Claudio Ranieri hails ‘horse’ Jamie Vardy and battery-powered N’Golo Kante Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has described Jamie Vardy as a “fantastic horse” and says that his Premier League title-chasing players were “too small or too slow” for other clubs. A year ago, Leicester were six points from safety at the foot of the table, but Sunday’s 1-0 win over […] Photo credit: AFP … [Read more...]
OHL suspends franchise owner for five years
OHL suspends franchise owner for five years The Ontario Hockey League has suspended one of its owners for five years and issued heavy penalties in the latest twist in what has been one of the strangest unraveling dramas in hockey this year. The Flint Firebirds have been a junior hockey soap opera in their first season in the OHL. At the center of it all is owner Rolf Nilsen, an extremely … [Read more...]
Report: Sam Hinkie steps down as 76ers GM, prez of basketball ops
Report: Sam Hinkie steps down as 76ers GM, prez of basketball ops Sam Hinkie has stepped down as the Philadelphia 76ers' general manager and president of basketball operations, according to ESPN.com's Marc Stein, nearly three years after taking the reins of the organization and embarking on an unprecedented campaign of rebuilding through the lottery that, thus far, has produced only in one … [Read more...]
Rambis: Full-time Knicks gig would be 'fantastic'
Rambis: Full-time Knicks gig would be 'fantastic' 8:35 PM ET print NEW YORK -- In case there was any doubt, Knicks interim coach Kurt Rambis said Wednesday that he would fully welcome the opportunity to coach the team full time. "It would be fantastic. I want to be a head coach in this league. This is a great franchise; it's a terrific city, fan base," Rambis said prior to … [Read more...]
Hinkie steps down as 76ers GM in 13-page letter
Hinkie steps down as 76ers GM in 13-page letter 8:44 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 Sam Hinkie has stepped down from his post as general manager and president of basketball operations from the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN.com has learned. Sources told … [Read more...]
Comedian Bill Maher isn’t shy about his dislike for Bryce Harper
Comedian Bill Maher isn't shy about his dislike for Bryce Harper Bill Maher is a lot of things. He's a comedian, a writer, a producer, a political commentator and a television host. Some would even say he's controversial, which is par for the course for many of his job's descriptions. One thing he isn't though is a fan of Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper. That much was made clear … [Read more...]
NFL Draft: Why Myles Jack might be an even faster version of Ray Lewis – CBSSports.com
NFL Draft: Why Myles Jack might be an even faster version of Ray Lewis - CBSSports.com PHOENIX -- The demon isn't out right now. It's tucked away for Sundays now, where it once used to show up on Saturdays. It's inside of Myles Jack, admittedly so, but as he sat here talking about his football-playing demeanor, it was hard to imagine he's the meanest, nastiest linebacker in this year's NFL Draft. … [Read more...]
Which NFL teams will pick a QB in the 2016 NFL draft? – ABC News
Which NFL teams will pick a QB in the 2016 NFL draft? - ABC News NFL teams run the gamut when it comes to their needs at quarterback. NFL Nation reporters predict which teams will select a signal-caller, which teams are standing pat and which teams should possibly re-consider their strategy.Teams expected to draft a QB | Teams that are set at QBAtlanta Falcons: The Falcons probably will draft a … [Read more...]
Former Florida QB Will Grier transfers to West Virginia
Former Florida QB Will Grier transfers to West Virginia Former Florida quarterback Will Grier is transferring to West Virginia. Grier is currently serving a 12-month suspension handed down by the NCAA in October for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Grier would not have been able to return to the Gators until the seventh game of the season and his role as starter would not … [Read more...]
Dos (only one) and don’ts (more than a lot) of the Masters
Dos (only one) and don'ts (more than a lot) of the Masters AUGUSTA, Ga. — So you scored a ticket to the Masters (which, if you bought one on the secondary market, ran you about $2,400 … a day) and when you show up the first thing you notice isn't Magnolia Lane (you're not allowed to drive there), nor the azaleas (you'll get there) nor Jim Nantz greeting you with a warm, "Hello, friend." … [Read more...]