Cavaliers G Smith to miss at least two games Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate 0 Shares print INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith underwent an MRI on Tuesday that confirmed a right knee … [Read more...]
How to Bet Northern Illinois and Toledo on ESPN2 – SportsBlog.com (blog)
How to Bet Northern Illinois and Toledo on ESPN2 - SportsBlog.com (blog) This week’s football schedule kicks off with Tuesday night action between Northern Illinois and Toledo. The game kicks off on ESPN2 at 8 ET. The offshore and Vegas point spread is Toledo (-7.5) and 60.5. The game opened at -8 and 60. Despite the public affection for big favorites, only 54 percent are taking Toledo with a … [Read more...]
Tony Pulis charged with misconduct for confronting official after West Brom’s loss to Leicester City
Tony Pulis charged with misconduct for confronting official after West Brom’s loss to Leicester City Tony Pulis has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following West Brom’s defeat to Leicester. The head coach is alleged to “have used language and/or behavior in or around the tunnel area after the fixture which amounts to improper conduct,” an FA statement said. West Brom … [Read more...]
Porzingis expects to play despite strained neck
Porzingis expects to play despite strained neck 0 Shares print GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis doesn't believe a strained neck will keep him out of Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. "For now, I think I'm good for tomorrow," he said after practice on Tuesday. Twenty-year-old rookie Kristaps Porzingis recorded his first double-double, earning … [Read more...]
NBA Fantasy Trends: Use It or Lose It and Podcast
NBA Fantasy Trends: Use It or Lose It and Podcast So are the Warriors just really, really lucky this year? They are 4-0 and have the biggest margin of victory in NBA history in four games at 100 points. Keepin' it 💯 for sure. It’s been a bloodbath and it’s not like they went against chumps with the Grizzlies, Rockets and Pelicans twice — all made the playoffs in the Western Conference last year. … [Read more...]
Power rankings: WGC-HSBC Champions
Power rankings: WGC-HSBC Champions The final World Golf Championships event of the year convenes on Thursday in Shanghai, China, with the HSBC Champions. Bubba Watson is the defending champion at Sheshan International, a course where long hitters have dominated. The world Nos. 2 and 3 are in the field, along with 2013 champion Dustin Johnson. Here are our top five players for this week: 1. … [Read more...]
Titans fire Ken Whisenhunt, name Mike Mularkey interim head coach
Titans fire Ken Whisenhunt, name Mike Mularkey interim head coach The Tennessee Titans surprised many on Tuesday morning, announcing the firing of head coach Ken Whisenhunt. The team named assistant head coach/tight ends coach Mike Mularkey as the interim replacement. Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said they are looking for progress with the club: “After thoughtful … [Read more...]
Nats name Dusty Baker manager
Nats name Dusty Baker manager The Washington Nationals have named a new manager and it's Dusty Baker. The Nationals had reportedly agreed to hire Bud Black last week, but CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reported late Monday night that talks broke off and instead the Nationals had turned their focus to Baker. And now Monday morning, the Nationals have officially announced Baker as their new manager. "I am … [Read more...]
Jim Harbaugh: ‘I take a vitamin every day, it’s called a steak’
Jim Harbaugh: 'I take a vitamin every day, it’s called a steak' Jim Harbaugh is an, um, interesting guy. During his 11 months as Michigan head coach, he’s done and said some pretty funny things. He added another one to that list on Monday night during his radio show. Per Mlive.com, Harbaugh was asked by a listener the best way to get their son to be a 6-foot-5 quarterback. Harbaugh responded … [Read more...]
Remi Garde relishing ‘difficult task’ of keeping Aston Villa in the Premier League
Remi Garde relishing ‘difficult task’ of keeping Aston Villa in the Premier League Remi Garde has called his appointment as Aston Villa manager “an unbelievable honor” as chairman Randy Lerner admitted the club were “way behind.” Former Lyon boss Garde on Monday signed a deal until June 2019 with the midlands outfit bottom of the Barclays Premier League. He watched his new side in […] Remi … [Read more...]