Derrick Rose expands on Super Team comment: 'I'm not taking that back' 7:58 PM ET A few weeks ago, Derrick Rose caused a bit of a stir when he curiously said that some people put the New York Knicks in the same “Super Team” class as the Golden State Warriors. In an interview published earlier this week from Seoul, South Korea, Rose expanded on those comments, explaining that they … [Read more...]
LeBron: 'Wish I was out there' with Team USA
LeBron: 'Wish I was out there' with Team USA 8:26 PM ET ESPN.com news services LeBron James misses the Olympic stage. The Cleveland Cavaliers superstar, who decided to skip his fourth Olympics after leading the Cavs to an NBA title in June, said in an interview with ESPN's Rachel Nichols that he's keeping an eye on his teammates at the Rio Games. "Every time I watch 'em, I wish I was … [Read more...]
LeBron James would like to own and run an NBA team someday
LeBron James would like to own and run an NBA team someday LeBron James, seconds after declining J.R. Smith’s team option. (Getty Images) LeBron James recently admitted that he’s chasing the figurative “ghost” of Michael Jordan, meaning MJ’s six NBA championship and Jordan’s acknowledged presence as the greatest to ever play the sport of basketball. We hope this particular chase-down block, … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics: Manu Ginobili, Andres Nocioni calling it quits for Argentina
Rio Olympics: Manu Ginobili, Andres Nocioni calling it quits for Argentina Following a 105-78 defeat by the hands of Team USA, Argentina was forced to say goodbye to two legendary figures in its basketball history. Andres Nocioni, 36, and Manu Ginobili, 38, informed the media that this was their final game for the Argentina National Team. They were both part of the golden era of basketball for … [Read more...]
NFL Preseason: Three Rookies With The Most To Prove – The Inquisitr
NFL Preseason: Three Rookies With The Most To Prove - The Inquisitr As the NFL regular season rapidly approaches, teams look at their roster and the players who will make the final roster. After all, there are only 53 men who can make the final roster of each team. While no roster spot is safe, there are some players who are looking to do more than fight for a roster spot. These players are the … [Read more...]
Controversy on the track as U.S. runner gets tripped up on last lap of 5000m heat, but denied spot in final
Controversy on the track as U.S. runner gets tripped up on last lap of 5000m heat, but denied spot in final Your browser does not support iframes. With less than a lap to go in Wednesday’s 5,000-meter heat, U.S. runner Hassan Mead was running with the lead group, in perfect position to easily qualify for Saturday’s final. But that’s not the way things panned out, as Mead got tangled up with … [Read more...]
CBS Sports picks Suns as possible breakout team – Arizona Sports (registration) (blog)
CBS Sports picks Suns as possible breakout team - Arizona Sports (registration) (blog) Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson grabs a clipboard to draw a play as he calls for a timeout during the second half against the Denver Nuggets in an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 10, 2016, in Denver. The Nuggets won 116-98. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The Phoenix Suns, with such little roster makeover … [Read more...]
Missouri loses second-leading WR Nate Brown to ankle sprain
Missouri loses second-leading WR Nate Brown to ankle sprain Missouri wide receiver Nate Brown, center, celebrates with teammates after he caught a touchdown pass over South Carolina safety T.J. Gurley, left, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson) Nate Brown, Missouri’s second-leading returning receiver … [Read more...]
Neymar scores in 15 seconds and Brazil go 3-0 up in Rio semi
Neymar scores in 15 seconds and Brazil go 3-0 up in Rio semi Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Neymar scored the fastest goal in Olympics history and Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus struck twice as Brazil went 3-0 up against Honduras by half-time in Rio. The hosts now have the chance to ease some of the pain caused by a 7-1 thrashing at the hands of Germany on home soil at the 2014 World Cup by delivering … [Read more...]
Jake Furr | Spring prep sports predictions – Bucyrus Telegraph Forum
Jake Furr | Spring prep sports predictions - Bucyrus Telegraph Forum Buy Photo Jake Furr offers his 2017 spring sports predictions(Photo: Jake Furr/Telegraph-Forum)Buy Photo The spring sports season, one of my personal favorites, is so incredibly fast paced, it seems there is something going on every single night. It helps that baseball is my favorite sport. So, to keep the weekly trend … [Read more...]