Nuggets' Nate Robinson swishes perfectly absurd shot-clock-beating 30-plus-foot turnaround J (Video) Nate Robinson went from lightly regarded free-agent signing to full-fledged folk hero during his time with the Chicago Bulls two seasons ago. He only lasted one year in the Windy City (Nate never stays in one place for very long) but he made a very distinct mark, stepping into the backcourt … [Read more...]
A.J. Pierzynski starts for Cardinals in NLCS Game 3 with Yadier Molina ailing
A.J. Pierzynski starts for Cardinals in NLCS Game 3 with Yadier Molina ailing SAN FRANCISCO — It's not a huge surprise that Yadier Molina isn't the starting catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. Molina's strained left oblique has his postseason in question, even though Cardinals manager Mike Matheny hasn't officially ruled Molina out, … [Read more...]
Adrian Peterson pleads not guilty, awaits hearing
Adrian Peterson pleads not guilty, awaits hearing Adrian Peterson entered a not guilty plea Tuesday to child abuse charges. Peterson’s case has been delayed due to an attempt by Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon to have Judge Kelly Case removed from the case because of an alleged bias. However, Case has not recused himself. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday. Adrian Peterson's … [Read more...]
Georgia’s Gurley returns to practice despite ban
Georgia's Gurley returns to practice despite ban Todd Gurley averaged 154.6 yards per game in five games. (USATSI) Georgia running back Todd Gurley, suspended indefinitely while the school and NCAA investigate potential memorabilia-related violations, joined his Bulldog teammates on the practice field Monday. Gurley has not been cleared to play in a game, but in keeping him up to speed with the … [Read more...]
What Vegas thinks of the Spurs’ chances this season – Pounding The Rock
What Vegas thinks of the Spurs' chances this season - Pounding The Rock Oddsmakers have set their over/unders for how they expect NBA teams to perform this season. Will the Spurs beat their predicted season win total? Bookmakers in Vegas and offshore have set their regular season win-total over/unders for all teams in the NBA. The Spurs are at a consensus 57, which means that they have to win 58 … [Read more...]
Chelsea’s Romeu eyeing Stuttgart stay
Chelsea's Romeu eyeing Stuttgart stay Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu is refusing to rule out a permanent move to Stuttgart despite signing a new contract at Stamford Bridge last summer. Romeu's Chelsea deal runs until 2017 but he was farmed out on loan to Valencia last season and is now temporarily at Stuttgart in the Bundesliga after struggling to hold down a first-team spot in the Premier … [Read more...]
Hawaii RB Joey Iosefa arrested on suspicion of drunken driving
Hawaii RB Joey Iosefa arrested on suspicion of drunken driving Hawaii RB Joey Iosefa was arrested Sunday morning after the Warriors' win against Wyoming on suspicion of drunken driving. Per Hawaii News Now, Iosefa's blood-alcohol level was allegedly twice the legal limit at .155. He was arrested at approximately 4:15 a.m. near downtown Honolulu and released on $500 bail. Iosefa didn't play … [Read more...]
Germany ‘duty’-bound to beat Irish in Euro 2016 campaign (AFP)
Germany 'duty'-bound to beat Irish in Euro 2016 campaign (AFP) Gelsenkirchen (Germany) (AFP) - Germany midfielder Julian Draxler says the world champions see it as their 'duty' to beat Ireland on Tuesday to get their Euro 2016 qualification campaign back on track. … [Read more...]
Magic rookie Elfrid Payton’s attempted alley-oop pass becomes banked-in 3 in loss to Hornets (Video)
Magic rookie Elfrid Payton's attempted alley-oop pass becomes banked-in 3 in loss to Hornets (Video) Elfrid Payton sees you, Anderson Varejao, and he raises you. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Basketball: Sign up and join a league today!] During the first quarter of a Monday night preseason visit to North Carolina to take on the Charlotte Hornets, the Orlando Magic's rookie point guard ran down a … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour of Beijing final classification (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour of Beijing final classification (Reuters) Oct 14 (Infostrada Sports) - Final Classification from Tour of Beijing on Tuesday 1. Philippe Gilbert (Belgium / BMC Racing) 17:59:56" 2. Daniel Martin (Ireland / Garmin) +3" 3. Esteban Chaves (Colombia / Orica) +9" 4. Rui Costa (Portugal / Lampre) +11" 5. Sergey Chernetsky (Russia / Katusha) +23" 6. Warren Barguil (France / Giant) … [Read more...]