Stories by Jason Yates

  • Does TV put a hex on Cavs?

    Saturday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers were routed by the Houston Rockets on a nationally televised game by 32 points.

  • Westbrook gives Embiid a wave off

    Don't expect Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder to like many of social media star Joel Embiid's tweets anytime soon.

  • 'Secret' no longer out for St. Louis

    Many St. Louis Cardinals fans have lamented the deterioration of the team's defense and base running for the past two seasons as the franchise missed the playo…

  • Cards' lost way blamed on new guys

    October is the best time of year in baseball, unless you are a proud franchise accustomed to postseason play that is sidelined for the second consecutive seaso…

  • Big Ben ruins WR Brown's 'Christmas'

    Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown lost his temper in the second quarter of Sunday's 26-9 victory over the Baltimore Ravens when quarterback Ben R…

  • No rookie stands with Judge in HRs

    NEW YORK -- Aaron Judge circled the bases for the 50th time this season, breaking Mark McGwire's major league record for home runs by a rookie, and returned to…

  • Kyrie says LeBron not a concern

    New Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving appeared on ESPN's First Take on Monday morning, and after a good deal of blah-blah-blahing from hosts Stephen A. Smith a…

  • Fans were missing piece for LA Rams

    A 46-9 season-opening victory should excite any NFL fan base. For the Los Angeles Rams' sake, let's hope so.

  • Daulton's death leads to theories

    Since Darren Daulton died because of brain cancer Aug. 6, heartfelt tributes have honored the way he led a raucous Philadelphia Phillies team to the World Seri…

  • Mallett's day not one for highlight reel

    Joe Flacco's balky back has the Baltimore Ravens quarterback on the shelf for now, and when he'll be ready to go is anybody's guess.

  • Bears LB wraps up choking man

    Chicago Bears linebacker Jerrell Freeman was hustling through the Austin, Texas, airport Sunday afternoon with a delayed flight and a hankering for some barbec…

  • Vlad's power still a show worth a view

    Baseball great Vladimir Guerrero has been retired since playing for the Baltimore Orioles in 2011, and with 449 career home runs he had plenty of opportunities…

  • For 11 days, players stick to the ice

    Fatigue gave way to emotion for Les Kuntar on Monday when he attempted to put into perspective spending the past 11 days playing one continuous hockey game.

  • Few beers don't stop Series save

    For the past 12 years, one of the worst-kept secrets in Chicago sports was that Mark Buehrle had enjoyed a few cold ones before recording a save in the 2005 Wo…

  • Night of fun costs Gronk, crew $102K

    It's hard to imagine going to a bar and finishing the night with a six-figure tab. But, we all can't be Rob Gronkowski.

  • Williams sets pro wrestling as next move

    While free-agent running back DeAngelo Williams (Wynne) searches for a new team, he's reportedly going to dabble in another contact sport: pro wrestling.

  • Johnson made case to have fun

    Chad Johnson, known for his post-touchdown antics and changing his name to Chad Ochocinco, was a poster child for outlandish celebrations before the NFL tighte…

  • Boston, Thomas bounce Washington

    BOSTON -- Isaiah Thomas said he didn't feel any pressure entering the first Game 7 of his career.

  • Not kin, but Arroyos have bonds that tie

    When 21-year-old Christian Arroyo of the San Francisco Giants stepped in against Cincinnati Reds 40-year-old starter Bronson Arroyo on Friday night, a Major Le…

  • Ex-NFL TE saves the life of MLB great

    Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew received a new heart and kidney from former NFL player Konrad Reuland in what is believed to be the first such transplant invo…

  • Not so fast on a deed to an island

    Adidas made a heck of an offer before the NFL Scouting Combine: Anyone breaking Chris Johnson's record at the 2008 combine of a 4.24-second 40-yard dash time w…

  • No breaks as coaches star on TV

    Seton Hall women's Coach Tony Bozzella joked before tipoff that he was going to apologize ahead of time for any colorful language viewers heard during Fox Spor…

  • Coach-Sager relationship very personal

    For years, TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager and San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich were between-quarters adversaries, as Sager, a technicolor marvel, trie…

  • Son's tattoo not growing on Calipari

    Kentucky men's basketball Coach John Calipari was a guest on The Dan Patrick Show on radio Monday morning to promote his new book, but the conversation eventua…

  • Barkley's 'girly' dig ludicrous

    Charles Barkley has said some outlandish stuff on the desk of TNT's Inside the NBA, but Thursday night's rant might have topped them all.

  • Smoke's good-bye not worthy

    Tony Stewart didn't want the fawning tributes, but Kevin Harvick said the wishes of his teammate and friend shouldn't have been respected.

  • Sherman dresses up for Muggles

    Richard Sherman, a cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks, is known for putting on a bit of a show for the media. Last week at a news conference, he showed he mig…

  • If an ace was ever a bummer

    Matt Kuchar stood on the tee at the par-3 17th hole waiting his turn to hit when his caddie noticed the fine print.

  • Wrigleyville bars get cut of Cubs' fever

    Hundreds of thousands of ticketless Cubs fans are expected to descend on the city's Wrigleyville neighborhood around the ballpark this weekend as the Cubs play…

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