Month: July 2014

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: Cardinals safety says he’s 6-8 weeks away from playing

Carl Nicks forced to retire following mutual release from Buccaneers

UFC strawweight Juliana Lima relieved not to be on TUF 20

Miami Heat non-committal about bringing back Greg Oden

Apr 12, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Chris Douglas-Roberts (55) talks with Charlotte head coach Steve Clifford during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Bobcats defeated the 76ers 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat interested in free agent Chris Douglas-Roberts

Anthony Johnson glad UFC cut him the first time

Mar 9, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) talks with Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the second half at the United Center. The Bulls beat the Heat 95-88. Mandatory Credit: Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports

Joakim Noah happy LeBron is with the Cavaliers so he can beat him every year

Sept 15, 2012; Dallas, TX, USA; A Texas A&M Aggies helmet sits on the ground against the Southern Methodist Mustangs during the fourth quarter at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Texas A&M won 48-3. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports

James Lockhart commits to Texas A&M: Aggies land 4-star DE

Jun 11, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during minicamp at the New Orleans Saints Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees wants to play until he’s 45

Alexander Gustafsson expected to return in 5-6 weeks

Jan 19, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) is carted off the field during the second half of the 2013 NFC Championship football game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers rumors: NaVorro Bowman expected to return midseason

Mar 9, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets small forward Chandler Parsons (25) and shooting guard James Harden (13) sit on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Richardson-USA TODAY Sports

James Harden backtracks on disparaging Chandler Parsons comments

Jan 2, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward Michael Beasley (8) looks on during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Multiple teams pursuing free agent Michael Beasley

Nov 3, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon (12) signals first down after a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Josh Gordon at Cleveland Browns training camp (Photo)

Freelance Friday: The Cleveland Cavaliers — Long on Talent, Short on Spacing

Jul 11, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp (27) follows through on a run-scoring single in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Kemp Rumors: 5 teams interested in Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder

WWE Network Recommended Viewing: Fully Loaded 2000

Mar 28, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (42) smiles after Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kevin Martin (not pictured) misses a layup in the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 143-107. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers confident they will land Kevin Love

Mar 3, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (42) drives to the basket during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Timberwolves won 132-128. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Denver Nuggets pursuing Kevin Love without assurance he will stay long term

Oregon tops 2014 Pac 12 media poll

Jan 3, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Braxton Miller (5) runs for a touchdown in the first half against the Clemson Tigers during the 2014 Orange Bowl college football game at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Ohio State QB Braxton Miller picked to win Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year award

Apr 8, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (42) grabs the ball pre game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers still front-runners to land Kevin Love

Jul 18, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau (left) and general manager Gar Forman (right) pose for a photo with newly signed center Pau Gasol during a press conference at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls starting Taj Gibson over Pau Gasol?

Can Villa and Lampard lead NYCFC to MLS playoffs in 2015?

May 22, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Vick Ballard (33) waits for his turn to go through a drill during organized team activities at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Vick Ballard injury: Indianapolis Colts RB carted off field at practice

Apr 1, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Byron Scott reacts during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Lakers have offered Byron Scott the coaching job

July 22, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Chase Headley (12) reacts after hitting the game-winning walk off single against the Texas Rangers during the fourteenth inning of a game at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees defeated the Rangers 2-1 in fourteen innings. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: Chase Headley not the first two-city stepper

May 2, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots over San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (right) during the game against the San Antonio Spurs in game six of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Dallas won 113-111. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: Are the Dallas Mavericks contenders in the West?