Plaxico Burress thinks lighter helmets cause concussions You know how players who played the game insist they know it better than those who didn't? Yeah, that's not always the case. Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress, appearing on the Opie & Jimmy Radio Show on Monday, believes that we're seeing more concussions now because of the equipment now in play. "These guys [that … [Read more...]
After Brian Shaw, Kenneth Faried just wants ‘a coach that believes in you’
After Brian Shaw, Kenneth Faried just wants 'a coach that believes in you' The Denver Nuggets entered last season with playoff aspirations, but were quickly laid low by struggles both on the court and off it. Brian Shaw never quite could get the most out of a Nuggets roster stocked with contributors but light on stars — a stepped-on version of the 10-deep crew that soared in George Karl's … [Read more...]
Steve Spurrier discusses dysfunction during his days in Washington
Steve Spurrier discusses dysfunction during his days in Washington Washington owner Daniel Snyder and team president Bruce Allen are big fans of Robert Griffin III. Head coach Jay Gruden is not. In years past, what Snyder and Allen wanted when it came to personnel won out. This season, so far, Gruden has, and it is Kirk Cousins, not Griffin, who has been the starter for Washington. Current … [Read more...]
Column: Ali, Frazier and the cost of the Thrilla in Manilla (The Associated Press)
Column: Ali, Frazier and the cost of the Thrilla in Manilla (The Associated Press) It was, Muhammad Ali would later say, the closest thing to death he had ever known. Neither fighter gave an inch as Frazier relentlessly pursued Ali, and Ali responded by unleashing the fury of his fists on the oncoming challenger's head. ''They told me Joe Frazier was washed up,'' Ali said to Frazier at one … [Read more...]
NHL expansion questions; Good times in Hockeyville; Eichel and expectations (Puck Headlines)
NHL expansion questions; Good times in Hockeyville; Eichel and expectations (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • There were almost too many viral moments in … [Read more...]
Derrick Rose to resume basketball activities in two weeks following facial surgery
Derrick Rose to resume basketball activities in two weeks following facial surgery Derrick Rose's latest injury does not look to be a major one. The Chicago Bulls announced Wednesday that the 2012 NBA MVP had undergone successful surgery to repair the left orbital fracture he suffered after taking an elbow to the face in Tuesday morning practice. The team expects him to resume basketball … [Read more...]
Rangers mascot scares the daylights out of texting fan
Rangers mascot scares the daylights out of texting fan There's a warning issued in every baseball stadium prior to each game. While the words may differ slightly, the message is the same: "Please stay alert for flying bats and balls." The Texas Rangers' mascot, Captain, has heard this notice many times, and, apparently, he takes it pretty seriously. So, when Captain saw a fan texting during … [Read more...]
Foot injury to sideline Spurs’ Son Heung-min
Foot injury to sideline Spurs’ Son Heung-min Son Heung-min is facing a spell on the sidelines after injuring his foot in Tottenham’s defeat of Manchester City. The 23-year-old has settled impressively at White Hart Lane after making the B£22million move from Bayer Leverkusen last month. The South Korea forward has netted three goals in five Spurs appearances […] Son Heung-min is facing a … [Read more...]
Mr. Brightside: Melo says Knicks will compete
Mr. Brightside: Melo says Knicks will compete 0 Shares Print WEST POINT, N.Y. -- Don't tell Carmelo Anthony the New York Knicks aren't competing for a title this season. "S---, we're competing. People might not believe that, but we're definitely competing for that," Anthony said after training camp practice on Wednesday. "That's always going to be the goal. Whether we get there or not … [Read more...]
Bulls' Rose has surgery; back in 2 weeks
Bulls' Rose has surgery; back in 2 weeks Nick Friedell, ESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. 0 Shares Print CHICAGO -- Bulls point guard Derrick Rose underwent surgery … [Read more...]