The Daily Dose: Dose: Redemption Realized Sunday featured an eight game slate with big time performances from the usual cast of Paul George, Brook Lopez, and Andre Drummond; and a scrappy win by the Rockets that featured zero Ty Lawson and a benched Terrence Jones. Kemba Walker and Robert Covington are sell high candidates, and there are a few new guys making blips on the fantasy radar. Let’s get … [Read more...]
Kobe: MJ was among first to know of my plans
Kobe: MJ was among first to know of my plans 0 Shares print LOS ANGELES -- This past summer, Kobe Bryant reached out to the player to whom he has long been compared -- Michael Jordan. Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers star, had something he wanted to tell the legendary former Chicago Bulls guard. "This is it," Bryant said. The 37-year-old Bryant recounted the story Sunday when he publicly … [Read more...]
This hasn’t been a November to remember for Boise State
This hasn't been a November to remember for Boise State ANAHEIM, Calif. — When Boise State coach Leon Rice assembled the toughest non-league schedule in program history, he couldn't have predicted how November would unfold. He never expected the rash of injuries that has prevented his top players from developing into a cohesive unit during practice. Or the 36-12 disparity in free throw … [Read more...]
Rob Gronkowski has more TD catches than any Hall of Fame tight end
Rob Gronkowski has more TD catches than any Hall of Fame tight end DENVER — If Rob Gronkowski retired tomorrow — say he just wanted to leave the NFL behind and live the "Yo Soy Fiesta" life — would he be a Pro Football Hall of Famer? Well, here's his argument: He has more touchdown catches than any tight end currently in the Hall of Fame. In less than six seasons. Gronkowski passed Shannon … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Tigers Ink Zimmermann
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Tigers Ink Zimmermann Follow @Baer_Bill and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. On Sunday morning, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reported that the Tigers agreed to a contract with starter Jordan Zimmermann. The exact details of the deal are still unknown, but Jon Morosi of FOX Sports hears it will be five years and around $110 million in total. As the Nationals made a $15.8 million … [Read more...]
Magic Johnson on Kobe: ‘Closest thing we’ve seen to Michael Jordan’
Magic Johnson on Kobe: 'Closest thing we've seen to Michael Jordan' ANAHEIM, Calif. — Hours after Kobe Bryant formally announced this would be his final NBA season on Sunday, the greatest Lakers legend of them all digested the news with a smile. Magic Johnson said he's thrilled that Bryant is retiring on his own terms and that the Lakers franchise can finally begin to rebuild in earnest … [Read more...]
Matchups: Matchups: Ravens-Browns
Matchups: Matchups: Ravens-Browns Sunday, November 29, 2015 Monday Night FootballBaltimore @ ClevelandRavens-Browns has a 41-point game total -- lowest of Week 12 -- with host Cleveland favored by three. The Browns' team total is 22 points. ... Off-the-field transgressions cost Johnny Manziel Cleveland's starting job, thrusting Josh McCown back into first-string duties against the Ravens. With … [Read more...]
Warriors F Barnes to miss at least three games
Warriors F Barnes to miss at least three games ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print Golden State Warriors starting forward Harrison Barnes will miss at least three games because of a sprained left ankle, the team announced Sunday. Barnes will be reevaluated next week after tests this weekend revealed no broken bones, according to the team. The undefeated Warriors (18-0), who are … [Read more...]
NBA stars past and present react to Kobe Bryant’s retirement
NBA stars past and present react to Kobe Bryant's retirement News of Kobe Bryant's retirement reverberated throughout the league on Sunday, with past and present NBA rivals, teammates and coaches speaking out on the Black Mamba's announcement. We have lived incredible moments together on and off the court. Thanks for everything brother! @kobebryant #ThankYouKobe— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) … [Read more...]
Prep football: Chris Brown's state championship game predictions – Anniston Star
Prep football: Chris Brown's state championship game predictions - Anniston Star Anniston Star Sports Correspondent Chris Brown picks this week’s high school football state championship games at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa: Wednesday's game Subscription Required An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its … [Read more...]