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...]
Hockey fans litter ice with 8,000 undergarments for charity (Video)
Hockey fans litter ice with 8,000 undergarments for charity (Video) The AHL’s Bakersfield Condors held their annual Teddy Bear Toss game last month and saw 7,908 stuffed animals hit the Rabobank Arena ice. On Sunday, the promotion was similar in nature, but the items flying through the air were just a bit different. When Matthew Ford opened the scoring late in the second period during a … [Read more...]
Westbrook dances like no one’s watching, leads OKC past Nuggets
Westbrook dances like no one's watching, leads OKC past Nuggets Sunday's meeting between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets offered a reminder of one of the cardinal rules of understanding and appreciating the eccentricities of Russell Westbrook. You can dress like this and dance like this: [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] ... when you can … [Read more...]
NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets: Warriors go for fifth straight win – CBSSports.com
NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets: Warriors go for fifth straight win - CBSSports.com Our CBSSports.com NBA Expert Picks for Monday, December 28, 2015 from Matt Moore, Ananth Pandian and James Herbert. First we'll share our best bets, then below, we'll measure ourselves against one another by picking three common games. For SportsLine picks, click here. For more CBS Sports Expert Picks, click here. … [Read more...]
Former Norwegian ski great Stein Eriksen dies at 88 (The Associated Press)
Former Norwegian ski great Stein Eriksen dies at 88 (The Associated Press) Stein Eriksen, the Norwegian great who helped usher in modern skiing with his graceful style, died Sunday at his home in Park City, Utah. He was 88. … [Read more...]
Slumping Suns keep Hornacek, shake up staff
Slumping Suns keep Hornacek, shake up staff 12:21 PM ET Marc SteinESPN 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 Phoenix Suns, after a series of staff meetings Sunday, decided to shake up their coaching staff as opposed to ousting head coach and former veteran player Jeff … [Read more...]