Hornets acquire Lee from Grizzlies, sources say 3:51 PM ET ESPN.com news services print The Memphis Grizzlies are trading guard Courtney Lee to the Charlotte Hornets in a three-team, multiplayer deal, sources told ESPN's Chris Broussard. Charlotte will send forward P.J. Hairston to Memphis and point guard Brian Roberts to the Miami Heat as part of the trade, sources said. Yahoo! … [Read more...]
New projections peg World Series champion Royals for last place
New projections peg World Series champion Royals for last place Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA projection system still doesn't respect the Kansas City Royals. The reigning World Series champions are headed for a 76-86 record, according to the PECOTA projections released Tuesday, which would put them in last place in the AL Central, well behind the 92-win Cleveland Indians. These data-driven … [Read more...]
Homer History: Why Steve Finley’s 2004 grand slam didn’t suck
Homer History: Why Steve Finley's 2004 grand slam didn't suck In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo Sports MLB editor Marcus Vanderberg recalls how Steve Finley's walk-off grand slam in 2004 for the Los Angeles Dodgers made life not suck for at least a few minutes. October 2004 sucked. I had just … [Read more...]
Brian Vickers’ return to Cup Series ends with crash (Video)
Brian Vickers' return to Cup Series ends with crash (Video) DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – Brian Vickers' first substitute driving appearance for Tony Stewart ended abruptly and viciously when he hit the turn 1 wall in Saturday night's Sprint Unlimited at Daytona. Vickers appeared to have a right-rear tire issue as the field headed into the corner and he lost control. As he hit the wall he was … [Read more...]
Desjardins’ future; Gostisbehere’s Calder shot; Richards and Kings (Puck Headlines)
Desjardins' future; Gostisbehere’s Calder shot; Richards and Kings (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. 🎂 + 🇨🇿 + 6️⃣8️⃣ = 🐐 pic.twitter.com/zoa2ZIsniA— Florida Panthers … [Read more...]
Hornets' Kidd-Gilchrist having surgery; year over
Hornets' Kidd-Gilchrist having surgery; year over 2:32 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will have shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season, a source told ESPN's Chris Broussard on Tuesday. Kidd-Gilchrist suffered a torn labrum in his surgically repaired right shoulder Feb. 10 and was re-evaluated after the All-Star … [Read more...]
Source: Pistons get Harris in trade with Magic
Source: Pistons get Harris in trade with Magic 2:44 PM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 print The Detroit Pistons on Tuesday acquired Tobias Harris from the Orlando Magic in exchange for Brandon Jennings and Ersan Ilyasova, according to league sources. Harris, a … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Capitals will skate past Kings in battle of NHL heavyweights – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: Capitals will skate past Kings in battle of NHL heavyweights - CBSSports.com The Kings and Capitals will clash in a battle of NHL titans. (USATSI) Welcome to NHL Picks where CBSSports.com hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz make their predictions for all of the day's games. Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals, 7 p.m. ET In a game between division leaders, it wouldn't be a … [Read more...]
Auburn adds ex-Illinois LB T.J. Neal as grad transfer
Auburn adds ex-Illinois LB T.J. Neal as grad transfer Auburn has added a big-time transfer to its defense. Former Illinois linebacker T.J. Neal announced Tuesday that he will play for Auburn for his final season of college football. Neal was a two-year starter for the Illini and compiled 109 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and two sacks last season. He announced his decision to leave Illinois … [Read more...]
Tour Championship host East Lake flipping nines for FedEx Cup drama
Tour Championship host East Lake flipping nines for FedEx Cup drama The PGA Tour season will now end on a par 5. On Tuesday, Tour officials announced it will be flipping the nines at Tour Championship host East Lake Golf Club, bringing the course to a conclusion what was formerly the par-5 ninth hole instead of the erstwhile 230-yard, par-3 18th. Tour officials said in the fall that they … [Read more...]