Month: July 2014

Feb 20, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) celebrates with small forward Chandler Parsons (25) after a basket against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 102-99 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

James Harden, Chandler Parsons no longer have beef

Johnny Manziel: ‘It’s me vs. the playbook’

Former Notre Dame star Brady Quinn named college and NFL analyst at Fox Sports

Bulls’ Derrick Rose says injury made him enjoy basketball

Dec 4, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) drives the ball during the first quarter as Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin (7) defends at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Jeremy Lin says he’s ready to learn from Kobe Bryant

Jul 28, 2014; Napa, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass at training camp at Napa Valley Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders’ Derek Carr has been ‘hit-and-miss’ early in training camp

Jul 25, 2014; Richmond, VA, USA; (Editors note: Caption correction) Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) and fullback Darrel Young (36) celebrate during practice on day two of training camp at Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Which team will go worst to first in 2014?

Jul 25, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester (31) on the mound during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Jon Lester Trade: Oakland A’s legitimize World Series run

Mar 13, 2014; Surprise, AZ, USA; Texas Rangers right fielder Alex Rios (51) leads off during the second inning against the San Francisco Giants at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Rios trade rumors: Giants, Indians, Reds, Royals interested

Jul 22, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Allen Craig (21) walks back to the dugout after striking out during the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Busch Stadium. The Rays defeated the Cardinals 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox acquire Allen Craig, Joe Kelly for John Lackey

Jul 28, 2014; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) walks off the field during training camp at Cleveland Browns training facility. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Johnny Manziel will get a chance with the first team in practice

Jun 19, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) talks during minicamp at the Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens’ Ray Rice worries about his daughter Googling incident later

Jul 23, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Andrew Miller (30) pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays in the 7th inning at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays defeated the Red Sox 6 - 4. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers have strongest interest in acquiring Andrew Miller

Jan 4, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Cooper (31) defends a pass intended for Indianapolis Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) during the 2013 AFC wild card playoff football game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs Marcus Cooper injured; Sanders Commings diagnosed with broken ankle

May 3, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is defended by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Warriors 126-121 to win the series 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Stephen Curry expects no major moves from Golden State Warriors

Jul 9, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Alex Rios (51) bats during the game against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners trying to acquire Alex Rios from Texas Rangers

Griffin and Gruden are focused on getting Washington back to the playoffs in 2014, not 2013's fateful expedition.

Washington Redskins: Robert Griffin III ready to lead again

Aug 29, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Chris Denorfia (13) hits a two RBI single during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Denorfia trade rumors: Braves, Royals leading race

Jul 5, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher John Lackey (41) pitches during the second inning in game two against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Trade: St. Louis Cardinals acquire John Lackey from Red Sox

Jul 24, 2014; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) runs with the ball during practice at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens’ Ray Rice says his ‘actions were totally inexcusable’

NBA to put Twitter handle on official ball

Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers, Tampa Bay Rays could be nearing David Price trade

Nov 13, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Jason Terry (31) controls the ball against Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings exploring Jason Terry trades

Jun 7, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Andrew Miller (30) pitches in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox getting swarmed with Andrew Miller trade offers

May 23, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Joaquin Benoit (56) throws during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Joaquin Benoit trade rumors: Dodgers pushing hard for deal

Jul 24, 2014; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) runs with the ball during practice at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Ray Rice apologizes while speaking to media

Dec 29, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) runs the ball against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports

Bengals’ Giovani Bernard has had an ‘outstanding camp’ so far

Jul 27, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher John Lackey (41) smiles in the dugout during the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

John Lackey Trade Rumors: Boston has 75 percent chance of making deal