Jersey Fouls of the Week: A Derian Hatcher comeback in Dallas We’re officially in the dog days of the NHL season. Teams have started the second halves of their schedules which means many games blend in for players. But Jersey Fouls don't blend at any point of the year. Fortunately, they stay unique from the start of the year in October through the end of the regular season in April. The … [Read more...]
Greg Cosell’s Playoff Preview: Breaking down Sunday’s games
Greg Cosell's Playoff Preview: Breaking down Sunday's games After the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals moved on to the conference championship round Saturday, we move on to break down Sunday's games. That includes a tough game to get a read on, because of injury issues and uncertainty about both quarterbacks: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS AT CAROLINA PANTHERS Protecting Cam Newton might be the … [Read more...]
Durant on media: I actually do love you guys
Durant on media: I actually do love you guys 2:28 PM ET print OKLAHOMA CITY -- After his shootaround availability Sunday morning, Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant had something he wanted to "get off his chest" in regard to the media and his relationship with it. "I also got something else to say, if you guys don't mind," Durant said, unprompted by any question. "I've seen over … [Read more...]
Barnes fined $35K for comments about Fisher
Barnes fined $35K for comments about Fisher 2:45 PM ET Ohm YoungmisukESPN Staff Writer Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of Michigan State University.Follow him on Twitter … [Read more...]
Addison Russell meets young fan with Addison Russell haircut
Addison Russell meets young fan with Addison Russell haircut Like most professional sports fanbases, Chicago Cubs fans have ways of letting players know whether they've been accepted. Ways that go well beyond simple cheering or booing. When you attend a Cubs game at Wrigley Field, and sometimes even on the road, you'll see about every other fan wearing a Cubs jersey. If a player's name is on … [Read more...]
Former Michigan OL Logan Tuley-Tillman transfers to Washington St.
Former Michigan OL Logan Tuley-Tillman transfers to Washington St. Dismissed Michigan offensive lineman Logan Tuley-Tillman has found a new home at Washington State. Tuley-Tillman announced the move on Twitter. He’ll be eligible right away as a graduate transfer and will have two years of eligibility remaining. Committed. #GoCougs #FailureIsNeverFinal pic.twitter.com/TJF9hWsvJ6— Logan … [Read more...]
Wilder retains WBC title with Szpilka knockout (Reuters)
Wilder retains WBC title with Szpilka knockout (Reuters) (Reuters) - American heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder defended his WBC title with a knockout of Artur Szpilka at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday. More drama followed the contest when WBA and WBO Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury climbed into the ring and said he wanted to fight Wilder in a unification … [Read more...]
Liverpool felled by Rooney sucker-punch at Anfield
Liverpool felled by Rooney sucker-punch at Anfield Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney pounced to score a 78th-minute winner as his side stunned eternal rivals Liverpool with a smash-and-grab 1-0 victory at a freezing Anfield on Sunday. Presiding over his first game against United, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watched his team dominate, but Rooney punished their profligacy with […] … [Read more...]
Kevin Durant on the nasty media: ‘They don’t like us’
Kevin Durant on the nasty media: 'They don't like us' The Oklahoma City Thunder are on pace for a 58-win season. The team has the second-best offense in the NBA, and stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combine to average 51 points per game. To say next to nothing of the 14.8 rebounds, 14 assists, and nearly four steals per game they combine for. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The … [Read more...]
Oilers extend Cam Talbot with 3-year, $12.5 million deal
Oilers extend Cam Talbot with 3-year, $12.5 million deal Step right up, Cam Talbot, you’re the next contestant on “Who Wants To Be the Edmonton Oilers Solution In Goal?” The Oilers dealt for Talbot from the New York Rangers during last June’s draft and on Sunday extended the 28-year old netminder with a three-year, $12.5 million deal, according to Chris Johnston. Talbot was set to become an … [Read more...]