Sources: NBA warning, but no ban, for Howard 7:17 PM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics print The Houston Rockets on Monday received an official warning from the league office regarding Dwight Howard's admitted use of Stickum in a recent game against the Atlanta … [Read more...]
Lakers' Young, Clarkson accused of harassment
Lakers' Young, Clarkson accused of harassment 7:20 PM ET print The Los Angeles Lakers are investigating allegations that two of their players sexually harassed two women Sunday night in Hollywood. One of the women is Alexis Jones, an activist trying to stop athletes from committing sexual harassment, sexual abuse and domestic violence. The two players were guards Nick Young and … [Read more...]
AHLer scores goal of the year candidate with lacrosse move (Video)
AHLer scores goal of the year candidate with lacrosse move (Video) Not long after their parent clubs played one another, the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins beat the Hershey Bears in a wild 6-5 overtime game. Long before Will O’Neill was the game’s hero, Penguins forward Kael Mouillierat opened the scoring in quite unique fashion. Just 111 seconds into the game, Mouillierat pulled the … [Read more...]
NFL draft profile: West Virginia S Karl Joseph, big hitter on the mend
NFL draft profile: West Virginia S Karl Joseph, big hitter on the mend Shutdown Corner is counting down the top 50 prospects in the 2016 NFL draft with a scouting report, quotes from NFL evaluators and a projection where they might be drafted. 43. West Virginia S Karl Joseph5-10, 205 pounds Key stat: Had only one interception in All-Big 12 junior season but had FBS-best five through four … [Read more...]
Howard upset he's being labeled as a cheater
Howard upset he's being labeled as a cheater 5:22 PM ET ESPN.com news services print OKLAHOMA CITY -- Dwight Howard is surprised and disappointed that he's being labeled a cheater. The NBA is reviewing the Rockets center's use of a sticky substance on his hands during Houston's loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. Atlanta's Paul Millsap complained about the ball while shooting … [Read more...]
Patriots owner Kraft seeks 'Deflategate' draft picks back – Yahoo Sports
Patriots owner Kraft seeks 'Deflategate' draft picks back - Yahoo Sports BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) -- New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has asked the NFL to reinstate the draft picks the team lost in the deflated footballs investigation stemming from the 2014 AFC title game.Kraft said Monday at the owners' meetings that he sent a letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell more than … [Read more...]
Fernando Alonso walks away after F1 car goes airborne and flips
Fernando Alonso walks away after F1 car goes airborne and flips Your browser does not support iframes.Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso climbed out of his car after he was involved in a terrifying crash with Esteban Gutierrez in the series' season-opening race at Australia. Alonso was making a move to pass Gutierrez on the outside entering turn 3 on lap 19 and the two collided. The … [Read more...]
Bulls vs. Kings – 3/21/16 NBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place
Bulls vs. Kings - 3/21/16 NBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place Sacramento Kings (26-42) at Chicago Bulls (35-33) NBA Basketball: Monday, March 21, 2016 at 8:00 pm (United Center) The Line: Chicago Bulls -5 -- Over/Under: 220.5 See the Latest Odds TV: CSAC, CSNC The Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls meet early Monday night at the United Center. The Sacramento Kings have not won … [Read more...]
CFP uses wait-and-see approach to Georgia’s religious freedom bill
CFP uses wait-and-see approach to Georgia's religious freedom bill The College Football Playoff has not determined the fate of its 2018 national championship game held in Atlanta in light of the Georgia Senate passing House Bill 757, a “Religious Liberty” bill that allows faith-based organizations or individuals to refuse service to gay couples on religious grounds. The bill also allows … [Read more...]
Sei Young Kim tied LPGA 72-hole scoring mark in Founders win
Sei Young Kim tied LPGA 72-hole scoring mark in Founders win Just about 15 years ago in Arizona, Annika Sorenstam shot the only 59 in LPGA history at the 2001 Standard Register Ping event. That week, she went on to win with a score of 27-under 261 to set the 72-hole scoring record on the LPGA. On Sunday, in the same state, Sei Young Kim tied that mark. With a final-round, 10-under 62, Kim … [Read more...]