LeBron on the big loss: 'I'm not going to put too much into it' Don’t bother listening to anyone that tries to tell you that the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the Golden State Warriors’ or San Antonio Spurs’ exalted realm. That was evident long before the Cavs dropped two games to both teams within a five day span, with the Golden State loss coming in embarrassing fashion on the Cavaliers’ … [Read more...]
Jackie Robinson’s widow says MLB has work to do in diversity
Jackie Robinson's widow says MLB has work to do in diversity It has been nearly 69 years since Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and his widow says the game still has a lot of work to do when it comes to diversity. Rachel Robinson, 93, spoke to television critics at the Television Critics Association winter meeting Monday where she appeared to discuss the … [Read more...]
Power rankings: CareerBuilder Challenge
Power rankings: CareerBuilder Challenge The PGA Tour comes back to the mainland United States after two weeks in Hawaii, arriving in the California desert for the CareerBuilder Challenge. The old Bob Hope Classic has a revamped three-course rotation, with only La Quinta Country Club surviving from last year. Bill Haas is the defending champion here, while Patrick Reed, who has been in the … [Read more...]
Winning horse of Velka Pardubicka tests positive for doping (The Associated Press)
Winning horse of Velka Pardubicka tests positive for doping (The Associated Press) PRAGUE (AP) -- The winning horse of last year's 125th edition of the Velka Pardubicka steeplechase has tested positive for caffeine and theobromine and will be likely stripped of the victory. … [Read more...]
Nashville CEO on NHL All-Star Game expectations, creating new Predators fans (Q&A)
Nashville CEO on NHL All-Star Game expectations, creating new Predators fans (Q&A) The Nashville Predators organization sees the 2016 NHL All-Star Game, and weekend, as an event that can change the template of future games. It’s more than just the newly introduced 3-on-3 format, which has already created a buzz. It’s about the game and the community. The Predators hope this event, with its … [Read more...]
Cam Newton nears historic levels of college, pro football honors
Cam Newton nears historic levels of college, pro football honors Cam Newton has already made history for the Carolina Panthers. Now, every step he takes is a historic one in the game of football at large. Newton is on the cusp of a virtually unprecedented historical feat. This weekend, he'll meet fellow Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer when the Carolina Panthers play Palmer's Arizona … [Read more...]
Jim Harbaugh attempts to climb tree on recruiting trip (Photo)
Jim Harbaugh attempts to climb tree on recruiting trip (Photo) Jim Harbaugh's recruiting trips are some of the most adventurous things in American sports. OK, maybe that's a stretch, but it's become apparent the Michigan coach will do a lot of things while recruiting. Not long after he visited a kicker's house at 12:01 a.m. when the recruiting period opened earlier this year, Harbaugh … [Read more...]
USC reportedly adds another former Trojan assistant as RB coach
USC reportedly adds another former Trojan assistant as RB coach USC has reportedly hired Texas running backs coach Tommie Robinson to the same position. The news was reported by USCFootball.com and Orangebloods.com. Robinson has been with Texas since 2013 when Texas coach Charlie Strong replaced Mack Brown as the Longhorns' head coach. Robinson was with USC before he moved to Texas. His … [Read more...]
LIVE Transfer Talk: Chelsea to lose four?
LIVE Transfer Talk: Chelsea to lose four? 3:53 PM GMT The winter window opened Jan. 2. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to all the latest rumours and gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Chelsea fear exodus of star names To say it has been an annus horribilis for Chelsea so far this season would be something of an understatement, but according to a … [Read more...]
Eddie Lacy must slim down, says Packers head coach Mike McCarthy
Eddie Lacy must slim down, says Packers head coach Mike McCarthy When we arrived at Green Bay Packers training camp last August, we were amazed: Eddie Lacy was huge! And, we assumed, huge, fast and well-conditioned like he had been — relatively speaking — his first two seasons. Lacy has tree trunks for legs and a thick middle. A few media members chatted with Lacy and we asked him what his … [Read more...]