Rory McIlroy opens with 75 at Arnold Palmer Invitational Rory McIlroy struggled in his opening round on Thursday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. From struggling with pulling his driver to finding a trio of water hazards, McIlroy was kind of lucky to walk away with 3-over 75 that has him nine shots behind leader Jason Day. It all started when McIlroy made a double-bogey 6 on the opening … [Read more...]
Bucks' Henson wields best tough-guy face, tossed
Bucks' Henson wields best tough-guy face, tossed 1:42 AM ET ESPN.com news services print The Milwaukee Bucks had Thursday night's game against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies well in hand during the last seconds of the fourth quarter when John Henson put on his best tough-guy face -- and was ejected. Henson, the Bucks' reserve forward, was quickly pushed away by referee Marc … [Read more...]
Bucks-Grizz gets weird: Henson ejected, Barnes just runs off court
Bucks-Grizz gets weird: Henson ejected, Barnes just runs off court Wednesday's matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks got awfully physical in the fourth quarter, with Bucks big man John Henson getting uncharacteristically wrestling-heelish on a pair of late-game plays that would lead to flagrants, technicals, one clear ejection, one ejection-that-wasn't, and the latest … [Read more...]
Kobe jersey from All-Star Game sells for $100K
Kobe jersey from All-Star Game sells for $100K 11:03 PM ET Darren RovellESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC print The jersey that Kobe Bryant wore for the first half of this year's NBA All-Star Game sold Thursday … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: On Holliday
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: On Holliday Skip Schumaker. Matt Carpenter. Now, Matt Holliday? The Cardinals have a well-documented history of trying established players at new positions with a fair amount of success, having transition Schumaker from outfield to second base and similarly moving Carpenter from third base to the keystone a few years ago. This spring, it's Holliday, who has played … [Read more...]
Despite Adam LaRoche debate, baseball dads love having kids in clubhouse
Despite Adam LaRoche debate, baseball dads love having kids in clubhouse SURPRISE, Ariz. — Prince Fielder walked into the Texas Rangers clubhouse on Thursday like he often does: With two kids in tow. He started rifling through his locker, pulling out two pairs of shorts. He handed one to Haven, who turns 10 on Monday, then another to older brother Jadyn, 11. Within a few minutes, the boys … [Read more...]
Western Kentucky coach resigns after 3 players are suspended
Western Kentucky coach resigns after 3 players are suspended Western Kentucky coach Ray Harper resigned Thursday after three of the team's players were suspended following a university discipline hearing. The hearing took place Wednesday evening. Fredrick Edmond, Marlon Hunter and Chris McNeal are the three players suspended. The school said Harper will remain on paid status through June 30. … [Read more...]
Where Butler’s mascot watched his team while banned from the arena
Where Butler's mascot watched his team while banned from the arena As tip-off of Thursday's opening-round game between Butler and Texas Tech approached, the owner of the Bulldogs' mascot packed up Blue III and headed back to his hotel. Michael Kaltenmark could not bring the English Bulldog into PNC Arena for Butler's 71-61 victory because the NCAA has prohibited live mascots from attending … [Read more...]
Jason Day takes one-shot lead after Day 1 at Bay Hill
Jason Day takes one-shot lead after Day 1 at Bay Hill Jason Day looked on Thursday like the guy who rose to No. 1 in the world last summer. Day finished strong at Bay Hill, including one-putting the final seven holes, to shoot 6-under 66 and take a one-shot lead after Round 1 of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. After the Aussie turned in 1-under 35 following a disappointing double-bogey 6 at … [Read more...]
Fellaini 'a thug' for throwing elbows – Webb
Fellaini 'a thug' for throwing elbows - Webb 11:56 PM GMT Former Premier League referee Howard Webb has labelled Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini "a thug" after the Belgian was caught up in another elbowing storm. Fellaini swung an arm at Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren in the second leg of their Europa League last-16 tie, won 3-1 on aggregate by the Merseyside team. A … [Read more...]