Falcons announce fan-friendly concessions pricing for new stadium Here's a novel idea: an NFL team that actually cares about fans who aren't sitting in private boxes. On Monday, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank and team president Rich McKay announced a revolutionary concept: "fan first" pricing on popular concession items at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which is set to open before the 2017 NFL … [Read more...]
Kyle Lowry: LeBron’s ‘probably’ one of NBA’s best ‘besides Steph’
Kyle Lowry: LeBron's 'probably' one of NBA's best 'besides Steph' Kyle Lowry was brilliant on Sunday, scoring 35 points with nine assists, seven rebounds and four steals to lead the Toronto Raptors past the Miami Heat and into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in franchise history to square off against the East's top seed, the Cleveland Cavaliers. As tremendous as he was … [Read more...]
Why stars might not decide the Warriors-Thunder series
Why stars might not decide the Warriors-Thunder series 12:16 PM 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 Oklahoma City Thunder were theoretically fatally flawed. But, over the season and inside the playoff crucible, they've theoretically evolved. Something "big" … [Read more...]
Will Rougned Odor get the longest fight suspension in MLB history?
Will Rougned Odor get the longest fight suspension in MLB history? The Texas Rangers finally got their revenge against Jose Bautista, in the form of a punch straight to Bautista's jaw from Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor. It's been called one of the most accurate punches ever landed in a baseball brawl, and that's no exaggeration. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] It's … [Read more...]
2016 NBA Playoff predictions: conference finals picks – FOXSports.com
2016 NBA Playoff predictions: conference finals picks - FOXSports.com At the start of the playoffs, Golden State and Cleveland appeared to be on a collision course for an NBA Finals rematch. Little has occurred to change that perception, as the Cavaliers have yet to drop a playoff game while the Warriors are 8-2 despite Steph Curry appearing in just four contests. Their conference finals opponents … [Read more...]
John Calipari takes aim at eclipsing UCLA’s 11 national titles
John Calipari takes aim at eclipsing UCLA's 11 national titles Before he's finished coaching Kentucky, John Calipari has a lofty goal he wants to reach. "Our next challenge is to chase UCLA’s 11 titles," he wrote on his website Monday. UCLA is the only college basketball program with more national championships than Kentucky. Calipari led the Wildcats to their eighth title in 2012 behind … [Read more...]
The Heat are reportedly worried Chris Bosh might never play again
The Heat are reportedly worried Chris Bosh might never play again The Miami Heat's 2015-16 season ended on Sunday, prompting the organization to turn its attention to next year — and how to tackle the issue that has had the most significant impact on the last two Heat campaigns. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Chris Bosh really, really wants to play … [Read more...]
Towns is top rookie, honors Flip with car gift
Towns is top rookie, honors Flip with car gift 2:16 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns is the unanimous choice as NBA Rookie of the Year, it was made official Monday. Towns, the No. 1 overall pick from Kentucky, received all 130 votes, which were cast by sportswriters and broadcasters in the United States and Canada. He became the … [Read more...]
Cubs players sing karaoke, remain most fun team in baseball
Cubs players sing karaoke, remain most fun team in baseball The Chicago Cubs endured a tough 2-1 loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, and it seems that they needed to let off a little steam. Zack Pearson, owner of ChiCitySports.com, caught several Cubs teammates singing karaoke on Sunday night, and the results were predictably glorious. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest … [Read more...]
Sports minister denies conflict of interest in Olympic works (Yahoo Sports)
Sports minister denies conflict of interest in Olympic works (Yahoo Sports) Brazil's new sports minister is accused of a conflict of interest because a family business partners with a company selling gravel to construction companies working on Olympic projects. Leonardo Picciani, a congressman who comes from an influential family in Rio de Janeiro, denies any wrongdoing and spent the … [Read more...]