Before DeRozan faced off with LeBron, he faced off with security DeMar DeRozan is a two-time All-Star who finished ninth in the NBA in scoring this season. He ranks in the top 10 in the Toronto Raptors' franchise record book in just about every major statistical category and, some early-postseason-struggle-induced queasiness aside, is likely to command multiple maximum-salary contract offers … [Read more...]
Baylor refuses to comment on prez Starr's status
Baylor refuses to comment on prez Starr's status Despite multiple reports indicating Baylor president Ken Starr has been fired, the university released an official statement Tuesday afternoon refusing to comment on Starr's job status. Starr, along with Baylor football coach Art Briles, has come under intense scrutiny for his handling of numerous allegations of assault, both physical and … [Read more...]
Johnny Manziel’s friends tell TMZ they worry he’s going to die
Johnny Manziel's friends tell TMZ they worry he's going to die The Johnny Manziel story has played out in so many weird ways, and that was even before his friends went to TMZ to express that they're worried about him dying. Manziel is seeing his downward spiral play out on TMZ, from reports of him showing up at various parties, being the passenger in a single-car accident and getting kicked … [Read more...]
The Internet gives Bartolo Colon the birthday tribute he deserves
The Internet gives Bartolo Colon the birthday tribute he deserves When a regular Internet person has a birthday, he or she get hundreds of Facebook wall posts with some version of "Happy Birthday." But when baseball folk hero Bartolo Colon has a birthday, the Internet births the fantastic musical tribute you see above. (Because the Internet is a magical place. Never forget that). [Join a … [Read more...]
Mike Clay's wide receiver dynasty rankings – ESPN
Mike Clay's wide receiver dynasty rankings - ESPN 11:32 AM ET Mike ClayESPN Writer Close Fantasy football, NFL analyst for ESPN.com Member of Pro Football Writers of America Founding director of Pro Football Focus Fantasy 2013 FSTA award winner for most accurate preseason rankings print The 2016 free-agency period and NFL draft are in the books, which means we have a pretty … [Read more...]
Dexter Fowler exemplifies why MLB's free agent system is broken – USA TODAY
Dexter Fowler exemplifies why MLB's free agent system is broken - USA TODAY Thanks in large part to the vagaries of the collective bargaining agreement, Dexter Fowler received $13 million guaranteed from the Chicago Cubs, while Ben Zobrist signed for $56 million.(Photo: Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports) ST. LOUIS - Dexter Fowler is quietly relishing the fact he’s made the rest of … [Read more...]
No exaggeration, NBC Preakness ratings up over last year (The Associated Press)
No exaggeration, NBC Preakness ratings up over last year (The Associated Press) Exaggerator's victory over Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist in the Preakness was watched on NBC by an average of more than 9.4 million people, a 6 percent increase over American Pharoah's victory last year in the second leg of the Triple Crown. The figures were released Tuesday by NBC, based on data from The … [Read more...]
Danny Willett, like Rory McIlroy, is worried about Zika & the Olympics
Danny Willett, like Rory McIlroy, is worried about Zika & the Olympics Danny Willett has joined the ranks of golfers who have publicly shared their worries about the spread of Zika virus in Brazil and the potential impact it might have on their participation in the Olympic golf tournament. Days after Rory McIlroy said he is "monitoring" the situation in Rio and that developments could force … [Read more...]
Sailors’ nightmare in Rio Olympics: plastic bags, trash (Yahoo Sports)
Sailors' nightmare in Rio Olympics: plastic bags, trash (Yahoo Sports) If you're the head of world sailing, this is your worst Olympic nightmare. A sailor nears the finish line in Rio de Janeiro's polluted Guanabara Bay, holding the lead with a coveted gold medal in sight. Hunt met in Rio on Monday and Tuesday with city, state, and Olympic organizing committee officials, pushing for what … [Read more...]
State TV says 14 Russians on list for 2008 Olympic doping (Yahoo Sports)
State TV says 14 Russians on list for 2008 Olympic doping (Yahoo Sports) Ten medalists from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, including 2012 high jump champion Anna Chicherova, were among 14 Russians that tested positive in the reanalysis of their doping samples, state television reported Tuesday. Match TV said 11 of the 14 athletes on its retest list are from track and field, including … [Read more...]