Why Spurs need to ‘go for’ Europa League and FA Cup as well as Premier League title Tottenham’s incredible season is now met with an incredible dilemma. Even the most optimistic Spurs supporter, or staffer, could not have seen Spurs being two points off the top of the Premier League in February, right as another major glut of fixtures awaits. With this fixture congestion, the fear of […] … [Read more...]
Odell Beckham’s cousin, fitness model and insane athlete, eyes NFL
Odell Beckham's cousin, fitness model and insane athlete, eyes NFL The last name is familiar, and so is the athleticism. But Terron Beckham is trying to take a much different path to the NFL than his cousin, New York Giants star receiver Odell Beckham. Terron Beckham hasn't played football since high school. He's 23 now. But you can't help but notice his athletic ability. Beckham has been … [Read more...]
Phoenix finally unloads Markieff Morris, sending him to Washington
Phoenix finally unloads Markieff Morris, sending him to Washington The Washington Wizards aren’t out of the running for Kevin Durant this summer, but this can’t be the payoff they’d hoped for when 2015-16 started. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The Wizards acquired disgruntled (to put it rather mildly) Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris on … [Read more...]
Dennis Wideman to appeal 20-game suspension to arbitrator
Dennis Wideman to appeal 20-game suspension to arbitrator Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman will appeal his 20-game suspension for cross-checking a linesman. The decision on whether to keep the suspension at 20 games will now go to a neutral arbitrator. The NHLPA announced the decision after NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reaffirmed Wideman’s suspension following a Feb. 10 hearing. … [Read more...]
Pistons trade for Motiejunas as SVG adds another brick to the wall
Pistons trade for Motiejunas as SVG adds another brick to the wall Stan Van Gundy sure seems to like doing his free-agent shopping early. After adding restricted free agent point guard Reggie Jackson at last year's trade deadline before re-upping his this past summer, and swinging the 2016 deadline's first deal by importing Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris as what ostensibly doubled as … [Read more...]
Alert your family: Pirates will wear 1970s throwbacks this season
Alert your family: Pirates will wear 1970s throwbacks this season Hot damn, the Pittsburgh Pirates are going to look good this season. So good, they'll have fans singing "We-are-family" like it's the 1970s. The Pirates confirmed Thursday that they'll wear these gush-worthy uniforms when they play at PNC Park on Sundays this season. Baseball fans most often associate them with the 1979 World … [Read more...]
Manny Pacquiao says he respects Nike’s decision to drop him (The Associated Press)
Manny Pacquiao says he respects Nike's decision to drop him (The Associated Press) The American apparel giant said Wednesday that it will no longer have any business dealings with the Filipino boxing champion, adding that it found his comments ''abhorrent.'' Nike says it strongly opposes any kind of discrimination. ''Whatever decision Nike makes is its decision and I respect that and its … [Read more...]
NFL draft: How far might Alabama running back Derrick Henry slip?
NFL draft: How far might Alabama running back Derrick Henry slip? There might be no more interesting study in the 2016 NFL draft than Alabama RB Derrick Henry. Sure, the quarterback class is muddled. Yes, there are injured linebackers Myles Jack and Jaylon Smith to weigh. But Henry’s status is a fascinating study. Even as the Heisman Trophy winner — a man who can get President Obama to give … [Read more...]
Source: Pistons trade for Motiejunas, Thornton
Source: Pistons trade for Motiejunas, Thornton 1:58 PM ET Calvin WatkinsESPN Staff Writer Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. print PHOENIX -- The Houston Rockets traded power forward Donatas … [Read more...]
Blackhawks present President Obama with United Center parking pass
Blackhawks present President Obama with United Center parking pass In what’s been a regular occurrence during his term in office, the Chicago Blackhawks celebrated a Stanley Cup championship by visiting President Barack Obama at the White House on Thursday. While congratulating the team, the president gave special recognition to Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville, who just moved into … [Read more...]