Ben Simmons' lone college season will likely end in the NIT Six months before Ben Simmons made his LSU debut this season, the school began trumpeting the No. 1 recruit's arrival. LSU launched a "25 is coming" promotional blitz featuring billboards, print and social media advertising. The Simmons-centric ad campaign proved to be an apt choice because his individual achievements continue to be … [Read more...]
Rambis says flailing Knicks 'can't accept losing'
Rambis says flailing Knicks 'can't accept losing' 1:54 AM ET print GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Carmelo Anthony isn't the only member of the New York Knicks who is frustrated with the team's recent struggles. "We're all frustrated," interim coach Kurt Rambis said Tuesday. "We can't accept this. For the organization, for our team, ourselves as individuals, the coaching staff. We … [Read more...]
Hilton apologizes after Irving bitten by bed bugs
Hilton apologizes after Irving bitten by bed bugs 1:18 AM ET ESPN.com news services print OKLAHOMA CITY -- Hilton Hotels apologized Tuesday after Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving said he was bitten by bed bugs during a weekend stay in downtown Oklahoma City. Irving played just nine minutes on Sunday in a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team blamed flu-like symptoms, but … [Read more...]
Power rankings: The Honda Classic
Power rankings: The Honda Classic The PGA Tour kicks off its Florida Swing this week with The Honda Classic. For a number of players, this is a home game, as they call the Palm Beach and Jupiter areas home, including Rory McIlroy, who headlines the field. Padraig Harrington is defending champion in the unpredictable event, beating Daniel Berger in a Monday playoff last year. PGA National's … [Read more...]
CAS to rule on FIFA voting secrecy amid delay demands
CAS to rule on FIFA voting secrecy amid delay demands FIFA contender Prince Ali bin al Hussein wants the international sports tribunal to delay the world football leadership election on Friday if transparent voting booths are not used, his lawyers said. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said it would rule by Thursday, the eve of the vote, whether […] Photo credit: AFP. FIFA contender … [Read more...]
Denny Hamlin predicted his Daytona 500 win in second grade
Denny Hamlin predicted his Daytona 500 win in second grade Denny Hamlin's second grade prophecy has been fulfilled. His mother Mary Lou tweeted a picture of a note Hamlin wrote when he was a kid saying that he would be a Daytona 500 winner. Hamlin won Sunday's race over Martin Truex Jr. by .010 seconds. It's the closest finish in Daytona 500 history: This was written by @dennyhamlin in … [Read more...]
Rich Clune says he threatened ‘to rip that jersey off’ Cody Bass (Video)
Rich Clune says he threatened 'to rip that jersey off' Cody Bass (Video) Toronto Maple Leafs forward Rich Clune had harsh words for Nashville Predators forward Cody Bass during an altercation before their game on Tuesday. Clune skated to the center red line during warm ups and appeared to be in a heated conversation with Bass. Eventually Predators center Mike Fisher broke the two up. Bass … [Read more...]
By the Numbers: RB Consistency Ratings
By the Numbers: RB Consistency Ratings One of the most misleading pieces of information used by essentially everyone, including myself, in the fantasy football community is a player’s end of season ranking. Carson Palmer was the “fifth-best” quarterback. Todd Gurley was the “seventh-best” running back. Doug Baldwin was the “ninth-best” wide receiver. We use these designations because they are … [Read more...]
Nate Diaz steps in to face Conor McGregor in main event of UFC 196
Nate Diaz steps in to face Conor McGregor in main event of UFC 196 After a day-long search to find an opponent to fight Conor McGregor after lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos withdrew from UFC 196 because of a broken foot, the UFC settled late Tuesday on Nate Diaz. But in a twist, the McGregor-Diaz fight will be at welterweight, not lightweight, on March 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. … [Read more...]
Vanderbilt is surging at the right time but it still has work to do
Vanderbilt is surging at the right time but it still has work to do Vanderbilt is feeling good about itself and for good reason. The Commodores have won four of their past five games, including an 87-74 win on the road over Florida on Tuesday night. Things are going so well for coach Kevin Stallings’ team, that center Josh Henderson almost effortlessly threw in an 80-foot shot just before … [Read more...]