Month: July 2014

Jul 7, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish works out prior to the game against the Houston Astros at Global Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Yu Darvish hit in head by batting practice line drive, avoids injury

Eric Bledsoe rumors: Milwaukee Bucks in pursuit?

Xavier Lewis commits to LSU: Tigers land 4-star CB

Cole Hamels can block trades to 20 teams

Feb 21, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose (1) during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Derrick Rose to workout with Bulls Summer League team

Jun 26, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Josh Beckett (61) in the second inning of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dodgers place Josh Beckett on 15-day disabled list

Mar 25, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) handles the puck against the Phoenix Coyotes during the second period at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Coyotes won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals top NHL free agency spending list

Apr 6, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) is pressured by Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Miami won 102-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks rumors: Knicks trying free up cap room now

Dec 28, 2013; Orlando, FL, USA; A Miami Hurricanes helmet sits on the sidelines during the second quarter of the Russell Athletic Bowl against the Louisville Cardinals at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Foldy-USA TODAY Sports

Jordan Scarlett commits to Miami: Hurricanes land 4-star RB

Jun 11, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James speaks to the media prior to practice before game four of the 2014 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James rumors: LeBron to head back to Cavaliers to solidify legacy?

Mar 16, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Phoenix Suns forward Channing Frye (8) during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Suns beat the Raptors 121-113. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic rumors: Magic want to take the next step

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz power forward Marvin Williams (2) boxes out Charlotte Bobcats power forward Anthony Tolliver (43) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Marvin Williams rumors: Charlotte Hornets after Williams

May 14, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs forward Boris Diaw (33) in game five of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 104-82. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Lamarcus Aldridge: ‘I want to be the best Blazer. Ever.’

Dec 13, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) dribbles the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Andre Roberson (21) defends during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Pau Gasol rumors: Oklahoma City Thunder ‘seriously in the mix’

Apr 27, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Andray Blatche (0) reacts against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter in game four of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Andray Blatche rumors: Toronto Raptors, Blatche to meet Wednesday

Oct. 13, 2012; Pullman, WA, USA; California Golden Bears helmet sits on the sideline against Washington State Cougars during the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Ross Bowers commits to California: Bears land 3-star quarterback

Apr 16, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Greg Monroe (10) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Greg Monroe rumors: Detroit Pistons, Monroe in talks

Jun 26, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jabari Parker (Duke) tips his cap to the crowd while standing with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number two overall pick to the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2014 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Milwaukee Bucks sign 2nd overall pick Jabari Parker

Apr 6, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) walks back to the bench during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Miami won 102-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Derek Fisher told Carmelo Anthony the Knicks will be a better basketball team

May 6, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) posts up against San Antonio Spurs forward Boris Diaw (33) in game one of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

LaMarcus Aldridge to wait until 2015 to sign max extension with Trail Blazers

Jun 12, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) reacts during the third quarter of game four of the 2014 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James rumors: LeBron to announce decision between Heat and Cavs on website

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

LeBron James rumors: LeBron going back to Cleveland at 90 percent

Jun 29, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista (19) comes into the game to pinch hit during the sixth inning in a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rogers Centre. The Chicago White Sox won 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

American League 2014 Home Run Derby participants

Oct 12, 2013; Madison, WI, USA; Footballs sit on the field prior to the game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 35-6. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

The Opening 2014: Top 10 SPARQ combine ranking results; SEC target Kirk Merritt leads the way

Jun 7, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier reacts after hitting a solo home run off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roberto Hernandez (not pictured) during the second inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

National League 2014 Home Run Derby participants

Apr 30, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) reacts to making a three-pointer during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers in game five of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Richardson-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Mavericks rumors: Mavs favoring Chandler Parsons over Luol Deng

Apr 19, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban brings the team on to the field prior to the A-Day game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

Alabama commits have ‘Roll Tide’ recruiting pitch at The Opening (Video)

Jan 5, 2013; San Antonio, TX, USA; East defensive lineman Kenny Bigelow (98) talks to reporters after the U.S. Army All-American Bowl high school football game at the Alamodome. The East won 15-8. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

USC Trojans DT Kenny Bigelow out for season with torn ACL