On today’s episode of the Hollywood drama known as Los Angeles Lakers news, word has it that center, Dwight Howard was unhappy with coach D’Antoni’s offensive game-plan or lack thereof all season long. This revelation could be a potential hiccup in the Lakers’ plans to bring the big man back next season. Mitch Kupchak held separate meetings with several players ... Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionSan Francisco Wins Bid To Host Super Bowl
The San Francisco 49ers have won the bid to host the 50th Super Bowl in 2016. San Francisco beat out South Florida for the rights to host the game. South Florida had been seen as a long shot since the city failed to secure 350 million dollars for stadium improvements. The vote was made by the NFL owners, who tend ... Read More »
49ers minicamp 2013: Question marks remain at wide receiver
With OTA’s kicking off all around the NFL and mini camps just around the corner, teams are hoping to get an early look at how some of their training camp position battles might shake out. For the San Francisco 49ers, the team is hoping to see signs from their young wide receivers that indicate they’re ready to make an impact ... Read More »
NFL minicamp 2013: Chargers sequester Manti Te’o
Head coach Mike McCoy and the San Diego Chargers plan on restricting Manti Te’o's access with the media until minicamps in mid-June. After the scandal of the fake girlfriend which was tied to Te’o, the Chargers are being protective with their linebacker. It is being reported that Te’o recently attended a party hosted by Maxim magazine. Ironically the magazine included ... Read More »
MMA week in review: Belfort KOs Rockhold, Diaz suspended for homophobic slur
The UFC returned to Brazil on Saturday, May 18, when Vitor Belfort knocked out Luke Rockhold with an incredible spinning back kick to the head in the main event at UFC on FX 8. Belfort’s victory put him in position to once again challenge for the middleweight title later in the year. Here’s a look a Belfort’s victory and the ... Read More »
Mariners news: Raul Ibanez renews his magic at Yankee Stadium
The Seattle Mariners welcomed Raul Ibanez back into their family this season. As this is his third stint with the Mariners organization, he was a familiar addition to the lineup. This is now his 11th season in a Mariners uniform. He has played in both the Kingdome and Safeco Field, and Mariners fans were excited to once again see him ... Read More »
Melvin Ingram injury: Chargers eye Dwight Freeney to replace LB
The San Diego Chargers aren’t wasting any time replacing second-year outside linebacker Melvin Ingram after he suffered a torn ACL on Tuesday during organized team activities; according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, they are already visiting with free agent pass rusher Dwight Freeney. The move would seem to make sense — new general manager Tom Telesco has familiarity with Freeney. The ... Read More »
49ers offseason 2013: Emphasis put back on special teams
When the San Francisco 49ers surprised the football world en route to a 13-3 record in 2011, they did so with a complete team effort. At the time, the 49ers were not the high powered, scoring machine we saw in the 2012 playoffs. They relied on great defense, just enough offense and one of the league’s best special teams units. ... Read More »
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