Warriors to limit players' minutes; Bogut to sit 1:53 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Saturday the team will monitor players' minutes against the Memphis Grizzlies, saying the Warriors will "try to win" but "not at the expense of wearing out people." Kerr said center Andrew Bogut will rest Saturday night against the Grizzlies, while … [Read more...]
Dallas Keuchel latest to rip sliding rules after call costs Astros
Dallas Keuchel latest to rip sliding rules after call costs Astros For the second time this week, baseball's new sliding rules impacted the final play of a game and perhaps altered its outcome. On Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Rays benefited when Toronto's Jose Bautista was called for a violation on the final play of the game, resulting in a Rays win. Bautista's slide was determined to have … [Read more...]
Ohio State's spring football game: 5 questions as Urban Meyer searches for acceleration – cleveland.com
Ohio State's spring football game: 5 questions as Urban Meyer searches for acceleration - cleveland.com Urban Meyer has been comparing the spring of 2016 to the spring of 2014, when the Buckeyes discovered the players that would help lead their national title run in the fall.Eli Apple. Ezekiel Elliott. Darron Lee. Curtis Grant. Steve Miller. Michael Thomas. Meyer listed them off this week. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta al Pais Vasco final classification (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta al Pais Vasco final classification (Reuters) April 9 (Infostrada Sports) - Final Classification from Vuelta al Pais Vasco on Saturday 1. Alberto Contador (Spain / Tinkoff) 22:44:43" 2. Sergio Henao (Colombia / Team Sky) +12" 3. Nairo Quintana (Colombia / Movistar) +37" 4. Thibaut Pinot (France / FDJ) +1:13" 5. Joaquim Rodriguez (Spain / Katusha) +1:22" 6. Samuel Sanchez … [Read more...]
Alberto Contador wins 4th Tour of Basque Country (The Associated Press)
Alberto Contador wins 4th Tour of Basque Country (The Associated Press) Alberto Contador won his fourth Tour of Basque Country after overcoming Sergio Henao's lead during the sixth stage's decisive time trial Saturday. Contador finished the rainy 16.5-kilometer (10.25-mile) time trial around Eibar in 29 minute, 13 seconds to erase Henao's six-second advantage heading into the final stage. … [Read more...]
Consistency the key as Leicester’s Ranieri eyes Champions League
Consistency the key as Leicester’s Ranieri eyes Champions League Claudio Ranieri has called on Leicester to maintain the consistency that has made them favorites to be crowned Premier League champions and carried them to the brink of the Champions League. While a seven-point lead over second-placed Tottenham is not enough to persuade Ranieri to discuss Leicester’s chances of winning […] … [Read more...]
Rookie of the Year: Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves
Rookie of the Year: Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves 10:38 AM 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 Don't let contrarian voters convince you of anything different as awards season reaches its climax in the next few days. We like easy. You won't hear any howls of … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Red Wings will clinch playoff spot; Bruins will top Sens – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: Red Wings will clinch playoff spot; Bruins will top Sens - 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. Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers, 12:30 p.m. ETBoston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators, 12:30 p.m. ET There are still two playoff spots up for grabs in the Eastern Conference, and … [Read more...]
Giants continue locking up core with Brandon Belt extension
Giants continue locking up core with Brandon Belt extension Under Brian Sabean and Bruce Bochy, the San Francisco Giants have always had a good mix of homegrown talent and outside veterans who are perfectly suited to their needs and culture. What makes it work though is that homegrown core, because everything builds from that. That's why San Francisco makes it a point to lock up those … [Read more...]
Too early to judge the Hinkie era in Philadelphia
Too early to judge the Hinkie era in Philadelphia 3:19 AM ET print PHILADELPHIA -- James Brister has watched The Process unfold right in front of his eyes for the past three seasons. From his seats in the last row of Section 120 at the Wells Fargo Center, he has seen all of the growing pains, all of the roster turnover and all of the losses under Sam Hinkie. "It's been tough. It's been … [Read more...]