Month: July 2014

Dec 15, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson (39) runs the ball in the first half against the Washington Redskins at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons RB Steven Jackson ‘looks rejuvenated’ early in camp

UFC Rumors: Urijah Faber vs Masanori Kanehara set for UFC Japan

Eagles’ Chip Kelly: Jeremy Maclin looks ‘fantastic’ so far

NFL VP unable to justify Ray Rice suspension

Ronda Rousey ‘In Focus’ with ESPN’s Hannah Storm (Video)

Chris Walker and Florida hold high hopes for 2014-15 season

Mar 8, 2014; Omaha, NE, USA; creighton Bluejays forward Doug McDermott (3) shoots the ball over Providence Friars forward Carson Desrosiers (33) during their NCAA basketball game at the CenturyLink Center. Mandatory Credit: Dave Weaver-USA TODAY Sports

NCAAM: Finding the next Doug McDermott

Apr 30, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) and guard Kyle Lowry (7) come off the court during a break in the action against the Brooklyn Nets in game five of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Brooklyn 115-113. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

DeMar DeRozan dunks over Kyle Lowry (Video)

Jun 17, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Head coach Chip Kelly during a press conference during mini camp at the Philadelphia Eagles NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Chip Kelly hates NFL Draft hype

Cowboys’ Morris Claiborne knows he hasn’t lived up to expectations, ready to

Jun 10, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during mini camp at Detroit Lions training facility. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions ‘impressed’ with Matthew Stafford early in camp

Jul 27, 2014; Cooperstown, NY, USA; Hall of Fame inductee Greg Maddux makes his acceptance speech during the class of 2014 national baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at National Baseball Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Greg Maddux spices up Hall of Fame speech with fart joke (Video)

Dec 15, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Dana Tyrell (42) skates with the puck defended by Detroit Red Wings right wing Tomas Jurco (26) in the second period at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets re-sign Dana Tyrell

Mar 9, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) dribbles the ball next to Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic (1) in the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 113-107. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Klay Thompson confident he won’t be traded for Kevin Love

Report: Amazon prepping a credit card reader

Oct 13, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Carolina Panthers guard Travelle Wharton (70) against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Panthers defeated the Vikings 35-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Panthers guard Travelle Wharton to retire

Jun 26, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver addresses the crowd before the start of the 2014 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: 4 changes Adam Silver should make to improve league

Dec 29, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson (39) is tackled by Carolina Panthers safety Quintin Mikell (27) in the first half at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons coach: Steven Jackson still an elite RB

Jul 26, 2014; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Isaiah Crowell (30) is chased by cornerback Justin Gilbert (21) during training camp at the Cleveland Browns training facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Browns believe Isaiah Crowell is a ‘keeper’

Mar 4, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Johan Franzen (93) scores a goal on New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur (30) during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Fantasy Hockey: Why you should be playing

Aug 1, 2013; Cortland, NY, USA; New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace (97) during training camp at SUNY Cortland. Mandatory Credit: William Perlman/THE STAR-LEDGER via USA TODAY Sports

Calvin Pace: New York Jets defense best in the NFL

Jul 11, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies relief pitcher LaTroy Hawkins (32) and catcher Wilin Rosario (20) react to the win over the Minnesota Twins at Coors Field. The Rockies defeated the Twins 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates trade rumors: LaTroy Hawkins on Pirates radar?

What is Harrison Barnes' future? Does he still have all-star potential?

Dec 22, 2013; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills guard Kraig Urbik (60) waits for the play during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Bills guard catches a TD in camp

The Cleveland Indians were the latest team to commit a player to be named later after acquiring Nick Maronde from the Los Angeles Angels earlier this month. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Trade Deadline: 5 best players to be named later

Oct 11, 2012; Nashville, TN, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Chris Rainey (22) during warm up prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts cut Chris Rainey for violating team rules

Jul 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Martin Prado (14) fields a ground ball in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Martin Prado Trade Rumors: Boston Red Sox interested?

Ronda Rousey featured in new ESPN ‘Nine for IX’ short (Video)