Grizzlies waive Chalmers after Achilles tear 7:57 PM ET Associated Press print MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers will miss the rest of the season after rupturing his right Achilles tendon, and Memphis waived the veteran to clear up a much-needed spot on the roster. The Grizzlies announced both the severity of Chalmers' injury and the roster move Thursday night. "He has … [Read more...]
Ex-Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson wants to try out for the NFL
Ex-Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson wants to try out for the NFL Nate Robinson hasn't played in an NBA game since he was waived by the New Orleans Pelicans in late October, and a subsequent tryout in China didn't result in a gig overseas. If the 11-year NBA veteran's got anything to say about it, though, a lack of interest in his services as a basketball player doesn't necessarily mean his … [Read more...]
Revisiting Kobe Bryant’s battles with LeBron James
Revisiting Kobe Bryant's battles with LeBron James Sadly, just as was the case with Kobe Bryant’s overlap with Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant never got to duke it out in a playoff series against each other. Calling their battles a “rivalry” is a bit of a stretch, as the back and forth between the two was limited to regular season contests and nationally televised Game of the … [Read more...]
Adam Johnson to be sentenced March 24
Adam Johnson to be sentenced March 24 8:58 PM GMT Former England footballer Adam Johnson will have two more weeks of freedom as it was confirmed he will be sentenced on March 24 for sexual activity with a 15-year-old fan and grooming the teenager. The 28-year-old former Sunderland winger admitted kissing the girl in his car and grooming her with hundreds of social media messages. After he was … [Read more...]
Four teams opponents should want in their section of the bracket
Four teams opponents should want in their section of the bracket When CBS unveils the NCAA tournament bracket on Sunday, every coach will respond by describing his team's opening-round opponent as though they were the Golden State Warriors. Don't believe them if they draw one of the struggling teams below. [Yahoo Tourney Pick’em is open. Sign up now and play for $50K] Iowa, Providence, South … [Read more...]
Fisher: Knicks didn’t fire me for ‘character,’ ‘integrity’ issues
Fisher: Knicks didn't fire me for 'character,' 'integrity' issues In the month since he was unceremoniously fired by the New York Knicks, all we'd heard from Derek Fisher was a brief statement expressing his "deepest gratitude" for the opportunity he'd received to become a head coach mere days after retiring from his career as an NBA player, his disappointment at getting the heave-ho after … [Read more...]
Mor Spirit, Brody’s Cause top fields for 2 Derby prep races (The Associated Press)
Mor Spirit, Brody's Cause top fields for 2 Derby prep races (The Associated Press) Last seen closing with a rush for third place in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, Brody's Cause is ready for his 3-year-old debut - and a chance to stay on track for the Kentucky Derby. ''He's doing everything right,'' trainer Dale Romans said this week. Brody's Cause tops a 10-horse field entered for the … [Read more...]
Zlatan Ibrahimovic silenced his doubters, says PSG coach Blanc
Zlatan Ibrahimovic silenced his doubters, says PSG coach Blanc Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc said that Zlatan Ibrahimovic had answered his critics by inspiring his team to victory over Chelsea in the Champions League last 16. Ibrahimovic created the opening goal for Adrien Rabiot and then volleyed in a 67th-minute winner as French champions PSG won 2-1 at Stamford […] Photo credit: … [Read more...]
Why the Browns still haven’t released Johnny Manziel
Why the Browns still haven't released Johnny Manziel The way the Cleveland Browns have passively aggressively talked about Johnny Manziel the past month, you'd have thought that they wouldn't wait one minute past the start of the league year to cut the troubled quarterback. But Wednesday came and went and Manziel was still with the Browns. He'll be gone at some point, it's just a matter of … [Read more...]
LSU QB Anthony Jennings granted release from program
LSU QB Anthony Jennings granted release from program Anthony Jennings is moving on from LSU. Jennings, a senior quarterback, has been given his release from the program and intends to transfer after he graduates over the summer. LSU announced the news Thursday afternoon. Jennings was the Tigers’ starting quarterback in 2014 but fell behind Brandon Harris on the depth chart and appeared in … [Read more...]