Rose out again; Butler's MRI shows no surprises 8:46 PM 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 missed his … [Read more...]
Vanderbilt surges into NCAA Tournament debate by beating Kentucky
Vanderbilt surges into NCAA Tournament debate by beating Kentucky Vanderbilt has come back from an 0-3 start to SEC play in January to within one game of the conference lead heading into the final week of the regular season. The Commodores earned their second win over a ranked opponent on Saturday and an even more significant victory symbolically by beating perennial power No. 16 Kentucky … [Read more...]
NBA Free Pick: Golden State Warriors at Oklahoma City Thunder – WagerTalk News (blog)
NBA Free Pick: Golden State Warriors at Oklahoma City Thunder - WagerTalk News (blog) Could this be our Western Conference Finals preview? (Not if San Antonio has anything to say about it). But nonetheless, Saturday night’s Oklahoma City-Golden State clash should be a thriller. The Warriors’ finale to their seven-game roadtrip is our Saturday night NBA free pick. Date and Time: Saturday, February … [Read more...]
James Reimer remembers ‘just the good times’ with Maple Leafs
James Reimer remembers ‘just the good times’ with Maple Leafs James Reimer was about to tuck in for a nap when his phone rang. It was a New Jersey area code. He knew what it concerned. Seconds later, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello was telling Reimer that he was now a member of the San Jose Sharks. “It’s sports. It’s hockey. It’s a forever-changing thing. I had a lot of good years … [Read more...]
Brandon Taylor’s 3-pointer helps surging Utah finally beat Arizona
Brandon Taylor's 3-pointer helps surging Utah finally beat Arizona Two of the worst games of Utah guard Brandon Taylor's basketball career occurred earlier this month within 72 hours of one another. Taylor scored only one basket at Oregon State on Feb. 4 and cost his team a win with a late blunder, fouling guard Stephen Thompson on a last-second half-court shot when the Utes were leading by … [Read more...]
Stewart-Haas Racing switching to Ford in 2017
Stewart-Haas Racing switching to Ford in 2017 One of NASCAR's most prominent teams is making a manufacturer switch. Stewart-Haas Racing surprised many on Wednesday when it announced it was changing from Chevrolets to Fords for the 2017 season. “I am proud of our association with Chevrolet as they helped build our organization into the team it is today,” SHR co-owner Tony Stewart said in a … [Read more...]
Jim Harbaugh to serve as Tigers first base coach in spring game
Jim Harbaugh to serve as Tigers first base coach in spring game After a successful one-day stint as the Oakland A's first base coach last spring, University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh is set to reprise his role again this year. Only this time, Harbaugh will be suiting up for the Detroit Tigers when they face the Pittsburgh Pirates during a split-squad game on Wednesday … [Read more...]
Brewers prospect Brett Phillips has the best laugh in baseball
Brewers prospect Brett Phillips has the best laugh in baseball Spring training is in full swing now and just about everybody who loves baseball is in a good mood as a result. That's even true of the players, and especially so for the first-timers at big league camp, which is the category Milwaukee Brewers prospect Brett Phillips falls under. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for business. … [Read more...]
Ski Jump World Cup Results (The Associated Press)
Ski Jump World Cup Results (The Associated Press) 1. Peter Prevc, Slovenia, 272.7 points. … [Read more...]
Washington Capitals place Brooks Laich on waivers
Washington Capitals place Brooks Laich on waivers The Washington Capitals have placed long-time forward Brooks Laich on waivers. Laich, who was acquired by Washington from the Ottawa Senators in 2004 as part of a trade for forward Peter Bondra, has just one goal in 59 games played this season. He’s averaged just 10:34 of ice-time. Laich has played a total of 741 career games with the … [Read more...]