NBA to play two games in Mexico City, both featuring Suns The recently returned Jared Dudley and Leandro Barbosa, seen here wearing “Los Suns” jerseys in 2010, will play two games for Phoenix in Mexico City this coming season. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/Getty Images) The Phoenix Suns will play successive games against the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs in Mexico City on Jan. 12 and 14, … [Read more...]
Kobe still seems very mad his parents tried to auction his stuff
Kobe still seems very mad his parents tried to auction his stuff Joe Bryant hugs his son Kobe Bryant after the Lakers beat the Jazz in Game 2 of the 2010 Western Conference Semifinals. (Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) After getting all that gold slime off of him — I swear, it’s like going to the beach; it gets in every crevice! — former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant took some time out … [Read more...]
Mike Napoli has brought heart, homers and a party to Cleveland
Mike Napoli has brought heart, homers and a party to Cleveland Behind LeBron James, Mike Napoli might just be the most popular athlete in Cleveland at the moment. On an Indians team that’s built a six-and-a-half game lead in the AL Central after Tuesday night’s win over the Kansas City Royals, Napoli has become an unlikely phenomenon. Part of this is because of his homers, sure. He’s hit 21 … [Read more...]
Clutch players on each top-25 team – ESPN
Clutch players on each top-25 team - ESPN 8:45 AM ET The Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings for next season in college basketball have been updated, and now that rosters are beginning to crystallize, it's time to get familiar with each team. We've already touched on each team's defining song and an alternate profession for each coach. Now it's time to look between the lines. If the clock is winding … [Read more...]
DraftKings Early MLB Picks For July 20 – Fantasy CPR
DraftKings Early MLB Picks For July 20 - Fantasy CPR DraftKings Late MLB Picks For July 20 by Mike Marteny MLB DFS: Stud and Steal of the Day July 20th by Allan Morancie Jul 15, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (6) pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the second inning at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports … [Read more...]
WWE Smackdown Results (7-19-16): Raw and Smackdown Draft Picks, Winners, Highlights and Analysis – Forbes
WWE Smackdown Results (7-19-16): Raw and Smackdown Draft Picks, Winners, Highlights and Analysis - Forbes [unable to retrieve full-text content]SB NationWWE Smackdown Results (7-19-16): Raw and Smackdown Draft Picks, Winners, Highlights and AnalysisForbesThis was obviously done because both brands are being represented in the draft, but I can't wait until Ranallo is given free reign on … [Read more...]
Zakarin wins grueling Alpine stage, Froome extends Tour lead (The Associated Press)
Zakarin wins grueling Alpine stage, Froome extends Tour lead (The Associated Press) FINHAUT-EMOSSON, Switzerland (AP) -- Ilnur Zakarin won the first Alpine stage of the Tour de France after using a late attack in the final climb on Wednesday while race leader Chris Froome increased his lead in the overall standings. Zakarin was part of a breakaway that formed early in the 184.5-kilometer … [Read more...]
Boxer Adrien Broner jailed for not showing up for Ohio trial (The Associated Press)
Boxer Adrien Broner jailed for not showing up for Ohio trial (The Associated Press) CINCINNATI (AP) -- Boxer Adrien Broner was sentenced to 30 days in jail for failing to show up for his scheduled trial on assault and robbery charges. … [Read more...]
Source: Beaubois declines Mavs' offer to return
Source: Beaubois declines Mavs' offer to return 12:13 PM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM There will not be a Rodrigue Beaubois reunion with the Dallas Mavericks this season. Beaubois has declined the Mavs' invitation to return to Dallas, according to a … [Read more...]
Clippers reel in Bass, returning him to Rivers
Clippers reel in Bass, returning him to Rivers 10:26 AM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- The Clippers have signed forward Brandon Bass, who joins them after playing last season for the Lakers. Bass averaged 7.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 66 games off the bench for the Los Angeles Lakers, who share the Staples Center with the Clippers. The deal announced Tuesday reunites him with … [Read more...]