Report: Pierce not done, to play for Clippers 12:15 PM ET ESPN.com news services Although it isn't written in stone, Paul Pierce has decided to return to the NBA for a 19th season, league sources told the Orange County Register. Pierce, 38, has debated whether to retire or play a second season with the LA Clippers. His coach, Doc Rivers, has said that if Pierce decided to walk away, plans are … [Read more...]
Tyler Holt creates new dance move while sliding past Ichiro's triple
Tyler Holt creates new dance move while sliding past Ichiro's triple The world of sports is full of dancing. Football players dance when they score a touchdown. At the Olympics, several wrestlers and weightlifters have danced when they won, and even horses have danced. But how about a dance move that was created during a play? Tyler Holt of the Cincinnati Reds may have invented one. “No! … [Read more...]
Florida suspends All-American Jalen Tabor for season opener
Florida suspends All-American Jalen Tabor for season opener Florida defensive back Jalen Tabor (31) reacts after the Florida State kicker missed a field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) Florida All-American cornerback Jalen Tabor and tight end C’yontai Lewis have been suspended, coach Jim … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-Speed king Kenny just wants to walk the dogs (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-Speed king Kenny just wants to walk the dogs (Reuters) By Martyn Herman RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Jason Kenny, Britain's new track cycling king, was looking forward to something a little more sedate after his golden rides during a fast and furious week at the Olympic velodrome. The 28-year-old, known as the Farnworth Flame, won every sprint title in Rio, the team … [Read more...]
HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day 12 at the Rio Olympics (Reuters)
HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day 12 at the Rio Olympics (Reuters) Latest news from the 12th day of competition at the Rio Olympics on Wednesday (all times GMT): 1407 MO FARAH HAD A TENSE MOMENT AS HE COLLIDED WITH HASSAN MEAD OF U.S. DURING THE 5,000M HEAT "I've got such a long stride, I get tripped up or tangled up with someone. It was quite nerve-wracking, and (I'm) just getting back into the … [Read more...]
IOC executive targeted in police probe into ticket scalping (Yahoo Sports)
IOC executive targeted in police probe into ticket scalping (Yahoo Sports) A senior international Olympic official was taken to a hospital Wednesday after police came to his hotel to arrest him as part of a probe into ticket scalping. Ireland's Patrick Hickey, a member of the International Olympic Committee's executive board, is accused of plotting with at least six others to illegally sell … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy Summer Series: Weird Nashville Predators
Puck Daddy Summer Series: Weird Nashville Predators [Ed. Note: Some lists chronicle the best in hockey. Others the worst. Others the most memorable or greatest or essential. What Puck Daddy’s 2016 Summer Series seeks to do is capture those indefinable, quirky, oddities that occur every season. Moments that defy prediction or, in some cases, logical explanation. Welcome to WEIRD NHL.] By: … [Read more...]
Robert Griffin III reportedly filing for divorce from wife of three years
Robert Griffin III reportedly filing for divorce from wife of three years Browns starting quarterback Robert Griffin III and his wife of three years are in the process of getting divorced, according to a report from Cleveland.com. Mary Kay Cabot reports that Griffin and his wife, Rebecca Liddicoat, have been separated for the past few months and now Griffin is in the process of filing formal … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players August 17 – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players August 17 - Heavy.com It's a busy Wednesday for baseball, but especially at night! Don't worry if you're too busy this afternoon; this lineup deals with the 10 games that start at 7:05 or later tonight. With just 10 games, there aren't too many aces on the mound today, and not all of your usual power hitters are going to be available. But just … [Read more...]
Jim Harbaugh gets into ridiculous Twitter spat with Jim Rome
Jim Harbaugh gets into ridiculous Twitter spat with Jim Rome Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks to the media at the Big Ten NCAA college football media days, Monday, July 25, 2016 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Tae-Gyun Kim) Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh made headlines earlier this week after he refused to answer questions regarding three players who were missing from the team photo taken on media … [Read more...]