Heat part-owner: LeBron 'made it clear' he wanted Spoelstra fired The Cleveland Cavaliers' decision to fire head coach David Blatt despite an 83-40 regular-season record and a trip to the NBA Finals through a year and a half on the bench was seen in some quarters as a referendum on Blatt's inability to connect with franchise cornerstone LeBron James, his failure to hold his star players … [Read more...]
Roberto Martinez’s mistakes are costing Everton
Roberto Martinez’s mistakes are costing Everton In May 2013, Everton FC and their fans were at a crossroads. Their former manager, David Moyes, had just moved on to supposedly greener pastures in Manchester, and most fans wondered what direction their beloved club would go in. Enter Roberto Martinez, the suave Spaniard who in the previous year […] In May 2013, Everton FC and their fans were … [Read more...]
NFL still doing a full review of Peyton Manning HGH claims
NFL still doing a full review of Peyton Manning HGH claims There hasn't been much new information on the Al Jazeera story that Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning's wife had HGH sent to her, but the NFL is still investigating the claims. According to an Associated Press story published Tuesday, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said the review has been going on for weeks and "involves … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: The Rockies are looking to deal an outfielder
Hot Stove Digest: The Rockies are looking to deal an outfielder 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. DEAL HIM: There's a growing sense the Colorado Rockies will trade Corey Dickerson. The Tampa Bay Rays have shown interest in … [Read more...]
David Ragan driving for BK Racing in 2016
David Ragan driving for BK Racing in 2016 David Ragan has found a Sprint Cup ride for the upcoming season. Ragan told an Atlanta's Fox 5 that he would drive for BK Racing in 2016. Matt DiBenedetto, who drove for the team in 2015, will be the driver of the No. 83. EXCLUSIVE: Hear @DavidRagan talk about his new ride with @BKRacing_2383 #NASCAR @NASCARONFOX pic.twitter.com/M7O7wfOZWL — FOX 5 … [Read more...]
Report: Blake Griffin out 4-6 weeks after breaking hand in fight with Clippers’ staffer
Report: Blake Griffin out 4-6 weeks after breaking hand in fight with Clippers' staffer Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin has missed the last month with a quadriceps injury, but by traveling with his team during its recent Eastern road swing, it was assumed that the forward was soon to return. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Unfortunately, it … [Read more...]
Noah hopes to be back with Bulls next season
Noah hopes to be back with Bulls next season 5:50 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. print CHICAGO -- Joakim Noah is hopeful that he will be able to … [Read more...]
This Adrian Beltre bobblehead allows you to finally touch his head
This Adrian Beltre bobblehead allows you to finally touch his head Two important things to remember about Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre: He's a fantastic player, in the middle of what could very likely be a Hall of Fame career. And he hates people touching his head. This is a fact that is well known both in his own clubhouse and around the league. So teammates (mainly Elvis … [Read more...]
Michigan commit says ’50/50 chance’ UM would have room, decommits
Michigan commit says '50/50 chance' UM would have room, decommits Another longtime Michigan commitment has parted ways with the program. Rashad Weaver, a two-star defensive end from Cooper City, Florida, announced on Monday that he was informed by Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh that there would be a “50/50 chance” the program would have room for him in its 2016 recruiting class. As a … [Read more...]
FIFA’s presidential candidates stepping up campaigns as election approaches
FIFA’s presidential candidates stepping up campaigns as election approaches The five candidates to take over the FIFA presidency from the banned Sepp Blatter stepped up the frantic hunt for votes Tuesday as the campaign entered the final month. FIFA sent a formal notice to the 209 member associations on Tuesday confirming that Prince Ali bin al Hussein, Sheikh Salman […] Photo credit: AFP. … [Read more...]