Chris Paul was pretty bummed out after losing to the Warriors You can't blame Chris Paul for being upset, really. His Los Angeles Clippers had fought back from a 17-point second-quarter deficit against the scorching-hot Golden State Warriors to take a lead after three quarters, thanks in large part to his brilliant work attacking the Dubs off the bounce, collapsing the defense and creating … [Read more...]
Harvey, Fielder win Comeback POY awards
Harvey, Fielder win Comeback POY awards Major League Baseball awarded its Comeback Player of the Year awards to Matt Harvey of the Mets and Prince Fielder of the Rangers on Thursday, capping amazing turnaround seasons for both players in 2015. The NL winner, Harvey missed all of 2014 recovering from Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery Oct. 22, 2013. In 2015, he posted a 2.71 ERA (sixth … [Read more...]
Branden Grace leads WGC-HSBC Champions with 9-under 63
Branden Grace leads WGC-HSBC Champions with 9-under 63 Your browser does not support iframes. Branden Grace continued his breakout 2015 on Thursday, shooting a first round of 9-under 63 to take the Day 1 lead at the WGC-HSBC Champions. The South African, who finished T-4 at the U.S. Open and third at the PGA Championship, leads by a shot at Sheshan International in Shanghai, China, over … [Read more...]
Reeling Lions clean house yet again, fire general manager and president
Reeling Lions clean house yet again, fire general manager and president It doesn't seem like it was only less than a year ago that the Detroit Lions were in the playoffs, giving the Dallas Cowboys everything they could handle (and, some would say, were robbed by a bad call). The Lions are 1-7 and starting over. General manager Martin Mayhew and team president Tom Lewand, ESPN's Adam Schefter … [Read more...]
Matt Harvey, Prince Fielder win MLB’s Comeback Players of the Year
Matt Harvey, Prince Fielder win MLB's Comeback Players of the Year A couple of stars returned to the field in 2015 after missing significant time with significant injuries and their perseverance was rewarded. New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey and Texas Rangers designated hitter Prince Fielder were named MLB's Comeback Players of the Year on Thursday. Harvey sat out the entire 2014 … [Read more...]
Ex-Florida State QB John Franklin III commits to Auburn
Ex-Florida State QB John Franklin III commits to Auburn Former Florida State quarterback John Franklin III is headed to the SEC. Franklin, who is playing for East Mississippi Community College this season, announced via Twitter that he will transfer to Auburn. The wait is over! Ready to start my new journey and soar with the War Eagles on the Plains come January. #WDE #JF3 … [Read more...]
Turnover, uncertainty make MLS teams more interesting when their seasons are over
Turnover, uncertainty make MLS teams more interesting when their seasons are over Something curious is occurring this year as Major League Soccer teams gradually tumble from the championship chase, waking up from MLS Cup dreamland: The moment they are eliminated, these teams suddenly become more interesting. Obviously, success is always compelling. We faithfully observe and applaud as clubs earn … [Read more...]
LeBron: Sleeves paid price for shot frustration
LeBron: Sleeves paid price for shot frustration 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 CLEVELAND -- If actions speak louder than words, LeBron James might as well have been screaming to the NBA about how … [Read more...]
Clips' Paul sits final play due to strained groin
Clips' Paul sits final play due to strained groin ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print Clippers point guard Chris Paul was conspicuously absent on the final play of Los Angeles' loss to Golden State on Wednesday night, relegated to the bench, where he sat with a forlorn look on his face. Coach Doc Rivers said Paul was not on the court at the end of the 112-108 loss to the … [Read more...]
Reports: Phil Mickelson splits with Butch Harmon, hires Andrew Getson as swing coach
Reports: Phil Mickelson splits with Butch Harmon, hires Andrew Getson as swing coach Phil Mickelson hasn't won since the 2013 British Open, and he believes that to change that skid he has to change instructors. Mickelson has parted ways with Butch Harmon after eight years, as first reported by Golf.com. “I’ve learned a great deal from him in our eight years together,” Mickelson said in a … [Read more...]