Did Oregon State's Stevie Thompson walk before beating the buzzer? The outcome of a crucial game between Pac-12 bubble teams turned on a dramatic play that both sides will remember very differently. To Oregon State, it was a last-gasp buzzer beater. To Washington, it was a missed travel. With his team trailing by two in the final seconds, Oregon State's Stevie Thompson zoomed up the left … [Read more...]
Three takeaways: No. 21 Texas A&M picks up 10th SEC victory; defeat Mississippi State 68-66 in closing seconds – Dallas Morning News (blog)
Three takeaways: No. 21 Texas A&M picks up 10th SEC victory; defeat Mississippi State 68-66 in closing seconds - Dallas Morning News (blog) 2016 Getty Images COLLEGE STATION, TX - FEBRUARY 24: Tyler Davis #34 of the Texas A&M Aggies looks to pass in front of Gavin Ware #20 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Reed Arena on February 24, 2016 in College Station, Texas. 1. Second time around. … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Habs drop Caps; Bruins slam Pens; Ducks win sixth
NHL Three Stars: Habs drop Caps; Bruins slam Pens; Ducks win sixth Holtby looks pissed that another goalie made a save pic.twitter.com/JkQmodQjMi— Andrew Berkshire (@AndrewBerkshire) February 25, 2016 No. 1 Star: David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins The 19-year-old scored two goals for the Bruins as they pummeled the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1. His first goal of the game set a record for the franchise … [Read more...]
The Lance Stephenson era in Memphis is off to a hilarious start
The Lance Stephenson era in Memphis is off to a hilarious start The Memphis Grizzlies' trade-deadline acquisition of Lance Stephenson stood out as one of the bolder moves of the day. After losing Marc Gasol for the season to a foot injury, the Grizzlies hope that a versatile talent with an occasionally difficult personality can find stability in an organization in which such players seem to … [Read more...]
Mets staffer took Yoenis Cespedes’ Lambo out on waffle-maker run
Mets staffer took Yoenis Cespedes’ Lambo out on waffle-maker run Yoenis Cespedes isn't one to arrive anywhere quietly, and that's especially true at spring training. When Cespedes shows up, he immediately becomes the talk of camp, and it's not because of the shape he's in or his contract. It's because of his wheels, as in his incredible collection of cars. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is … [Read more...]
Trade Deadline: Keep up with latest rumors
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Jason Pierre-Paul suing ESPN, writer for tweeting medical records
Jason Pierre-Paul suing ESPN, writer for tweeting medical records New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is suing ESPN and reporter Adam Schefter for posting his medical records on Twitter after Pierre-Paul lost parts of two fingers last summer in a fireworks accident. According to the New York Post, Pierre-Paulis citing a violation of privacy in the suit, which was filed on … [Read more...]
Rose takes cautious route, sits due to hamstring
Rose takes cautious route, sits due to hamstring 12:50 AM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. print CHICAGO -- Bulls point guard Derrick Rose did not play in … [Read more...]
Splash Brothers’ 75 points, Steph’s daggers push Warriors to 51-5
Splash Brothers' 75 points, Steph's daggers push Warriors to 51-5 The Miami Heat gave the Golden State Warriors absolutely everything they could handle on Wednesday night. They got on top of the defending NBA champions early, leading by as many as 12 points late in the first quarter, answered every run the league's No. 1 offense mustered, and held a two-point advantage with 70 seconds … [Read more...]
Lazarito and family deny being in danger as former agent claimed
Lazarito and family deny being in danger as former agent claimed The story of Lazaro "Lazarito" Armenteros, the 16-year-old phenom from Cuba who was dropped by his American agent this week over safety concerns, has taken another twist. According to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, an exclusive conference call was set up with Lazarito, his family and his new agents at Octagon on Wednesday, during … [Read more...]