Month: July 2014

Arizona Cardinals Training Camp: 5 players to watch in 2014

Daryl Morey and Quantifying Decision Making

No more contract talks for Red Sox and Jon Lester until after season

Josh McCown enters Buccaneers training camp ‘entrenched’ as the starting quarterback

Jul 7, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (58) pitches in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers to earn a save at Miller Park. The Phillies beat the Brewers 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Jonathan Papelbon trade rumors: Phillies options running out

Apr 2, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks assistant general manager Alan Houston (left) and recording artist Biz Markie pose for a photo before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Biz Markie throws out first pitch at A’s game (Video)

Jimmy Graham gets a hideous, floral hotel room at training camp (Video)

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

NFL Rumors: Ray Rice may only receive two-game suspension

Jets quarterback job is Geno Smith’s to lose

Sep 15, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles guard Evan Mathis (69) leaves the field after playing the San Diego Chargers at Lincoln Financial Field. The Chargers defeated the Eagles 33-30. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

There will be no hold out for Eagles’ Evan Mathis

May 31, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel during photoshoot at the 2014 NFLPA Rookie Premiere at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Pettine: Browns’ Johnny Manziel learning how to handle social media as a star athlete

Jul 18, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard (6) prepares for an at bat against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies rumors: Ryan Howard to be released?

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

Frank Caliendo reads LeBron James comeback article as Morgan Freeman

Sep 23, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback DJ Hayden (25) after the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 37-21. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Charles Woodson: Raiders’ DJ Hayden missing camp a ‘big setback’

Jun 10, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) speaks to the media following mini camp drills at the Broncos practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

DeMarcus Ware: Broncos want to be the no. 1 defense in the league

Sep 22, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) reacts after running for a 5 yard gain in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park. The Colts defeated the 49ers 27-7. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts training camp: Ahmad Bradshaw cleared for practice

Mar 3, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins answers questions from media before the game against the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Jason Collins addresses Tony Dungy’s comments about Michael Sam

Jun 17, 2014; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) throws the ball as Redskins head coach Jay Gruden (left) chases during minicamp at Redskins Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Redskins coach Jay Gruden: RGIII can scramble as often as the situation dictates

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Masahiro Tanaka still dealing with elbow discomfort

Nov 30, 2013; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and forward Dwight Howard (12) react against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at the AT&T Center. Houston beat San Antonio 112-106. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports

James Harden: Dwight Howard cornerstones of the Rockets, rest are role players

Nov 17, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) works out prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Roddy White, Atlanta Falcons agree on four-year contract extension

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Ryan Howard will cede playing time at first base to other options

June 30, 2013; Joliet, IL, USA; Mike Ditka during the Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Police sketch of peacock murderer resembles Mike Ditka (Photo)

Ryan Zimmerman back on the DL, who should you pick up?

Jun 11, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Jon Jay (19) on deck to bat against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay Rays defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinals’ Jon Jay strikes out after taking ball four (Video)

May 21, 2014; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon (12) during organized team activities at Cleveland Browns practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Browns’ Josh Gordon to meet with NFL on August 1 regarding suspension

Jun 27, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) gets ready in the dugout for the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Yadier Molina leaves crackers at the plate for brother Jose (Video)

Arismendy Alcantara: First of the Cubs’ Prospects