Dwight Howard organizes a blood drive to honor Craig Sager's fight The Houston Rockets need a win on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings in order to clinch a playoff berth and salvage what has been a massively disappointing season. All hands need to be on deck, even against a Kings team resting DeMarcus Cousins and Rajon Rondo, as the Rockets have let too many opportunities slip through … [Read more...]
Manchester City seek to seize moment against PSG
Manchester City seek to seize moment against PSG European expansionists Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain resume their pursuit of new frontiers on Tuesday with their Champions League quarter-final delicately balanced at 2-2 following last week’s first leg. Both clubs are fueled by vast Middle Eastern wealth and both have landmarks in sight: for Qatar-backed PSG, a first semi-final […] … [Read more...]
NHL refutes report that it’s banning fan-created GIFs
NHL refutes report that it’s banning fan-created GIFs Is the NHL about to ruin fans’ Playoff GIF Parties? Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reported on Tuesday that the “NHL is now not allowing anyone to post gifs. Huge news given playoffs are about to start.” Well, yes, it would be. This news was fueled by the ever-present concern about how the NHL’s deal with Major League Baseball … [Read more...]
For first time, Pierre-Paul, friends recall details of July 4 accident
For first time, Pierre-Paul, friends recall details of July 4 accident WARNING: This post contains a graphic and potentially disturbing photograph at the bottom. Holy cow. That's the G-rated version of what you might think as you scroll through the photos of Jason Pierre-Paul's hand Sports Illustrated has posted, a series of gruesome pictures depicting the extent of damage done to the New … [Read more...]
Stan Van Gundy: All-Star Game ‘should be moved’ if NC anti-LGBT law stands
Stan Van Gundy: All-Star Game 'should be moved' if NC anti-LGBT law stands On Monday, Detroit Pistons president and coach Stan Van Gundy became the first notable member of the NBA community to ask that the league move the 2017 All-Star Game away from Charlotte in the wake of a state-wide bill North Carolina passed last month. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of … [Read more...]
The Cubs now have a space in the clubhouse dedicated to parties
The Cubs now have a space in the clubhouse dedicated to parties Over the past few years, the Chicago Cubs have undergone massive changes on the field. The franchise lost over 100 games back in 2012, and nearly won 100 last season due to an influx of youngsters. Over that period, the club went from old and boring to young, excellent and exciting. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Picks For April 12 – Fantasy CPR
DraftKings MLB Picks For April 12 - Fantasy CPR FanDuel Economics: MLB Tuesday, April 12th Picks by Matt Rogers Sep 12, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; A general view of the DraftKings sign board during the match with FC Dallas playing against New York City FC at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports DraftKings MLB Picks For April 12 There are ten games on tap for … [Read more...]
Phil Martelli sheepishly tries to give back Big 5 coach of the year trophy
Phil Martelli sheepishly tries to give back Big 5 coach of the year trophy When it was time for him to accept the trophy for Big 5 Coach of the Year on Monday night, St. Joseph's coach Phil Martelli couldn't resist poking fun at himself. The coach whom Martelli had beaten out to win the award went on to win the national title a couple weeks after voters had turned in their ballots. … [Read more...]
Feature Presentation: 2015-16 BDL Non-Lottery Rookie of the Year
Feature Presentation: 2015-16 BDL Non-Lottery Rookie 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 fiancé. (Yup, those things happened.) It's NBA with a … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Sexiness Ranking: Which first-round series are must-see?
Stanley Cup Sexiness Ranking: Which first-round series are must-see? The still-new NHL playoff format was designed to deliver the most attractive first-round matchups possible, filled with divisional battles and traditional rivals. But while some series are going to be epic wars, other series are going to be minor skirmishes. At least on paper. So which ones are the sexiest? Which ones are … [Read more...]