Topping Chris 'Birdman' Andersen's Brazilian wish list: McDonald's elusive 'Mega Mac' When asked for his early impressions of Brazil, Kyrie Irving answered immediately. "The food is amazing," the All-Star point guard said during a Thursday interview session prior to the Cleveland Cavaliers' first practice before taking on the Miami Heat in a preseason game in Rio de Janeiro this Saturday. … [Read more...]
Yankees dismiss longtime hitting coach Long
Yankees dismiss longtime hitting coach Long Kevin Long, the well-respected hitting coach who presided over a couple record-setting Yankees hitting seasons, was fired by the team after its failure to make the playoffs, sources said. Long helped guide the team to a couple of its greatest offensive seasons but was a victim of disappointing veteran performance this past season, as a few of their older … [Read more...]
ALCS Game 1 preview: Tillman, Shields square off in pennant series opener – SI.com
ALCS Game 1 preview: Tillman, Shields square off in pennant series opener - SI.com Royals at Orioles Start Time: 8:00 p.m. ET TV: TBS Starting Pitchers: James Shields (1-0, 4.91 ERA) vs. Chris Tillman (1-0, 3.60 ERA) Status: Neither the Royals nor Orioles has lost a game since Sept. 27 and enter this series a combined 7-0 in this postseason. This is just the fourth time in the wild-card era that … [Read more...]
Accuser’s lawyer: Fla. St. in ‘damage control’
Accuser's lawyer: Fla. St. in 'damage control' Jameis Winston is the subject of a code of conduct investigation. (USATSI) Florida State vigorously defended its response to the sexual assault allegations against Jameis Winston in an open letter issued Friday, but an attorney for the woman who accused Winston of rape says the letter only shows how badly the university botched its handling of the … [Read more...]
Mezgec wins first stage of Tour of Beijing (The Associated Press)
Mezgec wins first stage of Tour of Beijing (The Associated Press) BEIJING (AP) -- Luka Mezgec of Slovenia won the opening stage of the Tour of Beijing in a sprint finish on Friday. … [Read more...]
Eagles sign 15-year-old leukemia patient to a one-day contract
Eagles sign 15-year-old leukemia patient to a one-day contract At 4-1, the Philadelphia Eagles appear to be a solid team capable of making a run into the playoffs. On Friday, the team made a roster move designed to strengthen Philadelphia off the field. The team signed Colin Delaney, a 15-year-old battling leukemia, to a "one-day contract" that will allow him to join the Eagles on the … [Read more...]
Thunder rookie Mitch McGary out 6 weeks with left foot fracture suffered in preseason opener (Video)
Thunder rookie Mitch McGary out 6 weeks with left foot fracture suffered in preseason opener (Video) Mitch McGary looked pretty impressive in his NBA debut, doing a little bit of everything — 14 points on 50 percent shooting, four rebounds (two on the offensive glass), two steals and two assists in 36 minutes of work — in stepping in for the likes of Serge Ibaka, Nick Collison and Kendrick … [Read more...]
Report: Cruz M’s deal rejected by ownership
Report: Cruz M's deal rejected by ownership Nelson Cruz signing with the Orioles was a huge move last offseason. (USATSI) As the Orioles prepare for Game 1 of the ALCS, which will take place (hopefully) Friday, here's an interesting nugget. Per Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune, Orioles slugger Nelson Cruz nearly signed with the Mariners. In fact, it was reportedly agreed upon by the front … [Read more...]
Rain forecast for Royals-Orioles ALCS Game 1
Rain forecast for Royals-Orioles ALCS Game 1 The site of Game 1, with much nicer weather than is expected for Game 1. (USATSI) Game 1 of the American League Championship Series between the Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles is set for 8:07 p.m. ET in Baltimore's Camden Yards Friday night. Of course, it might not actually be played. Weather outlets are reporting that rain is very likely … [Read more...]
What to Watch, Week 7: Are we headed for another apocalyptic weekend?
What to Watch, Week 7: Are we headed for another apocalyptic weekend? It seems impossible to think that we could have another week like last week — a week where five teams in the top 10 lost — but the possibility of it happening against is out there, especially with several ranked teams playing each other again. There’s a lot of good football to watch the week, so here’s a quick rundown of … [Read more...]