Byron Scott wants to limit Kobe's minutes, back-to-backs: 'I don't want him to go out hurt' Los Angeles Lakers fans got some welcome news last week, when Bleacher Report's Kevin Ding reported that superstar swingman Kobe Bryant has been "medically cleared for all basketball activities" after undergoing shoulder surgery in January. Lakers coach Byron Scott's thrilled, too, and now that he's … [Read more...]
Josh Donaldson’s distinct hairstyle catching on with Blue Jays fans
Josh Donaldson's distinct hairstyle catching on with Blue Jays fans On the field, Josh Donaldson has led the Toronto Blue Jays to first place in the American League East. Off the field, he's leading a fashion revolution. Fans can't do anything to play like Donaldson, who's considered a frontrunner for the AL MVP award, but they can and are taking steps to look like their favorite Blue Jays … [Read more...]
LSU to hold combine for scouts to see Tigers' NBA Draft prospects – CBSSports.com
LSU to hold combine for scouts to see Tigers' NBA Draft prospects - CBSSports.com LSU junior guard Tim Quarterman is attracting NBA scouts. (USATSI) LSU will host a combine open to NBA scouts on Oct. 13-14, sources told CBS Sports on Monday. An official announcement is expected soon, but the event is expected to be similar to what Kentucky did last year in the preseason. LSU has three … [Read more...]
Dallas Stars: Puck Daddy’s 2015-16 NHL Season Preview
Dallas Stars: Puck Daddy's 2015-16 NHL Season Preview (The 2015-16 NHL season is nearly upon us! Why bother watching this team? What will make or break the season? Find out as we preview all 30 teams as camps begin!) Last Season 41-31-10, 92 points. Sixth in the Central Division. 2014-15 Season, In One Tweet Did They Get Better, Worse Or Are They About The Same? Better. General … [Read more...]
Which of the eight NFL teams with an 0-2 record can still make the playoffs?
Which of the eight NFL teams with an 0-2 record can still make the playoffs? Every year we roll out statistics that illustrate the difficulty of making the playoffs after starting 0-2 in the NFL, and every year we try to figure out which teams might beat the long odds to keep their season alive. This season, there are some high-profile clubs in an 0-2 hole after two weeks, including three … [Read more...]
Premature evacuation: Joe Beimel runs out of bullpen, but wasn’t called to pitch
Premature evacuation: Joe Beimel runs out of bullpen, but wasn't called to pitch Here's a terrible scenario: You wake up at 6 a.m., get ready for work, hop in your car, take off down the road and then, when you're halfway to work, you realize: It's Saturday! A moment of shame hits and you turn around and go home. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] Joe Beimel went through what's … [Read more...]
Cycling-Cavendish’s season over after shoulder injury (Reuters)
Cycling-Cavendish's season over after shoulder injury (Reuters) Mark Cavendish's season is over after the Briton underwent shoulder surgery, his Etixx-Quick Step team said on Monday. "Due to the time of recovery needed, Cavendish will not return to competition this year," the Belgian team said in a statement. Cavendish has had a quiet season, winning one stage on the Tour de France to take … [Read more...]
Keylor Navas on the verge of breaking 40-year old record at Real Madrid
Keylor Navas on the verge of breaking 40-year old record at Real Madrid Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas can break a 40-year old club record for the longest streak without conceding a goal if the Costa Rica international maintains his current form against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. Currently, Real Madrid are the only La Liga side not to have conceded a goal this season, […] Real … [Read more...]
What We Learned: Oilers take huge gamble on Oscar Klefbom deal
What We Learned: Oilers take huge gamble on Oscar Klefbom deal (Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend’s events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. Feel free to complain about it) There is effectively no basis by which we can judge the Oscar Klefbom contract for the Edmonton … [Read more...]
Blake Griffin wants to be in ‘Space Jam 2’: ‘I’d love to be involved in any capacity’
Blake Griffin wants to be in 'Space Jam 2': 'I’d love to be involved in any capacity' Many basketball fans who came of age during the 1990s hold "Space Jam" — the hit 1996 film that saw Michael Jordan don a "Tune Squad" uniform to help the Looney Tunes avoid enslavement by an intergalactic theme-park owner (seriously) , that gave us "Hit 'Em High" and "I Believe I Can Fly," and that remains … [Read more...]