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 ...
Grizzlies headed to first Western Conference Finals »
After defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night, the Memphis Grizzlies are headed to their first franchise Western Conference Finals. “This is the first time, so it definitely means a lot. I’m happy, but we’ve still got work to do,” Zach Randolph said. “I want to win a ring.” The Grizzlies not only defeated the ...
Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki to take pay cut »
In order to land one of the NBA’s superstar free agents this summer, Dirk Nowitzki will be planning to take a major pay cut. “At this point of my career, it’s all about competing and winning,” Nowitzki said Thursday. The Dallas Mavericks haven’t been the same since their NBA championship in 2011. Since then, the ...
David Beckham hangs up cleats for good »
David Beckham, one of the biggest faces in soccer, announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday. He plans to end his career at the end of Paris Saint-Germain’s season. “I’m thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to continue but I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at ...
Grizzlies beat Thunder 88-84, reach Western Conference finals »
The Memphis Grizzlies continued their rough and rugged style of play to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night 88-84 and advance to the team’s first Western Conference finals appearance. Zach Randolph led the fifth-seeded Grizzlies in game five as he scored 28 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, according to NBA.com. Mike Conley also came ...
Brett Favre to reunite with Packers »
Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers will reunite in the near future. Packers CEO Mark Murphy said on Tuesday that Favre’s career will be celebrated at Lambeau Field in the near future. “We want to have (Favre) back in the family” Murphy told Fox Sports Wisconsin, according to Sporting News. “We’re hopeful to have ...
Bruins and Rangers advance to face off in the semifinals »
The New York Rangers crushed the Washington Capitals in Game 7, 5-0, while the Boston Bruins squeaked past the Toronto Maple Leafs, 5-4, in their Game 7 matchup Monday night. The Rangers and Bruins will square off for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup Thursday night in Boston. The Rangers showed great tenacity, ...
Tony Allen, Lebron James head 2013 NBA All-Defensive Team »
Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen and Miami Heat forward Lebron James headline the 2013 NBA All-Defensive team, which was announced on Monday. Allen was the leading vote-getter as he received 53 points in the voting, while James received 52 points in the voting. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka, New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler, ...
Tyson Chandler calls out teammates »
After losing by 11 in Game 3, New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler called out his teammates about sharing the ball more. “I watched the tape myself and there’s open looks,” Chandler said on Sunday. “We have to be willing passers. Chandler is the only starter on the Knicks’s roster with a championship ring, but ...
Warriors beat Spurs in OT to even series »
The Golden State Warriors continue to exceed expectations as they defeated the San Antonio Spurs Sunday 97-87 in overtime. Stephen Curry battled through an ankle injury to score 22 points along with six rebounds and four assists. Curry relied more on his teammates due to the bum ankle and they came through big on Sunday. ...
Pelicans’ Eric Gordon has arthroscopic ankle surgery »
Eric Gordon of the newly named New Orleans Pelicans underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle on Thursday. The surgery was performed by Dr. Richard Ferkel of the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles, according to the Associated Press. The procedure aimed to remove some of the scar tissue that has been causing pain for ...
Dallas Cowboys release QB after signing »
Quarterback Aaron Corp was released by the Dallas Cowboys two days after they signed him. Defensive tackle Brian Price was also waived. Corp entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie last year, and was suppose to compete for the third Cowboys quarterback position, according to the Dallas Cowboys Blog. Corp was set to start at ...
Golden State evens series with San Antonio »
The Golden State Warriors tied its series with the San Antonio Spurs after winning 100-91 in Game 2 Wednesday. The Warriors’ win came two days after losing in double overtime in Game 1 Monday night. The win also snaps the Warriors’s 30-game skid in the Alamo City, according to the Associated Press. The Warriors are the ...
George Karl: Coach of the Year or One of Four Choices? »
On Wednesday, George Karl won his first Coach of the Year award in his 25 year career. Steering the Denver Nuggets to 57 wins, Karl deserved the prestigious award over three other well deserving candidates. The question is whether or not Karl should have won, but rather was it just a matter of picking between ...
Joe Gibbs Racing wins NASCAR appeal »
Joe Gibbs Racing won its appeal on Wednesday with most of its penalties being reduced. Nascar penalized Matt Kenseth and JGR after one of eight connecting rods in Kenseth’s race winning engine from Kansas on April 21 didn’t meet the minimum weight requirement. Kenseth and Joe Gibbs were each docked 50 championship points, and Gibbs ...
Knicks even out series with huge second-half run »
The New York Knicks were just waiting to get hot from the floor after struggling to get anything going in game 1. The Knicks went on a major second-half run to bust the game wide open, beating the Indiana Pacers 105-79 to even out the series. Carmelo Anthony netted 32 points, including 16 during a ...
Penske Racing has small win in appeal »
Penske Racing had a small victory in its final appeal of penalties assessed to Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano’s teams on Tuesday. National Stock Car Racing Chief Appellate Officer John Middlebrook reduced the suspensions from six races to two, plus the All Star race. Middlebrook upheld the points penalties and fines. Nascar penalized Penske Racing ...
Phil Jackson turns down Nets coaching job »
After contacting Phil Jackson to see if he would be interested in the head-coaching vacancy with the Brooklyn Nets, he turned down the offer. Though Jackson turned down the Nets job, he would be interested in coaching again if he had “influence” over personnel, similar to the arrangement Miami gave to Pat Riley, according to ESPN.com. ...
George Karl wins Coach of the Year »
Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl earned the NBA’s Coach of the Year Wednesday. In Karl’s 25 years of coaching in the NBA, this is the first time that he has recieved the award, according to the Associated Press. He lead the Nuggets to a 57-25 record and a No. 3 seed in the Western ...
Islanders knock off Penguins to even series »
Mark Streit recorded two goals to help lift the New York Islanders past the Pittsburgh Penguins in an entertaining 6-4 victory Tuesday night. The Islanders led 1-0 and 2-1, and the Penguins answered each time before taking a 3-2 lead in the second period. The two teams continued to go back and forth until John ...
Roy Halladay may go on DL »
Philadelphia Phillies ace pitcher Roy Halladay may be going on the disabled list after pitching with a sore shoulder on Sunday against the Florida Marlins. Halladay allowed nine runs on four hits, had four walks, and hit two batters in 2 1/3 innings on Sunday. Phillies manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said that Halladay, who is ...
Beltre, Rangers Pull Off Sweep of Red Sox »
After a middle of the week slump by the Texas Rangers in which they lost their first series this season, they bounced back in their weekend series with a full sweep of the Boston Red Sox, topped off with a 4-3 victory in stunning fashion. The final game on Sunday was a close one throughout, ...
P.J. Carlesimo out as Nets coach »
The Brooklyn Nets will be another NBA team searching for a new head coach after announcing Sunday that they will be letting go of P.J. Carlesimo. After the Nets fired former coach Avery Johnson in December, Carlesimo took over and guided the team to a record of 35-19, according to the Associated Press. Carlesimo helped the ...
Thunder beat Grizzlies 93-91, behind Durant »
The Oklahoma City Thunder narrowly escaped with a win on Sunday, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 93-91 and taking a 1-0 series lead. Kevin Durant was the story for the Thunder in this game, scoring 35 points, grabbing 15 boards, and dishing out six assists, according to NBA.com. Kevin Martin was huge off the bench for ...
LeBron James wins MVP award »
The NBA announced Sunday that LeBron James will be receiving his fourth Most Valuable Player award. James, who is 28, is the youngest player in NBA history to receive four MVPs, according to the Associated Press. He won the award in 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2013. Not only did James win the award, but he ...
Blackhawks take a 2-0 series lead over the Wild »
Patrick Sharp and Michael Frolik each had two goals as the Chicago Blackhawks steamrolled over the Minnesota Wild with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 Friday night. The Presidents’ trophy winners came out playing fast and it proved to be too much for the Wild to handle. The Blackhawks severely outshot the Wild 48-28 – ...
Canadiens even the series with Senators »
The best-of-seven Eastern Conference series between the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens is tied 1-1 after a 3-1 victory by the Canadiens on Friday. After the injury to Lars Eller in game 1, which led to him being carried off the ice on a stretcher, the arena was buzzing with anticipation of rough, physical play. ...
