Can Yovani Gallardo keep producing despite diminished stuff? Baseball is almost here. With camps set to open as early as February 18th, it should feel like the offseason has finally come to an end. But, that's not the case. A number of useful players still remain unsigned as camps near. Among them is pitcher Yovani Gallardo. The 29-year-old ranked 31st on Jeff Passan's free-agent ranks, and … [Read more...]
Marek Vs. Wyshynski: Vulgar chants about Sidney Crosby with Dave Lozo!
Marek Vs. Wyshynski: Vulgar chants about Sidney Crosby with Dave Lozo! It's a Wednesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski podcast, in which we discussed: - Wysh and guest host Dave Lozo of Uproxx and Vice Sports are talking hockey! - The Martin Brodeur number retirement ceremony, in all its glory. - Oh, hey, the New Jersey Devils fans have a new vulgar chant about Sidney Crosby. - Breaking … [Read more...]
James Worthy is loath to criticize former teammate Byron Scott
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Report: Lakers once called Cavs about Kobe-for-LeBron mega-deal
Report: Lakers once called Cavs about Kobe-for-LeBron mega-deal Ahead of Wednesday night's meeting between the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers — the first of two matchups between the two clubs in the next month, and Kobe Bryant's final visit to Ohio before he retires at the end of this season — ESPN.com's Brian Windhorst dropped a what-if bombshell: in the summer of 2007, the … [Read more...]
CBS Sports early World Series predictions – CBS sports.com (blog)
CBS Sports early World Series predictions - CBS sports.com (blog) CBS Sports early World Series predictions Jonah Keri, Dayn Perry, Matt Snyder and Mike Axisa make early World Series predictions before the season begins. Jonah Keri's Hot Stove Winners CBS Sports MLB analyst Jonah Keri breaks down three teams that were Hot Stove Winners this season. MLB: Players to watch Jonah Keri talks about … [Read more...]
Tennessee faces sexual assault lawsuit involving football players
Tennessee faces sexual assault lawsuit involving football players UPDATE (9 a.m. ET Feb. 10) The lawsuit also alleges that a former Tennessee football player was assaulted by teammates after allegedly helping a woman who was raped by two football players. The suit says current Chattanooga WR Drae Bowles helped a woman allegedly raped by A.J. Johnson and Michael Williams. From the Knoxville … [Read more...]
Judge throws out caddies’ bib-ad lawsuit against PGA Tour
Judge throws out caddies' bib-ad lawsuit against PGA Tour A federal judge in California on Tuesday threw out a class-action lawsuit filed by professional caddies hoping for compensation from the PGA Tour because they wear bibs with sponsor logos that make them feel like walking billboards. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice, a legal designation which … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Kings crush Bruins in Lucic’s return; Habs on a win streak
NHL Three Stars: Kings crush Bruins in Lucic's return; Habs on a win streak No. 1 Star: Milan Lucic, Los Angeles Kings The former Boston Bruins bruiser scored one goal, added an assist and was a plus-2 in return to the place he called home for eight years. The Kings drubbed the Bruins 9-2, firing 57 shots on goal. The last time the Bruins allowed that many shots on goal was March 18, 1965 … [Read more...]
Montgomery dismissed from Iowa State, Thomas to transfer
Montgomery dismissed from Iowa State, Thomas to transfer Two key Iowa State contributors will not be part of the team in 2016. The Cyclones dismissed wide receiver D’Vario Montgomery and announced Wednesday that running back Joshua Thomas was transferring. Montgomery was dismissed for a violation of team rules. He had 27 catches for 335 yards and three scores in 2015. Those numbers were a … [Read more...]
Blue Jays finalize 2-yr deal with Donaldson – Josh Donaldson | TOR
Blue Jays finalize 2-yr deal with Donaldson - Josh Donaldson | TOR Blue Jays and 3B Josh Donaldson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year, $28.65 million contract. The reigning AL MVP will make $11.65 million in 2016 and $17 million in 2017. The two sides were forced to go to an arbitration hearing last winter, which Donaldson won, but they were able to work out a multi-year contract this … [Read more...]