Sources: Conley (Achilles) likely done for season 10:39 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley is likely done for the season because of his ailing Achilles, sources confirmed to ESPN.com's Marc Stein. The Commercial Appeal earlier reported that after being re-evaluated by team doctors, the decision was made that it is not in Conley's best … [Read more...]
Blue Jays’ Kevin Pillar already proving he’s not a one-year wonder
Blue Jays' Kevin Pillar already proving he's not a one-year wonder Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar became a household name in the big leagues last season for his ability to consistently make incredible catches in the outfield, earning comparisons to a number of superheros. Some like Superman, others prefer Spider-Man. Either way, it's certainly high praise. The 2016 season is barely … [Read more...]
USA, Canada battle for gold at Women’s World Championship
USA, Canada battle for gold at Women's World Championship Less than a week ago, we made the bold prediction the United States and Canada would meet in the gold medal game of the Women's World Championship. As the fates would have it, the top two women's hockey powerhouses will play for the gold tonight. So who is going to take home the prize? Could it be the reigning World Champions, the … [Read more...]
Nationals first to benefit from MLB’s new takeout slide rules
Nationals first to benefit from MLB's new takeout slide rules It didn't take long for Major League Baseball's updated sliding rules to have an impact on a regular season game. During Monday's Nationals-Braves season opener in Atlanta, Braves runner Nick Markakis violated the new rules when he slid past the bag at second base and into the leg of second baseman Daniel Murphy attempting to … [Read more...]
Playing consistent golf, D. Johnson aims to carry form to Masters
Playing consistent golf, D. Johnson aims to carry form to Masters Dustin Johnson is getting closer. In each of his last three starts, Johnson has improved his finish, from a T-14 in a title defense at Doral, to a Round of 16 exit at the WGC-Dell Match Play, to a third-place finish last week in Houston. Johnson could kill two birds with one Tour Preferred this week if he could win his first … [Read more...]
Yahoo Free NHL Live Stream of the Day: Coyotes vs. Blues
Yahoo Free NHL Live Stream of the Day: Coyotes vs. Blues The St. Louis Blues will continue chasing the Dallas Stars for tops in the Central Division and Western Conference as they host the Arizona Coyotes Monday night. Arizona is already looking toward the draft while St. Louis goes back to Brian Elliott in net for the injured Jake Allen. The Blues are two points behind Dallas with a game … [Read more...]
No deal in Denver yet, so Kaepernick heads to Bay Area for workouts
No deal in Denver yet, so Kaepernick heads to Bay Area for workouts As teams that changed head coaches this offseason, the Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers are allowed to begin their voluntary offseason workout programs on Monday, two weeks ahead of teams that stood pat. The other four teams that switched coaches – the Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Tampa Bay … [Read more...]
Giants go back-to-back-to-back in blowout win over Brewers
Giants go back-to-back-to-back in blowout win over Brewers The San Francisco Giants, unequivocally baseball's best team in even-numbered years, started off 2016 in grand style. Ace Madison Bumgarner was so-so by his standards in his opening day start Monday, going five innings and giving up three runs, but it was the Giants' offense that stood out in a 12-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Islanders bounce back against injured Lightning – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: Islanders bounce back against injured Lightning - CBSSports.com Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks where hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters make their selections for all of the day's games. New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, 7 p.m. ET When we last checked in with the New York Islanders they were getting crushed on their home ice on Saturday afternoon in a game that pretty … [Read more...]
Texas A&M’s Speedy Noil arrested for driving without license
Texas A&M's Speedy Noil arrested for driving without license Texas A&M wide receiver Speedy Noil was arrested late last week. According to multiple reports, Noil was booked for driving without a license on April 1 and subsequently released on bond later in the same day. The rising junior then reportedly participated in the team’s spring scrimmage that night. [Check out Dr. Saturday on Tumblr … [Read more...]