Rajon Rondo on the dysfunctional 2015-16 Kings: 'Too much tension' Rajon Rondo didn’t really drop a bombshell on Monday, in discussing the dysfunctional Sacramento Kings. Sadly, the Kings are a bombshell unto themselves. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Playing the part of a mercenary, Rondo joined the Kings during the 2015 offseason after receiving a … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA Podcast for June 14
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA Podcast for June 14 Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Well, the Warriors missed Draymond Green quite a bit. We talk about how important he is to both ends and what didn't work at the center spot (COUGH Harry B COUGH). We also talk about how awesome Kyrie Irving and LeBron James were on Monday. Can they sustain that output? Also, where is Kevin Love? We also saw a decent amount of … [Read more...]
Sources: Bogut (knee) travels, awaits MRI results
Sources: Bogut (knee) travels, awaits MRI results 6:40 PM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics Injured center Andrew Bogut traveled with the Golden State Warriors to Cleveland on Tuesday afternoon in advance of Thursday night's Game 6 in the NBA Finals, according to league … [Read more...]
Playoffs or bust? Raiders have pieces in place to return to postseason – Sports Illustrated
Playoffs or bust? Raiders have pieces in place to return to postseason - Sports Illustrated Your teams. Your favorite writers. Wherever you want them. Personalize SI with our new App. Install on iOS or Android. When Oakland hired Reggie McKenzie as general manager on Jan. 5, 2012, the Raiders were nothing more than a nondescript team boasting a weak roster that hadn’t seen the playoffs in a … [Read more...]
Las Vegas NHL expansion team is ‘done deal’: Report
Las Vegas NHL expansion team is ‘done deal’: Report The worst-kept secret in hockey is becoming less secret by the minute: The Associated Press reported on Tuesday that the NHL will expand to Las Vegas and leave Quebec City on the back burner. A person with direct knowledge of the NHL's decision says the league has settled on Las Vegas as its choice for expansion, provided organizers can … [Read more...]
Frustrating Ronaldo delights Iceland’s hero goalie
Frustrating Ronaldo delights Iceland’s hero goalie Saint-Étienne (France) (AFP) – Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson was on cloud nine after stopping Cristiano Ronaldo from making history as the Atlantic island minnows held Portugal to a 1-1 draw on their Euro 2016 debut. The Real Madrid ace had ten shots on goal in Saint Etienne but failed to become the first man to score in four European … [Read more...]
How the Rays are helping in aftermath of Orlando nightclub shooting
How the Rays are helping in aftermath of Orlando nightclub shooting The Tampa Bay Rays, the baseball team closest in proximity to the deadly Orlando nightclub shooting, are hoping to fill their ballpark on Pride Night as a way to raise funds for the victims and help their community grieve. The Rays announced Tuesday that every open seat at Tropicana Field for their previously scheduled … [Read more...]
Fox Sports picks college football's softest schedules in 2016 – 247Sports.com
Fox Sports picks college football's softest schedules in 2016 - 247Sports.com Schedule favorability, above all else, is often the singlemost important key to success in college football and there are some Power 5 teams who have it much easier than others this season — at least during the non-conference portion of the slate.Fox Sports analyst Bruce Feldman recently ranked college football's … [Read more...]
Jason and Dash Day star in an adorable Father’s Day-themed commercial
Jason and Dash Day star in an adorable Father's Day-themed commercial Jason Day's son, Dash, has become a bit of a minor star in the last couple of years. After all, with how often his dad has been winning big golf tournaments, including last year's PGA Championship, 3-year-old Dash has enjoyed the opportunity to run on the final green to celebrate. Now, in a new TaylorMade Golf commercial, … [Read more...]
What has happened to boxing? (Yahoo Sports)
What has happened to boxing? (Yahoo Sports) Canelo Alvarez/Golden Boy's latest suit doesn't matter - what does is dropping petty politics and making fights people want to see. … [Read more...]