Okafor, Noel rumors show that the Sixers' 'Process' is truly over The end of "The Process" for the Philadelphia 76ers was always sure to claim several victims beyond its leader, ex-general manager Sam Hinkie. The new regime headed by Bryan Colangelo plans to win sooner rather than later, and that will mean selling off current and future considerations for new players. Indefinite future draft … [Read more...]
Jose Bautista finds new job with Blue Jays during suspension
Jose Bautista finds new job with Blue Jays during suspension Just because Jose Bautista was serving a suspension Friday night doesn't mean he couldn't contribute for the Blue Jays. Sure, Bautista, whose one-game ban for his role in the Blue Jays-Rangers brawl was upheld by the league, wasn't allowed to play in Toronto's game against the Red Sox or even be in the dugout, but he found … [Read more...]
Harvey changes routine
Harvey changes routine NEW YORK -- Although the calendar has yet to flip over to June, Matt Harvey and the Mets have reached a critical point of the season. The team's Opening Day starter is 3-7 with a 6.08 ERA (63 ERA+) through 10 starts and 53 1/3 innings, and he's shown no signs of improving. The Nationals blasted him for three homers and five runs in five innings Tuesday. On Friday, Harvey … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup 2016 picks: Penguins vs. Sharks – USA TODAY
Stanley Cup 2016 picks: Penguins vs. Sharks - USA TODAY Two of the game's best centers, Joe Thornton (Sharks) and Sidney Crosby (Penguins), will be squaring off in the Stanley Cup Final.(Photo: USA TODAY Sports) The 2016 Stanley Cup Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks begins May 30 (8 p.m. ET, NBC) in Pittsburgh. The Penguins are returning to the Stanley Cup Final for … [Read more...]
DC Commission to WBC: Lucian Bute failed doping test (The Associated Press)
DC Commission to WBC: Lucian Bute failed doping test (The Associated Press) Lucian Bute failed a doping test after his super middleweight title bout against Badou Jack, the World Boxing Council said it was notified by the D. C. Boxing and Wrestling Commission. The 36-year-old Romanian-born Bute (32-3-1) is a former 168-pound champion. ''I don't understand what could have led to a positive … [Read more...]
Darren Clarke names trio of Ryder Cup vice-captains
Darren Clarke names trio of Ryder Cup vice-captains The European Ryder Cup leadership team is taking shape. On Friday at the BMW PGA Championship in England, 2016 European captain Darren Clarke named three vice-captains: three-time major winner Padraig Harrington, 1999 British Open winner Paul Lawrie and Ryder Cup stalwart Thomas Bjorn. Having all played in the era of European dominance of … [Read more...]
Health issues behind him, Michael Koenen ready to make comeback
Health issues behind him, Michael Koenen ready to make comeback Punter Michael Koenen was not on an NFL team in 2015, for the first time in a decade. Instead, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons specialist was fighting for his health, and watching his weight drop well below his normal playing weight. Fox Sports' Alex Marvez tells Koenen's story, now a potential comeback tale … [Read more...]
Draymond Green names every player drafted before him in 2012
Draymond Green names every player drafted before him in 2012 6:21 PM ET Darren RovellESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC print Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green turned out to be one of the best picks of the … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Picks For May 27 – Fantasy CPR
DraftKings MLB Picks For May 27 - Fantasy CPR MLB Picks: FanDuel MLB Picks and Pivots for May 26 (Main) by Brian Tulloch FanDuel Picks: MLB Picks and Pivots for May 27 by Brian Tulloch 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 … [Read more...]
Saviour Galca released by Espanyol
Saviour Galca released by Espanyol Madrid (AFP) – Espanyol escaped relegation from La Liga this season but have decided against prolonging the contract of Constantin Galca, the interim coach that saved them, the Spanish club said on Friday. Galca took over from Sergio Gonzalez last December with the club mired in a relegation struggle, and eventually lifted them to a 13th place finish, five … [Read more...]