Best bets for the Daytona 500Best bets for the Daytona 500
With the green flag set to wave on Sunday, PJ Walsh picks his best bets to win the 2018 Daytona 500.
Day: February 16, 2018
Barkley fears for NBA in ‘superteam’ eraBarkley fears for NBA in ‘superteam’ era
Basketball great Charles Barkley fears the NBA’s popularity could be in jeopardy if the trend of top players gravitating towards a handful of franchises continues unchecked. Barkley, 54, said he was alarmed by the increasing disparity of rosters across the league, and warned that LeBron James’
Charles Barkley claims he could have been a Trail Blazer, but Portland refused to trade for himCharles Barkley claims he could have been a Trail Blazer, but Portland refused to trade for him
In a segment on TNT’s Inside the NBA last night, Charles Barkley told a story about trying to convince the Portland Trail Blazers to trade for him. Barkley claims he flew to Portland on his own dime during his playing days to meet with the Blazers – though he decline to name the GM who he spoke with
Kobe Bryant Says Only ‘Special’ Players Can Be LakersKobe Bryant Says Only ‘Special’ Players Can Be Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant said the organization shouldn’t need to make a major sales pitch to convince top free agents to join one of the NBA’s most storied franchises. In an interview with ESPN’s Jalen Rose, Bryant downplayed the idea that he could help the Lakers recruit players
Rockets GM Daryl Morey celebrates Warriors loss on TwitterRockets GM Daryl Morey celebrates Warriors loss on Twitter
Morey wasn’t lying about being obsessed with Golden Golden State
Live blog: Tiger Woods Rd. 2 at Genesis OpenLive blog: Tiger Woods Rd. 2 at Genesis Open
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — Tiger Woods needs reps … and the best way to get those is making the cut, which he’ll attempt to do in Friday’s second round of the Genesis Open. Woods, making his second PGA TOUR start since returning after a year’s absence following back surgery, opened with a 1-over 72 in the first round and is hoping to improve on that score in order to secure a weekend spot at Riviera. PGATOUR.COM is on the scene and will have live coverage, as well as hole-by-hole results once he tees off at 3:22 p.m. ET. MORE TIGER: Scorecard | Rd. 1 analysis | Set-up game | Riviera struggles
See ya, N.Y.: L.A. is the new mecca of basketballSee ya, N.Y.: L.A. is the new mecca of basketball
New York is the past. Los Angeles, which is hosting this weekend’s All-Star festivities, produces the most and the best NBA players.
Giannis: I want to work with Kobe this summerGiannis: I want to work with Kobe this summer
In an effort to advance his game, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo hopes to learn from NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
Hayley Wickenheiser’s untold story from Vancouver OlympicsHayley Wickenheiser’s untold story from Vancouver Olympics
Wickenheiser shares the untold story of a call she received from former Hockey Canada boss Bob Nicholson shortly after the Vancouver 2010 celebration, and her steely response to his request.
Kobe: Only ‘special’ players can be on LakersKobe: Only ‘special’ players can be on Lakers
Kobe Bryant told ESPN’s Jalen Rose that it takes a special kind of player to want to play for the Lakers franchise, and that if he has to persuade anyone to uphold the Lakers’ standard, that player should go someplace else.