Kelly McCrimmon on leaving the Wheat Kings to create Las Vegas' NHL culture (Puck Daddy Q&A) (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images) When the Las Vegas NHL team looked for an assistant general manager, it didn’t opt for a rising young star in the business. It didn’t look for someone in the analytics mold either. Instead the team wanted someone with a lot of hockey experience who could … [Read more...]
Enes Kanter trolls Kevin Durant and Lakers fans
Enes Kanter trolls Kevin Durant and Lakers fans 2:37 PM ET Jovan Buha With news that Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook has agreed to a three-year, $85 million contract extension with the team, Thunder big man Enes Kanter had fun Thursday at the expense of former teammate Kevin Durant and Los Angeles Lakers fans. After reports broke indicating Westbrook was going to sign an … [Read more...]
Metta World Peace blames low minutes for not scoring '15 or 20' points last season
Metta World Peace blames low minutes for not scoring '15 or 20' points last season Metta World Peace runs the offense. (Getty Images) Metta World Peace wants to be back in the NBA as an active player. Makes sense; the salary cap has shot up, and the NBA lifestyle is a swank one even on the end of the bench. Von Wafer wants back in, so does Ben Gordon, Flip Murray too, and even Derek … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper wants to represent Team USA in the 2020 Olympics
Bryce Harper wants to represent Team USA in the 2020 Olympics Baseball is back in the Olympics. It was announced Wednesday that the sport would make its return to the 2020 Tokyo games. While there are still a lot of uncertainties on how that will play out, at least one major-league star wants to take part in the festivities. Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper wants to wear the Team … [Read more...]
Alabama opens season at No. 1 in coaches poll
Alabama opens season at No. 1 in coaches poll (Getty Images) The first preseason poll of 2016 is out. The preseason coaches poll was released Thursday and the defending national champions are No. 1. Alabama topped the rankings with Clemson, the team the Tide beat in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, is No. 2. Here’s the full list of 25 teams. Clemson (7), Florida State … [Read more...]
‘Trust us’ Rodgers urges nervy Celtic fans after Astana win
‘Trust us’ Rodgers urges nervy Celtic fans after Astana win Glasgow (AFP) – Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has urged supporters to be patient after they needed a stoppage time penalty to edge past FC Astana in their Champions League third round qualifier. The Hoops earned a 2-1 win thanks to a penalty from Moussa Dembele with the game on the verge of extra time after Leigh Griffiths’ first-half … [Read more...]
Davis Webb named Cal's starting quarterback – SFGate
Davis Webb named Cal's starting quarterback - SFGate Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle Image 1of/5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 Davis Webb, Cal quarterback, works out with others on the first day of training camp at Memorial Stadium on Monday, August 1, 2016 in Berkeley California. Davis Webb, Cal quarterback, works out with others on the first day of training … [Read more...]
DraftKings Early MLB Picks For August 4 – Fantasy CPR
DraftKings Early MLB Picks For August 4 - Fantasy CPR FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for August 4 by Brian Tulloch DraftKings Late MLB Picks For August 4 by Mike Marteny Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; General view of Draft Kings logo on an advertising LED screen during the Denver Broncos game against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority … [Read more...]
Jeff Fisher casually says Case Keenum, not Jared Goff, is Rams' starting QB – CBSSports.com
Jeff Fisher casually says Case Keenum, not Jared Goff, is Rams' starting QB - CBSSports.com The Rams gave up a lot to trade up to the No. 1 pick and take their latest franchise quarterback, Jared Goff. But the team apparently has no plans to rush the former Cal star into the lineup. Goff is currently working with the second-team, and coach Jeff Fisher said Wednesday that former undrafted … [Read more...]
IOC clears eight Russian tennis players to compete in Rio (Reuters)
IOC clears eight Russian tennis players to compete in Rio (Reuters) RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed the eligibility of eight Russian tennis players to compete at the Rio Olympic Games, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Thursday. (Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Ed Osmond) … [Read more...]