Sources: Kings plan to fire Karl in coming days 10:48 PM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close " Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com" Began covering the NBA in 1993-94" Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics print The Sacramento Kings are going ahead with a coaching change and plan to fire George Karl in coming days, league sources told ESPN. NBA coaching sources told ESPN that the … [Read more...]
Report: Donaldson signs two-year, $29 million deal with Blue Jays
Report: Donaldson signs two-year, $29 million deal with Blue Jays Josh Donaldson and the Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly come to terms on a contract, successfuly avoiding their upcoming salary arbitration hearing. According to Sportsnet's Shi Davidi, the deal is for two years and a total of $29 million. Donaldson is coming off a 2015 season where he was named American League MVP and sent … [Read more...]
Duke wins crucial opening leg of upcoming four-game gauntlet
Duke wins crucial opening leg of upcoming four-game gauntlet As Grayson Allen missed a 3-pointer late in the second half on Monday night, the most winnable game of Duke's toughest stretch of the season was in jeopardy of slipping away. The Blue Devils had squandered the entirety of a 15-point second-half lead and were tied with Louisville with just over three minutes remaining. It was then … [Read more...]
Sports WebXtra: 2016 NFL Predictions – KLTV
Sports WebXtra: 2016 NFL Predictions - KLTV In a top 25 showdown, rivals Oklahoma and Texas will tangle on the hardwood on Monday night. The Sooners are ranked third, while the Longhorns are number 24. OU has won three straight against Texas at home and this one is in Norman. The Longhorns though are 4 and 2 against ranked teams here in 2015-2016. More >>This entry passed through the … [Read more...]
Devils to honor Martin Brodeur, unveil statue
Devils to honor Martin Brodeur, unveil statue The New Jersey Devils are celebrating one of their greatest players this week by honoring the career of goaltender Martin Brodeur. When the team hosts the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night they are going to retire Brodeur's No. 30, but that is only part of the festivities. Along with that jersey ceremony the Devils are also dedicating a statue for their … [Read more...]
Russell Westbrook made fun of Kevin Durant’s Super Bowl photo work
Russell Westbrook made fun of Kevin Durant's Super Bowl photo work After Saturday's close loss to the Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant stuck around the Bay Area to attend Super Bowl 50 and serve as a sideline photographer for The Players Tribune, the athlete-led website for which he serves as deputy publisher. Acting as a media member seems like a pretty stark … [Read more...]
Warriors’ Festus Ezeli out at least 6 weeks after knee surgery
Warriors' Festus Ezeli out at least 6 weeks after knee surgery After missing five straight games with soreness in his left knee, Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli underwent arthroscopic surgery "to clean out debris from his left knee," the team announced Monday. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The 26-year-old big man, who hasn't suited up … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: Orioles among teams vying for Yovani Gallardo
Hot Stove Digest: Orioles among teams vying for Yovani Gallardo 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. IN THE HUNT: The Baltimore Orioles and two other clubs are in the race for pitcher Yovani Gallardo. [@ChrisCotillo] MAKE A … [Read more...]
New Jersey Devils unveil Martin Brodeur ‘salute’ statue (Photos)
New Jersey Devils unveil Martin Brodeur 'salute' statue (Photos) Martin Brodeur has officially been bronzed an immortalized. The New Jersey Devils unveiled a statue of the legendary goaltender at a ceremony in the Prudential Center on Monday. The statue, which was designed by Jon Krawczyk, will rest outside the Prudential Center in Championship Plaza. Brodeur is set to have his No. 30 … [Read more...]
Allegri urged to fill Mourinho’s Chelsea shoes
Allegri urged to fill Mourinho’s Chelsea shoes Massimiliano Allegri has been urged to “walk to Chelsea” and take up the “fantastic offer” that has been tabled for the Juventus coach by the Premier league giants. Both Allegri and his predecessor at Juventus, Italy coach Antonio Conte, have been linked with the Chelsea manager’s job currently being filled […] Photo credit: AFP Massimiliano … [Read more...]