Ben Simmons brings LeBron-like buzz to much-maligned Sixers 12:41 AM ET Justin VerrierESPN Staff Writer Close Justin Verrier is an NBA writer and editor at ESPN.com. LAS VEGAS -- There are two issues with “Mini-LeBron,” Denzel Valentine's first stab at a nickname for Philadelphia 76ers wunderkind Ben Simmons: 1. He’s two inches taller than James, his Klutch Sports “big bro.” 2. Eric Bledsoe … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: AL Nabs Homefield
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: AL Nabs Homefield Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter. Game 1 of the World Series will be played in an American League park. Again. The AL defeated the National League 4-2 in the 2016 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night at Petco Park. Two players from the defending champion Royals came up big, as Eric Hosmer belted a solo homer and Salvador Perez … [Read more...]
Hend, Fraser go to Rio for Australia, no Karrie Webb (Yahoo Sports)
Hend, Fraser go to Rio for Australia, no Karrie Webb (Yahoo Sports) With its top players deciding to forego the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Australia announced its men's golf team of Scott Hend and Marcus Fraser on Wednesday. The country's most successful women's player, Karrie Webb, was missing for a different reason - she failed to qualify. Jason Day and Marc Leishman (Zika virus) and Adam … [Read more...]
Jaylen Brown finding success at the line, above the rim
Jaylen Brown finding success at the line, above the rim 10:57 PM ET Chris ForsbergESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Celtics since 2007 Emmy award-winning videographer Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009 Boston Celtics rookie Jaylen Brown found one way to ease his struggles with finishing at the rim early in his pro career. Brown, the No. 3 pick in last month's NBA draft, took a no-look bounce pass … [Read more...]