Month: July 2014

Jun 26, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Julius Randle (Kentucky) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number seven overall pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2014 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers sign Julius Randle, will debut today

Auburn QB Nick Marshall ‘very regretful’ when cited for marijuana possession

Minnesota Wild open to long term deal with Nino Niederreiter

Charlotte Hornets, Brian Roberts agree to two-year, $5.5 million deal

Jul 4, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alfredo Simon throws a pitch during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Alfredo Simon, Tyler Clippard replace Johnny Cueto, Julio Teheran on NL All-Star roster

May 15, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) celebrates against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter in game six of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Pacers won 93-80, and won the series 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Lance Stephenson Rumors: Hornets, Mavericks showing increasing interest

Apr 14, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) dribbles against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Eric Bledsoe rumors: Unlikely to be signed by Miami Heat

Free Fight: Conor McGregor vs. Marcus Brimage (video)

Jun 29, 2014; Bethesda, MD, USA; Justin Rose holds the Quicken Loans National trophy up after defeating Shawn Stephani in a one-hole playoff on the 18th green after the Quicken Loans National golf tournament at Congressional Country Club - Blue Course. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Rose wins Scottish Open for second straight victory

Boston Celtics could spend big in 2015 free agency

Feb 6, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau on the sideline during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Tom Thibodeau hopes Nikola Mirotic is ready for Chicago Bulls

Jun 18, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alfredo Simon (31) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Alfredo Simon named to NL All-Star team

Mar 1, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets mascot Clutch runs onto the court before a game against the Detroit Pistons at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Rockets signing of Trevor Ariza didn’t impress newspaper (Photo)

Nov 1, 2013; Corvallis, OR, USA; Oregon State Beavers quarterback Sean Mannion (4) throws a pass against the Southern California Trojans at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Oregon State’s Sean Mannion the most NFL-ready senior QB in college

Jun 26, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Dante Exum (Australia) is interviewed after being selected as the number five overall pick to the Utah Jazz in the 2014 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Dante Exum has an impressive debut (video)

Miami Heat rumors: Already preparing for 2016 free agency

Jun 26, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Doug McDermott (Creighton) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number eleven overall pick to the Denver Nuggets in the 2014 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bulls’ Doug McDermott raves about ‘real healthy’ Derrick Rose

Sep 30, 2013; St. Francis, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks player Larry Sanders speaks during media day at Milwaukee Bucks Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports

Larry Sanders rumors: Jason Kidd hopeful he returns to form

Jul 12, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels (35) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Cole Hamels trade rumors: Boston Red Sox scout pitcher

Feb 18, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Luol Deng (9) during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Cavaliers defeated the Sixers 114-85. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Luol Deng agrees to two-year, $20 million deal with Miami Heat

January 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots defensive back Duron Harmon (30) 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

Duron Harmon expected to start for New England Patriots

Jan 2, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide fans cheer prior to kickoff against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports

Alabama’s Jarran Reed arrested on DUI charge

Jan 24, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Luol Deng (9) against the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

NBA rumors: Luol Deng still undecided

Jan 24, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Pau Gasol thanks Los Angeles Lakers, fans with classy letter

Dec 9, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) rushes the ball against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Cowboys will ‘eventually’ extend DeMarco Murray

Who Is This Year’s Josh Gordon at Wide Receiver?

Apr 20, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Norris Cole (30) is pressured by Charlotte Bobcats guard Luke Ridnour (13) during the first half in game one during the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat rumors: No interest in trading Norris Cole

Jun 10, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Chris Andersen (11) reacts during the fourth quarter of game three of the 2014 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat Rumors: Chris Andersen still ‘in play’ to be signed