Sheriff: 911 caller said Odom had done cocaine ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print A Nevada sheriff says a person who called 911 to report that Lamar Odom was found unconscious at a brothel said the former NBA star had been doing cocaine and had taken sexual performance enhancers. Nye County Sheriff Sharon Wehrly says an employee for Love Ranch told 911 dispatchers that Odom was … [Read more...]
BDL’s 2015-16 NBA Season Previews: Oklahoma City Thunder
BDL’s 2015-16 NBA Season Previews: Oklahoma City Thunder This should be a time of joy, of hosannas sung loudly and heard far and wide. Kevin Durant is back! After missing 55 games with fractured bones in his right foot that required three surgeries in six months, the 2013-14 NBA Most Valuable Player has returned to lay waste to defenses, to prove he's the best in the world, and to lead the … [Read more...]
SEC Power Rankings: West leading the pack
SEC Power Rankings: West leading the pack After the HBC-retirin', Will Grier-suspendin' start to this week, actual football might feel a bit anticlimactic this Saturday ... if not for, you know, the pair of top-10 matchups featuring three undefeated teams and those once-defeated scrubs at Alabama. Here's how all four of those teams -- plus 10 more -- shape up in this week's CBS Sports SEC Power … [Read more...]
Horse racing-American Pharoah ‘on target’ in Breeders’ buildup (Reuters)
Horse racing-American Pharoah 'on target' in Breeders' buildup (Reuters) Triple Crown winner American Pharoah was "on target" in his Breeders' Cup Classic preparation after completing his toughest workout since finishing a shocking second in the Travers Stakes at Saratoga in August. The 3-year-old has been working out at his home track in California for longer than initially expected … [Read more...]
Former NFL player who committed suicide diagnosed with CTE
Former NFL player who committed suicide diagnosed with CTE Adrian Robinson Jr. is the latest former NFL player to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, after his death. Robinson, a linebacker who was with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers and Washington Redskins over the 2012 and 2013 seasons, committed suicide in May this year. He was 25 years … [Read more...]
Overlooked Collin McHugh looking to extend Astros miracle season
Overlooked Collin McHugh looking to extend Astros miracle season Dallas Keuchel emerged as the Houston Astros ace in 2015. One of the club's biggest trade deadline acquisitions was Scott Kazmir. One of their biggest stories was rookie Lance McCullers Jr. Yet, with their season on the line during Wednesday's Game 5 ALDS matchup against the Kansas City Royals, the team will turn to their most … [Read more...]
The Netherlands’ fall was predictable, and one man deserves more blame than most
The Netherlands’ fall was predictable, and one man deserves more blame than most The worst thing about Holland’s failure to qualify for the European Championships is the general apathy surrounding the entire debacle. We’ve seen teams fight for their survival before, and the panic levels sufficed: As Mexico limped into last year’s World Cup there was a palpable sense of fear when they […] … [Read more...]
NASCAR officially reduces downforce for 2016 Cup season
NASCAR officially reduces downforce for 2016 Cup season Rejoice. The downforce reductions fans and drivers wanted NASCAR to make for the 2016 season are happening. NASCAR revealed the rules for next season Wednesday and the low downforce rules that were used at Darlington and Kentucky in 2015 will be the norm for 2016. The lower downforce reduced the cars' grip and gave drivers more … [Read more...]
Florida CB Deiondre Porter suspended, facing 5 charges
Florida CB Deiondre Porter suspended, facing 5 charges Florida cornerback Deiondre Porter has been suspended after he was arrested by Gainesville police for allegedly firing a gun in the direction of his pregnant girlfriend on September 29. Porter, a redshirt freshman, is facing five charges including "firing a missile into a dwelling." #Gators CB Deiondre Porter on the Alachua County Court … [Read more...]
American Pharoah ‘on target’ in Breeders’ buildup (Reuters)
American Pharoah 'on target' in Breeders' buildup (Reuters) Triple Crown winner American Pharoah was "on target" in his Breeders' Cup Classic preparation after completing his toughest workout since finishing a shocking second in the Travers Stakes at Saratoga in August. The 3-year-old has been working out at his home track in California for longer than initially expected because of cold, … [Read more...]