Lakers' Scott: Russell's limited PT precautionary 7:50 PM ET print EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- In response to recent criticism from Los Angeles Clippers television broadcasters, Los Angeles Lakers coach Byron Scott defended his conservative approach with rookie point guard D'Angelo Russell's playing time this season, saying he is trying to help "protect" the 2015 No. 2 overall … [Read more...]
Georgia vs. South Carolina – 2/2/16 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place
Georgia vs. South Carolina - 2/2/16 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place South Carolina Gamecocks (19-2) at Georgia Bulldogs (11-8) College Basketball: Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 7:00 pm (Stegeman Coliseum) The Line: Georgia Bulldogs PK -- Over/Under: See the Latest Odds TV: ESPNU The South Carolina Gamecocks and Georgia Bulldogs meet Tuesday night at the … [Read more...]
Player Analysis: By The Numbers Week 24
Player Analysis: By The Numbers Week 24 Monday, February 01, 2016 After the FA cup break I finally have the chance to get a quick column out before Tuesday’s matches. I’m sure that most readers will be glad that this will mean a shorter diatribe this time. So, what do we know? Well, this week has the potential for some upsetting results although it’s unlikely. You see, the transfer window has … [Read more...]
Greg Oden and Tyrus Thomas still battle it out on overseas teams
Greg Oden and Tyrus Thomas still battle it out on overseas teams It’s interesting to note that Greg Oden and Tyrus Thomas, two very tall, very talented people that, sadly, fell out of the NBA’s favor due to injury (Oden) and indifference (Thomas), are still hoofing it in international leagues overseas. After making millions, both would have every reason to want to hang it up at this stage in … [Read more...]
D’Angelo Russell on first-year flak: ‘Jesus still gets criticized’
D'Angelo Russell on first-year flak: 'Jesus still gets criticized' Mere days after being benched for what head coach Byron Scott seemed to view as an unacceptable overabundance of confidence, Los Angeles Lakers rookie D'Angelo Russell offered a perhaps-slightly-aspirational turn of phrase to describe his mindset as he continues to deal with criticism during a difficult first professional … [Read more...]
Kings' Cousins out vs. Bucks with sprained ankle
Kings' Cousins out vs. Bucks with sprained ankle 4:55 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins is out for Monday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to an ankle injury. Kings center DeMarcus Cousins sprained his left ankle against the Grizzlies on Saturday night, and won't play Monday against the Bucks. Justin Ford/USA TODAY … [Read more...]
Mets minor-league team schedules ‘Netflix & Chill’ night
Mets minor-league team schedules 'Netflix & Chill' night It wouldn't be a minor-league baseball season without some wacky promotional nights. While most of the themed nights definitely hit the mark, there are always a few teams that find a way to miss the mark. The Binghamton Mets are definitely in the latter group for this idea. On a cold night in Binghamton is there anything better to do … [Read more...]
AHL California move proves ‘what we needed’ for western NHL teams
AHL California move proves 'what we needed' for western NHL teams Anaheim Ducks defenseman Shea Theodore has been the most notable test case of how the AHL’s move to the West Coast has helped NHL player development and team personnel movement. From October through most of December, Theodore often found himself on a proverbial shuttle between the AHL’s San Diego Gulls and Anaheim. If the … [Read more...]
Former Ole Miss QB Maikhail Miller killed in car accident
Former Ole Miss QB Maikhail Miller killed in car accident Maikhail Miller, a former quarterback at Ole Miss, died in a single-vehicle crash Saturday evening. According to coroner James Anderson in Mississippi's Marshall County, Miller’s SUV overturned and he was ejected from the vehicle. Reminded how short life can be tonight. So sorry to hear of Maikhail Miller's death. Prayers to his … [Read more...]
Six reasons new NHL All-Star Game format was blockbuster success
Six reasons new NHL All-Star Game format was blockbuster success NASHVILLE – When you have the hero’s journey of John Scott, Jaromir Jagr wigs, Chewbacca masks and a goalie making saves with a guitar, the actual NHL All-Star Game itself might have been overshadowed a bit. But the NHL nailed it. It really did. The 3-on-3 format not only worked this season, but showed good potential for being … [Read more...]