Kobe wishes he could tell his young self to understand compassion After Sunday's 112-96 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, a defeat during which he scored 19 points with three assists and two rebounds despite playing only in the first and third quarters to rest a sore right knee, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was asked what advice he'd offer to the rookie version of himself — the brash … [Read more...]
Playoff bowl picks: Clemson vs. Oklahoma, Alabama vs. Michigan St. – CBSSports.com
Playoff bowl picks: Clemson vs. Oklahoma, Alabama vs. Michigan St. - CBSSports.com New Year's Eve is around the corner, which means the College Football Playoff is upon us. Will underdog No. 1 Clemson hold off No. 4 Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl semifinal, or can the Sooners' momentum propel them to a win over the Tigers in Miami? Can the No. 3 Spartans topple the mighty No. 2 Crimson Tide, or will … [Read more...]
Watch Son Heung-min backheel Tottenham into third place in the Premier League [VIDEO]
Watch Son Heung-min backheel Tottenham into third place in the Premier League [VIDEO] Chelsea’s visit to Manchester United dominated headlines coming out of Boxing Day, but it was Monday’s match at Vicarage Road that promised to be the day’s best matchup. Tottenham, coming off back-to-back convincing wins, were visiting a Watford squad in the midst of a surprise top-four push. Though the match … [Read more...]
San Diego State CB Damontae Kazee heading to NFL
San Diego State CB Damontae Kazee heading to NFL The Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year is heading to the NFL. San Diego State cornerback Damontae Kazee is skipping his senior season and turning pro. The Aztecs concluded the 2015 season with a 42-7 rout of Cincinnati on New Year's Eve. “Been playing this game for almost 16 years, it’s time for me to move up to the next level, Kazee … [Read more...]
Cuban pitcher Yaisel Sierra is now officially a free agent
Cuban pitcher Yaisel Sierra is now officially a free agent The elite starting pitchers may already be off the board, but there's still significant talent to be had on the free-agent market. Another name was added to that list Monday, as Cuban pitcher Yaisel Sierra is now officially a free-agent. Sierra is now free to sign with any team. The 24-year-old split time as a starter and reliever in … [Read more...]
WCup ski races in Croatia, Austria moved due to lack of snow (The Associated Press)
WCup ski races in Croatia, Austria moved due to lack of snow (The Associated Press) ALTENMARKT-ZAUCHENSEE, Austria (AP) -- A lack of snow and mild temperatures in central Europe have forced the International Ski Federation to reschedule four World Cup races in the first half of January. FIS said on Monday it moved two slaloms planned next week for Zagreb, Croatia, to the Italian resort of … [Read more...]
Barnes suspended 2 games for Fisher altercation
Barnes suspended 2 games for Fisher altercation 12:35 PM ET ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print Memphis Grizzlies guard Matt Barnes has been suspended two games for his role in a confrontation with New York Knicks coach Derek Fisher earlier this year, the NBA announced Monday. The suspension begins Tuesday when the Grizzlies face the Miami Heat. Barnes also won't be eligible to … [Read more...]
Irving hopes Tuesday's game last he'll miss
Irving hopes Tuesday's game last he'll miss 2:34 PM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate 0 Shares print PHOENIX -- Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving will return to the lineup Monday to face the Suns … [Read more...]
Florida starting RT Mason Halter to miss Citrus Bowl
Florida starting RT Mason Halter to miss Citrus Bowl Florida starting right tackle Mason Halter will miss Friday’s Citrus Bowl against No. 14 Michigan because of an academic suspension. Backup linebacker Anthony Harrell also has been suspended for academics. Both players are redshirt seniors; their careers are over. Halter, a graduate transfer from Fordham, started each of Florida’s 13 games … [Read more...]
Former top RB Derrick Green not with Michigan at Citrus Bowl
Former top RB Derrick Green not with Michigan at Citrus Bowl Michigan junior tailback Derrick Green did not make the trip with the Wolverines to the Citrus Bowl, but coach Jim Harbaugh said he’s still with the team. This is the fourth consecutive game Green has not dressed. "It's an internal matter," Harbaugh told media after Sunday's practice. Green is a former five-star recruit and the … [Read more...]