Rather than save games, Brandon League's primary function this season has been to save the arms of more highly regarded teammates. When League runs out of the bullpen these days, the Dodgers are often ahead or behind by several runs, the outcome of the game already determined. But under the... ...
Jered Weaver had a feeling Garrett Richards' national profile was about to grow on April 27, as the Angels prepared to face Japanese sensation Masahiro Tanaka in Yankee Stadium on ESPN's national Sunday night telecast. “I told Garrett that all the hype will be on Tanaka tonight,” said Weaver,... ...
Tim Duncan scored 27 points and the San Antonio Spurs took advantage of Serge Ibaka's absence to dominate the paint, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-105 on Monday night in the opener of the Western Conference finals. Manu Ginobili added 18 points and Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green had 16... ...
Miesha Tate and her boyfriend, fellow bantamweight fighter Bryan Caraway snap a picture with the one and only Steve Nash last night at the Sportsspec charity event. Sportsspec is dedicated to linking world-class athletes and innovative medical research to advance healthier futures for all and it is great to see UFC fighters joining the other elite athletes in attendance. All the best to Miesha, Nash,...
The Los Angeles Lakers have a renowned history of landing superstars. Whether it is through the draft, free agency or pulling off a blockbuster trade, the Lakers seemingly always find a way to bring in coveted talent. Along with that prestige comes rumors and rumblings of the team acquiring the next All-Star caliber player whenever one comes available. The latest name in the rumor mill is Kevin Love...
Los Angeles Lakers: Trading Steve Nash By Mike Elworth: Owner and Publisher/Hoopstuff… Steve Nash is a 2 time MVP and a Hall of Famer, but his play on the Lakers, due to age and injury has declined to the point to where his 10 million dollar salary has become a hindrance to the team as they try and retool and build this roster into a contender. You can’t blame him, he’s a man, he’s 40. Lame joke, I apologize, but Anthony Davis is 21, so he’s a grandpa in today’s NBA. With Kendall Marshall on the team, who at this point is the better, younger and cheaper player, they would be wise to trade Steve Nash to a team who could use his talents and experience and has an ugly expiring contract of their own, but at a position where the Lakers need some help. There are 3 players that they could trade for, who would be a better fit on their roster than Nash is. Andrea Bargnani - Andrea Bargnani has an 11.5 million dollar expiring contract, is tall and can score, which is enough
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A look back at the history of the #6 slot in the NBA Draft Lottery. ...
A look at how San Antonio and Oklahoma City match up in the Western Conference finals. 1. San Antonio 62-20 (Home: 32-9; Road: 30-11) 2. Oklahoma City 59-23 (Home: 34-7; Road: 25-16) Season series: Oklahoma City, 4-0. Key stat: In the four games preceding his removal after 10... ...
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is done talking about home-court advantage. The top-seeded Pacers are ready to use it against the two-time defending champs. They took the first step Sunday, when Paul George finished with 24 points and seven assists, David West added 19 points and seven rebounds, and... ...
They have become so expert at moving on, from the highs after series victories and the lows after devastating losses. The Kings mute their emotions and simply get on with it. Except Moving Day never works quite so well against the Blackhawks. Chicago defeated the Kings, 3-1, in Game 1 of... ...
Get ready for an unpredictable, closely contested single-elimination Southern Section Division 1 baseball tournament set to begin with wild-card playoff games on Wednesday and first-round games on Friday. San Juan Capistrano JSerra was given the No. 1 seed on Monday, with Loyola No. 2,... ...
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak finalized his evaluations and interviews of draft prospects at the NBA pre-draft combine. Several key players made a big impression on him, and the Lakers could acquire additional first-round draft picks.Image By scott mecum, via Wikimedia CommonsKupchak commented on the upcoming NBA Draft:"We may look to get a pick some other way because we have guys...
Lakers star Nick Young hit the red carpet for the 2014 Billboard awards with girlfriend, Iggy Azalea Sunday night in Las Vegas. Nick seemed to enjoy the spotlight doing a little extra for the cameras. Even when the paps wanted him to move so they could get shots of Iggy alone. photos via Instagram...
Darryl Sutter's postgame comments can be baffling, but the Kings' coach cut to the heart of the matter Sunday after his team's 3-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks in the opener of the Western Conference finals. As he wrapped up his news conference he asked a league official if he had been... ...
Lizette Salas won the Kingsmill Championship on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour title, finishing with even-par 71 for a four-stroke victory. The 24-year-old former USC player was never really challenged in the final round on the River Course. She started the day with a three-shot lead and... ...
To the Arizona Cardinals, Tom Pratt is a great assistant coach. To his family, Pratt is a beloved great-grandfather. Pratt, 77, has put his own spin move on Father Time. He has the somewhat unusual job title of "pass rush specialist," is the only remaining active coach from the American... ...
Matt Shoemaker has spent almost all of his seven-year career in the minor leagues, including the last two seasons at triple A. Signed by the Angels as an undrafted free agent in 2008, the 27-year-old right-hander is neither a highly touted prospect nor an up-and-coming youngster. He is what... ...
CHICAGO — Tyler Toffoli will try to remember to forget the one that didn't go in. The 22-year-old Kings right wing probably will forget to remember the one that did. So went Toffoli's Sunday during a 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals at the United Center... ...
In the cynical world of high school sports, where players want championships, parents want scholarships and coaches want peace of mind, there's a feel-good story unfolding at Santa Ana Foothill. The baseball team has gone from last place in the Century League a year ago to league champion... ...