Guest Star: Chris Johnston of Sportsnet talks all things NHL, hopfully without Alberta phone drama. • The Patrick Kane … [Read more...]
Rex Ryan: ‘I gotta control my language’
Rex Ryan: 'I gotta control my language' The Buffalo Bills were flagged for 14 penalties in their 40-32 loss to the Patriots in Week 2, and the players weren't the only ones penalized: coach Rex Ryan was called for unsportsmanlike conduct in the third quarter for arguing a pass interference call on receiver Sammy Watkins. With his team already flagged 32 times in two games (24 accepted), the … [Read more...]