Clint Bowyer: 'You get me a car capable of winning, I'll win in it' DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – Clint Bowyer sounded a bit like former Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis on Tuesday. As a Kansas City Chiefs fan, Bowyer would probably shudder a the comparison. But given his comments during Daytona media day, it was hard not to think of Davis' famous line "Just win, baby." Bowyer hasn't won a Sprint … [Read more...]
NBA Trade Deadline Live Blog: Live Blog: Trade Deadline Day
NBA Trade Deadline Live Blog: Live Blog: Trade Deadline Day Thursday, February 18, 2016 Welcome to the Trade Deadline live blog. I’ll be here until the action stops, which may be until the wee hours of the morning. Here we go. 10:30 am While Dwight Howard is likely on the move today, the Celtics aren't willing to break the bank to get him or Al Horford from the Hawks, according to Adrian … [Read more...]
Yankees reveal their secret: demand 100% effort from players
Yankees reveal their secret: demand 100% effort from players Expectations are high for players across Major League Baseball, but there's a special kind of pressure and expectation that comes with wearing the New York Yankees' famous pinstripes. After all, they are 27-time World Series champions and play under the bright lights in New York City. So as the group intent on bringing home … [Read more...]
Sources: Nets make improved offer to Marks
Sources: Nets make improved offer to Marks 9:25 AM ET ESPN.com news services print The Brooklyn Nets made an overnight push Wednesday in their attempt to hire Sean Marks as general manager, improving their offer and negotiating with the San Antonio Spurs' assistant general manager late into the night, sources told ESPN. The Nets hope to have a resolution to their pursuit by Friday, a … [Read more...]
Gilbert Arenas wants a 10-day contract with the Lakers to see Kobe
Gilbert Arenas wants a 10-day contract with the Lakers to see Kobe Only Gilbert Areanas could turn a wonderfully cute and poignant moment into something unsavory and, in a few instances, offensive. The former NBA All-Star can’t seem to help himself, even when attempting to pay tribute to a retiring NBA legend. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Kobe … [Read more...]
Joel Embiid is in Qatar for his latest foot treatment
Joel Embiid is in Qatar for his latest foot treatment Center Joel Embiid is the greatest unknown of many great unknowns in the Philadelphia 76ers' rebuilding plan. The third-overall pick of the 2014 draft has yet to play a game for the Sixers in any competition but remains a tantalizing prospect based on the combination of size and skill he showed in his lone season at Kansas. It's arguable … [Read more...]
Marek Vs. Wyshynski: Punchable NHL coaches with Dave Lozo! (Podcast)
Marek Vs. Wyshynski: Punchable NHL coaches with Dave Lozo! (Podcast) It's a Wednesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski podcast featuring Dave Lozo, in which we discussed: - Which NHL coaches have the most punchable faces? - The Tampa Bay Lightning, Steven Stamkos and his potential future homes. - The goalie tier system and where Brian Elliott falls on it. - Are the St. Louis Blues primed to … [Read more...]
Austrian Kriechmayr posts fastest time in downhill training (The Associated Press)
Austrian Kriechmayr posts fastest time in downhill training (The Associated Press) CHAMONIX, France (AP) -- Austrian skier Vincent Kriechmayr led the second training run for a World Cup downhill race Thursday, with American Steven Nyman just behind. … [Read more...]
Julian Draxler double sees Wolfsburg home against Gent [VIDEO]
Julian Draxler double sees Wolfsburg home against Gent [VIDEO] Julian Draxler netted twice as Wolfsburg sealed a 3-2 win at Gent on Wednesday to leave the Germans on course for the Champions League quarter-finals. The 22-year-old scored either side of the break in the last 16, first-leg clash, with Max Kruse also on target, but two late goals from […] Photo credit: AFP Julian Draxler netted … [Read more...]
Michel Therrien rips late P.K. Subban turnover in loss at Avalanche
Michel Therrien rips late P.K. Subban turnover in loss at Avalanche Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban lost his footing in the offensive zone late in a tie-game at the Colorado Avalanche. Avs forward Mikhail Grigorenko pounced on the turnover, rushed up ice in an odd-man situation, a play that was finished with a goal by Colorado forward Jarome Iginla with 2:03 left in the third … [Read more...]