Porzingis eager for first matchup with Nowitzki ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis will get a chance to play against his idol Monday when Dirk Nowitzki visits Madison Square Garden with the Dallas Mavericks. "He's one of the best of all time," Porzingis told reporters. "Dirk's just amazing. I want to be as great as a shooter as he … [Read more...]
Cam Newton might have won an MVP award as Panthers stay perfect
Cam Newton might have won an MVP award as Panthers stay perfect The Carolina Panthers are four wins away from history, and just seven wins away from the only 19-0 season in NFL history. And Cam Newton might have won his first MVP award on Sunday. Sunday’s win over the New Orleans Saints said a lot about this Panthers team and their quarterback. The Panthers didn’t play a great game. They … [Read more...]
Sepp Blatter in FBI spotlight over $100M bribery case, BBC says
Sepp Blatter in FBI spotlight over $100M bribery case, BBC says US authorities are investigating evidence indicating that FIFA’s suspended president Sepp Blatter knew about $100 million (92 million euros) in bribes paid to former members of the football body, a BBC report said Sunday. The BBC investigation alleges that sports marketing company ISL paid a total of $100 million to […] Photo … [Read more...]
NFL Winners and Losers: Russell Wilson earning his massive contract
NFL Winners and Losers: Russell Wilson earning his massive contract In the offseason, there was an endless, circular debate about whether Russell Wilson was worth more than $20 million a year. For the first half of this season it didn't seem like a great bargain by the Seattle Seahawks to give Wilson about $87.5 million over four years. With Marshawn Lynch banged up and the defense not … [Read more...]
Sources: Rockets eye Suns' Morris as trade target
Sources: Rockets eye Suns' Morris as trade target Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close " Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com" Began covering the NBA in 1993-94" Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares print The Houston Rockets have trade interest in Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris, who made multiple trade demands this past offseason, according to league sources. … [Read more...]
NFL picks against the spread, Week 13: Best bets from a total moron – SB Nation
NFL picks against the spread, Week 13: Best bets from a total moron - SB Nation Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Picking NFL games is easy ... if you don't trust your instincts. I was exceptionally stupid last week, which in turn led me to a nice little 4-1 outing. I'm not mathematically eliminated from potentially winning the super contest, but then again no NFL teams are eliminated from … [Read more...]
Top 5 Must-See Plays from Week 13 in the NFL (Video)
Top 5 Must-See Plays from Week 13 in the NFL (Video) Did you miss any of the Week 13 action in the NFL? We've got you covered. Here are five plays you shouldn't miss. Another day, another OBJ It almost seems as if Odell Beckham Jr. has taken up weekly residence in this space. Every week, Beckham seems to make a catch more than worthy of making the list. This one (in the video above) is no … [Read more...]
Cousins on Kings: 'That is our problem. It is me'
Cousins on Kings: 'That is our problem. It is me' Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books 0 Shares print OKLAHOMA CITY -- After a miserable road trip for the Sacramento Kings, star DeMarcus Cousins was highly critical of his own play Sunday night. "I've been playing like s---, … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Wall Goes Down
The Daily Dose: Dose: Wall Goes Down Despite there being just five games on the schedule for Sunday night, there was certainly no shortage of drama. John Wall picked up a knee injury, Markieff Morris is in the doghouse and picked up a DNP-CD, Jeff Green and Kevin Durant hit game winners, and the Warriors are still unbeaten. I’ll break it all down in this version of the Daily Dose! If you guys … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: The Dodgers are making a big push for pitching
Hot Stove Digest: The Dodgers are making a big push for pitching Welcome to The Stew's Hot Stove Digest, our daily rundown of MLB news, rumors and gossip for Hot Stove season. Here you'll find a recap of all the day's action and other fun stuff from around the Internet. BRING THE HEAT TO L.A.: The pitching-hungry Dodgers are reportedly "making progress" on acquiring Aroldis Chapman from the … [Read more...]