MySpace co-founder offers to pay Giants if they keep Tim Lincecum Remember MySpace? For people of a certain age it was their introduction to the online communities and social networks that are prevalent throughout the internet today. Remember when Tim Lincecum was arguably the most dominant pitcher in baseball? He won back-to-back National League Cy Young awards in 2008 and 2009 and was … [Read more...]
Russian prosecutor general’s office reviewing WADA report: TASS (Reuters)
Russian prosecutor general's office reviewing WADA report: TASS (Reuters) MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian Prosecutor General's office is reviewing a report by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) which exposed wide-spread cheating and corruption in Russian athletics, TASS news agency cited Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko as saying on Wednesday. "The prosecutor general's office is … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Nikolaj Ehlers tricks Coyotes; Eichel leads Sabres
NHL Three Stars: Nikolaj Ehlers tricks Coyotes; Eichel leads Sabres No. 1 Star: Nikolaj Ehlers, Winnipeg Jets The Jets rookie tallied his first NHL hat trick in their 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes. The reason for the spark? It might have been a new line with Blake Wheeler and Mark Scheifele. Dustin Byfuglien had two goals and an assist in the win. No. 2 Star: Marc-Andre Fleury, … [Read more...]
Independent review of Tennis Integrity Unit announced
Independent review of Tennis Integrity Unit announced MELBOURNE, Australia – The governing bodies of tennis will review the independent watchdog that is responsible for investigating suspicious activity in tennis, officials announced Wednesday. The announcement comes in the wake of the BBC-Buzzfeed report released on the eve of the Australian Open. The report indicated that the Tennis … [Read more...]
LIVE: Hazard out for £80m, Van Persie in?
LIVE: Hazard out for £80m, Van Persie in? 9:53 AM 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: Hazard's hefty price-tag Time is running out for Chelsea in the January window, but sources told ESPN FC on Tuesday that salvation was set to arrive with Alexandre … [Read more...]
Kobe kicked Larry Nance Jr. off the bench so he could get a seat
Kobe kicked Larry Nance Jr. off the bench so he could get a seat Everyone with any sense of the NBA knows that Kobe Bryant wields a lot of power with the Los Angeles Lakers. He's the franchise's most popular player since Magic Johnson, if not ever, and means enough to their identity that he can command a salary well beyond his on-court value and divert a rebuilding process by his mere … [Read more...]
Canadiens give puck to young fan, then scare crap out of child (Video)
Canadiens give puck to young fan, then scare crap out of child (Video) Few things bring a smile to a young hockey fan’s face more than seeing one of their heroes toss a puck over the glass to them during warm-ups. Look at this Montreal Canadiens fan on Tuesday night, as Dale Weise flips into the stands … and right into the hands of a nearby adult. Uh-oh. Fear not: This was not another … [Read more...]
LSU and Ben Simmons trending in right direction with March in mind
LSU and Ben Simmons trending in right direction with March in mind There is good news, though not written in stone, for college basketball fans who like seeing the best players in the nation playing in the NCAA Tournament in March instead of lesser tournaments, or ...gulp... sitting at home. LSU is trending toward inclusion in the field as we approach the end of January. Of course, that … [Read more...]
FOX Sports acquires English-language TV rights to Copa America Centenario
FOX Sports acquires English-language TV rights to Copa America Centenario FOX Sports has acquired the English-language TV rights to Copa America Centenario, according to a report by Sports Business Daily. As we first reported in May 2015, FOX Sports was on the verge of acquiring the English-language TV rights to Copa America Centenario after a competitive bidding process between several […] … [Read more...]
Kobe on shoulder: 'Couldn't really move the thing'
Kobe on shoulder: 'Couldn't really move the thing' 2:25 AM ET print LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant missed his ninth game of his 20th and final season Tuesday, sitting out with a sore right shoulder as his Los Angeles Lakers fell 92-90 to the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center. Bryant's right shoulder has bothered him virtually all season and figures to be an issue the rest … [Read more...]