Larry Brown on fixing Philly: 'I wish they’d get Allen [Iverson]' Larry Brown has been pining for the Philadelphia 76ers’s general manager job for years. It’s an understandable move, working as a GM is a tough gig but it sure beats the heck out of having to coach an NCAA or NBA team every other night. The Sixers, through several ownership groups, have rebuffed all his advances, and for good … [Read more...]
Rondo apologizes again for slur toward referee
Rondo apologizes again for slur toward referee 5:58 PM ET ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo has offered a stronger apology for directing a gay slur at veteran NBA referee Bill Kennedy. Rondo issued a statement Tuesday addressing those who viewed his initial statement as a non-apology. He said: "I want to be clear, from the bottom of my heart … [Read more...]
Slugger Nicholas ‘The Axeman’ Walters planning a big 2016 (Yahoo Sports)
Slugger Nicholas 'The Axeman' Walters planning a big 2016 (Yahoo Sports) The former featherweight champ fights a dangerous foe Saturday, but has his eye on making a splash next year. … [Read more...]
Arsenal are capable of beating Barcelona in Champions League
Arsenal are capable of beating Barcelona in Champions League There was a collective groan from North London on Monday when Arsenal were drawn against Barcelona in the Round of 16 of the Champions League. The massive matchup against the Spanish giants was widely considered the worst-case scenario for the Gunners, as Barca are the reigning European champions and still […] There was a … [Read more...]
Nuggets’ Will Barton T’d up for throwing Trevor Ariza’s lost shoe
Nuggets' Will Barton T'd up for throwing Trevor Ariza's lost shoe As I mentioned in Monday's Most Interesting Power Rankings, there haven't been a ton of bright spots for the Denver Nuggets thus far this season, but sixth man Will Barton's been a glaring exception. The 24-year-old swingman — who came to Denver last season in the trade that sent Arron Afflalo to the Portland Trail Blazers — … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily fantasy hockey picks: December 15 lineup – FanSided
DraftKings daily fantasy hockey picks: December 15 lineup - FanSided Check out our DraftKings daily picks for Tuesday’s slate of NHL games. As you research and build your daily hockey lineups on DraftKings for tonight’s slate of games be sure to check out the following slides to see our targets for each position. The slides are broken down by wingers, defenseman and goalies and feature both high … [Read more...]
NFL Week 15 Picks: Steelers beat Broncos, Texans over Colts, Bills win – CBSSports.com
NFL Week 15 Picks: Steelers beat Broncos, Texans over Colts, Bills win - CBSSports.com My original plan this week was to not write anything at all and just get in line for the new Star Wars movie, but then I realized that if I did that, I'd be letting down the thousands and thousands of people who count on my picks every week -- and by "thousands and thousands of people," I mean mostly my mom. … [Read more...]
Amile Jefferson’s foot injury may be damaging for Duke
Amile Jefferson's foot injury may be damaging for Duke When Duke returns from a 10-day hiatus on Tuesday night, the most productive big man in its thin frontcourt won't be in uniform. Senior forward Amile Jefferson is out indefinitely with a right foot injury, the school announced Monday. At this point, there is no timetable for Jefferson's return. The loss of Jefferson is a significant … [Read more...]
Greg Cosell’s Week 14 Review: Johnny Manziel has a solid start
Greg Cosell's Week 14 Review: Johnny Manziel has a solid start Johnny Manziel was given his starting job back by the Cleveland Browns, and on Sunday he mostly made good decisions and played from the pocket with some efficiency, while mixing in a touch of improvisational flair. Manziel also made one horrible throw when he tried to improvise, but of his four throws out of the structure of the … [Read more...]
NBA Fantasy Trends: Stats: A View to Thrill
NBA Fantasy Trends: Stats: A View to Thrill It happens all too often when a player kind of seems like he's not the centerpiece in a trade, but a breakout totally changes the perception. Tobias Harris wasn't getting playing time with the Bucks and was not the focal point of a deal that sent sharp-shooting, highly-coveted J.J. Redick from Orlando to Milwaukee in 2013 -- Redick bolted for the … [Read more...]