Due to scheduling conflict, Billy Joel Progressive Field concert to be held in center field during game

CLEVELAND — Many people were looking forward to the Indians game Friday night as well as the Billy Joel concert at Progressive Field, but the field itself is also looking to house both events. Due to a scheduling mishap, both the concert and baseball game are to be played at the same time.   The… Read More Due to scheduling conflict, Billy Joel Progressive Field concert to be held in center field during game

Report: Several teams interested in getting rid of Anderson Varejao midseason

NEW YORK CITY — In today’s NBA, analytics and statistical trends often reign supreme in the decisions teams make to try to bolster their title chances. Therefore, most of the league seems to have stumbled upon a formula that appears to guarantee a championship. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports forward/center Anderson Varejao has been in contract… Read More Report: Several teams interested in getting rid of Anderson Varejao midseason

Patriots win close vote for the Super Bowl champion ESPY award

LOS ANGELES — ESPN held its annual ESPY Awards on Wednesday night, highlighted by the much-coveted Super Bowl champion award, won by the New England Patriots. The Pats narrowly edged out the Falcons, Steelers and Packers for the honors.   Members of all four teams were noticeably nervous when the award was announced by Ice… Read More Patriots win close vote for the Super Bowl champion ESPY award

The last fan insisting Lonnie Chisenhall sucks admits he’s a good player

CLEVELAND — Since the first whispers of Lonnie Chisenhall being a bust came along in 2012, the legion of Cleveland Indians fans having it out for him has grown and grown. But with Chisenhall recreating himself as a platoon outfielder in the second half of 2014 and proving himself to be a valuable commodity, that… Read More The last fan insisting Lonnie Chisenhall sucks admits he’s a good player

Elfrid Payton, Aaron Gordon and Evan Fournier decide to become a Big Three

ORLANDO, Fla. — Inspired by Gordon Hayward, Isaiah Thomas and Al Horford being classified as a Big Three by fans and media, the Orlando Magic’s trio of Elfrid Payton, Aaron Gordon and Evan Fournier have decided they are a Big Three as well. A source has indicated that when the young Magic players realized tangible… Read More Elfrid Payton, Aaron Gordon and Evan Fournier decide to become a Big Three

Trent Richardson announces self-imposed, indefinite suspension

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — After an offseason that featured more arrests for assault than rushing yards accumulated since 2014, former Browns, Colts and apparently Raiders and Ravens running back Trent Richardson announced he is self-imposing a suspension that will last “as long as it needs to take.” “It’s time for me to take a step back… Read More Trent Richardson announces self-imposed, indefinite suspension

Andrew Miller to throw right-handed for rest of the year to prepare for playoffs

CLEVELAND — Andrew Miller has had a terrific season so far for the Indians, but the Tribe has their sights on bigger things in the fall. In order to save him for the playoffs, Miller will be throwing right-handed for the remainder of the regular season. “Andrew was key to our postseason success last season… Read More Andrew Miller to throw right-handed for rest of the year to prepare for playoffs

Cavs looking to get younger and better at defense, targeting Carmelo Anthony

CLEVELAND — After falling to the Warriors in the NBA Finals this past season, the Cavaliers are looking to shore up some of their weak spots this offseason. The front office is looking to improve team defense and add some youth to the team. This has led them to Carmelo Anthony, according to a source… Read More Cavs looking to get younger and better at defense, targeting Carmelo Anthony