Big Ben challenges young QBs »
With a new wave of young quarterbacks in the NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger challenges them to build on their impressive starts to their careers. “People ask me all the time about these young quarterbacks,” Roethlisberger said Thursday. “Let’s wait. One year does not mean a lot in this league. Let’s see what happens ...
Aaron Rodgers wants Packers to retire Favre’s number »
Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that he hopes for the Green Bay Packers to retire Brett Favre’s number before he is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. “I think it’s time to let the healing process begin for those who are still upset for what went down,” Rodgers said. Favre ended his career with ...
Mark Teixeira to play in minors »
New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is going to play a minor league game on Wednesday. He is expected to play a game with Double-A Trenton. Wednesday’s game will be Teixeira’s first game since injuring his right wrist in March. Teixeira injured his wrist while preparing for the World Baseball Classic with the U.S. ...
NBA Awards AFTER the Playoffs? »
The NBA Season Awards are announced every year after the regular season has past, and during the off season. My question is why not take into consideration what players and coached do during the postseason? Many awards have shown true, such as Lebron James winning the MVP and Marc Gasol winning Defensive Player of the ...
LeBron James and Kevin Durant head up All-NBA first team »
The All-NBA team selections were revealed on Thursday and the reigning league MVP LeBron James was unanimously voted to the first team, along with Kobe Bryant for a record tying 11th time. James received all 119 first team votes from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the U.S. and Canada, according to the Associated Press. ...
NASCAR announces 2014 Hall of Fame Class »
Nascar announced the 2014 class to the Nascar Hall of Fame on Wednesday. It was the fifth class to enter the Hall of Fame. The five newest members of the Nascar Hall of Fame will be inducted on January 29, 2014. The class was voted on by a 54-member panel that included media members, Nascar ...
Mike Krzyzewski returns to USA basketball »
Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will remain the coach of the US Olympic Mens basketball team. Krzyzewski was expected to step down, but it was confirmed on Wednesday that he’ll return as coach of the men’s team. Krzyzewski has lead the American team since 2005, winning gold and the 2008 and 2012 Olympics and winning ...
Canucks to fire Alain Vigneault »
After a disappointing end to the Vancouver Canucks’ season, they appear ready to fire head coach Alain Vigneault. Rumors have been swirling in Vancouver since last spring, when the Canucks were dismantled in 5 games by the eventual Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings. According to Sporting News, Vineault has more wins than any other ...
Rangers Come up Lame in Game 3 Against Bruins »
The New York Rangers put themselves in an 0-3 hole in the second round of the NHL playoffs last night when they failed to hang on to a 1-0 lead in the third period against the Boston Bruins. The Rangers were two steps behind the Bruins all night, but Henrik Lundqvist, the Rangers goalie, was stellar, ...
Sharks beat Kings to even series »
After falling down 0-2 in their Western Conference semifinal series with the Los Angeles Kings, the San Jose Sharks fought back to tie the series at two games apiece with a 2-1 victory Tuesday night. The final score does not give an accurate depiction of the game, as the Sharks dominated the Kings in nearly ...
Brian Urlacher announces his retirement »
Linebacker Brian Urlacher is calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. In that time, Urlacher had eight Pro-Bowls seasons, won Defensive Player of the Year in 2005, and made it to the Super Bowl in 2006 as NFC champions. Urlacher announced his retirement on Wednesday through social media accounts. The 6-foot-4 ...
Phil Jackson speaks out about Lakers’ management »
On ESPN’s Mike & Mike in the Morning show Wednesday, Phil Jackson said he simply laughed when Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said that Mike D’Antoni is a better coach for the team. Since Jackson’s departure from the NBA in 2011, teams have been contacting him to see if he’s interested in being ...
Charles Woodson headed back to Oakland »
Charles Woodson has signed a one-year, $4.3 million contract with the Oakland Raiders to return to the team that drafted him. Since Woodson’s departure from the Green Bay Packers, Oakland fans have been hoping that he would return to Oakland. After looking into the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers, he finally chose to go ...
Cleveland Cavaliers win NBA lottery »
For the second time in three years, the Cleveland Cavaliers have won the NBA lottery granting them the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft. The Orlando Magic, who had the highest chance of winning the lottery will pick second, followed by the Washington Wizards. In 2011, the Cavaliers used their No. 1 ...
Jim Boeheim criticizes New York Knicks »
Syracuse Orange head coach Jim Boeheim is convinced that Carmelo Anthony will never win a championship if the New York Knicks remain with the same lineup. Boeheim has been a loyal fan of Anthony ever since the superstar led the Orange to the 2003 NCAA championship, according to ESPN.com. The Knicks were eliminated in Game 6 ...
Vinny Del Negro out as Clippers coach »
The Los Angeles Clippers announced Tuesday that Vinny Del Negro will not be offered a new contract when his current one expires at the end of June. Del Negro lead the Clippers to its best season in franchise history and claimed the Pacific Division title over its cross-town rival Los Angeles Lakers. Though Del Negro ...
New York Yankees own MLS team »
The New York Yankees aren’t just about baseball, they are now in the soccer business. The Yankees have partnered with Manchester United to own Major League Soccer’s 20th team. The new team will be called the New York City Football Club and start play in 2015. “We proudly welcome two of the most prestigious professional ...
Skylar Diggins gets a Mercedes Benz from Jay-Z »
On Skylar Diggins’s graduation day, Jay-Z’s company Roc Nation presented her with a Mercedes Benz as a graduation gift. On Diggins’s Twitter account, she tweeted, “I got 99 problems but a BENZ ain’t one,” according to the Associated Press. Pictures of her new car can be found on Roc Nation’s Webstagram and Diggins’s Instagram. Not only was ...
Orlando Magic to test luck with NBA lottery »
With the NBA lottery a day away from naming which team will get the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft, the Orlando Magic will have the highest percentage chance of receiving it. “I got a funny feeling that this could be another Magic year, here. For some reason, I’ve just got the ...
Chad Johnson arrested »
Former NFL wide receiver Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson was arrested in Florida after violating charges stemming from an altercation with his ex-wife in 2012. Johnson hasn’t been the same since 2009 when he recorded over 1,000 receiving yards with the Cincinnati Bengals where he flourished as an NFL star receiver. Now he is struggling with money ...
Rangers find themselves in an 0-2 hole heading back to New York »
Henrik Lundqvist has been a staple of the New York Rangers’ defense, but his teammates let him down Sunday night in a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. The Rangers’ defense was not able to stave off the offensive onslaught of the Bruins, and now find themselves down two games in the best-of-seven series. “I ...
Chargers sign Dwight Freeney to a two-year deal »
The San Diego Chargers agreed to a two-year deal with former Pro Bowler Dwight Freeney on Saturday that will be worth $8.75 million, with additional incentives. Freeney is a seven-time Pro Bowler and led the NFL with 16 sacks in 2004 as a member of the Indianapolis Colts, reported the Associated Press. Freeney is 33 ...
Redskins fans show appreciation for Robert Griffin III with wedding presents »
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III gave his effort on the field to get his team back to the playoffs and now some fans are paying him back with wedding gifts from the registry he and his future wife, Rebecca Liddicoat, made. The couple created the registry on Bed, Bath & Beyond’s website and was ...
Spurs take 1-0 lead in Western Conference Finals in dominating effort »
The San Antonio Spurs took a 1-0 lead at home with a 105-83 win in the NBA’s Western Conference finals versus the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night. They created such a large margin of victory behind a Spurs franchise playoff-record 14 three-point baskets, according to SI.com. The score after the first quarter was 31-14 in ...
Arsenal edges Hotspurs for Final Champions League spot »
Arsenal’s victory over Newcastle United guaranteed them a place in the Champions League for next season. They narrowly avoided being eliminated in the final weekend by conceded point to the Tottenham Hotspurs. Heading into the final Sunday of the Barclays Premier League Tottenham needed a victory and some help to make it into the Champions ...
Sacramento Kings sold to local group »
The Sacramento Kings have been sold to a Sacramento based group. Software billionaire Vivek Ranadive has agreed to purchase 65 percent of the Kings from the Maloof family. Ranadive would pay the Kings $347.75 million if he buys 65 percent of the team. The Kings franchise valuation is $535 million, which is an NBA record, ...
Andrew Wiggins commits to Kansas »
Andrew Wiggins, the number one prospect player in a talented high school recruiting class, has committed to play for the Kansas Jayhawks. Wiggins, who is a 6-8 forward from Huntington, West Virginia averaged 23.4 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. In Bleacher Report, Wiggins is described as the next LeBron James or Kevin Durant. The Jayhawks are ...
Knicks take game 5 against Pacers, 85-75 »
Carmelo Anthony was not going to let his team lose on Thursday night against the Pacers as he willed the Knicks to an 85-75 victory to bring the series to 3-2. Anthony poured in 28 points along with six rebounds, according to NBA.com. Although the Knicks did not have a great shooting night, they amped ...
Kevin Durant shrugs off Thunder’s disappointing season »
A day after the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Memphis Grizzlies, Kevin Durant said that no year is ever wasted, even if you don’t win a NBA championship. “Nothing’s ever a wasted year for me. It’s basketball. I’ve grown so much as a man since the beginning of the season,” Durant said. Though players ...
