Kobe twice mulled Bulls, didn't 'cower' at legacy 10:39 PM ET print CHICAGO -- Kobe Bryant's early-stage plans on leaving the Los Angeles Lakers for the Chicago Bulls have long been considered water under the bridge for the future Hall of Famer. But Bryant, speaking Sunday before his final game in Chicago, said it wasn't the potential pressure Michael Jordan's legacy … [Read more...]
Blackhawks feel outdoor fatigue in ’embarrassing’ Stadium Series loss
Blackhawks feel outdoor fatigue in 'embarrassing' Stadium Series loss MINNEAPOLIS – The Chicago Blackhawks' exhausting week of presidential visits and nationally televised games finally came to a close with a 6-1 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Wild during Sunday's Stadium Series game at TCF Bank Stadium. Because of their heavy schedule, the Blackhawks had every reason to come up with … [Read more...]
Two replica Joe Paterno statues being made
Two replica Joe Paterno statues being made Two replicas of Joe Paterno's statue are being made. (USATSI) Two replicas of the Joe Paterno statue that was removed from outside of Beaver Stadium in 2012 are being made in a "secret location" by two cousins that did the casting work on the original statue, according to Philly.com. Yesid Gomez and Wilfer Buitrago are creating the two replicas of the … [Read more...]
Ex-Cavs F Varejao confirms he'll join Warriors
Ex-Cavs F Varejao confirms he'll join Warriors 10:02 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao confirmed Sunday that he will join the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors. Varejao, who was waived by Portland after the Blazers acquired him from the Cavs, told Cleveland.com in a text message that he agreed to a deal with the … [Read more...]
Wild pummel Blackhawks 6-1 in Stadium Series game
Wild pummel Blackhawks 6-1 in Stadium Series game It was the first home game for new Minnesota Wild head coach John Torchetti. It just so happened to be a game played in front of thousands of fans outside at TCF Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Torchetti was brought in to light the proverbial fire under the Wild and appears to have worked (for now). Minnesota picked up … [Read more...]
Bubba Watson wins Northern Trust Open for 2nd time in 3 years
Bubba Watson wins Northern Trust Open for 2nd time in 3 years If 2014 is any indication, Bubba Watson may have lined himself up nicely on Sunday for a third Masters title. For the second time in three years, Watson won the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club, pulling out a one-shot victory over Jason Kokrak and 2013 Masters winner Adam Scott with a 15-under 269 total. Dustin Johnson … [Read more...]
Rory McIlroy disappoints with Sunday 75 at Northern Trust Open
Rory McIlroy disappoints with Sunday 75 at Northern Trust Open When Rory McIlroy made eagle on the first hole on Sunday at the Northern Trust Open, it seemed like the Ulsterman set the tone for what would have been his 12th PGA Tour win. McIlroy wouldn't put another circle on the card until the last hole. The four-time major winner shot 4-over 75 in the final round at Riviera, tumbling 15 … [Read more...]
Aguero wants to retire at City – sources
Aguero wants to retire at City - sources 11:29 PM GMT Miguel Delaney Sergio Aguero has informed Manchester City he is willing to finish his career at the Etihad, sources close to both the player and the club have told ESPN FC, and officials no longer worry he has any desire to return to Spain. The 27-year-old is set to sign a contract extension until 2020, but City believe his relationship with … [Read more...]
Photos: The best and worst new Sprint Cup paint schemes
Photos: The best and worst new Sprint Cup paint schemes A new season means new paint schemes in the Sprint Cup Series. Take a look at some of the new cars for 2016 and what we think are the best and worst-looking cars of the season by clicking the picture below: - - - - - - - Nick Bromberg is the editor of From The Marbles on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at [email protected] … [Read more...]
Charlie Strong subpoenaed in Louisville trustee’s divorce case
Charlie Strong subpoenaed in Louisville trustee's divorce case Texas coach Charlie Strong might be heading back to a courtroom. WDRB-TV, the Fox affiliate in Louisville, is reporting that an attorney representing Louisville trustee Jonathan Blue has filed a motion in Kentucky family court to subpoena Strong as part of Blue’s divorce proceedings. The motion calls Strong a “critical witness” … [Read more...]