Sources: Warriors are favorite to sign Varejao 11:50 AM 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 have emerged as the heavy favorite to sign soon-to-be free agent Anderson Varejao, according to league sources. League sources told ESPN.com that … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Jaromir Jagr makes history in Panthers’ win
NHL Three Stars: Jaromir Jagr makes history in Panthers' win No. 1 Star: Jaromir Jagr, Florida Panthers Jagr had two goals, tying and then passing Brett Hull for sole possession of third on the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring ranking, as the Panthers defeated the Winnipeg Jets, 3-1. Jagr now has 742 goals for his career and 20 on the season. No. 2 Star: Tyson Barrie, Colorado Avalanche Tyson … [Read more...]
Alpine Skiing-World Cup La Thuile women’s super g results (Reuters)
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Cahill surprised by Pellegrini announcement
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Peters: Hawks-North Stars alumni highlights
Peters: Hawks-North Stars alumni highlights Led by Modano and Chelios, the North Stars and Blackhawks keep it competitive. (Getty Images) MINNEAPOLIS -- The NHL Stadium Series Alumni Game in Minnesota was unlike any before it. For the first time, the NHL brought back a team that no longer exists -- the Minnesota North Stars. The franchise still exists as the Dallas Stars, but there's still a deep … [Read more...]
Tina Weirather wins super-G ahead of Gut and Vonn (The Associated Press)
Tina Weirather wins super-G ahead of Gut and Vonn (The Associated Press) LA THUILE, Italy (AP) -- Tina Weirather of Liechtenstein won a slushy super-G Sunday ahead of overall World Cup contenders Lara Gut and Lindsey Vonn. … [Read more...]
Taylor Hall rips NHL coach’s challenge, mediocre Edmonton arena Wi-Fi
Taylor Hall rips NHL coach’s challenge, mediocre Edmonton arena Wi-Fi It wasn’t a stellar night for the NHL’s coach’s challenge in Edmonton on Saturday. Which is why Edmonton Oilers star Taylor Hall ripped it, the equipment used for it and, in an instant-classic moment of techno-mutiny, the quality of the Wi-Fi in his own arena. What set Hall off was a disallowed goal by Teddy Purcell … [Read more...]
Luis Suarez and Neymar open up nine-point Barca lead
Luis Suarez and Neymar open up nine-point Barca lead Barcelona moved nine points clear at the top of La Liga thanks to first-half goals from Luis Suarez and Neymar despite an unconvincing display in a 2-1 win at Las Palmas on Saturday. Suarez opened the scoring early on with his 41st goal of the season, but Willian Jose deservedly […] Photo credit: AFP Barcelona moved nine points clear at … [Read more...]
By the Numbers: The Impact of Team Totals
By the Numbers: The Impact of Team Totals We have all done it. Each week you checked the winner of the Sunday Million at FanDuel or the Millionaire Maker at DraftKings. You said to yourself time and time again, “I could have made that lineup.” You could have, but you didn’t. It’s possible you even asked yourself, “Why didn’t I make that lineup?” after seeing a lot of players you were high on for … [Read more...]
What to watch for in the Daytona 500
What to watch for in the Daytona 500 The countdown to the 2016 Daytona 500 is nearly over. The 59th running of NASCAR's biggest race starts just after 1 p.m. ET on Feb. 21. Here's all you need to know for Sunday's race. THE FAVORITES • Dale Earnhardt Jr.: NASCAR's most popular driver has the best car. He's driving the car that helped get an average finish of 1.75 at the four Daytona and … [Read more...]