Jason Kokrak leads Northern Trust Open in search of 1st win Jason Kokrak is starting to figure out how to play Riviera Country Club. On Friday at the Northern Trust Open, Kokrak had his best round yet on Hogan's Alley near Los Angeles, shooting 7-under 64 in a round in which he birdied all of the par 5s on the course. "It's been a struggle to learn how to play this golf course," said … [Read more...]
Spurs' Leonard (calf) held out again vs. Lakers
Spurs' Leonard (calf) held out again vs. Lakers 10:46 PM ET Michael C. WrightESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M print LOS ANGELES -- The San Antonio Spurs ruled out All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard for his second consecutive game Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers because of … [Read more...]
Albert Pujols has a Mike Trout poster on his bathroom mirror
Albert Pujols has a Mike Trout poster on his bathroom mirror How much does Albert Pujols respect and appreciate Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout? Enough to put Trout's poster on his bathroom mirror. That's how much. According to the Orange Country Register, this discovery was made after Pujols decided to list his 5-bedroom home in Irvine's secluded Shady Canyon for sale for this … [Read more...]
Weird injury: Micah Johnson cut his hand removing an avocado pit
Weird injury: Micah Johnson cut his hand removing an avocado pit Let's be honest, spring training doesn't truly begin until someone suffers a weird injury. And with that said, good news, everyone! Spring training is officially here! It didn't take long at all for the first weird injury to occur, and unfortunately for Micah Johnson, he's the man whose pain brings us the comfort of a new … [Read more...]
Everqueen wins feature race at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Everqueen wins feature race at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Everqueen won the $58,000 feature for 3-year-old fillies by 2 1/2 lengths Friday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]
NHL alumni avoid concussion talk during Stadium Series weekend
NHL alumni avoid concussion talk during Stadium Series weekend RICHFIELD, Minn. -- For at least one weekend former Minnesota North Stars player Brad Maxwell will put aside his feelings towards the NHL and how he believed it handled concussions during his playing days. Maxwell, who has been an outspoken voice in regards to a lawsuit by over 100 former NHL players against the League, will … [Read more...]
Sources: Warriors contemplating run at Varejao
Sources: Warriors contemplating run at Varejao 8:44 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 Golden State Warriors are contemplating a run at free agent-to-be Anderson Varejao, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that the Warriors are among the … [Read more...]
Bellamy Way rolls in Aqueduct feature (The Associated Press)
Bellamy Way rolls in Aqueduct feature (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Bellamy Way cruised to a 7 1/2 length victory Friday in the $59,000 allowance feature for New York breds at Aqueduct. … [Read more...]
Hiddink confident Eden Hazard will stay at Chelsea
Hiddink confident Eden Hazard will stay at Chelsea Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink said Friday that Eden Hazard was happy to stay at Stamford Bridge but has told him he must improve following his disappointing season so far. The Belgian playmaker has not come close to the high standards he set last term, amid speculation he is being […] Photo credit: AFP Chelsea interim manager Guus … [Read more...]
Chase Elliott never felt pressure from parents to be a driver
Chase Elliott never felt pressure from parents to be a driver DAYTONA BEACH, Florida -- One can imagine how there could be some family pressure to follow in your dad's footsteps when your father is a Sprint Cup-winning driver who was also voted the most popular driver in NASCAR 16 times. But according to Daytona 500 polesitter Chase Elliott, he wasn't pushed into becoming a driver like his … [Read more...]