Fan grabs backside of Cavs' Mozgov during game 1:46 AM 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 print MINNEAPOLIS -- A fan got a little too hands-on for Timofey Mozgov's liking in the fourth quarter of the Cleveland … [Read more...]
Nationals acquire Ben Revere from Blue Jays for Drew Storen
Nationals acquire Ben Revere from Blue Jays for Drew Storen The trade winds were blowing late on a Friday night as two east coast contenders beef up their rosters. According to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman, the Washington Nationals have agreed to acquire outfielder Ben Revere from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for veteran reliever Drew Storen. It's a one-for-one deal involving a pair … [Read more...]
Seahawks star RB Marshawn Lynch suddenly ruled out vs. Vikings
Seahawks star RB Marshawn Lynch suddenly ruled out vs. Vikings On Friday, before the Seattle Seahawks traveled to Minneapolis, coach Pete Carroll was optimistic that Marshawn Lynch would play Sunday. That has been the message from the team all week. By the time the Seahawks boarded a plane to Minnesota, Lynch wasn't with the team and the star running back was ruled out of Sunday's wild-card … [Read more...]
Dustin Penner takes on TMZ, MMA gym-owner over alleged assault (Video)
Dustin Penner takes on TMZ, MMA gym-owner over alleged assault (Video) It's been a while since we've heard from former-Duck/Oiler/King/Duck/Capital and pancake enthusiast, Dustin Penner. The two-time Stanley Cup champion has recently replaced in his skates for turntables going by the nickname "Pendemic." Frequently the lightning rod for controversy, Penner found himself in the negative … [Read more...]
Valparaiso proves it’s the team to beat in Horizon League
Valparaiso proves it's the team to beat in Horizon League Valparaiso and Oakland were picked to finish first and second respectively at the top of the Horizon League when the season began two months ago and when they met Friday night the Crusaders left little doubt they're the team to beat, at least at this point. Valparaiso's defensive strength trumped Oakland's offensive prowess in a 84-67 … [Read more...]
George Quraishi interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (1.8.16)
George Quraishi interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (1.8.16) The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Howler Magazine founder and editor George Quraishi. During the interview, George discusses the state of soccer journalism in the US, how covering MLS can be both frustrating but rewarding, how to be a smart consumer of soccer news, […] The latest episode of … [Read more...]
DeRozan foils Wizards again with 35 points in Raptors win
DeRozan foils Wizards again with 35 points in Raptors win The Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards have developed one of the more curious rivalries in the Eastern Conference. The visiting Raptors entered Friday night's game in D.C. having won five straight regular-season matchups between the teams, which would serve as a sign of dominance if the Wizards hadn't swept them in a first-round … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: The Brewers are open to trading Ryan Braun
Hot Stove Digest: The Brewers are open to trading Ryan Braun 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. WILLING: Tom Haudricourt says the Milwaukee Brewers "would not hesitate" to trade Ryan Braun if they receive an offer to their … [Read more...]
Nats trade Storen to Jays for Revere
Nats trade Storen to Jays for Revere The Nationals added outfield depth in a trade, acquiring Ben Revere from the Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed reliever Drew Storen, both teams announced Friday night. Revere, 27, is coming off a career-best season at the plate in which he batted .306 with a .719 OPS for the Phillies and Blue Jays. He also stole 31 bases, and has 176 steals in 645 career … [Read more...]