Brian Cashman defends Alex Rodriguez despite poor season Every sport has always operated with a “what have you done for me lately” mindset. Players who were once the best in the game can be turned on by a fanbase the instant they stop producing at an elite level. That’s pretty much what’s happening with New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez right now. Rodriguez has had a … [Read more...]
Melo praises Jordan for addressing racial unrest
Melo praises Jordan for addressing racial unrest 7:59 PM ET Arash MarkaziESPN Senior Writer Close Former columnist and writer after five years with Sports Illustrated Markazi has also written for Slam, King, Vibe and Playboy On board of directors for Jim Murray Memorial Foundation. LOS ANGELES -- Carmelo Anthony praised Michael Jordan for speaking out Monday on the country's growing racial … [Read more...]
Sources: Cavs, Lue agree on 5-year extension
Sources: Cavs, Lue agree on 5-year extension 7:47 PM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate The Cleveland Cavaliers and Tyronn Lue reached an agreement on a five-year extension Monday, sources said. The first four years are fully … [Read more...]
LSU's Colby Delahoussaye doesn't know how he escaped burning car
LSU's Colby Delahoussaye doesn't know how he escaped burning car LSU kicker Colby Delahoussaye (42) was injured in the car crash that killed Nebraska punter Sam Foltz and former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin) Colby Delahoussaye doesn’t know how he escaped the burning car. It skidded off a rain-soaked road, hit a tree and fell 40 feet down an embankment. … [Read more...]
Rooney still key to England plans, says Allardyce
Rooney still key to England plans, says Allardyce London (AFP) – New England manager Sam Allardyce admitted Wayne Rooney has a significant part to play in his plans but refused to give assurances about the player’s future as captain. Rooney recently expressed a desire to continue as skipper, despite criticism following England’s disastrous campaign at the 2016 European Championship in France. … [Read more...]
49ers RT Anthony Davis files for reinstatement after season-long retirement
49ers RT Anthony Davis files for reinstatement after season-long retirement Anthony Davis wants to return to the league. (Getty IMAGES) Last June, San Francisco 49ers starting tackle Anthony Davis announced his retirement, saying he needed to allow his “brain and body a chance to heal.” Davis’ retirement at age 25 now looks like more of a sabbatical, as the 2010 first-round pick said Monday … [Read more...]
Thunder can now offer Westbrook max extension
Thunder can now offer Westbrook max extension 6:43 PM ET With Dion Waiters agreeing in principle to a deal with the Miami Heat, according to multiple reports, the Oklahoma City Thunder have opened the option to offer All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook a maximum level extension. Thunder guard Russell Westbrook played 80 games during the 2015-16 regular season and then 18 postseason … [Read more...]
Carmelo Anthony holds town hall with Team USA teammates, police, local youth
Carmelo Anthony holds town hall with Team USA teammates, police, local youth (Getty Images) LOS ANGELES — Carmelo Anthony brought all members of the United States men’s and women’s basketball Olympic teams together Monday for a discussion with community leaders and local children and young adults in light of recent police violence. The event, which Anthony called “an open forum, open … [Read more...]
Prince Fielder’s injury makes Rangers fascinating trade-deadline team
Prince Fielder’s injury makes Rangers fascinating trade-deadline team For about 30 seconds on Saturday, before the wild news broke about Chris Sale throwing a fit and cutting up his throwback jersey, some baseball fans thought he’d been traded to the Texas Rangers. Imagine that rotation: Sale, Yu Darvish, Cole Hamels. Wowzer. The trade was fake, of course, another product of a fake Twitter … [Read more...]
Liverpool’s Joe Allen makes Stoke switch
Liverpool’s Joe Allen makes Stoke switch London (AFP) – Stoke City have signed Wales international midfielder Joe Allen from Liverpool on a five-year deal, the two Premier League clubs announced on Monday. Stoke paid £13 million (15.5 million euros, $17 million) to make Allen the club’s second signing of the pre-season after tying up a deal for Egyptian teenager Ramadan Sobhi earlier in the day. … [Read more...]