Spurs without Leonard, Ginobili vs. winless 76ers Associated Press 0 Shares print SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio veterans Kawhi Leonard and Manu Ginobili will both miss the Spurs' game Saturday night against the winless Philadelphia 76ers. Leonard leads San Antonio in scoring at 21.9 points but has an upper respiratory infection. Leonard fell on his right elbow following a one-handed … [Read more...]
Enrique Hernandez begs Zack Greinke to stay with the Dodgers on Twitter
Enrique Hernandez begs Zack Greinke to stay with the Dodgers on Twitter All you had to do was ask nicely. That's what Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Enrique Hernandez hopes free-agent pitcher Zack Greinke will say if and when he sees Hernandez's tweet begging him to stay with the Dodgers. [Jeff Passan's Ultimate Free Agent Tracker] Greinke, who opted out of his deal on Nov. 4 with three … [Read more...]
French stars out of Beckham charity game
French stars out of Beckham charity game MANCHESTER -- Tragic events in Paris led to French World Cup winners Zinedine Zidane, Patrick Vieira and Christian Karembeu pulling out of David Beckham's "Match for Children" at Old Trafford. The trio should have been among the star attractions of a 'Rest of the World XI' playing against a Beckham Great Britain and Ireland select side in aid of Unicef. But … [Read more...]
2015 NFL picks against the spread: Week 10 – Revenge of the Birds
2015 NFL picks against the spread: Week 10 - Revenge of the Birds Well, I am back with my Week 10 picks against the Vegas spread. However, It isn't like i am setting the world on fire. Week 9 was pretty bad for straight up picks. Against the spread, I was a sad 6-7. That puts me at 70-59-3. That's very average. So take my advice with a grain of salt I guess, or just flip a coin. It seems to go … [Read more...]
Georgia player dazed after slap to the helmet by coach (Video)
Georgia player dazed after slap to the helmet by coach (Video) Georgia's Rico McGraw was down on the ground briefly after he was smacked in the helmet by a Georgia assistant. The team was celebrating after forcing an Auburn punt late in the third quarter. And this happened to McGraw, a defensive back. Given Georgia's three losses and the rumors surrounding the team and the coaching staff … [Read more...]
Mr Maybe rallies to win Big A’s Red Smith Handicap (The Associated Press)
Mr Maybe rallies to win Big A's Red Smith Handicap (The Associated Press) Mr Maybe rallied for a decisive victory Saturday in the $250,000 Red Smith Handicap at Aqueduct, the last major grass stakes of the season in New York. Mr Maybe is 2 for 2 since transferring to trainer Chad Brown. … [Read more...]
Sam Hornish likely not returning to No. 9 car in 2016
Sam Hornish likely not returning to No. 9 car in 2016 Richard Petty Motorsports' No. 9 car will probably have a different driver in 2016. Petty said Saturday that Sam Hornish Jr. isn't expected be back for a second season with the team. Hornish made his return to racing full-time in the Sprint Cup Series with RPM in 2015 and the results have not been great. The former IndyCar and … [Read more...]
Phillies acquire starter Jeremy Hellickson from Diamondbacks
Phillies acquire starter Jeremy Hellickson from Diamondbacks The trade winds are blowing strong across Major League Baseball. In a deal agreed to on Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies have acquired veteran right-handed Jeremy Hellickson from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league pitcher Sam McWilliams. Comcast SportsNet's Jim Salisbury was the first to report a deal was … [Read more...]
Overlooked no more: Colton Parayko excelling in rookie season for Blues
Overlooked no more: Colton Parayko excelling in rookie season for Blues During the 2012 NHL Draft weekend, Colton Parayko was sitting at home when he received a phone call. On the other end was Hockey Hall of Famer and St. Louis Blues then-Vice President of Hockey Operations Al MacInnis telling the 19-year old defenseman that he was now a part of the organization after being selected with … [Read more...]
Kyrie Irving is recovering, but his coach says he still has ‘a ways to go’
Kyrie Irving is recovering, but his coach says he still has 'a ways to go' Cleveland’s not hurting. The expected (relatively) slow start most expected from them has not materialized, they’ve won eight of nine to begin 2015-16, and the team hasn’t been hamstrung by lingering offseason injuries to LeBron James and Kevin Love. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of … [Read more...]