Month: September 2014

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James Shields on Wild Card start: ‘I love the moment’

Chicago Bulls’ Jimmy Butler: ‘I want to be here’

Could Harrison Barnes be traded in 2014-15?

Doc Rivers: Chris Paul, not Russell Westbrook, is NBA’s top point guard

Sep 27, 2014; London, UNITED KINGDOM; Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis (right) poses with Raiders fan Mark Acasio (GorillaRilla) at NFL on Regent Street in advance of the International Series game between the Miami Dolphins and the Raiders. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Mark Davis: Oakland Raiders job is ‘enticing’

Nov 25, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) grabs the rebound over Milwaukee Bucks center Zaza Pachulia (27) in the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Pistons’ Greg Monroe discusses his qualifying offer

Robbie Lawler opens as big underdog for Johny Hendricks rematch

Dec 26, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets power forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) is congratulated by power forward Terrence Jones (6) after scoring a basket during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Rockets pick up options on Terrence Jones & Donatas Motiejunas

Jan 5, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; The Minnesota Vikings line up for a play during the fourth quarter of the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Packers won 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Brett Favre predicts lopsided Packers win over Vikings

John Gunderson out of Bellator 128, retires from MMA

Jan 20, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back LaMichael James (23) celebrates his touchdown run against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

Former Niners RB James finds home with Dolphins

December 9, 2012; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers former head coach Jon Gruden talks during the presentation of the 10th anniversary of the 2002 Super Bowl Champions during halftime against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium. The Eagles won 23-21. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders admit they might contact Jon Gruden for open head coaching position

Sep 10, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (9) reacts after striking out in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Toronto defeated Chicago 11-1. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs still believe in Javier Baez despite rookie woes

May 8, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) reacts against the San Antonio Spurs in game two of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 114-97. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge talked contract extension

Bellator 130: Newton defends title; Lashley returns and Marloes Coenen debuts

Sep 27, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Kevin Sumlin smiles after defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks in overtime at AT&T Stadium. The Aggies beat the Razorbacks 35-28. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan Wolverines passed on Kevin Sumlin when Brady Hoke was hired

Rumour: Vitaly Minakov retiring from MMA for political career

Aug 26, 2014; Independence, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers player Kevin Love poses with his jersey at Cleveland Clinic Courts. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Wolves’ Kevin Martin didn’t know Kevin Love got traded until yesterday

October 20, 2012; Hattiesburg, MS, USA; Southern Miss Golden Eagles quarterback Anthony Alford (2) runs with the football during the game against the Marshall Thundering Herd at M.M. Roberts Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook - USA TODAY Sports

Ole Miss DB Anthony Alford leaves team for pro baseball career

Aug 10, 2014; Irvine, CA, USA; Michael Phelps (left) and Ryan Lochte at the 2014 USA National Championships at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Ryan Lochte on Michael Phelps’ DUI: He ‘makes dumb decisions’

Photo: Alan Patrick suffers horrific broken jaw in training

Sep 29, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) during Media Day at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

What can the Hornets expect from Lance Stephenson?

Apr 7, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Kevin Ollie reacts after cutting down the net following the championship game of the Final Four in the 2014 NCAA Mens Division I Championship tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN to air Midnight Madness to kick off College Basketball

Sep 26, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) during media day at the Sacramento Kings practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

DeMarcus Cousins has technical foul tracker in his locker (Photo)

Apr 8, 2014; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Frans Nielsen (51) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators during the third period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Senators defeated the Islanders 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Surprise! NHL approves sale of New York Islanders

Sep 29, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Jameer Nelson (14) poses for a portrait during media day at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Jameer Nelson expected to start for Mavericks

Sep 15, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; From left Chicago Cubs vice president of player development Jason McLeod , general manager Jed Hoyer , vice president of baseball operations Theo Epstein and owner Tom Ricketts talk on the field before the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs to be heavily involved in 2014 free agency

Sep 7, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the game against the Washington Redskins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Jadeveon Clowney still a ‘few weeks’ away from Texans return