How Teddy Atlas was persuaded to train Timothy Bradley (Yahoo Sports) After a bad ending with Alexander Povetkin, Atlas needed words of wisdom and additional comforts to work with another boxer. … [Read more...]
Caron Butler revisits Gilbert Arenas-Javaris Crittenton gun standoff in new book
Caron Butler revisits Gilbert Arenas-Javaris Crittenton gun standoff in new book Sacramento Kings forward Caron Butler's new memoir, "Tuff Juice: My Journey from the Streets to the NBA," hit bookshelves Wednesday. If you're not sure you want to buy the autobiographical tale — which covers Butler's path from rough-and-tumble Racine, Wis., where he dealt drugs at age 11, ran with gangs and … [Read more...]
An aging Kobe Bryant, for once, doesn’t want to be compared to Michael Jordan
An aging Kobe Bryant, for once, doesn't want to be compared to Michael Jordan In a few weeks, Kobe Bryant will become the first NBA guard to play in his 20th season, a remarkable accomplishment for any player, much less one counted on in his prime to act as the league’s best player. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The hope, for his rebuilding Lakers, … [Read more...]
Sneaky Cubs fan changes Pittsburgh sign to ‘Lets Go Cubs’
Sneaky Cubs fan changes Pittsburgh sign to 'Lets Go Cubs' The NL wild-card clash Wednesday night between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates looks to be a classic, with two great pitchers on the mound in Jake Arrieta and Gerrit Cole, plus two of the best teams in MLB playing a winner-take-all game. But that may not be the only classic in this conversation. A Chicago Cubs fan in … [Read more...]
Cole's recent approach vs. Cubs
Cole's recent approach vs. Cubs Pirates ace Gerrit Cole has taken the next step in 2015. The UCLA product and former No. 1 overall pick has long had frontline velocity and stuff, but in his first two big-league seasons the results didn't quite rise to meet the press clippings. That's all changed this year, as the following numbers show ... Gerrit Cole, 2013-14 vs. 2015 Season(s) ERA K% BB% … [Read more...]
Listen to Soccer Morning from 9-10:15am ET with Eric Gomez and Ross Dunbar
Listen to Soccer Morning from 9-10:15am ET with Eric Gomez and Ross Dunbar Today’s Soccer Morning features interviews with Eric Gomez (about CONCACAF Cup) and Ross Dunbar (about the Bundesliga). You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World Soccer Talk LIVE page at www.worldsoccertalk.com/live. During the show, you can tweet your questions or observations live to @soccermorning Or better … [Read more...]
Jagr talks mullet; how to play 3-on-3; Pavelski on Torres (Puck Headlines)
Jagr talks mullet; how to play 3-on-3; Pavelski on Torres (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]. The fair didn't stand a chance earlier today. Dogs are going to have some … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: Draft Guide Preview: Sleepers
Offseason Beat: Draft Guide Preview: Sleepers It’s that time of year when the news starts pouring so fast that it’s hard to keep up with. Preseason overreactions are everywhere, but at the same time you do have to be bold enough to move the needle on projections when warranted. Speaking of bold (my segue class on the Internet is really paying off), the Rotoworld Draft Guide is popping with bold … [Read more...]
Prisco's Week 5 NFL Picks: Cowboys won't keep up with Pats, Eagles win – CBSSports.com
Prisco's Week 5 NFL Picks: Cowboys won't keep up with Pats, Eagles win - CBSSports.com One quarter of the NFL season down, three to go. The latest from SportsLineWhich 1-3 team saves its season in Philly when the Saints and Eagles clash? Will the banged-up Cowboys drop their third straight with the 3-0 Pats coming to Dallas? Here are all my picks for Week 5: at Indianapolis at … [Read more...]
Like NFL International Series games? Hope so, there will be many more
Like NFL International Series games? Hope so, there will be many more The NFL is determined to expand internationally, even though the game is wildly popular in the United States and there are precious few home games for each team every year. But the NFL is doubling down on the International Series, for a long time and in more locations other than London. The league announced Wednesday it … [Read more...]