Report: High asking price, refusal to opt-in scuttled Dwight deals The Houston Rockets' efforts to move Dwight Howard figured to be one of the more fascinating storylines of Thursday's NBA trade deadline. Would Rockets general manager Daryl Morey be able to find an offer enticing enough for Howard — still a very good center who's damn good in the playoffs, but now on the wrong side of 30 … [Read more...]
Green picks Tyson Ross as opening day starter for Padres – Yahoo Sports
Green picks Tyson Ross as opening day starter for Padres - Yahoo Sports PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) -- Tyson Ross will be the San Diego Padres' opening-day starter against the defending NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers April 4 at Petco Park.The right-hander was 10-12 with a 3.26 ERA and 212 strikeouts in 196 innings in 2015. He's entering his fourth season with the Padres.''Tyson is ready and … [Read more...]
Talking Tecmo Bowl with one of the country’s best players (Podcast)
Talking Tecmo Bowl with one of the country's best players (Podcast) Do you believe that you're one of the best to ever pick up a Nintendo controller and play Tecmo Super Bowl? The good news is that there's a tournament to prove that. The bad news is that if you're not already registered in the 256-player field and headed to Madison, Wis., you're going to have to wait for another … [Read more...]
P.K. Subban reminds us great players make mistakes, too (Trending Topics)
P.K. Subban reminds us great players make mistakes, too (Trending Topics) One way for an embattled coach to really kick a hornet's nest when things aren't going well is to go after his good players. In theory, this might work because if the player in question messed up badly enough, all the hornets you just pissed off descend on the player, rather than you. However, because seemingly … [Read more...]
Jerry Dipoto admits he didn’t see eye to eye with Mike Scioscia
Jerry Dipoto admits he didn't see eye to eye with Mike Scioscia It's been a tumultuous past couple of months for Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto. Dipoto was fired by the Los Angeles Angels in July, after reportedly not getting along with manager Mike Scioscia. After taking an interim position with the Boston Red Sox in August, Dipoto was eventually hired to run the Mariners. … [Read more...]
Mets planning first-ever Pride Night at Citi Field this season
Mets planning first-ever Pride Night at Citi Field this season The New York Mets will hold their first LGBT-themed Pride Night this season with more than 5,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender fans are expected. Other pro sports franchises have held Pride Nights for their LGBT fans, including the NHL's New York Islanders earlier this month. A date for Pride Night at Citi Field will … [Read more...]
Art Briles to be keynote speaker at Jim Harbaugh’s coaching clinic
Art Briles to be keynote speaker at Jim Harbaugh's coaching clinic Here's some proof that Jim Harbaugh isn't trying to make every other FBS coach mad. Baylor coach Art Briles is going to be the keynote speaker at the March 10-12 coaching clinic. It includes both Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan staff and John Harbaugh and his Baltimore Ravens staff. Excited to announce that @CoachArtBriles will … [Read more...]
DERBY PREPS: Risen Star kicks off next phase of qualifying (The Associated Press)
DERBY PREPS: Risen Star kicks off next phase of qualifying (The Associated Press) As in: The winner of the Risen Star at the Fair Grounds on Saturday will earn enough points to qualify for the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs on May 7. The Risen Star is the 20th of 35 designated Derby prep races, but the first to offer 50 points - a lock for the Derby field if more than the maximum 20 … [Read more...]
Post, Fields headline BMX nationals field ahead of Olympics (The Associated Press)
Post, Fields headline BMX nationals field ahead of Olympics (The Associated Press) Alise Post may be the closest thing to a constant in the ever-evolving world of BMX cycling, the winner of four consecutive national titles in one of the most chaotic of Olympic sports. Post will be joined by other Olympic hopefuls for the final day of the Gator Nationals in Oldsmar, Florida, which doubles as … [Read more...]
A touching post-trade tribute to Rockets legend Joel Anthony
A touching post-trade tribute to Rockets legend Joel Anthony The Houston Rockets, a franchise defined by its legacy of elite centers, bid farewell to one of the greats on Thursday: [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The Rockets sending center Joel Anthony to the Sixers, a source told Yahoo Sports. — Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) February 18, 2016 … [Read more...]