It was all fun and games until Kevin Hart tied Draymond Green in a 3-point contest https://t.co/NDTU0rWQ3J— Stephanie (@Steph_CO7272) February 14, 2016 When Kevin Hart challenged Warriors forward Draymond Green to a 3-point contest last week, we all had a good laugh. After all, Green's shooting 42 percent from distance this year, and Hart is a freakin' comedian. This year I want to step it … [Read more...]
Silver: NBA didn't model for historic cap increase
Silver: NBA didn't model for historic cap increase 9:30 PM ET print TORONTO -- As the NBA prepares for the largest salary-cap jump in league history this summer when its nine-year, $24 billion television deal kicks in, commissioner Adam Silver said "there will be unintended consequences," which could include the possibility of star players joining forces on teams already loaded … [Read more...]
Grayson Allen hits buzzer-beater robbing UVA of rare win at Duke
Grayson Allen hits buzzer-beater robbing UVA of rare win at Duke Duke basketball fans have another reason to love Grayson Allen. College basketball fans not cheering for the Blue Devils have another reason to dislike the feisty sophomore guard. At the start of the week, Allen earned national attention for intentionally tripping a Louisville player and earning a flagrant foul for the act. On … [Read more...]
Wood Brothers Racing no longer part of Race Team Alliance
Wood Brothers Racing no longer part of Race Team Alliance Wood Brothers Racing said Friday that it's no longer part of the Race Team Alliance. The team did not get one of the 36 charters granted as part of NASCAR's new ownership structure. Teams that got charters had competed full-time in the Sprint Cup Series for the past three seasons. The Wood Brothers, who have been in NASCAR since 1953, … [Read more...]
Reeling Wild fire coach Mike Yeo in fifth season
Reeling Wild fire coach Mike Yeo in fifth season Less than two weeks after Minnesota Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher gave coach Mike Yeo a vote of confidence, the team has made a coaching change. The Wild announced the move on Saturday night following their 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins earlier in the day. "I would like to thank Mike for the hard work and dedication he provided behind the … [Read more...]
MLBPA chief: 'Beneficial' to explore draft lottery
MLBPA chief: 'Beneficial' to explore draft lottery At some point very soon, MLB and the MLBPA will sit down to begin discussions about the next collective bargaining agreement. The current CBA expires on Dec. 1. Baseball is going on 21 years of labor peace, and I can't imagine either side wants a work stoppage. Among the many items to be discussed between now and Dec. 1 is a draft … [Read more...]
Check out the newly approved protective headgear for pitchers
Check out the newly approved protective headgear for pitchers In their continuing effort to better protect pitchers, MLB and the MLBPA have approved a new protective headgear design that will be available during spring training. According to ESPN's Outside The Lines, 20 major-league pitchers are expected to receive the new Boombang headgear early in spring training and will be the first to … [Read more...]
Bolo catches Obviously to win Arcadia Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Bolo catches Obviously to win Arcadia Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) Bolo ran down 4-5 favorite Obviously late to win the $200,000 Arcadia Stakes for older horses by a neck Saturday at Santa Anita. Ridden by Flavien Prat, Bolo covered a mile on turf in 1:33.09 and paid $17.40, $7.20 and $3 at 7-1 odds. Obviously returned $3 and $2.10, while Om was another 2 3/4 lengths back … [Read more...]
Injured Terry could be out for PSG clash
Injured Terry could be out for PSG clash 9:18 PM GMT Liam Twomey LONDON -- Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink says John Terry will undergo scans on Sunday for what he hopes is a "small muscular problem" and insists the Premier League must do more to help clubs competing in the Champions League get the recovery time they need. Terry hobbled off 38 minutes into Chelsea's 5-1 victory over … [Read more...]
Shiffrin’s comeback could be in jeopardy due to heavy snow (The Associated Press)
Shiffrin's comeback could be in jeopardy due to heavy snow (The Associated Press) CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) -- Mikaela Shiffrin's comeback race could be in jeopardy. The Olympic and world champion was set to return from injury in Monday's World Cup slalom in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. ''It will be very difficult, given that the snow is meant to continue falling,'' said the president … [Read more...]