Pelicans' Davis hurts back diving into stands 9:42 PM ET Associated Press print NEW ORLEANS -- Pelicans forward Anthony Davis has bruised his lower back diving into the stands during New Orleans' game against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. The Pelicans say Davis won't return to the game. Davis dove into the stands on the defensive end early in the first quarter while … [Read more...]
Ken Griffey Jr.’s No. 24 will be retired by Mariners organization
Ken Griffey Jr.'s No. 24 will be retired by Mariners organization Two days after Ken Griffey Jr.'s call to the National Baseball of Hall of Fame became official, the Seattle Mariners have announced perhaps the coolest possible tribute to Griffey honor aside from his election to Cooperstown. Beginning in 2016, no player in the entire Seattle Mariners organization will ever wear Ken Griffey … [Read more...]
Freed from Marlins, Dan Jennings lands in Nationals front office
Freed from Marlins, Dan Jennings lands in Nationals front office Former Marlins executive and manager Dan Jennings is back on his feet and back in a more comfortable position after agreeing to join the Washington Nationals front office on Friday. Jennings will serve as an assistant to general manager Mike Rizzo, according to multiple reports. FOX Sports' Jon Morosi was the first to report an … [Read more...]
Marcus Johansson suspended two games for Thomas Hickey headshot (Video)
Marcus Johansson suspended two games for Thomas Hickey headshot (Video) Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson was suspended two games for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders defenseman Thomas Hickey. The suspension was announced Friday. Johansson will forfeit $40,322.58 of his salary. It’s the second suspension for a Capitals player this week. Forward Zach Sill was … [Read more...]
Zidane calls Ronaldo ‘the soul’ of Madrid, says star won’t leave while he’s in charge
Zidane calls Ronaldo ‘the soul’ of Madrid, says star won’t leave while he’s in charge Newly-appointed Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane warned Friday that star forward Cristiano Ronaldo would not be leaving the club under his tenure. “Cristiano is more than untransferable, he’s the soul of this Madrid. As long as I’m here he won’t leave, that’s for sure,” the Frenchman told a press conference … [Read more...]
Jordan Crawford erupts for 72 in China league
Jordan Crawford erupts for 72 in China league 7:43 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Nearly two years after last playing in the NBA, Jordan Crawford made his biggest splash in basketball Friday, scoring 72 points in China to more than double his stateside best. But the performance of Crawford, however impressive in the box score, reportedly was not enough to spark the Tianjin … [Read more...]
2015 Reviews: Hendrick Motorsports
2015 Reviews: Hendrick Motorsports Welcome to our 2015 reviews. Instead of going driver-by-driver we're going to review teams this year. We're starting from the bottom of the standings and working our way up. Only three more to go. Driver (standings in parenthesis): Jeff Gordon (3rd), Jimmie Johnson (10th), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (12th), Kasey Kahne (18th) Highlights: Gordon's final Sprint Cup … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup- January 8 – FanSided
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup- January 8 - FanSided Dec 6, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) warms up prior to the game against the Winnipeg Jets at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports Check out our targets for your fantasy hockey DraftKings daily picks for January 8. The following slides are intended to help as … [Read more...]
Jim Nill, Dallas Stars GM and team dad, gets 5-year extension
Jim Nill, Dallas Stars GM and team dad, gets 5-year extension Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill is in the third year of a five-year deal. But with the team atop the Western Conference thanks to his collection of shrewd and bold moves, the Stars figured, hey, what the heck, here’s another five years on top of that existing contract. According to Mike Heika, the extension that will carry Nill, 57, … [Read more...]
Lindsey Vonn fastest in last World Cup downhill training run (The Associated Press)
Lindsey Vonn fastest in last World Cup downhill training run (The Associated Press) ALTENMARKT-ZAUCHENSEE, Austria (AP) -- Lindsey Vonn prepared for a record-equaling 36th women's World Cup downhill victory by posting the fastest time in final training on Friday. The four-time overall champion from the United States stood up out of her tuck well before finishing, leading Viktoria Rebensburg … [Read more...]