You need lots of money to buy tix to Kobe's finale, GSW bid for 73 They might not cost as much as a leather, snakeskin and 18-karat gold hat, but tickets to watch the final game of Kobe Bryant's illustrious career and the Golden State Warriors' bid for an NBA-record-setting 73rd win on Wednesday night will cost you a pretty, pretty, prett-ay penny. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The … [Read more...]
Feature Presentation: 2015-16 BDL Coaching Change of the Year
Feature Presentation: 2015-16 BDL Coaching Change of the Year We at Ball Don't Lie enjoy healthy debate about basketball and its strange cast of characters, from Oscar Robertson's "get off my lawn" diatribe on Stephen Curry to D'Angelo Russell's sting operation on a self-dubbed dude named Swaggy P and his Australian hip-hop artist fianceé. (Yup, those things happened.) It's NBA with a … [Read more...]
Prices soar for historic Lakers, Warriors games
Prices soar for historic Lakers, Warriors games 1:39 PM ET Darren RovellESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC print The most expensive games of the NBA season for fans will take place on Wednesday with Kobe Bryant's … [Read more...]
Kyle Schwarber’s NLDS home run ball is back in its rightful place
Kyle Schwarber's NLDS home run ball is back in its rightful place Rejoice, Chicago Cubs fans, Kyle Schwarber's home run ball from last season's NLDS has been restored to its rightful place. Cubs president of business operations Crane Kenney confirmed that the team has put the ball back on top of the right field scoreboard. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for $40K | Expert … [Read more...]
Sean Payton wants change after Will Smith’s death: ‘I hate guns’
Sean Payton wants change after Will Smith's death: 'I hate guns' Not many NFL coaches will speak out about social issues, but New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton didn't hold back his thoughts about guns after Will Smith's death. Smith, a former New Orleans Saints defensive end and captain, was shot and killed Saturday night in an alleged road rage incident. In an interview with USA … [Read more...]
Canadiens to bring back Therrien, don’t intend to trade Subban
Canadiens to bring back Therrien, don't intend to trade Subban Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin said coach Michel Therrien will return next season and that the team’s “intention” is to not trade defenseman P.K. Subban. This ended speculation of immediate wholesale changes for the franchise after missing the playoffs this season. “Nobody is walking away with a clean slate, but … [Read more...]
Why Syracuse transfer Kaleb Joseph is heading to Creighton
Why Syracuse transfer Kaleb Joseph is heading to Creighton Having watched another transfer point guard thrive at Creighton this past season, Kaleb Joseph decided to follow in his footsteps. The Syracuse transfer committed to the Bluejays on Sunday evening, his former AAU coach Vin Pastore told Yahoo Sports on Monday. One of the biggest factors in Joseph's decision was his strong relationship … [Read more...]
McIlroy admits pressure to win career Grand Slam is getting to him
McIlroy admits pressure to win career Grand Slam is getting to him Rory McIlroy has the gift of candor in defeat, and he admitted after coming up well short at the Masters that he succumbed to the pressure of trying to complete the career Grand Slam. The four-time major winner has the 2011 U.S. Open, 2014 British Open and the 2012 and '14 PGA Championships to his credit. All he's missing to … [Read more...]
AP Derby Top 10: Big changes, but Nyquist still No. 1 (The Associated Press)
AP Derby Top 10: Big changes, but Nyquist still No. 1 (The Associated Press) Brody's Cause can win races at Keeneland. The bigger question is whether he's ready to win again at nearby Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May. … [Read more...]
Real recognize real: ’95-96 Bulls salute Warriors after Win No. 72
Real recognize real: '95-96 Bulls salute Warriors after Win No. 72 On Sunday night, the Golden State Warriors became the first team this season to beat the San Antonio Spurs in Texas and improving to 72-9, tying the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls for the most wins in a single season in NBA history. For now, they stand shoulder-to-shoulder with those Bulls at the top of the NBA record book; come … [Read more...]