Lukaku wants Chelsea return - sources 12:24 PM GMT Miguel Delaney Romelu Lukaku wants to go back to Chelsea this summer, sources close to the player have told ESPN FC, with the Blues already favourites for his signature if he leaves Everton. Lukaku, 23, said recently that he has made up his mind over his future and wants to move to a higher-profile club in order to take the next step in his … [Read more...]
Pavelski on fire; Letang’s recent struggles (Puck Headlines)
Pavelski on fire; Letang's recent struggles (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. Did you think Jon Hamm was going to miss this game? Neither did we! #stlblues #StanleyCup … [Read more...]
Magic Johnson really thinks Kobe Bryant’s the greatest Laker ever
Magic Johnson really thinks Kobe Bryant's the greatest Laker ever When he took the mic at Staples Center last month to introduce Kobe Bryant before the final game of his illustrious 20-year NBA career, Magic Johnson made his feelings known. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] "We are here to celebrate greatness, for 20 years," Johnson said. "Excellence, … [Read more...]
Before DeRozan faced off with LeBron, he faced off with security
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...]