Wizards pushing for deal with Brooks, sources say 8:22 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 The Washington Wizards were pressing Wednesday to try to seal a deal with top target Scott Brooks to make him their new coach, according to league sources. Sources told … [Read more...]
ESPN fires Curt Schilling after latest controversy
ESPN fires Curt Schilling after latest controversy Curt Schilling, a former All-Star and World Series champion pitcher who transitioned into one of ESPN's highest-profile baseball analysts, was fired from the network Wednesday, just two days after commenting on and promoting a controversial anti-transgender meme on his Facebook page. The meme dealt with the controversial public restroom … [Read more...]
Ryan Grigson Breaks Down 2016 Draft Depth, Process – Colts.com
Ryan Grigson Breaks Down 2016 Draft Depth, Process - Colts.com INDIANAPOLIS – Saying this year’s draft is an important one for the Colts is a statement that could be made to some degree, each and every offseason, for virtually any NFL team.Yet, this one does hold some serious significance for what the future of the Colts will look like over the next handful of years.On Wednesday, eight days before … [Read more...]
Cubs ‘Try Not to Suck’ shirts may cause Cardinals to alter policy
Cubs 'Try Not to Suck' shirts may cause Cardinals to alter policy Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon has beaten the St. Louis Cardinals on the field quite a bit lately. Now, his victories against the organization might extend off the field. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] The Cardinals are considering changing their policy against obscene clothing after Cubs fans were told to … [Read more...]
Four takeaways from Cleveland Browns' trade of No. 2 pick – WKYC-TV
Four takeaways from Cleveland Browns' trade of No. 2 pick - WKYC-TV Here are my four takeaways from Sashi Brown (pictured) and the Cleveland Browns' trade of the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft to the Philadelphia Eagles. (Photo: Custom) CLEVELAND -- Rather than pursuing a quarterback or a top talent at another position, the Cleveland Browns elected to trade the No. 2 overall … [Read more...]
Hawks' Shaw suspended for Game 5 for slur
Hawks' Shaw suspended for Game 5 for slur The NHL has suspended Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw for one game for his use of a homophobic slur after receiving a penalty in the third period of Game 4 of the team's first-round series with the St. Louis Blues. He has also been fined $5,000 for his "inappropriate gesture" -- two middle fingers -- directed at the referee. The league also … [Read more...]
Keri: Beyond the surface of Kluber's slump
Keri: Beyond the surface of Kluber's slump The first two innings of Corey Kluber's most recent start were nothing short of a disaster. In the first inning of Sunday's series ender against the Mets, Curtis Granderson led off with a walk. Asdrubal Cabrera followed with a single, then Michael Conforto rapped a double. Two batters later, Lucas Duda singled home two runs. Five batters into the … [Read more...]
Golovkin searching for stardom in a city of stars (The Associated Press)
Golovkin searching for stardom in a city of stars (The Associated Press) ''It's a good situation for my name,'' Golovkin said. Golovkin calls his brand of fighting ''Mexican style,'' and he fights with the relentless efficiency of former Mexican greats like Julio Cesar Chavez. Golovkin has one of those rare personalities in boxing that shines through sometimes broken English. … [Read more...]
How will Pistons defend Kevin Love? ‘Maybe rough him up a little’
How will Pistons defend Kevin Love? 'Maybe rough him up a little' Kevin Love came up huge for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, pouring in 28 points on 10-for-22 shooting and pulling down 13 rebounds to help the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers fend off a tough challenge from the No. 8 Detroit Pistons and take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven opening-round Eastern Conference playoff series. … [Read more...]
Weekly Rotation: The five worst $100M contracts in MLB history
Weekly Rotation: The five worst $100M contracts in MLB history It's been nearly six years since Ryan Howard signed a $125-million extension with the Phillies on April 27, 2010 to keep him in Philadelphia through 2016. The deal has not panned out, as the burly first baseman began his rapid decline right as the extension kicked in before the 2012 season. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball … [Read more...]