Cycling-Injured Degenkolb set to miss classics season (Reuters) PARIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - German John Degenkolb will probably miss the spring classics season after being hit by a car during a training ride, a doctor said on Tuesday. The Giant-Alpecin sprinter was one of six riders to be hit by car driven by a 73-year-old British tourist during a training camp in Spain on Saturday, suffering … [Read more...]
Poor showing vs. Denver costs Patriots offensive line coach his job
Poor showing vs. Denver costs Patriots offensive line coach his job One day after the New England Patriots lost to the Denver Broncos in the AFC championship game, a game that saw Tom Brady hit 20 times by Denver defenders according to the official game book (one reporter counted 25 after re-watching the game), the Patriots parted ways with their offensive line coach. Via multiple reports, … [Read more...]
Sources: Griffin hurt hand in team-related incident
Sources: Griffin hurt hand in team-related incident 7:54 AM ET Marc Stein Close ESPN Senior Writer " Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com" Began covering the NBA in 1993-94" Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics Ramona Shelburne Close ESPN Senior Writer Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News print Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin … [Read more...]
Around the League: Overvalued Players: AL West
Around the League: Overvalued Players: AL West We recently finished hitting the fantasy risers for each division, players whose arrows are pointed up heading into 2016. Now we turn our attention to those players who may provide more sizzle than steak for fantasy owners in the upcoming season. The NL East and NL Central have already been covered, so we'll now stop over to the American League … [Read more...]
Andros Townsend set for £12 million move to Newcastle
Andros Townsend set for £12 million move to Newcastle Newcastle are poised to sign Tottenham and England winger Andros Townsend after the two clubs agreed a £12million (15.7million euros) deal, the Press Association reported on Tuesday. Magpies managing director Lee Charnley was able to confirm the deal was going through after several rounds of talks between the two clubs […] Photo credit: … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Boogie Down Production!
The Daily Dose: Dose: Boogie Down Production! Blake Griffin reportedly has a broken hand, DeMarcus Cousins and Rudy Gobert went off, and there was plenty of action and injuries on a nine-game Monday. Follow me on Twitter by clicking here! Cavaliers 114, Wolves 107 – The Cavs won a close one, as all five starters scored in double figures. Kevin Love, LeBron James, Tristan Thompson, Kyrie Irving, … [Read more...]
Mizzou suspends QB Maty Mauk after video of alleged drug use
Mizzou suspends QB Maty Mauk after video of alleged drug use Missouri quarterback Maty Mauk has been suspended after a video of him allegedly snorting a white powder surfaced on the Internet. Athletics director Mack Rhoades and football coach Barry Odom issued a joint statement saying they were investigating the video. “We are currently gathering information regarding the video in question,” … [Read more...]
LIVE: Bale scared off by mess at Man United
LIVE: Bale scared off by mess at Man United 9:58 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: United turmoil scared off Bale Here's a new twist on a well-worn tale for you. The names of Gareth Bale and Manchester United have been mentioned in connection with … [Read more...]
Cousins ties franchise mark with 56, Kings lose to Hornets in 2OT
Cousins ties franchise mark with 56, Kings lose to Hornets in 2OT It's no great statement to say that the Sacramento Kings rely on DeMarcus Cousins. Now holding on to the final playoff spot in the West, the 20-24 Kings have gone just 1-7 in games without their top player, a mark that doesn't include key moments he's missed due to ejections and foul-outs. He's the difference between a playoff … [Read more...]
Sources: Griffin suspected to have broken hand
Sources: Griffin suspected to have broken hand 3:23 AM ET Marc Stein Close ESPN Senior Writer " Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com" Began covering the NBA in 1993-94" Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics Ramona Shelburne Close ESPN Senior Writer Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News print Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin … [Read more...]