Kobe says Rio Olympics not part of future plans 8:57 PM ET print SALT LAKE CITY -- Kobe Bryant revealed Saturday that he has no interest in playing in the 2016 Summer Games in Rio. Bryant, who plans to retire this summer after his 20th NBA season, discussed the Olympics before the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. "I think as beautiful as it would be to … [Read more...]
Bulls' Noah needs shoulder surgery, out 4-6 months
Bulls' Noah needs shoulder surgery, out 4-6 months 8:50 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. print CHICAGO -- Bulls center Joakim Noah will undergo … [Read more...]
John Mozeliak says universal DH has momentum, but will it happen?
John Mozeliak says universal DH has momentum, but will it happen? Those in favor of the designated hitter becoming universal in Major League Baseball were given new reason for hope on Saturday. Speaking at the St. Louis Cardinals Winter Warmup event on Saturday, general manager John Mozeliak says there's increased momentum building among general managers and owners to bring the DH to the … [Read more...]
UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz Crystal Ball Predictions – FOXSports.com
UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz Crystal Ball Predictions - FOXSports.com TJ Dillashaw (13-2) vs. Dominick Cruz (20-1) It probably isn't a stretch to say that this fight will decide the unofficial title of the best bantamweight fighter in MMA history. Repeated injuries did what no 135-pound opponent was able to do to Dominick Cruz, and that's slow him down. On Sunday, Cruz will fight for just … [Read more...]
Khadeem Lattin’s tip-in should vault Oklahoma to No. 1
Khadeem Lattin's tip-in should vault Oklahoma to No. 1 When second-ranked Oklahoma lost a triple-overtime classic at Kansas earlier this month, Khadeem Lattin missed a free throw at the end of regulation that could have vaulted the Sooners to No. 1. Twelve days later, the 6-foot-9 sophomore secured the best possible redemption. Lattin scored a game-winning tip-in with two seconds left … [Read more...]
Augusta National chairman Payne thinks Woods will win again
Augusta National chairman Payne thinks Woods will win again Do not count Augusta National chairman Billy Payne among the Tiger Woods doubters. In an interview with Golfweek, Payne, who is celebrating 10 years as chairman of the club, was asked if he thinks Woods will return to the game. Payne took his answer a step further. He thinks the four-time Masters winner will again someday find … [Read more...]
Mickelson lost $5,000 in match to newly-minted Aussie teen pro Ruffels
Mickelson lost $5,000 in match to newly-minted Aussie teen pro Ruffels Phil Mickelson was trying to do a favor for his brother Tim, who is the head men's golf coach at their alma mater, Arizona State University. In November 2014, the five-time major winner was trying to help on the recruiting trail, so much so that the left-hander was named an "interim assistant coach." A particular player … [Read more...]
NBA Expert Picks/Best Bets: Warriors a single-digit favorite? Yes, please – CBSSports.com
NBA Expert Picks/Best Bets: Warriors a single-digit favorite? Yes, please - CBSSports.com Our CBSSports.com NBA Expert Picks for Saturday, January 16, 2016 from Zach Harper, Ananth Pandian and Matt Moore. 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 … [Read more...]
Suddenly surging Clemson topples third straight Top 25 foe
Suddenly surging Clemson topples third straight Top 25 foe At the end of Clemson's Dec. 30 loss at North Carolina, the Tigers appeared to be on track for yet another forgettable season. They were 7-6, they had zero notable victories and they had suffered dismal losses at the hands of middling UMass and rebuilding Minnesota. What has transpired since then might be the most surprising … [Read more...]
Podcast: Why Jordan Spieth (and Patrick Reed) are even better in 2016
Podcast: Why Jordan Spieth (and Patrick Reed) are even better in 2016 Jordan Spieth kicked off his 2016 with a dominant, eight-shot win at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. While he demonstrated improvement in several facets of his game, perhaps the most impressive was the way he has figured out how to win every which way. Meanwhile, Patrick Reed didn't successfully defend his title at … [Read more...]