Lakers unsure if Kobe (Achilles) will play Thurs. 3:05 AM ET print LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant left Tuesday's 95-91 win over the New Orleans Pelicans with a sore right Achilles. He did not return. In 16 minutes against the Pelicans, Bryant finished with seven points on 3-of-9 shooting, including 0-of-5 from 3-point range, with three rebounds and an assist. He … [Read more...]
UFC Fight Night 81 'Prelims:' FOX Sports 1 undercard preview and predictions … – MMAmania.com
UFC Fight Night 81 'Prelims:' FOX Sports 1 undercard preview and predictions ... - MMAmania.com More fights are coming to Fight Pass and FOX Sports 1 this weekend (Sun., Jan. 17, 2016) when UFC Fight Night 81: “Dillashaw vs. Cruz” kicks off from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. MMAmania.com's Patrick Stumberg continues the UFC Fight Night 81 "Prelims" party with the second (and final) … [Read more...]
As comparisons to Tiger mount, Spieth uses Woods as motivation
As comparisons to Tiger mount, Spieth uses Woods as motivation On the heels of a dominating, eight-shot win at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions to start 2016, Jordan Spieth is drawing more and more comparisons to Tiger Woods -- not because Spieth will necessarily have Woods' astounding career but simply because Spieth is the first player since Woods to enjoy similar success in his early … [Read more...]
Chelsea vs. West Brom: Predicted lineups and team news
Chelsea vs. West Brom: Predicted lineups and team news Chelsea host West Brom at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday as they look to continue their good run of form under new manager Guus Hiddink. The Blues claimed their first league win under the Dutchman away to Crystal Palace on Jan. 2. They followed that up with a win at home […] Chelsea host West Brom at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday as they … [Read more...]
LeBron dunk, Kyrie dagger push Cavs streak to 8 in OT win vs. Mavs
LeBron dunk, Kyrie dagger push Cavs streak to 8 in OT win vs. Mavs The Cleveland Cavaliers are overwhelming favorites to win the East in large part due to the wealth of talent on their roster. Whereas other teams must rely on executing intricate game plans with a relatively slim margin of error, the Cavs can rest assured knowing that amazing individual performances can often bail them out of … [Read more...]
Should Bobby Farnham earn suspension for retaliation vs. Blues? (Video)
Should Bobby Farnham earn suspension for retaliation vs. Blues? (Video) Bobby Farnham has earned some love from New Jersey Devils fans for being an energy line player, throwing his body around and chipping in an unexpected amount of offense. He plays with emotion … but on Tuesday night at the St. Louis Blues, that emotion may have gotten the best of him. Farnham took a big hit from Kevin … [Read more...]
Rams’ L.A. move approved by NFL for 2016; Chargers could join them
Rams' L.A. move approved by NFL for 2016; Chargers could join them By a vote of 30-2, NFL teams approved the long-anticipated move of the St. Louis Rams franchise to Los Angeles, a city that has been vacant by the league for more than 20 years, for the 2016 season. The franchise and league confirmed the move Tuesday night. Team owners met in Houston on Tuesday and approved Stan Kroenke's … [Read more...]
Kobe exits vs. Pelicans with sore right Achilles
Kobe exits vs. Pelicans with sore right Achilles 12:51 AM ET print LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant left Tuesday's 95-91 win over the New Orleans Pelicans with a sore right Achilles. He did not return. In 16 minutes against the Pelicans, Bryant finished with seven points on 3-of-9 shooting, including 0-of-5 from 3-point range, to go with three rebounds and an assist. … [Read more...]
Melo exits Knicks' win with right ankle sprain
Melo exits Knicks' win with right ankle sprain 11:41 PM ET print NEW YORK -- Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony left his team's 120-114 win over the Boston Celtics early in the third quarter Tuesday because of a right ankle sprain. X-rays on the ankle were negative, according to the team. Anthony, 31, initially suffered the injury with 1:20 left to play in the second quarter, when he … [Read more...]
Virginia returns home from two road losses to beat No. 8 Miami
Virginia returns home from two road losses to beat No. 8 Miami Virginia had been awful at defending on the perimeter in its previous two games going into Tuesday’s top-25 matchup with fellow ACC contender No. 8 Miami. Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech combined to shoot 53 percent behind the 3-point line handing the Cavaliers consecutive losses last week. Returning home to John Paul Jones Arena … [Read more...]