Social politics: Toronto city councilor roasted by Cavs Twitter After dropping two games in disappointing fashion to the Raptors in Toronto, the Cavaliers posted to the team's Twitter account a video of several players citing the urgency needed in Cleveland on Wednesday, under this LeBron James quote: "Going back home we have to play a lot better, and I think we will." [Follow Dunks Don't … [Read more...]
NFL still hasn’t talked to players named in Al Jazeera PED report
NFL still hasn't talked to players named in Al Jazeera PED report I'm not a fan of how every single thing the NFL does is compared to deflate-gate. We probably don't need, after every NFL discipline announcement, a million "But if it was Tom Brady ... " messages on social media. However, it's really hard to grasp how the league could act so quickly, strongly and vigilantly toward the New … [Read more...]
What changes can Warriors make to save season?
What changes can Warriors make to save season? 9:30 AM ET Ethan Sherwood StraussESPN Staff Writer Close Covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN.com Contributes to ESPN's TrueHoop blog Hosts TrueHoop TV Live print The Warriors are in trouble, so naturally the talk turns to adjustments. Is there some magic trick that can save them? Or are the Thunder simply better in ways that … [Read more...]
MLB Picks: FanDuel MLB Picks and Pivots for May 26 (Early) – Fantasy CPR
MLB Picks: FanDuel MLB Picks and Pivots for May 26 (Early) - Fantasy CPR DraftKings Late MLB Picks For May 26 by Mike Marteny MLB Picks: FanDuel MLB Picks and Pivots for May 26 (Main) by Brian Tulloch Mar 8, 2016; Jupiter, FL, USA; A deal shot of a New York Yankees baseball cap and glove is seen on the steps during a spring training game against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium. … [Read more...]
Kenya tries again with anti-doping law (Yahoo Sports)
Kenya tries again with anti-doping law (Yahoo Sports) Kenyan lawmakers supported proposed changes to anti-doping legislation at a special sitting of parliament on Thursday in the hope that WADA will accept the law this time. Kenya was forced to make the changes after the World Anti-Doping Agency rejected an initial law, and declared the East African nation non-compliant. A Kenyan … [Read more...]
Thornton, Marleau one step closer to Stanley Cup goal
Thornton, Marleau one step closer to Stanley Cup goal SAN JOSE, Calif. – The hugging and backslapping around the basement of SAP Center was audible long after the San Jose Sharks punched their ticket to the first Stanley Cup Final in team history. The relief in the organization was visible as some crying staff members hugged one another. As reality set in that the Sharks will have their … [Read more...]
Bradley-Nagbe partnership could reap rewards in Copa America
Bradley-Nagbe partnership could reap rewards in Copa America For all of the discussion about the age and makeup of Jurgen Klinsmann’s Copa America squad, and the tactical changes he made in the second half against Ecuador indicate what the future may be like for this team. After the 1-0 win against Ecuador, this also may indicate that the future is closer to the present than previously thought, … [Read more...]
Joel Ward comes up clutch for Sharks in Game 6
Joel Ward comes up clutch for Sharks in Game 6 SAN JOSE, Calif. – Last summer when Joel Ward had his pick of teams as an unrestricted free agent he was easily sold on the San Jose Sharks. Ward didn’t see a team that was on the verge of a drop-off. He saw a group that was proud and wanted to redeem themselves after missing the playoffs the year before. So Ward signed with the Sharks for three … [Read more...]
LeBron James: Didn't believe this was a really adverse situation
LeBron James: Didn't believe this was a really adverse situation 3:53 AM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate print CLEVELAND -- Following the biggest rout in Cleveland Cavaliers franchise playoff history, a 116-78 … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Joel Ward leads Sharks to Stanley Cup Final
NHL Three Stars: Joel Ward leads Sharks to Stanley Cup Final No. 1 Star: Joel Ward, San Jose Sharks The off-season acquisition, an annual playoff performer, scored two goals in the San Jose Sharks’ 5-2 Game 6 win that eliminated the St. Louis Blues. No. 2 Star: Martin Jones, San Jose Sharks Jones made the saves he needed to make, especially down the stretch, to back-stop the Sharks to the … [Read more...]