Suns' Morris hit with $10K fine for trade demand 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 has fined Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris a sum of $10,000 for publicly demanding a trade. The league's official announcement Tuesday cited a "public … [Read more...]
BDL 25: Are the Cleveland Cavaliers going to price themselves into oblivion?
BDL 25: Are the Cleveland Cavaliers going to price themselves into oblivion? The NBA offseason has brought many changes to rosters, coaching staffs, and the list of championship contenders. As we draw closer to opening night, it's time to move our focus from the potential impact of each offseason event and onto the broader issues that figure to define this season. The BDL 25 takes stock of, … [Read more...]
NFL Week 1 picks: Patriots win big over Steelers, Falcons upset Eagles – CBSSports.com
NFL Week 1 picks: Patriots win big over Steelers, Falcons upset Eagles - CBSSports.com Welcome to the Year 3 of my NFL picks where I promise to make fewer Bieber references and never use the word Millennial, except in sentences where I promise not to use the word Millennial. Speaking of Millennials, I was going to write this entire thing in emojis, but it turns out that Chevy's already tried that … [Read more...]
Kevin Durant: ‘I’m still the best player in the world’
Kevin Durant: 'I'm still the best player in the world' It's easy to forget that we're just one year removed from Kevin Durant being crowned the NBA's Most Valuable Player because, in the context of 24/7/365 sports consumption, one year tends to feel more like 1,000. (I mean, Luke Ridnour's been on six teams since "You the real MVP.") [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all … [Read more...]
Gareth Bale’s agent says Real Madrid player was never close to leaving
Gareth Bale’s agent says Real Madrid player was never close to leaving Gareth Bale's agent Jonathan Barnett insists the Wales international was never close to leaving Real Madrid this summer and he hopes to remain at the Bernabeu for the remainder of his career. Manchester United were linked with the 26-year-old but Barnett dismissed the rumors. "He was nowhere near leaving – […] … [Read more...]
Caleb Joseph breaks bat in half after bases-loaded strikeout
Caleb Joseph breaks bat in half after bases-loaded strikeout As the Orioles' playoff hopes have all but faded, frustration is setting in with Baltimore's players. Just take a look at Caleb Joseph's reaction after striking out in a big spot in Monday's 8-6 loss to the New York Yankees. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] Down by three runs in the eighth inning, Joseph had a chance … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots Free Pick and Betting Odds Sept 10, 2015
Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots Free Pick and Betting Odds. In this opening week of the season match, the New England Patriots will play host to the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The game is set to kickoff on Thursday, September 10th at 08:30 ET, and the Patriots are current favourites to win, with a -7½ point start at odds of +115, according … [Read more...]
Utah State Aggies at Utah Utes Free Pick and Betting Odds
Utah State Aggies at Utah Utes Free Pick and Betting Odds. This 2015 season, week two match between the 1-0 Utah State Aggies and the 1-0 Utah Utes is set to take place on Friday, September 11th. The game will take place at the Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City and kick off is scheduled for 21:00 ET. According to 5Dimes, the Utes are favourites to win, with a -13 point start and odds of -110. … [Read more...]
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Free Pick and Betting Odds
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 1-0 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are all set for action as they welcome the 1-0 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs to the Houchen Industries L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green. 5Dimes has labelled the hometown team as favourites, with a -1½ point start on the spread with odds of -110. Total points offered are 65½. Kick … [Read more...]
Cycling-Froome set to miss world road championships (Reuters)
Cycling-Froome set to miss world road championships (Reuters) Double Tour de France winner Chris Froome is unlikely to take part in the world road cycling championships this month after retiring from the Vuelta with a foot injury. The 30-year-old Briton, who rides for Team Sky, would have been one of the favourites for the title in Virginia when the championships begin on Sept. 19. "It … [Read more...]