Report: Dunleavy expected out 4-6 more weeks ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print Chicago Bulls guard Mike Dunleavy Jr. is expected to be off the court for four to six more weeks, Yahoo! Sports reported Thursday night, citing league sources. Dunleavy, who had back surgery in late September, has not played all season. The Bulls initially said after his surgery that Dunleavy would be … [Read more...]
UNLV vs. Oregon – 12/4/15 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place
UNLV vs. Oregon - 12/4/15 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place Oregon Ducks (6-0) at UNLV Rebels (6-1) College Basketball: Friday, December 4, 2015 at 11:00 pm (Thomas & Mack Center) The Line: UNLV Rebels +3 -- Over/Under: 150 See the Latest Odds TV: ESPN2 The UNLV Rebels and the Oregon Ducks face off on Friday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in college … [Read more...]
Froome makes good on promises by releasing tests (The Associated Press)
Froome makes good on promises by releasing tests (The Associated Press) Making good on a pledge he made in winning the Tour de France, Chris Froome released the results of laboratory tests on his body to counter skeptics in France who have repeatedly expressed doubts that he rides clean. The lab in London measured how efficiently Froome's body uses oxygen, and his power and endurance. The … [Read more...]
Laurent Koscielny health a boost for Arsenal; Alexis Sanchez still a doubt
Laurent Koscielny health a boost for Arsenal; Alexis Sanchez still a doubt Laurent Koscielny could be fit to play this weekend, but Arsenal do not know how long they will be without star attacker Alexis Sanchez, manager Arsene Wenger revealed on Thursday. Koscielny and Sanchez both limped off in last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Norwich City, the former with a hip injury, […] Photo credit: AFP. … [Read more...]
Porzingis says Knicks fans better than Nets'
Porzingis says Knicks fans better than Nets' ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print The newest Knick is trying to rekindle the somewhat dormant rivalry with the Nets. "I know our fans are better than Brooklyn's fans," Kristaps Porzingis said Thursday, according to the New York Daily News. "It will be a good game. Brooklyn, they're struggling this season. But they will try to win … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Paul George bangs knee
The Daily Dose: Dose: Paul George bangs knee It was a busy night for a Thursday, as we’ve seen traditional three-game nights turn into six-gamers this season. That was the case last night, as the Heat shocked the Thunder, the Spurs rolled the Grizzlies, the Blazers stopped the streaking Pacers and the Celtics romped against the Kings. Rajon Rondo was ejected, Paul George banged his knee and cooled … [Read more...]
Cauley-Stein dislocates finger, out 4-6 weeks
Cauley-Stein dislocates finger, out 4-6 weeks ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print Sacramento Kings rookie center Willie Cauley-Stein left their 114-97 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday night in Mexico City with a dislocated right index finger. The team said he is expected to be out approximately four to six weeks. Cauley-Stein exited late in the fourth quarter having scored … [Read more...]
UCLA gets its revenge, stunning top-ranked Kentucky
UCLA gets its revenge, stunning top-ranked Kentucky LOS ANGELES — Almost a year after Kentucky reduced UCLA to dust in front of a national TV audience, the Bruins got the most cathartic possible revenge. They stunned the top-ranked Wildcats 87-77 in front of a late-arriving but enthusiastic Pauley Pavilion crowd. The best player on the floor Thursday night was a skilled center who had just … [Read more...]
City Football Group stake is part of China’s dream of becoming a global sports powerhouse
City Football Group stake is part of China’s dream of becoming a global sports powerhouse A state-backed Chinese company’s $400 million stake in Premier League giants Manchester City underlines the nation’s soaring ambitions in soccer — and how its investors are seeking profits as well as prestige, analysts said. The swoop by China Media Capital (CMC) marks China’s first investment foray into … [Read more...]
Kentucky needs Skal Labissiere to start showing more fight
Kentucky needs Skal Labissiere to start showing more fight LOS ANGELES — Late in yet another listless, lethargic performance from top-ranked Kentucky's most heralded freshman, point guard Tyler Ulis decided he had seen enough. Ulis shoved Skal Labissiere in the chest during a huddle and challenged the skilled 6-foot-11 forward to start working harder. The confrontation followed a play in … [Read more...]