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GM thinks Nets' success will attract free agents NEW YORK -- The Brooklyn Nets exceeded expectations this season, increasing their win total by 14 games and making the postseason for the first time in four years. It seems logical that their success in 2018-19 would help attract free agents this summer.
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NHL apologizes to Vegas for major penalty call The National Hockey League has apologized to the Vegas Golden Knights for an incorrect major penalty call that opened the door for a four-goal San Jose Sharks rally and eventual victory in Game 7. "The league did reach out and apologize," said GM ...
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Booze, optional clothing and smoke: Tales from Talladega's infield There is a woman in a wedding dress, walking. OK, actually it's half of a wedding dress. The bottom is a white gown, the trim stained with red clay mud dust. The top is black, a jacket that appears to be sewn to the lower half, with a giant slanted white No.
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NBA Playoffs 2019: Warriors' lethargic defensive struggles raise major red flag with Rockets waiting to capitalize OAKLAND, Calif. -- The scoreboard after the third quarter almost looked like a misprint -- 104-94. The Warriors had allowed 100 or more points through three quarters just twice in the Steve Kerr era before Wednesday night's horrific defensive effort in a Game ...
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2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Five reasons the Washington Capitals were upset by the Carolina Hurricanes The Washington Capitals are out. Their title defense lasted just seven games, as the Capitals became the last team to be knocked out of the first round on Wednesday night in Washington. The Carolina Hurricanes took down the Caps in double-overtime of ...
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UFC Fight Night 150 odds, predictions: Top MMA insider picks Jacare vs. Hermansson, Hardy vs Smoliakov Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza and Jack Hermansson are both considered among the most well-rounded fighters in the UFC's stacked middleweight division. Both have seen their profiles rise following impressive victories, and one will take another step forward ...
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Tar Heels' Woods says he's transferring North Carolina guard Seventh Woods announced Thursday he is leaving the program and transferring. "I wouldn't go back and change any decision I've made but I do feel like it's time for a change," Woods' statement read. "... I plan on finishing my academic ...
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Is Tiger Woods limping? Golf fans freak out over new GOLFTV video It's been nearly two weeks since Tiger Woods won his fifth green jacket and 15th major title at the Masters, but the celebrations aren't ceasing anytime soon. Last week, Tiger was spotted wearing the green jacket during a night out at his restaurant, The Woods ...
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NFL Draft prospect Ed Oliver loves horses. Even Oreo, the one who 'tried to kill me' INDIANAPOLIS — Ed Oliver projects as a first-round Cowboy. Oh, you're thinking the talented defensive tackle who starred for the University of Houston would be a perfect interior complement to Dallas edge rusher Demarcus Lawrence? Yeah. Great.
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Russell Westbrook Considers Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook is headed for a summer of reckoning. Three straight triple-double seasons have been followed by three straight first-round playoff exits. This latest 4-1 defeat by the Blazers did not show many signs of progress, and, thanks to Damian Lillard ...
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Suns' Plan: Add Prime-Time Players To Give The New Coach A Fighting Chance Igor Kokoskov never had a chance. Once general manager Ryan McDonough, the man who hired Kokoskov to coach the Suns last summer, was fired in the preseason, Kokoskov's days were numbered. A 19-victory season did not help, but few coaches could ...
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Paul Zeise: The Steelers' window for another Super Bowl is clearly defined Ben Roethlisberger signed a new three-year deal Wednesday that makes him a Steeler through the 2021 season. That means he is almost assuredly going to become one of those rare players who will finish a long career with the same team that drafted him.
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Blackhawks star Patrick Kane named 2018-19 Ted Lindsay Award finalist For the second time in his NHL career, Patrick Kane has been named a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award, given annually to the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted by members of the NHL Players' Association. At age 30, Kane turned in his best ...
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Rhys Hoskins takes the most leisurely home run trot of this decade Has Rhys Hoskins reached home plate yet? The Philadelphia first baseman took his time getting around the base path — to say the least — after hitting a home run off New York Mets reliever Jacob Rhame in the ninth inning of the Phillies' 6-0 win Wednesday ...
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2019 NFL mock draft round-up: Mel Kiper and others predict the Eagles' pick Whom will the Eagles take in the first-round of the 2019 NFL Draft? We likely won't know for sure until late Thursday night, but there seems to be a consensus that the Eagles will address their defense with the No. 25 pick (if they don't trade up or out of the first ...
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As Spurs Elimination Nears, Gregg Popovich's Future Moves To The Forefront San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is 70 years old, making him, by far, the eldest figure in his role in the NBA. Maybe he plays it like New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and stays past the age anyone expects, but the five-time NBA ...
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US soccer to play Jamaica in June 5 exhibition in DC CHICAGO — The U.S. soccer team will play Jamaica on June 5 in the first of two warmup matches for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, four days before meeting Venezuela in Cincinnati. The match, announced Thursday, will be the first for the Americans at D.C. ...
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Chiefs' Hill maintains innocence in domestic violence case OLATHE, Kan. — Chiefs star wide receiver Tyreek Hill maintained his innocence Thursday after prosecutors in suburban Kansas City declined to charge him in a domestic incident involving his fiancee and 3-year-old son even after concluding a crime ...
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Could Texans' Jadeveon Clowney be available for Jets? The Jets need a pass rusher. Could Texans star Jadeveon Clowney be an option? Ahead of Thursday's NFL draft, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that the Texans are open to trading Clowney, whom they franchise tagged last month. However, the Houston ...
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On deck: Cleveland Indians at Astros When/where: Today and Friday at 7:10 p.m., Saturday at 3:05 p.m., Sunday at 6:05 p.m.; Minute Maid Park. TV/radio: ATTSW today and Friday, ATTSW and FS1 on Saturday, ESPN on Sunday; 790 AM, 740 AM (except Sunday if Rockets are playing), 850 AM ...
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Rafael Benitez: The games that shaped my managerial career Rafael Benitez: New Newcastle manager's career facts. He's managed some of Europe's top clubs, won the Champions League, claimed La Liga twice and once got sacked for losing just three games. From a 13-year-old who used to record details of his ...
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Athletics: Semenya wins 5000m gold at South African Championships GERMISTON, South Africa (Reuters) - Caster Semenya cruised to victory in the 5,000 meters at the South African athletics championships on Thursday, a potential new distance as she waits for the verdict of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in an appeal ...
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Former Wits midfielder Papy Faty dies after collapsing on pitch in eSwatini Former Wits midfielder Papy Faty has died after collapsing during a match in eSwatini on Thursday. The 28-year-old had a history of heart-related complications, which led to Wits releasing him from his contract a few seasons ago. The Burundi international ...
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SMB reaches PH Cup Finals for fifth straight time after finishing off Phoenix SAN Miguel knocked off top seed Phoenix, 105-94, and sealed a return trip to the PBA Philippine Cup finals on Thursday night. The defending champion rode on the hot hands of Chris Ross and Alex Cabagnot early on then survived a gritty fightback by the ...
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Iowa football: 2019 NFL Draft will determine fate of 14 Hawkeyes It's an exciting year for Iowa football fans and the program itself. The Hawkeyes set a record for early entrants this year when Noah Fant, TJ Hockenson, Anthony Nelson, and Amani Hooker all declared. Including those four, there are nine other seniors who ...
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Where will Lock land in NFL Draft? After Drew Lock announced last January that he was returning to Missouri, discussions began about where he would be drafted this year. A strong senior season, when the quarterback threw for 3,498 yards, 28 touchdowns and just eight interceptions, only ...
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