Seeing red: Harden upset following laser incident 5:45 PM ET Calvin WatkinsESPN Staff Writer Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. print HOUSTON -- Rockets guard James Harden said it was disrespectful … [Read more...]
LeBron on Manziel rumors: 'It's just a distraction'
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LSU picks up massive win over No. 9 Kentucky as 'Cats struggle again – CBSSports.com
LSU picks up massive win over No. 9 Kentucky as 'Cats struggle again - CBSSports.com A week ago, plenty of people left LSU for dead in regard to its NCAA tournament hopes. Things look a lot better in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, now. The Tigers picked up their biggest win of the season on Tuesday night, defeating No. 9 Kentucky, 85-67. Tim Quarterman was the star for LSU, putting up 21 points, 10 … [Read more...]
Sneakernomics: 2016 Predictions For The Sports Industry – Forbes
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Guardiola would ‘Pep up’ Premier League, says Steven Gerrard
Guardiola would ‘Pep up’ Premier League, says Steven Gerrard Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard on Wednesday said “world-class” Pep Guardiola would be a great addition to the Premier League after the much sought-after Bayern Munich boss said he wanted to coach in England. Guardiola, who will turn 45 this month, said Tuesday that the reason he was leaving the […] Former Liverpool … [Read more...]
The Sedins, being Steve Yzerman and All-Star John Scott (Puck Daddy Countdown)
The Sedins, being Steve Yzerman and All-Star John Scott (Puck Daddy Countdown) (Ed. Note: The column formerly known as the Puck Daddy Power Rankings. Ryan Lambert takes a look at some of the biggest issues and stories in the NHL, and counts them down.) 8. “The Sedins are soft!” So Daniel Sedin got hit in the mouth by a puck on Monday night, knocked out a few teeth, looked extremely gruesome … [Read more...]
Lakers GM: Youth growth takes back seat to Kobe
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FanDuel DFS Fantasy hockey picks January 6th – FanSided
FanDuel DFS Fantasy hockey picks January 6th - FanSided Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the NHL shield logo before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports Check out our FanDuel DFS fantasy hockey lineup suggestions for Wednesday January 6th. Be sure to check out the slides as they will provide you with solid … [Read more...]
After woeful first two months, LSU gets well at Kentucky’s expense
After woeful first two months, LSU gets well at Kentucky's expense When LSU concluded non-conference play with five losses against suspect competition, it was clear that the Tigers were going to have to accomplish something special in the SEC to shed their underachiever label and avoid missing the NCAA tournament. They took a big step toward that goal on Tuesday night in Baton Rouge when … [Read more...]
Power rankings: Hyundai Tournament of Champions
Power rankings: Hyundai Tournament of Champions The PGA Tour returns this week, picking up the 2016 portion of its wraparound schedule at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. Patrick Reed is defending champion at the PGA Tour's winners-only event, reserved for players who have hoisted a trophy since and including the last TOC in January 2015. The 32-player field is the best in a decade at … [Read more...]