Month: July 2014

Feb 14, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Miami Heat forward Chris Anderson (11) reacts to a call in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Heat Chris Andersen almost went to New York Knicks?

Steve Kerr gets a technical during a Summer League game

Mark Cuban: Chandler Parsons can help on defense and with minutes

Chicago Bulls roster takes shape

Jul 5, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Huston Street (16) pitches during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres’ Huston Street expects to be dealt

Jul 14, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; American League outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) of the Oakland Athletics at bat in the first round during the 2014 Home Run Derby the day before the MLB All Star Game at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Home Run Derby: Second round results and bracket

Jul 14, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; American League outfielder Jose Bautista (19) of the Toronto Blue Jays at bat in the first round during the 2014 Home Run Derby the day before the MLB All Star Game at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Home Run Derby: First round results and bracket

Sep 21, 2013; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) works out prior to the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Florida QB Jeff Driskel explains success in terms of brisket?

January 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) against the Denver Broncos in the 2013 AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots tickets go on sale Tuesday

May 13, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) has a break away dunk against Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Can Wizards Bradley Beal make Team USA?

January 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) is defended by New England Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan (26) in the second half of the 2013 AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Logan Ryan to start for Patriots at cornerback?

Jul 11, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Was Chicago Cubs’ Jake Arrieta deserving of an All-Star nod?

Jul 12, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier (21) hits a home run during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park. The Pirates defeated the Reds 6-5. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports

Home Run Derby: Todd Frazier hits a home run over the rainbow (GIF)

Jun 17, 2014; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) talks to media during minicamp at Atlantic Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Is Geno Smith Jets’ biggest key to success?

Nov 12, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) takes a shot over Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) in the fourth quarter at the Toyota Center. The Heat defeated the Rockets 113-110. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey: ‘It was a tough weekend’

Mar 23, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Creighton Bluejays forward Doug McDermott (3) shoots over Baylor Bears guard Kenny Chery (1) during the game in the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Bulls shooter Doug McDermott wants to post up

Jun 27, 2014; Independence, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt (left) listens as first round pick Andrew Wiggins speaks to the media at Cleveland Clinic Courts. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew Wiggins with an amazing spin move and dunk in NBA Summer League (Video)

Jul 5, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy (28) dives for a ground ball by Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (not pictured) and throws him out at first during the sixth inning of a game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Daniel Murphy says he’s had no contract talks with New York Mets

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Home Run Derby: Fans getting wet look super bummed (GIF)

Apr 23, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers in game two during the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. The Trail Blazers defeated the Rockets 112-105. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Rockets GM Daryl Morey: Chandler Parsons’ contract ‘most untradable’ I’ve seen’

Grant Jerrett re-signs with Oklahoma City Thunder

Apr 26, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Miller (13) reacts after hitting a three point shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game four of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Thunder defeated the Grizzlies 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks vying for Mike Miller’s services

Dec 22, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (left) greets teammate small forward Mike Miller (right) during the first half against the Utah Jazz at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Miller Rumors: Mavericks, Rockets making late push to sign Miller

Mar 5, 2014; Dunedin, FL, USA; Pittsburg Pirates pitcher Duke Welker (53) throws a pitch during the spring training exhibition game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Florida Auto Exchange Park. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates release former top prospect Duke Welker

Jul 13, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A general view during the MLB legends and celebrity softball game at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Home Run Derby delayed due to rain

Dec 15, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (82) catches a pass before the start of the game against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs’ Dwayne Bowe down to 212 pounds, ‘made the initiative to be in better shape’

Jun 7, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Alfonso Soriano (12) takes batting practice before the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals won 8-4. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees release outfielder Alfonso Soriano

Mar 31, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) reacts after a dunk against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 93-83. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Free Agency 2014: Chris Bosh received offers from several teams