воскресенье, 30 июня 2013 г.

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Source: Howard's pick guided by title hopes

Posted: 30 Jun 2013 12:17 AM PDT

Dwight Howard's main priority, according to a source close to the nine-year veteran, is finding a destination that will help him win a championship of a different sort.

Report: Paul's reps tell teams he's staying in L.A.

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 10:50 PM PDT

Report: Paul's reps tell teams he's staying in L.A.

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 10:50 PM PDT

Pitch near Miguel Cabrera's head could spur retaliation

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 06:31 PM PDT

Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland said "somebody pays a price for that."

SI Now: Top NHL draft prospects on expectations

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 11:13 AM PDT

What are top NHL draft prospects Seth Jones, Darnell Nurse, and Nathan MacKinnon expecting Sunday? They sat down with Sports Illustrated's Maggie Gray to discuss their professional hopes.

Neck surgery ends season for Dodgers' Beckett

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 10:29 PM PDT

Dodgers' Beckett needs season-ending neck surgery (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 09:18 PM PDT

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Josh Beckett pitches to the Washington Nationals in the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Monday, May 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Dodgers right-hander Josh Beckett is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery in about 1 1/2 weeks to relieve pressure on a nerve in his neck.


WATCH: Golovkin ends 14th consecutive fight with a brutal knockout

Posted: 30 Jun 2013 05:38 AM PDT

Golovkin's five-year streak survives.

Sources: Paul reps tell teams PG off market

Posted: 30 Jun 2013 12:05 AM PDT

Chris Paul's representatives have told teams not even to bother pursuing the point guard when free agency begins Monday because he will re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to league sources.

Rodney brushes back Cabrera; Tigers irate

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 11:43 PM PDT

Yunel Escobar had an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.

Golovkin knocks out Macklin in third round

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 11:41 PM PDT

Undefeated German middleweight Gennady Golovkin stopped English challenger Matthew Macklin in the third round Saturday night to successfully defend his WBA and IBO titles.

Golovkin KOs Macklin in third round to retain titles

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 06:36 PM PDT

Gennady Golovkin wasted little time taking his power directly to Matthew Macklin

Orioles' Chris Davis continues relentless home-run barrage

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 09:06 PM PDT

The first player to 30 home runs this year is Chris Davis, who's been launching balls at a torrid pace. Can he keep it up? Jay Jaffe compares him to baseball's all-time best sluggers.

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Davis hits 2 HRs as Orioles pound Yankees 11-3 (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 08:21 PM PDT

Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis follows through on a three-run home run against the New York Yankees in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 29, 2013, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Curveball, fastballs, good pitches, bad pitches, it doesn't matter to Chris Davis.


Five potential bargains in this year's NBA free-agent class

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 07:41 AM PDT

Looking for a free-agent bargain? How about Pablo Prigioni, who showed playmaking ability in his first season? Rob Mahoney shares some players who could produce on the cheap.

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Katie Ledecky shatters U.S. record at swimming nationals

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 04:51 AM PDT

Ledecky bested Janet Evans' 25-year-old record in the 1,500 freestyle by nearly 5 seconds.

First to 50: Pirates win again behind Liriano

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 10:55 PM PDT

Pedro Alvarez and Garrett Jones each homered and Francisco Liriano pitched six strong innings as the surging Pittsburgh Pirates won their eighth straight game, 2-1 over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.

Davis hits 2 HRs as Orioles pound Yankees 11-3 (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 07:20 PM PDT

Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis follows through on a three-run home run against the New York Yankees in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 29, 2013, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Chris Davis homered twice to raise his major league-leading total to 30, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Yankees 11-3 Saturday night to extend New York's losing streak to four games.


Alvarez, Liriano help Pirates to 8th straight win (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 10:42 PM PDT

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Jason Grilli (39) and third baseman Pedro Alvarez celebrate after the Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 in a baseball game Saturday, June 29, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates have won eight games in a row, and fans are starting to notice.


Pirates top Brewers, are 1st MLB team to 50 wins

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 07:14 PM PDT

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Former MLB pitcher Justin Miller found dead at 35

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 06:36 PM PDT

Miller pitched for four teams from 2002 to 2010.

Struggling Reds lose Cueto to another lat injury

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 10:38 PM PDT

Braves retire Chipper Jones' No. 10

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 07:58 PM PDT

ATLANTA (AP) -- Chipper Jones still can't believe how much he's adored in Atlanta.

Cuddyer extends hitting streak to 25 in win

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 12:26 AM PDT

Michael Cuddyer homered to extend his hitting streak to 25 games, Jhoulys Chacin pitched eight scoreless innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the slumping San Francisco Giants 4-1 on Friday night.

Former pitcher Justin Miller found dead at 35 (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 08:53 PM PDT

In this February 2010 photo, Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Miller poses during photo day at the baseball team's spring training facility in Glendale, Ariz. Miller, a pitcher for four teams during a major league career that spanned seven seasons, has been found dead. He was 35. Miller's death was confirmed Friday, June 28, 2013, by his agent, Matt Sosnick. Miller's body was found Wednesday night, but the cause of death hadn't been released by the Pinellas County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) -- Justin Miller, a pitcher for four teams during a major league career that spanned seven seasons, has been found dead. He was 35.


Opinions mixed on whether Marlins should move Giancarlo Stanton

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 10:53 AM PDT

Giancarlo Stanton is one of the few bright spots in Miami, but would bring back a king's ransom in a trade. Should the Marlins move him? Ben Reiter weighs in on the pros and cons.

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Marlins' Fernandez standing out in So. Florida

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 08:22 AM PDT

His story is so epic, it should be an HBO miniseries. His story is so big, he never knows where to begin. With the sharks in the water? The time he was in the boat headed for America in the dead of night, and the officers began shooting? That moment he jumped into the water to save his mother's life? How about those grim weeks he spent in the Cuban prison?

Max Scherzer first pitcher to start 12-0 in 27 years

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 05:54 AM PDT

Max Scherzer is the first pitcher to start 12-0 since Roger Clemens in 1986.

Cabrera, Fielder help Tigers' Scherzer get to 12-0

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 07:13 PM PDT

Geraldo Rivera has a problem with the NFL

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 04:01 AM PDT

Geraldo needs to get some facts straight, though.

Keselowski wins rain-shortened N'wide race

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 09:28 PM PDT

Brad Keselowski took his final lead on the 156th lap and went on to a rain-shortened victory Friday night in the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Kentucky Speedway.

Scherzer remains unbeaten, improving to 12-0 (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 08:40 PM PDT

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers to Tampa Bay Rays' Desmond Jennings during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 28, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Max Scherzer is getting as good at deflecting attention from his accomplishments as he is at shutting down opposing hitters.


Scherzer first to start 12-0 in last 27 years

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 09:04 PM PDT

Major league wins leader Max Scherzer became the first starting pitcher to win 12 consecutive decisions to begin a season in 27 years, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 behind a pair of home runs from Miguel Cabrera on Friday night.

Scherzer improves to 12-0 as Tigers drop Rays

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 07:13 PM PDT

The Lakers are getting creepy with their pursuit of Dwight Howard

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 02:02 AM PDT

Repaint the facade of Beverly Hills Hotel with Dwight's jersey.

Braves retire Chipper's No. 10 before game

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 08:25 PM PDT

Chipper Jones still can't believe how much he's adored in Atlanta.

ESPN's Simmons, Clippers' Rivers in war of words

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 05:21 PM PDT

Dale Jr. sets record to claim Kentucky pole

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 05:56 PM PDT

The questions during NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying Friday were how many drivers would raise Kentucky Speedway's record and by how much.

Allen returning to Heat next season (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 04:23 PM PDT

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 20: Ray Allen #34 of the Miami Heat poses for a portrait with the Larry O'Brien Trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game Seven of the 2013 NBA Finals on June 20, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

MIAMI (AP) -- Ray Allen was wearing a pair of ski goggles to protect his eyes from the spray of champagne in the Miami Heat locker room last week, and assessed what it was like to be part of another NBA championship celebration.


Report: Ray Allen returning to Heat for next year

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 03:43 PM PDT

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2013 NBA draft: Examining winners and losers

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 11:38 PM PDT

There was a stunner at No. 1, several lottery surprises and more deals than anyone could count. With the 2013 NBA draft in the books, Ben Golliver examines his winners and losers.

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Behind the scenes: Sights, sounds of 2013 NBA draft

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 12:13 AM PDT

Puig's 2-run single lifts Dodgers past Phillies (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 12:06 AM PDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig hits a two-RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning during a baseball game Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Yasiel Puig is just 22 years old, and already has established himself as one of the most dangerous hitters in the major leagues - as well as a role model for his teammates who enjoy his gung-ho style in the outfield and on the base paths.


For Celtics, trade of Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce is end of era

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 10:36 PM PDT

It's the end of an era in Boston. With Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce off to Brooklyn, the Nets are suddenly dangerous, while the Celtics are suddenly in disarray, writes Ian Thomsen.

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Puig's 2-run single lifts Dodgers past Phils

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 10:23 PM PDT

Doc Rivers rips Bill Simmons live on ESPN

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 05:23 AM PDT

Rivers took exception to Simmons' accusations of quitting on the Celtics.

Kirk Herbstreit will stay with ESPN through 2022

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 05:10 AM PDT

Kirk Herbstreit is entering his 18th season with the network and has 10 more ahead of him.

Get to know No. 1 NBA draft pick Anthony Bennett

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 01:03 AM PDT

The Canadian forward is the shocking first selection for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Floyd Mayweather at home in Atlanta, site of his last loss

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 04:42 AM PDT

'Canelo' Alvarez and 'Money' Mayweather continue tour for September fight.

Sources: Nets get Garnett, Pierce

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 08:34 PM PDT

BROOKLYN -- With all eyes on the wheeling and dealing going on at the NBA draft, the Nets pulled off the biggest trade of all. On Thursday, the Nets agreed to send Kris Humphries, Gerald Wallace, Keith Bogans, Reggie Evans and first-round picks in 2014, '16 and '18 to Boston in exchange for a package headlined by Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Jason Terry, two league sources told SI.com.

Report: 76ers to hire Spurs assistant Brown

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 12:24 AM PDT

The Philadelphia 76ers will hire San Antonio Spurs assistant Brett Brown as their new coach, according to a report by the New York Daily News.

In AL East, unprecedented five-team battle unfolds

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 03:15 AM PDT

There's a historic battle unfolding in the AL East

NBA draft pick's hair is too big for his hat

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 02:53 AM PDT

The struggle is very real.

Lester pitches Red Sox to 7-4 win over Blue Jays (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 08:38 PM PDT

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester walks back to the mound with catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia after an apparent injury while throwing during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

BOSTON (AP) -- With one ace already on the disabled list, the Boston Red Sox weren't taking any chances when their other star pitcher landed awkwardly after a pitch late in the game.


Garnett will reportedly approve trade to the Nets

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 04:16 PM PDT

Goodell must approve Hernandez's return to NFL

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 04:21 PM PDT

NEW YORK (AP) The NFL told its teams Thursday that any player contract they enter into with Aaron Hernandez before charges against him are resolved won't be approved without a hearing by Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Third suspect sought in murder case involving Aaron Hernandez

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 03:42 AM PDT

The suspect is 41-year-old Ernest Wallace. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Judge denies Hernandez's request for bail

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 07:17 PM PDT

A judge denied Aaron Hernandez's request for bail Thursday, one day after the former New England Patriots tight end was charged with murder.

After draft snub, Nerlens Noel vows to 'make them pay'

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 05:16 AM PDT

Nerlens Noel plans to come back from strong from ACL surgery and make an impact.

A-Rod won't go away easily and Yankees need him

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 03:55 PM PDT

Alex Rodriguez and the Yanks' brass aren't exactly on goods term right now. But despite rumors, A-Rod isn't going anywhere, partially because New York needs him, says Jay Jaffe.

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Have the suddenly-hot Dodgers finally turned the corner?

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 07:51 PM PDT

Dodgers have won five in a row to pull within six games of first place.

Alderman Demands Changes to Wrigley Renovation Plan

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 09:19 PM PDT



The north side alderman whose ward includes Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon said he can't get behind a proposed $500 million facelift to the park unless a few big demands are met.

Wimbledon 2013: Upsets, injuries, wobbles mark wild day

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 01:06 AM PDT

It started with a rash of withdrawals. It ended witt upsets, including Roger Federer.

Floyd Mayweather takes LeBron over Jordan

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 05:35 AM PDT

The boxer says LeBron is the greatest of all time.

Hernandez charged with murder, released by Patriots

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 05:53 AM PDT

Aaron Hernandez, hours after being arrested early Wednesday and released by the Patriots, was charged with first-degree murder and five weapons counts. He pleaded not guilty.

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Hernandez charged with murder

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 08:51 PM PDT

Aaron Hernandez, hours after being arrested early Wednesday and released by the Patriots, was charged with first-degree murder and five weapons counts. He pleaded not guilty.

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ESPN reporter calls Aaron Hernandez 'Aaron Rodgers'

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 04:00 AM PDT

Rodgers responds: 'Not funny ESPN.'

6-foot-2 high-schooler has the dunk of the year

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 03:37 AM PDT

This is just ridiculous.

Watch Patrick Kane get hosed on Letterman

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 03:45 AM PDT

Late Show host doused the Conn Smythe Trophy winner.

NCAA gets Oregon sanctions right, but many flaws remain

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 01:27 PM PDT

For once, the NCAA got it right with Oregon's penalties. Unfortunately, the system is so flawed it continues to ignore a simple fix that would solve the entire issue, says Andy Staples.

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Lakers unveil billboards asking Howard to re-sign

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 04:56 PM PDT

Prospect Seth Jones one of a kind

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 02:53 AM PDT

6-4 defenseman overflowing with maturity and confidence

RG3's underwater treadmill is big draw among athletic trainers

Posted: 27 Jun 2013 05:24 AM PDT

Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III a believer in underwater treadmill for rehab

Summitt adjusting well to life after coaching

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 02:24 AM PDT

The former Tennessee women's basketball coach says she is "content" with her new role.

Ten burning questions as NBA draft approaches

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 11:10 AM PDT

Who will the Cavaliers take at No. 1? Where will Victor Oladipo and Shabazz Muhammad land on Thursday? Chris Mannix dishes his 10 burning questions heading into the NBA draft.

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Bruins will let Andrew Ference, Jaromir Jagr walk

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 02:15 AM PDT

Coveted Nathan Horton could be heading to unrestricted free agency

Nerlens Noel is ready to be top pick in 2013 NBA draft

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 04:26 AM PDT

USA TODAY Sports spent time with the Kentucky center in the days leading up to the draft.

Nightengale: Cashman, A-Rod must overcome trust issues

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 06:42 PM PDT

A-Rod and Cashman: No trust, no contact

Getting to Know You: New Bear D.J. Williams

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 05:40 PM PDT



The Bears have several new players this year. As we get closer to training camp, Grizzly Detail will help you get to know the Bears. Today, we look at a new Bear who has the tough task of replacing a legend: D.J...

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Paulinho header sends Brazil to Confed final (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 04:40 PM PDT

Brazil's Neymar (10) waves to the supporters after beating 2-1 Uruguay in the soccer Confederations Cup semifinal at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Wednesday, June 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) -- Brazil's players wept with joy inside the stadium, and Brazilian protesters were sprayed with tear gas outside it as the country's soccer team reached the Confederations Cup final despite another wave of mass demonstrations on the streets.