McIlroy opts out of Rio Olympics over Zika concerns (Yahoo Sports) ''After speaking with those closest to me, I've come to realize that my health and my family's health comes before anything else,'' the four-time major winner said in a statement released by his management company. The 27-year-old McIlroy said this month that he and his fiancee, Erica Stoll, may consider starting a family … [Read more...]
Who will win big at 2016 NHL Awards? (Video)
Who will win big at 2016 NHL Awards? (Video) The red carpet is down. The rented tuxedos are ready. The pasty Canadians are properly baked in the Las Vegas heat. It's time for the 2016 NHL Awards, live from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in beautiful Sin City! Who wins the pretty silver trophies this year? Puck Daddy's Greg Wyshynski and Sean Leahy break down all the major awards and offer … [Read more...]
Sources: Lakers plan to select Ingram at No. 2
Sources: Lakers plan to select Ingram at No. 2 11:50 AM ET Close ESPN Senior Writer Senior NBA Writer for ESPN.com ESPN Insider NBA Draft Analyst since 2002 Writes ESPN's NBA Draft Top 100 and Lottery Mock Draft Ramona Shelburne Close ESPN Senior Writer Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Barring a last-minute blockbuster trade offer, the Los … [Read more...]
Justin Upton is finally living up to expectations with the Tigers
Justin Upton is finally living up to expectations with the Tigers For the first two months of the season, Detroit Tigers outfielder Justin Upton was one of the worst hitters in baseball. That's not an understatement. His numbers, both traditional and advanced, were all near the bottom of the league. This was fairly shocking. Over the course of his career, Upton has put up fairly consistent … [Read more...]
Snoop Dogg vs. MLSE; Tony X at NHL Awards; signing Vesey (Puck Headlines)
Snoop Dogg vs. MLSE; Tony X at NHL Awards; signing Vesey (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • Here’s what the brand spanking new Toronto Maple Leafs jerseys could look … [Read more...]
Five things to know about LSU star Ben Simmons
Five things to know about LSU star Ben Simmons 10:15 AM ET Taffy Brodesser-Akner's profile of Ben Simmons is a story of a young man from Australia who played college basketball at LSU and is expected to become the NBA's No. 1 draft pick Thursday. Here are five things to know about Simmons: • Simmons' father, Dave Simmons, is a native of the Bronx who moved to Australia to play professional … [Read more...]
LeBron on free agency: ‘No plans to go nowhere at this point’
LeBron on free agency: 'No plans to go nowhere at this point' As he prepared to celebrate the sweetest possible end to his 2015-16 season, NBA Finals Most Valuable Player LeBron James briefly turned attention to the 2016-17 campaign, telling Joe Vardon of cleveland.com — and multiple other reporters — that he plans to stay put and return to the Cleveland Cavaliers after leading them to the … [Read more...]
Catchers pitching is the trend as Erik Kratz takes the mound again
Catchers pitching is the trend as Erik Kratz takes the mound again This new trend of catchers pitching really seems to be catching on. Backstop Christian Bethancourt has pitched twice this year for the San Diego Padres, once at the beginning of June, and once in mid-June. Now Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Erik Kratz has matched him, notching his second pitching appearance on Tuesday night. … [Read more...]
Neurologist found protein associated with CTE in Kosta Karageorge’s brain
Neurologist found protein associated with CTE in Kosta Karageorge's brain A neurologist who posthumously examined the brain of former Ohio State football player Kosta Karageorge said she found a protein that's associated with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).Karageorge, who wrestled at Ohio State and was a walk-on defensive lineman for the Buckeyes, committed suicide in November 2014. … [Read more...]
Buffalo Bills begin looking into new stadium prospects
Buffalo Bills begin looking into new stadium prospects Being an NFL owner is like playing in a 32-hand poker game. You can kick back and enjoy the camaraderie, but every so often, you're going to have to ante up big. The ante? A sweet new stadium, of course. With new stadiums built or in development in Minnesota, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, the Buffalo Bills now find themselves square in the … [Read more...]