Melo: 'Rough patch' with Knicks has been difficult 2:45 PM ET ESPN.com news services print A frustrated Carmelo Anthony said that it has been difficult to deal with a "rough patch" with the New York Knicks over the past three seasons while peers like LeBron James and Chris Paul have enjoyed success. "I don't think envy is kind of the right word," Anthony told reporters in … [Read more...]
PGA Tour, LPGA announce ‘strategic alliance agreement’
PGA Tour, LPGA announce 'strategic alliance agreement' Your browser does not support iframes. The PGA Tour and LPGA announced Friday that they have entered into a formal "strategic alliance agreement" that the two organizations hope will grow golf. This document is the codification of their long-standing cooperative relationship, and it specifically includes provisions concerning schedule … [Read more...]
Connor McDavid and the great Calder Trophy debate
Connor McDavid and the great Calder Trophy debate Connor McDavid picked up an assist in the Edmonton Oilers’ 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night, doing as we’ve come to expect Connor McDavid to do: put up points. McDavid has 32 points in 29 games this season, having missed a significant chuck of time due to a broken collarbone. He currently has a 1.10 points per game … [Read more...]
Roundball Stew: Stew: Gary Harris Era
Roundball Stew: Stew: Gary Harris Era The playoffs got underway in the 30-team expert league known as 30-Deep this week. I was fortunate enough to secure one of the top records and a first-round playoff bye with the help of No. 1 overall pick Anthony Davis*. For me, the playoffs starting in that league is always a reminder that urgency is heightening in the fantasy hoops world, and in the spirit … [Read more...]
Florida State OL Chad Mavety sidelined with cardiac issue
Florida State OL Chad Mavety sidelined with cardiac issue Florida State offensive lineman Chad Mavety will miss spring football after being diagnosed with a cardiac issue, coach Jimbo Fisher said Thursday. “We’re having to evaluate (him) and it may be tough,” Fisher said. “It’s nothing he can control or anybody can control. It’s something we found so it’s a safety issue.” Mavety started … [Read more...]
Arsenal title hopes hit as Petr Cech faces lengthy absence
Arsenal title hopes hit as Petr Cech faces lengthy absence Arsenal’s hopes of capturing their first Premier League title in 12 years took a huge hit on Friday when it was revealed that goalkeeper Petr Cech faces up to a month out injured. The Czech Republic international suffered a muscular problem at the end of Wednesday’s 2-1 loss at Swansea […] Photo credit: AFP Arsenal’s hopes of … [Read more...]
Elway, Favre, Marino took longer to choose retirement than Manning
Elway, Favre, Marino took longer to choose retirement than Manning The confetti hadn't even stopped falling at Levi's Stadium when the questions began: would Peyton Manning retire? If so, when would he announce it? We want to know now! Now! NOW! In an always-on, last-week-is-ancient-history culture, we want answers and we want them immediately. Fron that standpoint, it seems like Manning is … [Read more...]
Carmelo Anthony: ‘Right now it’s kind of a rough patch for me’
Carmelo Anthony: 'Right now it's kind of a rough patch for me' After a brief spell of cherished mediocrity – New York was at .500 as late as Jan. 12 – the Knicks have gone sour. The team has lost 17 of 22, it has lost its last four games by a combined 64 points, and the squad’s demise has already cost former coach Derek Fisher his job. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Basketball contest today] … [Read more...]
Consistent Brem leads quest for World Cup GS title (The Associated Press)
Consistent Brem leads quest for World Cup GS title (The Associated Press) While Lindsey Vonn's knee injury has prematurely ended a tense battle for the women's overall World Cup title, the fight for the giant slalom championship remains tight. Leader Eva-Maria Brem is 32 points ahead of Germany's Viktoria Rebensburg, and 80 in front of Switzerland's Lara Gut, while three more competitors … [Read more...]
Russia’s Voinova wins women’s TT gold at worlds (Reuters)
Russia's Voinova wins women's TT gold at worlds (Reuters) World record holder Anastasiia Voinova of Russia retained her 500m time trial title with a blistering ride at the world track championships at London's velodrome on Friday. Voinova, the last of the 16 riders to take to the boards for the two-lap event, clocked 32.959 to add the TT gold to the women's team sprint gold she claimed on … [Read more...]