Cops: No Okafor investigation planned at this point ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print BOSTON -- Boston police say they do not plan to investigate an apparent scuffle involving Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor unless someone involved comes forward to say they were the victim of a crime. Officer James Kenneally said Friday that police responded to reports of a fight outside … [Read more...]
LeBron: MJ affects my career, business life
LeBron: MJ affects my career, business life 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 CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Michael Jordan's impact on LeBron James the basketball player is obvious. Look no further than the No. … [Read more...]
Fury slightly heavier than Klitschko ahead of title bout (The Associated Press)
Fury slightly heavier than Klitschko ahead of title bout (The Associated Press) Tyson Fury's respectful demeanor at the weigh-in for his much-anticipated heavyweight bout against Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday suggested he was now concentrating solely on the task at hand. After a buildup dominated by humor - Fury dressed up as Batman, sung to Klitschko, and complimented him on his scent, … [Read more...]
Friday picks: Habs won't need Price vs. Devils
Friday picks: Habs won't need Price vs. Devils Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks where hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters make their selections for all of the day's games. Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils, 7 p.m. ET After getting their all-everything goalie back in the lineup for a few games, the Montreal Canadiens once again find themselves without him due to an injury. The … [Read more...]
LeBron James, after his Cavs fell to an embarrassing 11-4 mark: ‘We got to get better’
LeBron James, after his Cavs fell to an embarrassing 11-4 mark: 'We got to get better' In a bit of a Thanksgiving Eve surprise, the Toronto Raptors downed the Cleveland Cavaliers by a 103-99 score on Wednesday. The Raptors, apparently unburdened by the fact that Canadian Thanksgiving took place six weeks ago, steadied themselves behind Kyle Lowry’s 27 points while holding LeBron James to … [Read more...]
College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Week 13 – Las Vegas Sun (blog)
College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Week 13 - Las Vegas Sun (blog) [unable to retrieve full-text content]CBSSports.comCollege football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Week 13Las Vegas Sun (blog)Some of the best games have been saved for the last full regular-season slate of the year, with nary a turkey of a matchup in sight. Twelve of the top 15 teams in the latest … [Read more...]
Spieth gets into contention at the Australian Open, trails Jones by 4
Spieth gets into contention at the Australian Open, trails Jones by 4 Defending Australian Open champion Jordan Spieth is in contention for a repeat win after a Friday 68 at The Australian Golf Club in Sydney has him four shots behind halfway leader Matt Jones. Jones, who is a member of the host club, matched Spieth's Friday 3-under score to reach 7-under 135 in conditions that mirrored the … [Read more...]
Fury slightly heavier than Klitschko ahead of bout (The Associated Press)
Fury slightly heavier than Klitschko ahead of bout (The Associated Press) ESSEN, Germany (AP) -- Tyson Fury will hold a slight weight advantage over Wladimir Klitschko when he takes on the Ukrainian for his heavyweight titles in Duesseldorf on Saturday night. … [Read more...]
Football Daily Dose: Dose: Romo On The Shelf Again
Football Daily Dose: Dose: Romo On The Shelf Again Thursday’s three-game slate forked over a heaping pile of fantasy action that included huge performances, disappearing acts, and yet another devastating injury that will shape the upcoming fantasy playoffs. Clean out those leftovers from the fridge and saddle up for a breakdown of Thursday’s games and other news from around the NFL in Friday’s … [Read more...]
Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 14
Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 14 Leicester’s transformation in the space of a year is pretty unbelievable. Even by Chelsea’s standards. After 13 matches last season they were rock bottom, with just two wins and ten points on the board. This time around they lead the table and might have a record breaking striker come Saturday evening. Jamie Vardy’s ten goals in ten matches has him currently … [Read more...]