Ben Simmons' lack of late-game involvement dooms LSU's upset bid The numbers are almost too bizarre to be real. In the final 10 minutes of the biggest game of LSU's season, Ben Simmons did not score a point. In the final 4:48 of a game that could have solidified the Tigers' shaky NCAA tournament hopes, the likely No. 1 pick in this year's draft did not attempt a shot. In the final 2:56 of a … [Read more...]
LeBron atones for wardrobe mismatch vs. Spurs
LeBron atones for wardrobe mismatch vs. Spurs 1:48 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 CLEVELAND -- Everything seemed to click for LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in their 117-103 win over the San … [Read more...]
Washington’s Randy Wittman coached in spite of his brother’s death
Washington's Randy Wittman coached in spite of his brother's death Washington Wizards coach Randy Wittman coached on Saturday in spite of learning that, just hours before the team’s win over Houston, that his older brother had passed away. Your browser does not support iframes. The Wizards coach has had a rough few months. His former sideline partner, longtime Minnesota and Washington coach … [Read more...]
Smokey Image runs away with Cal Cup Derby at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Smokey Image runs away with Cal Cup Derby at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) Ridden by Victor Espinoza, Smokey Image ran 1 1/16 miles in 1:43.39 and paid $2.80, $2.40 and $2.10. Espinoza was aboard Smokey Image for the first time, while Carla Gaines took over as trainer of the Cal-bred colt after his most recent win at Del Mar on Oct. 30. ''He reminds me of California Chrome,'' said … [Read more...]
John Tavares wins NHL Accuracy Shooting competition (Video)
John Tavares wins NHL Accuracy Shooting competition (Video) NASHVILLE – Behind the strength of John Tavares, the Eastern Conference beat the Western Conference in the accuracy competition at the NHL All-Star Game. Tavares nailed all four targets in 12.294 seconds Last season, Patrick Kane won the competition hitting four targets in a time of 13.529. Kane went first, but seemed to struggle … [Read more...]
Cousins suffers left ankle sprain in Kings' loss
Cousins suffers left ankle sprain in Kings' loss 12:49 AM ET ESPN.com news services print Kings center DeMarcus Cousins suffered a sprained left ankle late in Sacramento's 121-117 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. The injury forced him from the game. The injury occurred with 2:03 remaining in the fourth quarter, when Grizzlies center Marc Gasol fell into Cousins' … [Read more...]
Alex Avila to father Al: ‘I can’t wait to kick your (bleep)’
Alex Avila to father Al: 'I can't wait to kick your (bleep)' One of the more interesting storylines to follow this season will take place in the AL Central. That's where veteran catcher Alex Avila, formerly of the Detroit Tigers and currently of the Chicago White Sox, will do regular battle with father Al Avila, who now serves as Tigers general manager. That's right, a father-son rivalry … [Read more...]
Copa America Centenario schedule
Copa America Centenario schedule Copa America Centenario, CONMEBOL’s prestigious South American soccer championship, will partner with CONCACAF this summer to host many of the best countries from both regions in the tournament. The tournament will be played across the United States from June 3-26 in various venues. The tournament will include Brazil, Argentina, USA, […] Copa America … [Read more...]
Cleveland trounces a Tim Duncan-less San Antonio Spurs crew
Cleveland trounces a Tim Duncan-less San Antonio Spurs crew The NBA isn’t as stringent as other leagues when it comes to uniform, um, uniforms, but it would like you to wear the same shorts as your teammates. LeBron James probably won’t be fined at an NFL-level due to his first quarter misstep … … not because he’s LeBron James, Star of Stars, but mainly because they’re just shorts, guys, … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: Salvador Perez, Royals trying to rework contract
Hot Stove Digest: Salvador Perez, Royals trying to rework contract 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. RENEGOTIATING: Salvador Perez says his agents are currently working to renegotiate his team-friendly contract. [MLB.com] … [Read more...]