The Brooklyn Nets are targeting free-agent center Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history, to return to the franchise, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.
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Robert Gsellman might want to start caring. The Mets right-hander was firmly in general manager Sandy Alderson’s crosshairs Wednesday, even before throwing his first pitch against the Yankees in his return from the disabled list. A night earlier Gsellman had been asked about Alderson’s recent assessment he needed to start pitching better and responded: “I don’t really care.” The comment didn’t go unnoticed by Alderson. “I am going to give him a pass on that for a moment, but I hope he reflects on the implications of that statement and the potential consequences of that statement and gives a better response the next time out,” Alderson said. The GM said he was giving Gsellman a pass because he
The Detroit Lions say they "detest and disavow" any use of their logo associated with the event last Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia. A photo attributed to Getty Images showed someone with a logo similar to the one the Lions use , although it was blue and red and had stars on it. "We detest and disavow any use or implied use of the Detroit Lions logo or any of our marks in association with the event this past Saturday in Charlottesville," the team said in a statement Tuesday night. "We value diversity as it represents the strong fabric of our team, the City of Detroit, the NFL, the game of football, our fans and our country." The Detroit Red Wings already said they were considering legal
Tom Brady's mother is on "the road to recovery" after a battle with cancer, the quarterback said today. Brady did not give details about his mother's condition, nor did he specify the type of cancer with which she was diagnosed. “She’s doing really well," Brady said.
Two-time U.S. Open participant Chris Crawford was disqualified from the U.S. Amateur during the second round when he realized his caddie was using the slope function on his distance-measuring device. Crawford, 23, was making his fifth start in the U.S. Amateur. After an opening-round 73 at Riviera Country Club, he was 2 under on his round at nearby Bel-Air Country Club and in position to make the 64-man match-play portion for the first time when he realized something might be wrong. According to an ESPN report, Crawford's intended caddie had gotten ill which led him to hire fill-in caddies for each of the first two rounds. On the second day, he knew based on the information his caddie was providing
It's been nearly a month since the Red Sox released Pablo Sandoval. On Monday, the current Giants infielder opened up about his rocky time in Boston. With a day to digest the contents of that article, GM Dave Dombrowski and second baseman Dustin Pedroia offered their thoughts on Sandoval's comments. "It doesn't make you feel good when you see that, in the sense that for me, he didn't perform very well, is really what it comes down to. Using that as a comfort feeling for a big league player, I don't that's really a very good excuse, per se. It's up to him to try to make the adjustment, but the basic reality is it didn't work, he didn't play very well. I think if he would've played well, he would've
It's that time of year again! SI Swimsuit Casting Call season is upon us, and you're in for a real treat. For the first time ever, we held an open casting call to find our next big star. After receiving thousands of Instagram submissions from women around the world, we invited 35 finalists to SI's Brooklyn offices for an in-person interview and photo shoot. From there, it wasn't easy, but we narrowed down the list our Top 15, who made history during Miami Swim Week as they walked the runway in SI's first branded swimwear show. So how about we get to know your Top 15 a little better? Next up is the gorgeous ! Dessie has been in the industry for the past six years and is a huge advocate for petite
A guy named Danny Terp asked Tim Tebow to send his grandma a message since she’s such a huge fan! Tim agreed and the video of her reaction is a pretty sweet moment.
Sometimes, when a team falls short in a playoff run, it feels a bit melodramatic to throw around words like “devastation.” In the case of the Washington Capitals falling to the Pittsburgh Penguins – yet again – during the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs, a little melodrama almost seems appropriate. NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti caught up with a number of Capitals to reflect upon the past and look to the future, and while one must credit Nicklas Backstrom and others for saying the right things, you could also tell that the wounds haven’t fully healed just yet. “It should be about the team and how we lose as a team.
After taking criticism from, among others, Martellus Bennett a day earlier, former Packers tight end Jermichael Finley tweeted he will seek to become part of the solution for solving racial injustices. “I’ve taken my own advice & reached out to someone, so I can educate myself on how to contribute to solving racial injustices in America,” Finely tweeted. Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett and Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch both sat during the national anthem in separate games over the weekend.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler had harsh words Tuesday for Angel Hernandez, saying the veteran umpire should get a different job. A day after being ejected from a game for questioning Hernandez's calls on balls and strikes, Kinsler told reporters covering the Tigers that Hernandez is a bad umpire who is "messing" with games "blatantly." "It has to do with changing the game. He's changing the game. He needs to find another job, he really does," Kinsler said. Kinsler's comments were reported online by multiple media outlets just before Detroit played the Texas Rangers and early in the game. After the Rangers' 10-4 win Tuesday night, when Hernandez worked third base, the umpire said he
NAPA Marshawn Lynch sat during the national anthem during Saturdays exhibition opener against Arizona. Its assumed by many to be in protest of racial inequality and mistreatment of minorities, a timely sentiment following racially fueled violence in Charlottesville, Va. Was he simply enjoying a seat and a banana, or was it politically motivated and worthy of being lumped into national anthem protests by Colin Kaepernick and others in 2016 and Michael Bennett on Sunday?
The Colorado Rockies pitcher is back after a battle against cancer.
Cristiano Ronaldo got hit with a 5 game ban for throwing a hissy fit at the Supercopa De Espana.
It's been nearly a month since the Red Sox released Pablo Sandoval. On Monday, the current Giants infielder opened up about his rocky time in Boston. With a day to digest the contents of that article, GM Dave Dombrowski and second baseman Dustin Pedroia offered their thoughts on Sandoval's comments. "It doesn't make you feel good when you see that, in the sense that for me, he didn't perform very well, is really what it comes down to. Using that as a comfort feeling for a big league player, I don't that's really a very good excuse, per se. It's up to him to try to make the adjustment, but the basic reality is it didn't work, he didn't play very well. I think if he would've played well, he would've
The Golden State roster is locked in with 15 guaranteed contracts set for next season. Sources: Free agent Georges Niang signed partial guarantee with Golden State. Niang was drafted in the second round, 50th overall, out of Iowa State in 2016, by Indiana.
Kris Bryant’s surprise visit to a Chicago children’s hospital included a sweet marriage proposal. In his relatively short career, Kris Bryant has already established himself as one of MLB’s brightest superstars on the field. More importantly, the Chicago Cubs slugger has also established himself as one of the game’s most genuine and kind-hearted representatives off the diamond. Those attributes were on display again on Wednesday as Bryant, along with his wife, Jess, surprised young patients at Advocate Hospital in Park Ridge, Ill.
Throughout the offseason, we'll ask questions about the Flyers to our resident hockey analysts and see what they have to say. Going End to End today are CSNPhilly.com reporters John Boruk, Tom Dougherty, Jordan Hall and Greg Paone. The topic: Expectations for Ivan Provorov in Year 2. Boruk "He's the best player I've ever played with by a mile." That was Nolan Patrick's assessment of Provorov following two seasons of junior hockey with the Brandon Wheat Kings. There's an indescribable maturity you quickly sense in talking with Provorov, and that mentality carries over onto the ice. Nineteen-year-olds simply don't grasp the speed, the decision-making, the mental grind and some of the other elements
Imagine having a hangover without the party. That’s how some in the Washington Capitals organization felt during the off-season. It was bad enough that they fell – again – to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a second-round series, even with home-ice advantage
For virtually her entire career, Paula Creamer has been a lock to play in the Solheim Cup. But her results have declined and U.S. captain Juli Inkster told her that for the first time she wouldn't be playing. Then Jessica Korda withdrew because of a forearm injury, and Creamer was on the team. Creamer, the first alternate to play in the top team event in women's golf, is the lowest-ranked American on the squad. The biennial tournament between the U.S. and Europe begins Friday at Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Creamer is intent on showing she can still play at golf's highest level. "It's an interesting feeling," she said. "After everything got announced I put my big-girl pants on and was like
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Though many of his Charlotte teammates are in the majors and his own prospects for a promotion are promising, Lucas Giolito doesn’t want to get ahead of himself. The Triple-A Charlotte pitcher is absolutely thrilled for teammates Yoan Moncada, Aaron Bummer, Nicky Delmonico and Reynaldo Lopez. He hopes to be there in Chicago to join them soon, too. But given all the effort he’s put in to reach this place, a spot in which he’s produced the consistency he desires, Giolito wants to keep his focus. His overall numbers aren’t what he’d like, but Giolito -- who is 5-10 with a 4.70 ERA in 23 starts -- feels comfortable with what he has accomplished in 2017. The right-hander’s curveball
Wide receiver Sammie Coates said in June that he was expecting a “good fight” for spots on the Steelers roster during training camp, but he’s been a non-combatant this summer. Coates had his knee scoped before camp opened in July and the Steelers placed him on the physically unable to perform list as a result of that surgery. The Steelers announced on Wednesday that Coates has been activated from the PUP list and is now eligible to get on the field with the rest of the team.
Jose Mourinho will not sign another player for Manchester United this summer but instead wait for the transfer window to reopen in January, according to reports. Mourinho has already spent around £150 million (about $193 million) on improving his United squad ahead of his second season as manager at Old Trafford. Victor Lindelof, the Swedish center-back, was the first through the door this summer from Benfica for £31 million ($40m), followed by Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku for £75 million ($97m) from Everton.
Defenseman Will Butcher is attracting plenty of interest on his first day as an NHL free agent since college hockey's top player turned down an opportunity to sign with the Colorado Avalanche. The former University of Denver play had discussions with five teams on Wednesday, the player's agent Stephen Bartlett wrote in a text to The Associated Press. And, Bartlett added, he's scheduled to have talks with more teams over the next couple of days. Bartlett wouldn't reveal the entire list of teams, but did confirm he's had discussions with the Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils and expansion Vegas Golden Knights. The three teams were first mentioned in a report published by The Denver Post. The Avalanche
Chris Sheridan was ahead of the crowd in 2014, reporting LeBron James would likely leave the Heat for the Cavaliers – which obviously happened. Of course, LeBron revealed his choice in a Sports Illustrated essay.
One thing stands out, especially, for manager Terry Collins about Amed Rosario in the Mets’ clubhouse: Amed Rosario doesn’t stand out. The heralded rookie shortstop is more old school than millennial in his approach and demeanor. Putting the physical gifts aside, that businesslike conduct says a lot. “There are certain guys who think they are entitled to be in that clubhouse. And there are guys who earned their way and want to continue to earn the respect of their teammates and Amed is one of those guys,” Collins said Tuesday before the second leg of the latest Subway Series at Yankee Stadium. “He came in here, obviously, with big fanfare and has handled it very humbly, which the veterans respect
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