Celtics Summer Forecast: Finals destination 2:31 AM ET Chris ForsbergESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Celtics since 2007 Emmy award-winning videographer Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009 The Boston Celtics will shoulder the burden of heightened expectations during the 2016-17 season. That much was obvious after Day 1 of our Celtics Summer Forecast when our panel projected the team would win 54 … [Read more...]
Not enough: LeBron chasing ghost of Jordan
Not enough: LeBron chasing ghost of Jordan 10:35 AM ET ESPN.com news services You would think that helping his hometown end a 52-year title drought would allow LeBron James to take his foot off the gas. But he can't because he's still in pursuit ... of Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan goes up for a dunk against the SuperSonics in the 1996 Finals. Andy Hayt/NBAE/Getty Images"My motivation is this … [Read more...]
Young Padres fan enjoys his ice cream helmet more than anyone ever
Young Padres fan enjoys his ice cream helmet more than anyone ever Your browser does not support iframes. On Monday the San Diego Padres were playing the Milwaukee Brewers, and while there may have been some good moments from the game itself (which the Padres won 7-3), the best moment came from the stands. During the broadcast, the TV team picked their fan of the game, and they chose a kid … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players August 2 – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players August 2 - Heavy.com Monday saw not only less baseball games than usual, but far more trades than usual! The trade deadline has come and gone, with pitchers, power hitting outfielders, and Jonathan Lucroy moving. Today, the players of those transactions are ready to go for a full night of baseball, where 15 games are being played starting at … [Read more...]
Ex-DC Chavis told Miles LSU treatment reminded him of UT and Fulmer
Ex-DC Chavis told Miles LSU treatment reminded him of UT and Fulmer John Chavis is now Texas A&M’s defensive coordinator (Getty). Per court records obtained as part of a lawsuit involving LSU, former LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis thought the drama surrounding LSU and Les Miles reminded him of another SEC school and its successful coach. In November 2014, Chavis, now the defensive … [Read more...]
2016 NFL Preview: Steelers can score enough to win a Super Bowl
2016 NFL Preview: Steelers can score enough to win a Super Bowl Shutdown Corner is previewing all 32 teams as we get ready for the NFL season, counting down the teams one per day in reverse order of our initial 2016 power rankings. No. 1 will be revealed on Aug. 6, the day before the Hall of Fame Game kicks off the preseason. No. 5: PITTSBURGH STEELERS The Pittsburgh Steelers have put … [Read more...]
In his high-tech world, DeMarcus Cousins' game cracks the code
In his high-tech world, DeMarcus Cousins' game cracks the code 11:58 PM ET Calvin WatkinsESPN Staff Writer Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. HOUSTON -- You saw it in small doses on Monday night for Team … [Read more...]
Cyclist Armitstead wins appeal against doping violations (The Associated Press)
Cyclist Armitstead wins appeal against doping violations (The Associated Press) British cyclist Lizzie Armitstead won an appeal against an anti-doping violation, clearing the world road race champion to compete at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Armitstead missed three doping tests in a 12-month period, triggering a charge by U.K. Anti-Doping, a provisional suspension and the possibility of … [Read more...]
Boxing -Fury sues British doping authorities over drug charge (Reuters)
Boxing -Fury sues British doping authorities over drug charge (Reuters) By Neil Robinson LONDON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury is suing Britain's anti-doping and boxing authorities over allegations he used a performance-enhancing drug. Fury, 27, was charged with a doping offence by UK Anti-Doping on June 24 after a urine sample taken in February 2015 - nine … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-Trott unfazed by Zika fears ahead of Rio Games (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-Trott unfazed by Zika fears ahead of Rio Games (Reuters) Britain's double Olympic champion cyclist Laura Trott says she is not worried about the Zika virus, which has led to a number of athletes withdrawing from the Rio Games. The build-up to the Olympics, which get underway on Friday, has been dominated by fears surrounding the mosquito-born Zika virus which has been … [Read more...]