Creighton beats Nebraska again, Tim Miles now 0-12 vs. Greg McDermott All the scary guys in Tim Miles' nightmares must look like Creighton coach Greg McDermott. Miles watched his Nebraska team lose to Creighton 83-67 Wednesday for the fourth consecutive season. But Miles' history with McDermott goes well beyond that. He is now 0-12 against McDermott at three different schools including an … [Read more...]
Real Madrid’s turnaround will start when Perez’s new Galactico era is stopped
Real Madrid’s turnaround will start when Perez’s new Galactico era is stopped The extravagance of Real Madrid when compared to the results of the new Galactico Era has become shocking. Utterly shocking. Eight-goal wins over Malmo not withstanding, compared to where Los Blancos were before Florentino Perez’s 2009 return, the club hasn’t made progress, having regressed from the heights of their … [Read more...]
Matt Barnes drains too-early heave to lift Grizzlies over Pistons
Matt Barnes drains too-early heave to lift Grizzlies over Pistons Watch enough NBA games and you'll gain an appreciation for the many little things that display players' mastery of the sport. For instance, veterans always seem to know exactly when to release the ball on a halfcourt heave to ensure they get a decent look and leave no time remaining for the other team to score. Their internal … [Read more...]
DeAndre Jordan gets vicious, literally throws down all over Greg Monroe
DeAndre Jordan gets vicious, literally throws down all over Greg Monroe Here's the thing, guys: You should think really, really hard about whether you want to take a charge on DeAndre Jordan, especially if you play for a team located in the Upper Midwest. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] First, and famously, it was Brandon Knight on the pointy end of … [Read more...]
Report: Astros get closer Ken Giles in trade with Phillies
Report: Astros get closer Ken Giles in trade with Phillies NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Houston Astros, a surprise success in the AL West last season, came off their playoff run knowing they needed to sharpen their bullpen. So on Wednesday, the Astros swung a trade to acquire Ken Giles from the Philadelphia Phillies, a young righty who is on the verge of becoming one of the game's elite closers. … [Read more...]
Sergei Bobrovsky to miss three weeks with lower-body injury
Sergei Bobrovsky to miss three weeks with lower-body injury A lower-body injury will keep Columbus Blue Jackets netminder Sergei Bobrovsky sidelined for the next three weeks. The injury was suffered near the end of the third period of Tuesday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings. After a terrible start where at one point he admitted he was playing with “zero confidence,” Bobrovsky … [Read more...]
West Virginia announces Dana Holgorsen will coach Mountaineers in 2016
West Virginia announces Dana Holgorsen will coach Mountaineers in 2016 West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen will return for the 2016 season, athletic director Shane Lyons announced in a statement Wednesday. "Dana Holgorsen will return as our head football coach in 2016. After evaluating our football program after the close of the regular season, I believe that continuity is best for our … [Read more...]
Michael Crabtree extension is a good sign for improving Oakland Raiders
Michael Crabtree extension is a good sign for improving Oakland Raiders Wide receiver Michael Crabtree was an afterthought for most of the offseason. Now no teams will have a chance to consider him as a free agent next offseason. Crabtree will sign a four-year contract extension with the Oakland Raiders for $35 million, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport said. The deal has $19 million in guaranteed … [Read more...]
Don Mattingly is pretty excited to have Barry Bonds as his hitting coach
Don Mattingly is pretty excited to have Barry Bonds as his hitting coach NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Miami Marlins are going to employ one of the greatest batters of all time as their hitting coach next season. While that news would typically delight any manager, this is Barry Bonds we're talking about. Though Bonds had a stellar career, his hiring also comes with a fair amount of controversy. … [Read more...]
David Feherty details his substance addiction and how Tom Watson helped him
David Feherty details his substance addiction and how Tom Watson helped him David Feherty's brilliance stems from his honesty -- not only about the golfers he covers inside the ropes, but also the transparency with which he shares his personal struggles. The Irishman, who became an American citizen in 2010, has bipolar disorder and has been sober for 10 years, overcoming almost two decades … [Read more...]