Month: July 2014

Mar 21, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Knicks defeated the Sixers 93-92. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers bring in Matrix producer Joel Silver for Carmelo Anthony presentation

Eric Bledsoe rumors: Los Angeles Lakers to make a run at Bledsoe?

NBA Rumors: Warriors interested in Kent Bazemore

Utah Jazz’s Jeremy Evans’ vertical shames Andrew Wiggins

May 30, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) wipes his face during a game against the Miami Heat in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bulls Rumors: Lance Stephenson viewed as fallback signing

Mar 12, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons forward Josh Smith (6) and forward/center Greg Monroe (10) question a call by an official during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Detroit 101-87. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Stan Van Gundy refutes rumor about Greg Monroe asking for Josh Smith trade

Sep 15, 2012; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers pioneer mascot flag bearer waves the flag during the Vol Walk outside Neyland Stadium prior to the game against the Florida Gators. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

Chance Hall commits to Tennessee: Volunteers land versatile 3-star lineman

May 14, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A general view of a glove and Boston Red Sox hat in the dugout prior to a game between the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Red Sox sign top international free-agent pitchers

May 4, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey and Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) reacts after a call in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets at the Air Canada Centre. Brooklyn defeated Toronto 104-103. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Miami Heat never made offers to Kyle Lowry, Marcin Gortat

May 15, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles the ball as Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill (3) defends during the first half in game six of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Wizards’ Bradley Beal: With Trevor Ariza, ‘we’re going to be terrific’

Report: Jusuf Nurkic unlikely to join Denver Nuggets this season

Dec 8, 2013; Foxborough, MA, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon (12) makes a reception as New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty (32) and cornerback Aqib Talib (31) defend on the play during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports

Browns Josh Gordon’s substance-abuse hearing set for July

Apr 11, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar (1) dribbles as Golden State Warriors guard Steve Blake (25) defends at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Jordan Farmar rumors: Los Angeles Clippers emerge as the favorite

Jul 2, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) hits a single against the Cleveland Indians during the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Yasiel Puig wants to participate in Home Run Derby, Tulowitzki considering Dodgers star?

July 14, 2012; Washington, DC, USA; United States forward Kobe Bryant (10) and United States forward Carmelo Anthony (15) smile on the sidelines during USA team training at the DC Armory. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Carmelo Anthony Rumors: Kobe Bryant will hold private meeting on Thursday

Oct 29, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darren Collison (2) guards Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jordan Farmar (1) in the second half of the game at the Staples Center. Lakers won 116-103. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Clippers rumors: Clippers interested in Jordan Farmar

Nov 2, 2013; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Bret Bielema during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Auburn defeated Arkansas 35-17. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Bret Bielema takes shot at Oklahoma bringing in Dorial Green-Beckham

Nov 24, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) against the Indianapolis Colts at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Tyrann Mathieu on string of drug suspensions in NFL

Mar 2, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors guard Steve Blake (25) looks on against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Warriors 104-98. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers rumors: Lakers reach out to Steve Blake

May 8, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (left) talks with center Chris Bosh (center) and guard Dwyane Wade (right) during the second half in game two of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets at American Airlines Arena. Miami won 94-82. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Miami Heat will have no cap room if LeBron, Wade, Bosh re-sign

Oct 13, 2013; Kansas City, MO, USA; A Kansas City Chiefs helmet on the sidelines against the Oakland Raiders in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City won the game 24-7. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs’ OL Rokevious Watkins suspended four games for violating NFL substance abuse policy

Singha Beer named Lion Fight official beer

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Detroit Tigers make a statement with sweep of Oakland Athletics

Jan 26, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots the ball as Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) defends during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 110-103. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Pau Gasol waiting to see what Carmelo Anthony does

Nov 24, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver LaVon Brazill (15) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Colts 40-11. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

LaVon Brazill suspended at least one year for violating NFL’s substance abuse policy

Aug 9, 2013; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan (95) during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Everbank Field. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports

Dolphins’ Dion Jordan reacts to four-game suspension

Apr 30, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) reacts against the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports

Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks agree to three-year deal

Jun 26, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jusuf Nurkic (Bosnia-Herzegovina) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number sixteen overall pick to the Chicago Bulls in the 2014 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Jusuf Nurkic unlikely to play for Denver Nuggets next season