Cavani comes off bench to give PSG edge against Chelsea The much-maligned Edinson Cavani came off the bench to score the winner as Paris Saint-Germain edged Chelsea 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday. Cavani beat the excellent Thibaut Courtois in the 78th minute at the Parc des Princes, just four minutes after coming […] Photo credit: AFP The much-maligned … [Read more...]
The NBA has taken a minor step to crack down on intentional fouls
The NBA has taken a minor step to crack down on intentional fouls The NBA is now well aware that it has a growing problem with intentional away-from-the-play fouls to send poor free throw shooters to the line. Such incidents are way up from last season and teams no longer target special cases like Dwight Howard, DeAndre Jordan, and Andre Drummond. It's a standard practice with evolving … [Read more...]
The Latest: Trial set for skier in domestic violence case (The Associated Press)
The Latest: Trial set for skier in domestic violence case (The Associated Press) Ex-Olympian Picabo Street is headed for a May trial on misdemeanor domestic violence charges in Utah after her lawyer pushed for a quick day in court that he says will exonerate the gold-medal skier. Attorney Joe Wrona asked Tuesday that Street be tried by a judge rather than a jury so the case could be heard … [Read more...]
Power rankings: Northern Trust Open
Power rankings: Northern Trust Open The PGA Tour moves down the California coast to the Los Angeles area for the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club. Hogan's Alley West is home to an excellent field, headlined by world No. 1 Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy, who is making his debut in this event. James Hahn defends a title he won in a playoff last year over Dustin Johnson, who has been … [Read more...]
Complete forward Harry Kane can make the difference for Tottenham in the title race
Complete forward Harry Kane can make the difference for Tottenham in the title race It’s pretty apt that the unanticipated ascension of Tottenham Hotspur has been facilitated by the equally unexpected rise of Harry Kane. This isn’t Spurs as we’ve known them, after all. The side from north London have long held a reputation for being flimsy, flattering to deceive and ultimately coming up […] … [Read more...]
Pistons deal Jennings, Ilyasova for Magic's Harris
Pistons deal Jennings, Ilyasova for Magic's Harris 5:42 PM ET Chris Broussard Close ESPN Senior Writer Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 Brian Windhorst Close ESPN Senior Writer ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books print The Detroit Pistons … [Read more...]
Rob Scuderi placed on waivers by Blackhawks
Rob Scuderi placed on waivers by Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks placed veteran defenseman Rob Scuderi on waivers Tuesday, giving themselves further salary cap relief as the team nears the Feb. 29 trade deadline. Chicago acquired the 37-year-old Scuderi from the Pittsburgh Penguins in a December trade for Trevor Daley. The Penguins paid one-third of Scuderi’s $3.375 million salary cap hit, … [Read more...]
Sources: Hornets, Rockets talked Howard deal
Sources: Hornets, Rockets talked Howard deal 4:23 PM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close " Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com" Began covering the NBA in 1993-94" Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics print The Charlotte Hornets are among the teams to have expressed trade interest in Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that … [Read more...]
Jose Bautista is not happy about the Blue Jays projected record
Jose Bautista is not happy about the Blue Jays projected record Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista is known for wearing his emotions on his sleeve. The 35-year-old isn't afraid to let an umpire know if he disagrees with a call, and has no problem celebrating big moments when the situation calls for it. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for business. Sign up now] With that in … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 16th – FanSided
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 16th - FanSided Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports With 16 of the NHL’s 30 teams in action on Tuesday, FanSided gives you the top fantasy hockey players to target for today’s NHL DraftKings daily picks. Monday saw a busy day in the NHL. Tuesday looks to be no different with eight games on the schedule. With 16 teams in action, … [Read more...]