Ex-NBA player Glen Rice Jr. arrested on battery, robbery charges The mugshot of former NBA player Glen Rice Jr. (Photo via DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office) Former Washington Wizards guard Glen Rice Jr. was arrested in Georgia on Monday after allegedly assaulting a former Tulane University basketball player and running away with two bags in which police found guns. [Follow Dunks Don’t Lie on … [Read more...]
1977 Draft Spotlight: Danny Ainge – Baseball America
1977 Draft Spotlight: Danny Ainge - Baseball America Danny Ainge was the rare athlete with legitimate abilityto play at the highest level in both baseball and basketball Order Baseball America’s Ultimate Draft Book today!The baseball draft celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015, and what better way to look back on more than five decades of draft history than with Baseball America? Founding editor … [Read more...]
Higuain answers critics, targets Juventus title deluge
Higuain answers critics, targets Juventus title deluge Turin (Italy) (AFP) – Gonzalo Higuain hit back at critics of his controversial move to Juventus as he prepares to justify his 90million-euro price tag by helping the Italian champions to as many titles as possible. “In life, you have to make the best decisions and I made mine by choosing Juventus,” Higuain told a small gathering of media at … [Read more...]
Hurricanes coach on Teravainen, goalie issues (Podcast)
Hurricanes coach on Teravainen, goalie issues (Podcast) Carolina Hurricanes coach Bill Peters (beginning at the 28:00 mark) and NHL free-agent forward Sam Gagner joined the Marek Vs. Wyshynski podcast this week, as Peters discussed the team and his new contract. We also asked him if he already had plans for Teuvo Teravainen, the potentially brilliant young forward that was acquired from the … [Read more...]
Melo can't believe Wade left Heat for Bulls
Melo can't believe Wade left Heat for Bulls 3:46 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. CHICAGO -- Like many people around the NBA, New York Knicks superstar … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Get Gallo
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Get Gallo We haven’t had much activity yet, but trade deadline madness is right around the corner. Getting ahead on things and stashing some potential closers is a good strategy right now. I mentioned Hector Neris last week and have some others to keep in mind below. Next week we’ll talk about some of the fallout from the deadline, which will surely include some … [Read more...]
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 28 – Fantasy CPR – Fantasy CPR
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 28 - Fantasy CPR - Fantasy CPR Fantasy Golf: DraftKings PGA Championship Analysis by Matt McGarvey NFL Fantasy News: Fitzpatrick Finally Signs With The Jets by Bruce Lamb Jul 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A Chicago White Sox fan holds up a sign in reference to Chicago White Sox suspended pitcher Chris Sale (not pictured) during the fifth inning at … [Read more...]
Kevin Harvick's crew chief suspended for lug nut violation
Kevin Harvick's crew chief suspended for lug nut violation Childers has been with Harvick since 2014 (Getty). Kevin Harvick’s crew chief Rodney Childers has been suspended for a race for a lug nut violation at Indianapolis on Sunday. NASCAR announced the penalty on Wednesday in yet another example of the incongruity of some NASCAR rules. Childers, as has become standard since NASCAR … [Read more...]
Minnesota Vikings lock up head coach Mike Zimmer for long haul
Minnesota Vikings lock up head coach Mike Zimmer for long haul There’s a lot to get excited about with the Minnesota Vikings’ future — a new stadium and a talented roster. Another big reason for optimism, head coach Mike Zimmer, apparently isn’t going anywhere for a long time. The Vikings announced that they have signed Zimmer to a contract extension prior to his third year on the job. The … [Read more...]
The staffer Blake Griffin punched no longer works for the Clippers
The staffer Blake Griffin punched no longer works for the Clippers Blake Griffin stands on the court as Clippers equipment manager Matias Testi (left) stands behind the bench during a Feb. 18, 2016, game. (AP/Mark J. Terrill) Matias Testi, the assistant equipment manager on whose face Blake Griffin broke his right hand back in January, is no longer employed by the Los Angeles Clippers. … [Read more...]