Shaq laments not having farewell tour like Kobe 8:24 PM ET Associated Press print TORONTO -- Shaquille O'Neal says he wishes he could have had a farewell tour at the end of his career similar to the one former teammate Kobe Bryant is enjoying now. O'Neal held court in Toronto before TNT's popular "Inside The NBA" television show Thursday night as the NBA prepared to kick of its … [Read more...]
Arsenal tickets for MLS All-Star Game in San Jose and Chivas in Los Angeles
Arsenal tickets for MLS All-Star Game in San Jose and Chivas in Los Angeles If you’re looking for tickets for either or both of Arsenal’s friendlies in the United States this summer, here are all of the details you need. First, Arsenal plays in the MLS All-Star Game on July 28 at the Avaya Stadium in San Jose, California. That’s followed by a friendly […] If you’re looking for tickets for … [Read more...]
NBA, owners to talk detailed ads-on-jerseys plan
NBA, owners to talk detailed ads-on-jerseys plan 7:10 PM ET Darren Rovell Close ESPN Senior Writer ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC Brian Windhorst Close ESPN Senior Writer ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years … [Read more...]
Manchester United set revenue target of $719 million in 2016
Manchester United set revenue target of $719 million in 2016 Manchester United expect to make more than £500 million ($719.5 million, 35.4 million euros) in the 2016 financial year, the club announced on Thursday, despite continued underperformance on the pitch. Second-quarter revenues rose by 26.6 percent to a record £133.8 million, with commercial revenues up 42.5 percent to £66.1 million […] … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 11th – FanSided
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 11th - FanSided Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the NHL shield logo before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports With 18 of the NHL’s 30 teams in action on Thursday, FanSided gives you the top players to target for tonight’s NHL DraftKings daily picks. … [Read more...]
Disputed call wipes out dramatic Boise State buzzer beater
Disputed call wipes out dramatic Boise State buzzer beater Another disputed call by a Mountain West officiating crew erased one of this college basketball season's most remarkable buzzer beaters. Boise State suffered a 97-93 loss at Colorado State in double overtime on Wednesday night in a game the Broncos thought they had won at the end of the first extra session. With the score tied and … [Read more...]
Chicago Blackhawks set to host 2017 NHL Draft
Chicago Blackhawks set to host 2017 NHL Draft Between the Los Angeles Kings getting the 2017 NHL All-Star Game and outdoor games likely in Toronto, St. Louis and Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, the one remaining thing to fill on the league calendar for next season is the Draft. That question will be answered officially on Thursday when the League announces that the Chicago Blackhawks will play … [Read more...]
Colts owner says Andrew Luck’s contract will be ‘shocking’
Colts owner says Andrew Luck's contract will be 'shocking' Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is about to start the final year of his rookie contract. And team owner Jim Irsay is going to throw some huge numbers at Luck to keep him in Colts blue. Luck will be playing 2016 under a $16.1 million one-year extension of his original rookie deal. Once that ends, the check-writing begins. … [Read more...]
Clippers say pregame huddle had nothing to do with Pierce stabbing
Clippers say pregame huddle had nothing to do with Pierce stabbing The Los Angeles Clippers' post-introduction huddle before Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics generated a lot of attention and raised more than a few eyebrows: [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] While watching the Clips players descend on Paul Pierce after the veteran received a … [Read more...]
Homer History: Rob Schneider witnesses Bob Brenly’s redemption
Homer History: Rob Schneider witnesses Bob Brenly's redemption In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, famous baseball fan and film/television personality Rob Schneider recounts the time Bob Brenly came through after a tough game. Schneider currently stars in the show "Real Rob" on Netflix, which he wrote, … [Read more...]