Month: July 2014

Nov 27, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) stands in front of the Cleveland Cavaliers bench in the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Cavaliers official on landing LeBron James: I believe so

Cavaliers pursuing Ray Allen

Ronda Rousey broke hand in win over Alexis Davis

Dominick Cruz returns at UFC 178 vs Takeya Mizugaki

Nov 27, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert glances at the scoreboard in the second quarter against the Miami Heat at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers very ‘upbeat’ after Jack trade

Jul 14, 2013; Flushing , NY, USA; World infielder Arismendy Alcantara celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the 2013 All Star Futures Game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Cubs call up Arismendy Alcantara to temporarily replace Darwin Barney

Mickey Mantle poses with Joe DiMaggio [image courtesy of BronxBanter]

Is it wise to look to our athletes to be role models?

Feb 18, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4) during warmups prior to the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

76ers Nerlens Noel dominates defensively (Video)

Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta (88) reacts after catching a touchdown pass against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens Dennis Pitta could play WR, RB and TE

Mousasi vs. Jacare moved to UFC Fight Night 50

Gegard Mousasi found out UFC 176 was canceled on social media

Jun 15, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) reacts to a call during the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the 2014 NBA Finals at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James rumors: Cavaliers start clearing cap space with Jarrett Jack trade

Jun 30, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jake Peavy (44) pitches during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Jake Peavy on possible trade: Heart and soul is in Boston

Las Vegas Utah Jazz Summer League Roster Preview

Mar 30, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jarrett Jack (1) reacts during a game against the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland won 90-76. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers rumors: Jarrett Jack tweets ‘I got news’

Dec 22, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) calls out instructions during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Do Chicago Bears have enough depth on offense?

May 5, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat president Pat Riley speaks about Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (not pictured) after James received his fourth MVP award at the American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James rumors: Miami Heat did not believe they would have to recruit LeBron back

Jul 7, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels (35) pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers rumors: David Price or Cole Hamels to L.A.?

Apr 21, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Crawford (55) drives against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half in game two during the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Will Warriors sign-and-trade Jordan Crawford?

Jun 10, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) warms up during mini camp drills at the Broncos practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Aqib Talib will not take any action against Dallas Police Department for mistaken identity

Mar 14, 2013; Peoria, AZ, USA; Netherlands designated hitter Andruw Jones (25) laughs in the dugout against the San Diego Padres at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Andruw Jones hosting World Beer & Meat Festival in Japan

Nov 10, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Daniels (76) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The Eagles won 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Daniels will hit somebody if Packers D doesn’t step up

May 21, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; General view as fans enter Coors Field before the game between the Colorado Rockies and the San Francisco Giants. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Rockies owner Dick Monfort responds to fan who filled out complaint form

Las Vegas D-League Select Summer League Roster Preview

Oct 20, 2013; Kansas City, MO, USA; Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) is helped off the field after an injury during the second half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Texans’ Brian Cushing will play in season opener

Jun 15, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) rounds third base after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo hit by a pitch he swung at (Video)

Jun 17, 2014; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders linebacker Khalil Mack (52) at minicamp at Raiders Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Raiders teammates praise rookie Khalil Mack

Jun 17, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) goes through drills during mini camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Richardson-USA TODAY Sports

Texans DE J.J. Watt has perfect message for rookies