'Hack' flak: NBA commish wants change to rule 8:42 AM ET ESPN.com news service print NBA commissioner Adam Silver, a little more than three months after saying that rules regarding the "hack-a-player" strategy were unlikely to change, has changed his mind. "I'm increasingly of the view that we will be looking to make some sort of change in that rule this summer," Silver … [Read more...]
Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 20
Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 20 The top two duke it out, while Arsenal go to the seaside… No-one will be panicking at Arsenal just because they have gone four without a win, dropping from top to fourth spot in the last couple of weeks. But that’s the trouble with Arsenal. It’s this quality of not panicking that has probably allowed them to sneak into the Champions League so many times on the … [Read more...]
If it’s Derby prep season, count on Baffert to be all in (The Associated Press)
If it's Derby prep season, count on Baffert to be all in (The Associated Press) Training horses in L.A. one morning, gabbing with NFL Hall of Famers in San Francisco the next, then back home again to prepare his latest Kentucky Derby contenders for a prep race at Santa Anita. After Saturday's Robert B. Lewis Stakes, Bob Baffert plans to show up for the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California, … [Read more...]
Sturridge ready to call it quits at Liverpool
Sturridge ready to call it quits at Liverpool 1:16 AM GMT The winter window might have shut, but the rumour mill rolls on! As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest rumours and gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Sturridge ready to quit Liverpool According to reports from the Mirror, Daniel Sturridge is ready to quit Liverpool this summer. The … [Read more...]
BMX icon Dave Mirra dead at 41 in apparent suicide: police (Reuters)
BMX icon Dave Mirra dead at 41 in apparent suicide: police (Reuters) (Reuters) - BMX bike icon Dave Mirra died on Thursday after apparently shooting himself, police said. Mirra, 41, was found dead in a truck in Greenville, North Carolina where he lived at about 4 p.m., the Greenville Police Department said in a statement. "We mourn the loss today of a great friend and wonderful human being … [Read more...]
Tony Stewart will miss Daytona 500, sidelined indefinitely
Tony Stewart will miss Daytona 500, sidelined indefinitely The ripple effect from Tony Stewart's ATV wreck earlier this week will cost him what could be his final chance at his long-desired Daytona 500 victory, and possibly much more. Stewart, 44, who wrecked his ATV on Sunday while vacationing on the West Coast, sustained a burst fracture of the L1 vertebra in his back. He was able to move … [Read more...]
Jaromir Jagr becomes sixth NHL player with at least 1,100 assists (Video)
Jaromir Jagr becomes sixth NHL player with at least 1,100 assists (Video) Legendary Florida Panthers forward Jaromir Jagr has shown no signs of slowing down since playing two 20-minute periods of 3-on-3 hockey at the NHL’s All-Star Game. On Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings, Jagr picked up an assist to give him 1,100 in his long and illustrious NHL career. Jagr, who turns 44 later … [Read more...]
Nigel Hayes backs pep talk to Wisconsin teammates with production
Nigel Hayes backs pep talk to Wisconsin teammates with production It has been a little more than three weeks since Wisconsin dropped three consecutive games and forward Nigel Hayes was compelled to address his teammates in the locker room asking them to take a deep look at themselves and this season. It would be over-simplifying to suggest the Badgers have since won five straight because of … [Read more...]
Against the Spread: Super Bowl Picks
Against the Spread: Super Bowl Picks Jeff went 3-1 in the Championship round as he had winners on the Panthers, Broncos/Patriots under and Panthers/Cardinals over. His only loss came on the Patriots. Jeff finished the week at plus 100 units. Jeremy went 1-3 as he nailed the Panthers/Cardinals over, but came up short with the Patriots, Cardinals and Broncos/Patriots over. Jeremy finished the … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Lowry Power
The Daily Dose: Dose: Lowry Power Kyle Lowry and Anthony Davis had the fantasy lines of the night, Kristaps Porzingis is struggling, and Alex Len and Corey Brewer were the surprises of the night. Thursday’s four-game slate is broken down in Friday’s Daily Dose. Follow me on Twitter by clicking here. Pistons 111, Knicks 105 The Pistons blew a 27-point lead to let the Knicks have a chance to win … [Read more...]