Melo 'shocked' when kid ran on court to hug him 1:57 AM ET Associated Press print NEW ORLEANS -- Carmelo Anthony says he was momentarily "shocked" when he felt someone grasping at his thigh as he stood near the top of the key in the final minute of the New York Knicks' 99-91 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. When he saw it was a young boy who had somehow … [Read more...]
The Utah Jazz handed Kobe Bryant the biggest loss of his career
The Utah Jazz handed Kobe Bryant the biggest loss of his career The Utah Jazz welcomed Kobe Bryant to Vivint Smart Home Arena for his final game in Salt Lake City with what have now become the customary trappings of the Los Angeles Lakers legend's farewell tour: locally appropriate gifts (in Utah, that means national-park and skiing hook-ups) and a tastefully produced tribute video. After … [Read more...]
Westbrook’s latest triple-double has him on the brink of history
Westbrook's latest triple-double has him on the brink of history The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the hottest team in the NBA of late, coming into Monday night's game at the Toronto Raptors on a seven-game winning streak that includes six victories against teams that would currently qualify for the playoffs. Yet this one was to be the biggest challenge yet — a visit to a second-tier … [Read more...]
Jimmy Vesey spurns Predators, testing free agency after ‘bad advice’
Jimmy Vesey spurns Predators, testing free agency after ‘bad advice’ The Nashville Predators were counting on Harvard star and 2012 draft pick Jimmy Vesey to give their lineup an offensive boost now that his NCAA career is over. But not only is Vesey not joining the Predators’ Stanley Cup push, he may not join them at all. As first reported by Bob McKenzie of TSN, Vesey’s representatives … [Read more...]
Jonathan Quick sticks it to Sharks with save of year candidate (Video)
Jonathan Quick sticks it to Sharks with save of year candidate (Video) The best saves are the ones that leave opponents feeling a mixture of befuddlement and frustration. Such was the face of Logan Couture of the San Jose Sharks in the second period on Monday night, after he took a 2-on-1 pass, fired the puck at a gaping net and then discovered it never actually went in. Because Jonathan … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Sanchez Starting
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Sanchez Starting Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter. Over 80 percent of Aaron Sanchez’s 65 appearances at the major league level have come as a reliever, but the 23-year-old hasn’t hidden his preference to start. He’s going to get that chance. On Monday, Blue Jays manager John Gibbons announced that Sanchez had edged out Gavin Floyd to capture the … [Read more...]
Shell Houston Open is Last Chance Saloon for the Masters
Shell Houston Open is Last Chance Saloon for the Masters There is only one more way to get into next week's Masters: win the Shell Houston Open. The final PGA Tour event before the season's first major, the Shell Houston Open plays like a Masters Lite, with the host Golf Club of Houston set up to mimic expected conditions at Augusta National Golf Club. That's what makes the event an … [Read more...]
A kid ran onto the court in New Orleans to hug Carmelo Anthony
A kid ran onto the court in New Orleans to hug Carmelo Anthony The New York Knicks were officially eliminated from the chase for an Eastern Conference playoff spot over the weekend. They followed that up on Monday by blowing a 10-point lead to a New Orleans Pelicans team playing without Anthony Davis, Ryan Anderson, Eric Gordon, Tyreke Evans, Quincy Pondexter, Norris Cole and Bryce … [Read more...]
Lost Angeles: Lakers lose by 48 to tie team mark
Lost Angeles: Lakers lose by 48 to tie team mark 11:50 PM ET print SALT LAKE CITY -- The Los Angeles Lakers tied for their worst loss in franchise history Monday, falling 123-75 to the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Lakers also lost by 48 points to the Los Angeles Clippers in March 2014. The Lakers' 123-75 loss to the Jazz tied for the worst loss in franchise history. … [Read more...]