LeBron's big night salvages OT win for poor-shooting Cavs Kyrie Irving won some headlines Friday when he said that the Cleveland Cavaliers are still "the team to beat" for the NBA title this season, a claim that head coach Ty Lue quickly corrected by noting that his group should only be considered the favorite in the East. While it's easy to explain away Irving's comment as a byproduct of … [Read more...]
Mike Trout assists in epic April Fools’ prank on Angels teammate
Mike Trout assists in epic April Fools' prank on Angels teammate On the field, Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout is all about business. As he recently noted, he's more comfortable leaving the bat-flipping and crazy celebrations to his peers. On the field though, it's a different story. He's definitely a fun-loving guy with a wide range of interests. He's not above participating in a … [Read more...]
Watson fearful of things he “shouldn’t be,” including crowds
Watson fearful of things he "shouldn't be," including crowds Bubba Watson is a complicated man. The two-time Masters champion does and says things inside and outside the ropes that cause a number of people to scratch their heads and deride the Florida native for his behavior. However, over the years, it has also become clear that those are the actions of a man who deals with a … [Read more...]
Broner stops Theophane in 9th, leaving WBA belt vacant (The Associated Press)
Broner stops Theophane in 9th, leaving WBA belt vacant (The Associated Press) Adrien Broner defeated Ashley Theophane in a ninth-round technical knockout on Friday night, leaving the WBA super lightweight title vacant. The fight was supposed to be Broner's first defense of the belt. Theophane could've won the title with a victory, but the 35-year-old veteran never looked a serious threat … [Read more...]
Smart visits with Heat, reflects on cancer fight
Smart visits with Heat, reflects on cancer fight 11:32 PM ET Marc J. Spears print Miami Heat assistant coach Keith Smart was reunited with the team Friday night for the first time since completing 30 radiation treatments for a rare form of skin cancer. Just hours before Miami's Nov. 3 home game against the Atlanta Hawks, Smart was diagnosed with a slow-growing cancer called … [Read more...]
Dodgers go with relative unknown Ross Stripling as fifth starter
Dodgers go with relative unknown Ross Stripling as fifth starter The Los Angeles Dodgers have had some hard luck with injuries to pitchers this spring raising questions about who would fill the back of the starting rotation. Those questions were answered Friday — at least for now — when manager Dave Roberts named 26-year-old right-hander Ross Stripling the club’s fifth starter heading into … [Read more...]