Clippers handle Kawhi-less Spurs for nice start to post-break sked The Los Angeles Clippers were one of the few teams to make a move for immediate improvement before Thursday's trade deadline, but they didn't appear to need many reinforcements in their first game after the All-Star break. Facing a San Antonio Spurs squad riding a six-game winning streak but playing without MVP candidate … [Read more...]
Denzel Valentine shines again as Spartans end Wisconsin win streak
Denzel Valentine shines again as Spartans end Wisconsin win streak Michigan State fans chanted “MVP..MVP..MVP” on Thursday night as Denzel Valentine stood dribbling the ball with more than a minute to play in the Spartans’ 69-57 victory over Wisconsin. Valentine eventually forced up a wild, spinning shot that missed badly to avoid a shot clock violation. It wasn’t the pretty ending his … [Read more...]
Spieth stuns with 79 at Riviera for worst PGA Tour 1st round
Spieth stuns with 79 at Riviera for worst PGA Tour 1st round Jordan Spieth didn't see this coming. No one did. But, here we are. Spieth shot 8-over 79 on Thursday to open the Northern Trust Open, where last year he finished a shot out of a three-man playoff eventually won by James Hahn. The poor start put him in a tie for next to last in a 144-player field. Just as Spieth was mangling the … [Read more...]
AJ Allmendinger: IndyCar not an option after Justin Wilson’s death
AJ Allmendinger: IndyCar not an option after Justin Wilson's death DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – Don't expect to see AJ Allmendinger attempt the Indianapolis 500 anytime soon. Allmendinger said Tuesday the death of his friend Justin Wilson made him decide he won't drive any IndyCar races until the series has closed cockpits. “The moment Justin Wilson passed away I said ‘Never again,’" … [Read more...]
Monty Williams delivers moving address at wife’s memorial service
Monty Williams delivers moving address at wife's memorial service On Thursday afternoon, Oklahoma City Thunder assistant coach Monty Williams did something incredibly hard: getting up in front of an estimated 900 people, including many NBA players, coaches and staff members, and saying goodbye to his wife Ingrid, who died last week at age 44 from injuries suffered in a head-on automobile … [Read more...]
Angels' Pujols (foot) expected to miss opener
Angels' Pujols (foot) expected to miss opener Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is recovering from offseason surgery on his right foot, and by the sounds of it, the team doesn't expect him to be in game shape by Opening Day. Here's this from Mike Cranston of the Associated Press: Manager Mike Scioscia said Thursday the three-time NL MVP is doing some swinging but still has a lengthy … [Read more...]