Basketball Hot News Andrew Bynum practices 3-on-3, Vogel hopeful he can play “soon”The Indiana Pacers do plan on putting Andrew Bynum on the court in one of their uniforms.Of course, that can only happen when Bynum is fully healthy and in condition and that is going to happen whenever it happens (I have gotten out of the Bynum timeline business, I’d rather be Carnival Cruise Line’s PR person right...
Basketball Hot News Pelicans’ Jrue Holiday out for season after surgery on tibiaThe Pelicans’ new look roster had potential — if all the new pieces could meld and Anthony Davis could start to blossom they would be a very interesting team the second half of the season.Injuries undid that dream — Ryan Anderson led a list of key Pelicans who have had to miss significant time this season.Jrue Holiday...
Adam Muema was out of touch for several days after leaving the combine. (USATSI) Former San Diego State running back Adam Muema has resurfaced, five days after he abruptly left the NFL combine citing religious reasons. According to U-T San Diego, Muema showed up on Friday at a Florida-based performance...
Bryan Colangelo admits that he set the Raptors up to tank a few years ago. (Getty Images) Tanking has been a cantakerous issue over the past few years. It's looked at as a disingenuous way to set your team up if you're hoping they fail while trying to sell season tickets to a fan base that wants wins....
The North American Soccer League will move to a four-team playoff format called The Championship while retaining its split-season format with spring and fall campaign winners advancing to playoffs, the league said Thursday.Playoff participants will be comprised of the winners of each season, plus the two teams with the best overall records over the course of both campaigns. The winners of the spring...
Dion Jordan had just two sacks during the 2013 season. (USATSI) More NFL offseason: NFL Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Top free agents A year after trading up to get Dion Jordan with the third overall pick in the draft, the Dolphins have begun shopping him to other clubs, league sources said. Miami...
Austin Seferian-Jenkins will likely miss Washington's pro day. (USATSI) More Draft: NFL Mock Drafts | Big Board | NFL combine news Former University of Washington tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins underwent surgery in North Carolina Friday to stabilize a stress fracture in his left foot.Seferian-Jenkins,...
The Bills and Giants will meet in the HOF game for the first time. (Buffalo Bills Twitter feed) More NFL offseason: NFL Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Top free agents It might still be February, but the NFL season is never far off. The league offered up a reminder Thursday when it announced that...
Basketball Hot News Mask-wearing LeBron James appears a go against Knicks ThursdayThis is not a surprise, and coaches always tend to cover their bases when speaking to media, but it looks like LeBron James is a go against the Knicks wearing a mask to protect his broken nose.Erik Spoelstra says LeBron went through walkthrough and anticipation is he plays, "So I would say in strong pencil."—Ira Winderman...
For the second time in nine months, Vonta Leach has been cut by the Ravens. (USATSI) For the second offseason in a row, Vonta Leach has been cut by the Ravens. The Baltimore fullback was released on Thursday along with linebacker Jameel McClain in a cost-cutting move that will free up almost $5 million...
Jimmer Fredette has been placed on waivers. (USATSI) The Jimmer Fredette era in Sacramento is officially over.The Kings announced Thursday they have come to a buyout agreement with Fredette, placing him on waivers. After 48 hours if he clears waivers, he'll become an unrestricted free agent.“This...
New Orleans police have issued an arrest warrant for Darren Sharper. (USATSI) New Orleans police announced on Thursday that an arrest warrant has been issued for former NFL safety Darren Sharper. Sharper and an accomplice are wanted on two counts of aggravated rape, a police spokeswoman told the New...
An incident involving Trent Williams reportedly helped push for eliminating racial epithets. (USATSI) When CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora initially reported the news last weekend that the NFL wanted to ban racial slurs -- specifically the "N-word" -- from the field, there was some skepticism...
Will Melo re-sign with the Knicks if he opts out? (USATSI) On Thursday, Carmelo Anthony said that while the craziness of this Knicks season will affect his decision making in free agency, whether the Knicks make the playoffs will not.FWIW, Carmelo says "us making the playoffs and my [free-agency decision]...
Hernandez is in jail awaiting trial on first-degree murder charges. (USATSI) Aaron Hernandez has been in jail since he was arrested last summer and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Odin Lloyd. Earlier this week, he was involved in an altercation with another inmate at the...
Brazil: Top 5 plays of the weekThe best plays of the week from the regional tournaments in Brazil including a wonder strike from Corinthians striker Romarinho.Tags: Brazil, Top 5, Plays, Goals, Romarinho, Bolatti, Ceni, Barcos, Cardozo, Corinthians, FlamengoBrazil: Top 5 plays of the weekSAO PAULO...
Jason Collins could stay with the Nets the rest of the year. (USATSI) The Brooklyn Nets faced a media typhoon when they signed Jason Collins, the first openly gay American pro sports athlete. There was a concern in some circles that would prove to be too much of a distraction. But with Collins' 10-day...
If the 49ers only keep one of these guys, John Madden says it should be Jim Harbaugh. (USATSI) Former NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden lives just outside of San Francisco, so he's had a front row seat to the ongoing drama that the 49ers have become. It's gotten so bad in the Bay Area that there...
Western Sydney Wanderers turned up the pressure on A-League leaders Brisbane Roar with a 2-0 win at Perth Glory.Goals in either half from Mateo Poljak and Tomi Juric secured Wanderers the win as they moved to within four points of Brisbane, who face in-form Melbourne Heart on Sunday looking to bounce back from last week's home loss to Newcastle Jets.Staying four points behind the Wanderers in third...
Basketball Hot News Report: Sacramento Kings to sign Royce WhiteIt’s easy to forget now, but Royce White was the No. 16 pick in the 2012 NBA draft for a reason.He projected to have enormous upside thanks to his ball-handling and passing ability for his size, and he still had big-man skills to form the full package as a prospect. Before Giannis Antetokounmpo, there was Royce White.The off-court concerns...
Ravens safety Matt Elam works part time at the mall. (USATSI) For most NFL players, the offseason goes something like this: Take a few weeks off after the season then begin training for voluntary workouts, OTAs and training camp. It's predictable and unexciting but it beats, say, working at the mall.Unless...
Update 1:44 p.m. Well, nevermind. The league issued this statement yesterday:"No one at the NBA,nor the competition committee, has had any serious conversations about increasing the size of the floor or adding a 4-point line. Rod Thorn and Kiki VanDeWeghe were entertaining a line of questioning about...
Riley Cooper landed a big new deal on Thursday. (USATSI) More NFL offseason: NFL Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Top free agents A day after locking down left tackle Jason Peters to a large contract that will keep him with the Eagles for the rest of his career, Chip Kelly and Howie Roseman secured...
New Orleans Pelicans' big man Anthony Davis is undoubtedly the franchise player on his team and after making the All-Star Game in just his second season, his play on the court has been validated early in his career. Unfortunately, keeping him on the court is proving to be difficult. In the Pelicans' nationally televised game against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night, Davis was going up for a rebound...
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