Van Gundy: Drummond 'open' to underhand FTs 5:21 AM ET ESPN.com news services print Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond is willing to consider a throwback free throw style to improve a glaring hole in his game, according to coach Stan Van Gundy. "As far as shooting underhand or anything else, it's fair to say my discussion with Andre yesterday and the discussions [general … [Read more...]
Laremy Tunsil in not a victim and he’s not a snitch
Laremy Tunsil in not a victim and he's not a snitch Laremy Tunsil is not a victim. Let’s go ahead and put that out there right now. The former Ole Miss offensive lineman might be described as a lot of things after the events of Thursday night — naïve, a pawn, oportunistic and maybe even a little dumb — but victim is not one of them. He’s also not a snitch as some have painted him to be. So … [Read more...]
Keeneland has provided a training option for Derby hopefuls (The Associated Press)
Keeneland has provided a training option for Derby hopefuls (The Associated Press) While the path to the Kentucky Derby has wound through Florida, New York, California and other places, some hopefuls have found a quiet little stopover down the road from Churchill Downs at Keeneland. Keeneland has stabled four of 20 Derby qualifiers for various stints this month and even more filly hopefuls … [Read more...]
Yates fails drugs test using asthma inhaler: team (Reuters)
Yates fails drugs test using asthma inhaler: team (Reuters) British rider Simon Yates, a strong contender to make Team GB's Olympic cycling squad, has failed a drugs test due to an "administrative error" over the use of an asthma inhaler, his team Orica-GreenEDGE said on Friday. The Bury-born 23-year-old had returned an adverse analytical finding for Terbutaline, a common treatment for … [Read more...]
Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 36
Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 36 Don’t believe the hype. Especially if it’s yours. I’ve always thought that Roberto Martinez got away with failings that other managers would not. His affable charm and relentless positivity used to work in his favour. But after an unacceptably shabby season at Goodison, the tide has turned. Martinez teams have always flattered to deceive. They appear great on … [Read more...]
Johnny Manziel apparently watched NFL Draft before Bieber concert
Johnny Manziel apparently watched NFL Draft before Bieber concert Look, believe what you will about Johnny Manziel, the ex-NFL quarterback whose life is now in shambles by his own hand ... it's hard not to feel a twinge of sympathy, or at least wonder what could have been, when you see a photo like this: 2 yrs ago he was a 1st rd pick...now hes unemployed watching it at a bar in Columbus b4 … [Read more...]
T.J. Oshie finishes hat trick in OT, gives Capitals Game 1 win
T.J. Oshie finishes hat trick in OT, gives Capitals Game 1 win T.J. Oshie completed his hat trick to help give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory in Game 1 of their divisional semifinal against the Pittsburgh Penguins. With the score tied 3-3 in overtime, Oshie, who tied the game in the second period and gave the Capitals the lead early in the third, took advantage of a turnover in the … [Read more...]
Before T.J. Oshie destroyed Penguins, his daughter did (Video)
Before T.J. Oshie destroyed Penguins, his daughter did (Video) Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie was the hero of Game 1 against the Pittsburgh Penguins after he completed a hat trick with an overtime goal for the 4-3 win. “Osh, right from the get-go, had good jump in his game,” said coach Barry Trotz. Perhaps he took some inspiration from another Oshie and her performance against the … [Read more...]
Day: Greg Norman wants me to be at No. 1 longer than him
Day: Greg Norman wants me to be at No. 1 longer than him Jason Day has been No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking for a total of nine weeks. With Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy idle this week, Day will remain in the top spot on Monday, marking a 10th week atop the ranking. That will put him 15th, just ahead of Ernie Els, on the list of the most weeks at No. 1 since the ranking was … [Read more...]
GreenEdge: Yates positive case resulted from paperwork error (The Associated Press)
GreenEdge: Yates positive case resulted from paperwork error (The Associated Press) British cyclist Simon Yates tested positive for a banned substance during the Paris-Nice race on March 12 in a result his team has blamed on administrative error. Orica GreenEdge released a statement Friday saying it was notified last week that the 23-year-old Yates tested positive for Terbutaline, in the … [Read more...]