Cesar Tordesillas
Pelicans Sign Kendrick Perkins to Mentor Anthony Davis, Play Backup Center
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Jul 23, 2015 07:20 AM EDT |
The New Orleans Pelicans signed veteran Kendrick Perkins to serve as mentor to star forward Anthony Davis and as reserve center behind 7-foot starter Omer Asik, according to ESPN. The 6'10" center signed a one-year deal for the veterans minimum on Tuesday.
University of Tennessee Under Scrutiny For Involvement of Football Players in Sexual Assault Cases
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Jul 21, 2015 07:17 PM EDT |
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, who have at least six football players charged with sexual assault, will be investigated by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights. The probe was ignited by a complaint about the manner it handled a report of sexual violence, according to The Tennessean.
Florida State University Addresses Issues About Its Male Athletes Punching Women
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Jul 21, 2015 07:17 PM EDT |
Florida State University outlined plans to imrove student behavior after two of its football players were charged misdemeanor battery for punching women, according to the Tallahassee Democrat . University president John Thrasher expressed concern for the national attention the school is getting for the incidents.
Football from 'Deflategate' Game Between Patriots and Colts Auctioned for $43.7K
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Jul 21, 2015 07:36 AM EDT |
Auction house Lelands.com sold the only ball ball from the "Deflategate" game to make its way to the public for $43,740 on Saturday. Lelands.com chairman Joshua Evans expected the ball to fetch more than $100,000. However, the final price is still a record for the amount paid for a football.
On Being Called Unprofessional by Arum: Pacquiao Says Promoter is Just Voicing Out Concern
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Jul 21, 2015 07:34 AM EDT |
Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao downplayed his promoter Bob Arum's comment that he was unprofessional for missing a rehab visit to his doctor. Pacquiao said he respects Arum who is like a father to him and that he believes the promoter is just voicing out his concern appreciates it.
Ex-Middleweight Champ Jermain Taylor Pleads Innocence Due to Mental Illness in Assault Charge
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Jul 21, 2015 02:11 AM EDT |
Boxer Jermain Taylor pleaded innocence due to mental disease to a battery charge last Thursday, according to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. The incident occurred May 13 at a rehabilitation center, the Oasis Renewal Center, where Taylor was undergoing treatment for substance abuse.
Diamondbacks Beat Deadline to Sign Top Overall Pick Dansby Swanson
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Jul 20, 2015 11:08 AM EDT |
The Arizona Diamondbacks was able to sign shortstop Dansby Swanson, 2015 first overall pick , to a $6.5 million signing bonus just before the deadline for him to reach a deal. Diamondbacks' senior vice president of baseball operations De Jon Watson, weaved a sigh of relief after the close call.
Move Over Derrick Rose: Jimmy Butler Says the Chicago Bulls is Now His Team
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Jul 19, 2015 06:40 AM EDT |
Chicago Bulls top offensive threat Jimmy Butler believes that he should be the guy to be the Bulls should count on both on the floor and as a leader. Butler noted that the Bulls need a someone that can be a little bit of everything and that has to be him.
Sergey Kovalev vs Andre Ward Super Fight Looming in the Horizon
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Jul 18, 2015 04:44 AM EDT |
The camp of unified light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev is discussing a potential super fight against super middleweight world champion Andre Ward, according to ESPN. Kathy Duva, CEO of Main Events, which promotes Kovalev, revealed that they have been talking to Andre Ward's people all week and there was a consensus that the fight is going to happen.
Jamal Crawford Doesn't expect to be back with Clippers, Cavs and Heat Possible Destinations
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Jul 18, 2015 03:53 AM EDT |
Jamal Crawford is certain he will soon be traded by the Los Angeles Clippers after the team signed Josh Smith, according to an LA Times report. The Clippers' roster is heavy on shooting guards with J.J. Redick and Lance Stephenson, and Crawford's partially guaranteed contract of $5.7 million could definitely be used as trade bait.
Donaire Targets Super Bantam Champ Quigg, Needs to Dispatch Settoul First
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Jul 18, 2015 03:52 AM EDT |
Nonito Donaire will take on unheralded Frenchman Anthony Settoul in a 10-round super bantamweight tune-up bout against at Cotai Arena hoping that a win leads to a titleshot. The 32-year-old Donaire (34-3, 22 KOs), nicknamed the "The Filipino Flash" is being lined up against Undefeated Scott Quigg.
Josh Smith Says he Joined Clippers to Start Winning
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Jul 18, 2015 03:51 AM EDT |
Forward Josh Smith bolted the Houston Rockets to start winning with the Los Angeles Clippers where he signed a one-year deal worth a veteran's minimum of $1.5 million, according to ESPN. The free-agent forward played 55 games for the Rockets last season, coming of the bench to score in double digits in 35 of 48 games.
Female Hoops Players Marry Each Other for 28 Days, Now One Wants Spousal Support
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Jul 18, 2015 03:51 AM EDT |
Tulsa Shock's Glory Johnson is demanding a $20,000 monthly spousal support and $10,000 in attorney fees from her ex-wife, Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner. The two WNBA players were married on May 8. On June 4, Johnson shocked Griner when she announced that she would be missing the entire WNBA season because of pregnancy. That prompted Griner to file an annullment on June 5 because the "marriage was based on fraud". Griner claimed was unaware of the in vitro fertilization that brought about the pregnancy.
Pacers: Paul George Could Not Resist Shift from Swingman to Power Forward
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Jul 17, 2015 08:36 AM EDT |
Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird insists that they could compel swingman Paul George to shift to power forward. Bird is trying to convince George that the shift is a good move, but emphasized that he has no right to resist changes.
Lakers Fans Boo Team in Summer League as Russell was outplayed by Knicks' Porzingis
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Jul 15, 2015 10:03 AM EDT |
Fans of the Los Angeles Lakers booed their team at the Thomas & Mack Center of their 76-66 loss to the New York Knicksfor committing more turnovers than points at seven to five in the first quarter. The Lakers shot a woeful 2-of-17 as they feel behind by 19-5.
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