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Sean Doolittle jabs Joe Maddon over protest
Doolittle pitched a scoreless ninth to pick up the save in his Washington Nationals' 5-2 win over the Cubs . The Chicago manager believed the left-handed Doolittle was tapping his right toe on the ground before coming to the plate. Kyle Hendricks (4-4) retired the first 11 Washington batters and didn't allow a hit until Kurt Suzuki's single leading off the fifth, but finished by giving up fou... [Full Article...]
Magic Johnson: Lakers GM Pelinka was backstabber
The rumors didn't stop there, as Magic soon received the same intel from his very own circle outside of the front office. "If you're going to talk betrayal, it's only with Rob", Johnson said. And I said: 'Listen, we gotta get a better coach. "The next day, 'No, we should try to work it out'. I don't have the power that I thought I had to make decisions". [Full Article...]
Cavaliers hire J.B. Bickerstaff as associate head coach
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavaliers have hired former Memphis Grizzlies head coach J.B. Bickerstaff to be its top assistant coach. After a 12-5 start, the Grizzlies fell hard, finishing 33-49 and missing the playoffs for the second straight season. But at least they are figuring out there coaching staff Issues. [Full Article...]
Pochettino escapes touchline ban for Champions League final
It's claimed Mauricio Pochettino is "admirer" of the winger, but their approach depends on whether or not the former Southampton manager will be at the club next season. Pochettino has attracted plaudits from all across Europe during his five-year spell in north London and has been lauded for the success of his team under strict financial constraints. [Full Article...]
Kroos pens new Real Madrid deal until 2023
I'm going to be important, I can't say anything else . "I always wanted to continue at Real Madrid ". "No player reached their top level like in previous years", Kroos told reporters on Monday. Kroos made over 40 appearances for Madrid in all competitions this season but was unable to help them replicate their success of recent years. The 2014 World Cup victor finished a disappointing seas... [Full Article...]
Watch Clint Bowyer, Ryan Newman fight after NASCAR All-Star Race
The field has 15 cars in it as of Friday night with as many four more being added on Saturday via the victor of a fan vote and then who wins each of the three stages in the Monster Energy Open, a 50-lap exhibition race held prior to the All-Star race that involves all of the full-time Cup drivers that aren't automatic qualifiers for the All-Star race. [Full Article...]
Eagles' Long appears to retire from NFL
Louis Rams . Louis Rams back in 2009. But Brady is a normal guy. During that time he amassed 70 sacks and had four seasons of at least eight sacks. Long played just 60 percent of the Patriots snaps and was looking for a boosted role. That victory secured the NFC East title for the Eagles. "This is the worst nightmare I have ever had, '" Long said. [Full Article...]
Nuggets permit Wizards to interview Connelly
A meeting between the two parties is expected to take place this week. It added that the Nuggets' willingness - very rare for an accomplished executive in what would be a lateral move - is rooted to Connelly's ties to the Mid-Atlantic region and "extenuating family considerations". [Full Article...]