Kerr: Weight, talk of chase for 73 affecting team 6:46 PM ET Ethan Sherwood StraussESPN Staff Writer Close Covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN.com Contributes to ESPN's TrueHoop blog Hosts TrueHoop TV Live print OAKLAND, Calif. -- The day after his team suffered its first home loss of the season, and first regular-season home defeat in 54 games, Golden State Warriors coach … [Read more...]
The Braves have now cut their two highest paid players
The Braves have now cut their two highest paid players The Atlanta Braves came into spring training knowing they'd have to make some difficult roster decisions. They probably didn't anticipate parting with their two most expensive players though, but that's exactly how things played out. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for $40K | Expert rankings | Mock draft ] On Thursday, the team … [Read more...]
Focused Pablo Sandoval downplays agent’s ‘Ferrari in garage’ quote
Focused Pablo Sandoval downplays agent's 'Ferrari in garage' quote The job of a sports agent is to sell their client's abilities in order to increase interest, and ultimately increase value. If that means overselling or embellishing every now and then, so be it. The only goal is to get the best deal possible, by essentially any means necessary. With that in mind, Rick Thurman, the agent for … [Read more...]
TCU unveils statue of coach Gary Patterson (Photos)
TCU unveils statue of coach Gary Patterson (Photos) TCU unveiled three new statues on Saturday morning dedicated to the school’s most well-known figures in football: Dutch Meyer, Davey O’Brien and current Horned Frogs head coach Gary Patterson. The statues stand outside Schollmaier Arena, which is adjacent to Amon G. Carter Stadium on the school’s campus in Fort Worth. [Check out Dr. … [Read more...]
Spurs held at Liverpool while Arsenal and Manchester City stroll
Spurs held at Liverpool while Arsenal and Manchester City stroll Leaders Leicester City can go seven points clear in the Premier League after closest rivals Tottenham Hotspur dropped points in a frantic 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Saturday. Harry Kane struck in the 63rd minute to cancel out Philippe Coutinho’s opener for Liverpool, leaving Spurs four points below Leicester, who […] Photo … [Read more...]
Islanders PA announcer tweets ‘Cindy Crosby’ photo, encourages chant
Islanders PA announcer tweets ‘Cindy Crosby’ photo, encourages chant The New York Islanders host Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday afternoon in a key Eastern Conference game for both squads. Veteran Islanders PA announcer Roger Luce? Oh, he’s pumped. And he wants Islanders fans at Barclays Center – at least the ones that got tickets before Penguins fans inevitably … [Read more...]
NY Islanders PA announcer tweets ‘Cindy Crosby’ image, encourages chants
NY Islanders PA announcer tweets ‘Cindy Crosby’ image, encourages chants The New York Islanders host Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday afternoon in a key Eastern Conference game for both squads. Veteran Islanders PA announcer Roger Luce? Oh, he’s pumped. And he wants Islanders fans at Barclays Center – at least the ones that got tickets before Penguins fans inevitably … [Read more...]
Three keys to Syracuse’s upset hopes against North Carolina
Three keys to Syracuse's upset hopes against North Carolina Much of the pregame attention on Saturday's Syracuse-North Carolina national semifinal has focused on the scandals that have embroiled both programs, but the game itself also has some compelling storylines. A look at three keys to the upset hopes of the 10th-seeded Orange: 1. Can Syracuse force North Carolina into jump shots? … [Read more...]
NBCSN’s new video celebrates the drama of relegation [VIDEO]
NBCSN’s new video celebrates the drama of relegation [VIDEO] Relegation is not for the faint of heart. It can be a cruel mistress. But, for the neutral, it’s a fascinating part of the world’s most beautiful sport that adds so much suspense in the final weeks of a season. Not surprisingly, NBC Sports Group has latched on to the […] Relegation is not for the faint of heart. It can be a cruel … [Read more...]
Griffin to return despite tear remaining in quad
Griffin to return despite tear remaining in quad 3:21 PM ET Andrew HanESPN Writer print PLAYA VISTA, Calif. -- Clippers star Blake Griffin said Saturday that he'll be playing with a tear in his left quadriceps tendon when he resumes his season on Sunday against the Wizards after a three-month absence due to injuries and a four-game suspension. "It just wasn't being allowed to heal," … [Read more...]