Rose lawyer wants sexual assault lawsuit tossed 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 The attorney for Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose … [Read more...]
Missouri suspends starting QB Maty Mauk for disciplinary reasons
Missouri suspends starting QB Maty Mauk for disciplinary reasons Missouri starting quarterback Maty Mauk has been suspended for Saturday’s game against South Carolina for disciplinary reasons, according to a release from the school. Offensive tackle Malik Cuellar, a junior college transfer, also is suspended. The release did not elaborate on the reason for the suspension and said both … [Read more...]
UCL: Arsenal, Chelsea lose; Lewa hat trick
UCL: Arsenal, Chelsea lose; Lewa hat trick Chelsea and Arsenal both fell to surprise defeats in the Champions League on Tuesday while Luis Suarez rallied Barcelona to a win, and Robert Lewandowski kept up his impressive run of form with another hat trick as Bayern Munich cruised to a win. Jose Mourinho's Chelsea fell to his former club Porto 2-1 in Group G. Asmir Begovic could only palm Yacine … [Read more...]
BDL 25: The rise of Brad Stevens and his starless Celtics
BDL 25: The rise of Brad Stevens and his starless Celtics 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, uh, 25 key … [Read more...]
Caron Butler is still addicted to Mountain Dew
Caron Butler is still addicted to Mountain Dew NBA veteran Caron Butler has earned a deserving reputation as a no-nonsense professional over his soon-to-be 14 seasons, playing for various teams in different roles and succeeding at nearly every stop along the way. At the same time, though, he's one of the most interesting personalities in the league's recent history. Move beyond his … [Read more...]
The Cubs will air the NL wild card game at Wrigley Field if they don’t host it
The Cubs will air the NL wild card game at Wrigley Field if they don't host it Whether or not the Chicago Cubs host the National League wild card game on October 7, their fans will be able to watch the contest at Wrigley Field. If the Cubs don't host the game, the team plans on airing it on the Wrigley Field video boards. Season ticket holders will have the first shot at purchasing tickets … [Read more...]
Thunder's Ibaka upbeat on return: 'Can't wait'
Thunder's Ibaka upbeat on return: 'Can't wait' Associated Press 0 Shares Print OKLAHOMA CITY -- Much of the buzz around the Oklahoma City Thunder has been about Kevin Durant's return. Serge Ibaka's comeback is nearly as important. The three-time member of the All-Defense first team and two-time league blocks leader missed the final month last season while … [Read more...]
College Football Week 5 Predictions: Picking Top 25 Games Against the Spread – Bleacher Report
College Football Week 5 Predictions: Picking Top 25 Games Against the Spread - Bleacher Report Timothy D. Easley/Associated Press Last week, after a catastrophic showing in Week 3, I vowed to get back to my roots and pick more underdogs. The immediate results were favorable: a 9-7-1 record against the spread that gets me back to .500 for the season. But I still think I left some points on … [Read more...]
Devonta Freeman, Steve Smith Sr. spurred Week 3 winner in Million Dollar Baller
Devonta Freeman, Steve Smith Sr. spurred Week 3 winner in Million Dollar Baller Week 3’s winner of the “NFL Million Dollar Baller” contest rode a balanced approach to a whopping 246.6 points, which would’ve beaten last week’s champion by 59.02. The winner took home a cool $100,000 while besting 77,786 other participants in a highly competitive Week 3 tournament. Cam Newton was started by … [Read more...]
Injury to MSU’s Jack Conklin not season-ending; VT’s Kendall Fuller ‘doubtful’
Injury to MSU's Jack Conklin not season-ending; VT's Kendall Fuller 'doubtful' Michigan State fans received some good news on Tuesday. Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio told reporters at his weekly press conference that the injury that caused left tackle Jack Conklin to leave Saturday’s win over Central Michigan is not season-ending. According to Mlive.com, Conklin suffered a left knee … [Read more...]