Report: Browns expect RG3 to be Week 1 starter regardless of the draft - CBSSports.com After basically sitting on the sideline through the first three weeks of free agency, the Browns finally made a splash on Thursday by adding Robert Griffin III. RG3 signed a two-year, $15 million deal that included $6.75 million in guaranteed money. Although it was a big signing, the move left a lot of Browns … [Read more...]
Villanova shoots its way past Miami and into Elite Eight
Villanova shoots its way past Miami and into Elite Eight Villanova picked a good time to play its best basketball of the season. Behind a balanced scoring attack and sizzling shooting – 62.7 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from behind the arc – the No. 2 seed Wildcats trounced No. 3 seed Miami 92-69 to punch their ticket to the Elite Eight. Villanova got big performances from a … [Read more...]
Danica Patrick and Kyle Busch fined after Auto Club races
Danica Patrick and Kyle Busch fined after Auto Club races The penalties are here. The penalties are here. NASCAR finally announced the penalties from Saturday and Sunday's races at Auto Club Speedway and Danica Patrick and Kyle Busch each were fined for what they did over the weekend. Patrick was fined $20,000 for coming towards the track to gesture towards Kasey Kahne after she crashed … [Read more...]
NHL completely jobs Bruins out of key goal in loss to Panthers (Video)
NHL completely jobs Bruins out of key goal in loss to Panthers (Video) “What is that black thing?” Jack Edwards, the play-by-play voice of the Boston Bruins, watched the replay of Patrice Bergeron’s shot. Florida Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo slid to his right in attempt to save it. It appeared he didn’t. It appeared, via that replay, that the puck was sitting well behind the goal line, … [Read more...]
Pacers' George leaves game with bruised leg
Pacers' George leaves game with bruised leg 10:46 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Pacers forward Paul George bruised his right leg during Indiana's 92-84 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. The Pacers originally listed George's return as questionable, but the three-time All-Star did not return to action. Pacers coach Frank Vogel said after the game that … [Read more...]
Friendlies: Italy and Spain draw, Turkey win
Friendlies: Italy and Spain draw, Turkey win 10:50 PM GMT Aritz Aduriz scored his first international goal for Spain in a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Italy at the Stadio Friuli in Udine on Thursday. The hosts took the lead in the 67th minute through Lorenzo Insigne, who slid in to meet Emanuele Giaccherini's cross. It was the first goal Spain had conceded in nearly 700 minutes. But less than … [Read more...]
Kevin Durant’s new sneakers have built-in near-knee-length socks
Kevin Durant's new sneakers have built-in near-knee-length socks Before the Oklahoma City Thunder's Thursday night game against the Utah Jazz, Kevin Durant took the floor rocking a special version of his new Nike KD8 Elite sneakers. We'd already seen the Creamsicle orange colorway of the kicks, which come specially equipped with a "calf-length compression sock" to offer more lower-leg and … [Read more...]
This new Pirates hot dog is like the worst ‘Chopped’ recipe ever
This new Pirates hot dog is like the worst 'Chopped' recipe ever 'Tis the season for outrageous new food items to be announced by MLB teams. Ballpark food is a conquest for fans — some of whom enjoy eating the biggest, weirdest, fried-est thing they can get while watching a baseball game. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for $40K | Expert rankings | Mock draft ] We're not here to … [Read more...]
Leonard, Green to miss Spurs' shot at history
Leonard, Green to miss Spurs' shot at history 7:46 PM ET Associated Press print SAN ANTONIO -- The San Antonio Spurs will be without Kawhi Leonard, fellow starter Danny Green and two key reserves against Memphis on Friday night when they attempt to match the longest home winning streak to open a season. Leonard suffered a bruised right quadriceps midway through the third quarter … [Read more...]
Double-double: Curry's wax figure unveiled
Double-double: Curry's wax figure unveiled 7:54 PM ET Associated Press print OAKLAND, Calif. -- Toddler Riley Curry snuggled up under the right arm of her father's wax figure and grinned in delight. Even if a little confused by it all. "How is it, Riley, is it weird?" Stephen Curry asked. "There's two of us up here. That's probably weird to see two of us up here looking right … [Read more...]