NBA commissioner Adam Silver is just saying what many already think – ESPN covers the Lakers a lot. OK, to be clear he was joking when he said this, but he did point out the channel’s coverage of LeBron James and the Lakers on Yahoo Sports’ “Posted Up” with Chris Haynes this week. “They have their own channel, it’s called ESPN,” Silver said, as Haynes couldn’t contain his laughter. “I’ve been watching for the last…
Ryan Moore shot a 7-under 65 to take the lead after the first round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. The 36-year-old Moore, who has five career PGA Tour wins, went out in the second group of the day and started on a tear, making birdie on five of his first seven holes. He went to the clubhouse with the early lead and it held up, despite a couple of challenges from other golfers…
As reported earlier this year, Peyton Manning once again turned down ESPN’s offer for him to become an analyst on “Monday Night Football.” One would think such an offer would not be extended to him again, but Manning, speaking at Broncos OTAs on Thursday, seemed to hint that the network’s offer is open-ended. “I talked to the ‘Monday Night Football’ folks,” Manning told reporters. “I enjoyed talking to them. I had (a) great conversation. It…
This one is going to carry a lot of emotions on both sides. Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist delivered a high hit against the boards to Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk on Wednesday in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Grzelcyk stayed down on the ice and eventually had to be helped to the locker room after the hit. He was not on the ice for the second period. Sundqvist was given a two-minute penalty for…
The NBA Finals matchup between the Raptors and Warrior is rapidly approaching. Toronto is making its first appearance in the championship series, while Golden State is trying to win its third consecutive title and fourth in five seasons. The Warriors are favored to win, but anything could happen on the biggest stage in basketball. Here are three bold predictions for the 2019 NBA Finals: 1. Stephen Curry won’t win Finals MVP Curry is considered by…
Los Angeles is going all out to get Kyrie Irving and Kobe Bryant is even getting involved. Click Here: The 18-time All-Star is trying to recruit the guard to play for the Lakers, according to a report from Bleacher Report’s Ric Bucher. Bucher said Tuesday on “The Herd.” Irving can become a free agent after this season if he declines his player option with the Celtics. Most reports indicate he will explore the free-agent market.…
Warriors vs. Raptors: Schedule, time, TV channel Date Matchup Time (TV channel) May 30 Game 1 at Toronto 9 p.m. ET (ABC/SN1) June 2 Game 2 at Toronto 8 p.m. ET (ABC/TSN) June 5 Game 3 at Golden State 9 p.m. ET (ABC/SN1) June 7 Game 4 at Golden State 9 p.m. ET (ABC/TSN) June 10* Game 5 at Toronto 9 p.m. ET (ABC/SN1) June 13* Game 6 at Golden State 9 p.m. ET (ABC/TSN)…
Rockets GM Daryl Morey, eager to get his team over the Golden State hump, is moving aggressively to improve the team’s roster “with all players and picks available in talks” with other NBA front offices, ESPN.com reported Wednesday, citing unidentified sources. Despite winning 118 games the past two regular seasons, the Rockets have lost in the conference final and conference semifinal to the Warriors in consecutive years. While ESPN’s report says it’s “(h)ard to imagine”…
As the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs reach their climax, the NHL’s free agent period begins in just over a month. Compared to previous offseasons, this summer has a deep crop of restricted free agent talent, some of whom could become targets for offer sheets. Click Here: Between now and July 1, Sporting News will break down the top free agents around the league. Here’s a look at the top restricted free agents in the Western…
Another day, another wild story about the Lakers. Ever since Los Angeles signed LeBron James in free agency last summer, the franchise has been a constant source of drama. Curious roster moves, ugly trade rumors, information leaks, a chaotic front office, clueless ownership – it’s easy to get lost down LA’s rabbit hole of despair. MORE: Why did Rob Pelinka lie about Kobe Bryant meeting Heath Ledger? ESPN’s Baxter Holmes managed to put all of…