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Sharks suffer another playoff letdown (AP)

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 09:18:11 +0000

Sharks suffer another playoff letdown (AP)

Shortly after his San Jose Sharks were swept out of the Western Conference final by Chicago, coach Todd McLellan tried to draw inspiration from the Blackhawks. Just one year after losing in five games to Detroit in the conference final, the Blackhawks are headed to the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1992 after outskating and outplaying the Sharks in the four-game sweep.

Brunson returns from overseas, reinstated by Spelbolag (AP)

The Minnesota Lynx have reinstated Rebekkah Brunson from the team’s suspended list after her overseas commitments came to a finish. The team says Brunson is expected to participate in practice Tuesday. The Lynx acquired Brunson in the Sacramento Monarchs dispersal draft. She has career averages of 8.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game in six WNBA seasons.

WNBA Capsules (AP)

Angel McCoughtry scored 21 points, Erika DeSouza had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream remained undefeated with an 86-77 victory over the New York Liberty on Sunday. Iziane Castro Marques scored nine of her 13 points in the final 5 1/2 minutes for Atlanta (4-0), which is off to the best start in the franchise’s three-year history.

Hughes confirmed as Fulham boss

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:36:27 +0000

Hughes confirmed as Fulham boss
Fulham confirm the appointment of Mark Hughes as their new manager, replacing Roy Hodgson.

Wizards keep Josh Howard with 1-yr. deal (AP)
A person familiar with the deal says Josh Howard has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards. The person told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Howard is set to come back after playing only four games with the team last season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been signed.

US team cuts Evans, Mayo, Gerald Wallace (AP)

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:18:14 +0000

US team cuts Evans, Mayo, Gerald Wallace (AP)
The United States is down to just two centers, and one of them better pick it up if he wants to make it to Turkey. USA Basketball trimmed its roster of candidates for the world championships Wednesday to 15, a guard-heavy group that features Brook Lopez and Tyson Chandler as its only centers. Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans, O.J.

Braves rookie Heyward steals home (AP)

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:36:27 +0000

Braves rookie Heyward steals home (AP)
Rookie Jason Heyward has become the first member of the Atlanta Braves to steal home in 10 years. While Brian McCann was caught in a rundown, Heyward charged in from third base and slid under the tag of Nationals catcher Ivan Rodriguez in the first inning Wednesday night. The last Braves player to steal home was Rafael Furcal on April 9, 2000, against San Francisco.

Philadelphia ‘hard to forget’ for McNabb (AP)

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:18:14 +0000

Philadelphia ‘hard to forget’ for McNabb (AP)
Donovan McNabb has one foot planted in the nation’s capital and the other firmly in the City of Brotherly Love. He is a Redskin now, but part of him will always be an Eagle. On a hot June day, McNabb conducted a clinic for children on a community field in the New Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia. Brian Westbrook was there along with other longtime former Eagles teammates.

Tebow to be pitchman for underwear (AP)
Tim Tebow has agreed to a multiyear contract — not with the Denver Broncos, but with Jockey International Inc. to be an underwear spokesman. The quarterback will work with several of the underwear company’s product lines in catalog, TV and print advertisements and on jockey.com. Tebow said in a statement that he’s “long been a fan and consumer of Jockey and think they make a quality…

Former Raiders S Tatum dies at 61 (AP)
Jack Tatum seemed proud of his nickname: “Assassin.” The moniker stuck with the former Oakland Raiders safety even after his playing days — and it’s one that strikes an odd chord considering how Tatum is tied to one of the more tragic moments in the game’s history. Tatum was one of the hardest hitters in the NFL, a Pro Bowler who intimidated opposing players with bone-jarring…

ECU asst. leaves amid possible violation (AP)

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:00:25 +0000

ECU asst. leaves amid possible violation (AP)
Mark Nelson resigned as an assistant football coach at East Carolina after the school learned of possible NCAA violations concerning his observation of voluntary summer workouts, school officials said Tuesday night. Athletic director Terry Holland told first-year coach Ruffin McNeill earlier Tuesday that the school’s compliance office was investigating concerns that Nelson evaluated players…

TCU picked to repeat in Mountain West (AP)
TCU is still on top in the Mountain West Conference. The Horned Frogs received all 31 first-place votes in the league’s preseason media poll, released Tuesday. “Probably what that means is that we have good talent. Now we have to live up to it,” TCU coach Gary Patterson said. “I think that’s the whole thing.

Silver Stars-Liberty Preview (AP)

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:18:22 +0000

Silver Stars-Liberty Preview (AP)
Miserable finishes sent the New York Liberty and San Antonio Silver Stars to defeats in their most recent games. Both clubs look for more complete performances when they conclude their season series Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. The Liberty (11-11) were trying to sweep a three-game road trip Sunday but allowed Atlanta to go on a late 11-0 run in losing 82-75.

Coe: London enters 800-meter back straight (AP)

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:36:13 +0000

Coe: London enters 800-meter back straight (AP)
As a former Olympic champion and world-record holder, Sebastian Coe says he is not about to lose the race to get London ready for the 2012 Games. Coe, head of London’s organizing committee, said Friday he is approaching next week’s two-year countdown to the Olympics as one of those 800-meter races he used to win with a perfectly timed kick on the last lap.

Clarett returns to Ohio State for degree (AP)
Ohio State University says former football star Maurice Clarett has been granted re-entry to pursue his degree after he spent more than three years in prison. Ohio State spokesman Jim Lynch says in a statement that Clarett started classes on Monday after he was readmitted by the College of Education and Human Ecology, where he was originally enrolled.

Titans sue Kiffin, USC for luring asst. (AP)
The Tennessee Titans are suing Southern California and coach Lane Kiffin for “maliciously” luring away assistant running backs coach Kennedy Pola a week before training camp opens. Tennessee Football Inc., the company that owns the Titans, filed the lawsuit Monday in Davidson County Chancery Court against both the university and Kiffin.

NHL, Caps help out wounded veterans (AP)

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:36:24 +0000

NHL, Caps help out wounded veterans (AP)
After he was wounded in Iraq, Joseph Bowser was told he could keep his right leg or have it amputated. If it were amputated, he was told, he would be able to keep doing all things he used to do. The first thing that came to his mind was ice hockey. “So,” Bowser said, “I guess I’m the only guy you’re going to meet who had their leg amputated so I could play hockey.” The…

Buehrle 4-hits A’s year after perfection (AP)

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:18:20 +0000

Buehrle 4-hits A’s year after perfection (AP)
Mark Buehrle was so locked in he didn’t even notice the malfunctioning stadium radar gun clock one of his first-inning pitches at 800 mph. Chicago’s ace left-hander only seemed that dominant. Buehrle pitched a four-hitter on the one-year anniversary of his perfect game and the White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Friday night.

The 10-man rotation, starring New Zealand’s new center?
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It’s also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren’t always listed in order of importance. That’s for you, dear reader, to figure out.C: Celtic’s Hub. Kendrick Perkins(notes) might be a New Zealander??PF: ESPN. ESPN on “The Decision.” (via Cavs: The Blog)SF: Red’s Army. Tom Thibodeau is already coaching Derrick Rose(notes).SG: Pine Rider. How much is J.J. Redick(notes) worth?PG: Hardwood Paroxysm. Leading Team USA is important. Can Kevin Durant(notes) do it?6th: The Awl. Bethlehem Shoals on why New Yorkers can still be excited about the Knicks.7th: BBB. Nice tux, Chris Bosh(notes).8th: Deadspin. Have to imagine this won’t turn out well for Joakim Noah(notes).9th: KSB. Handling superstars is pretty tough.10th: Weakside Help. What kind of fantasy hoops player are you?Got a link or tip for Ball Don’t Lie? Holler at me at trey.kerby (at) yahoo.com, or follow me on Twitter.

Yanks, others discussing trade for Haren (AP)
Arizona president Derrick Hall has confirmed that the New York Yankees are among “a few teams” in discussions with the Diamondbacks about a possible trade for right-hander Dan Haren. But Hall told The Associated Press on Friday night that there is no front-runner and other clubs have made offers that are “of at least equal value” to what the Yankees are proposing.