Archive for February, 2010

Los Angeles Clippers to remove Mike Dunleavy as coach

The Los Angeles Clippers have made a coaching change with just 32 games left in the season, naming Kim Hughes as their new interim coach on Thursday night after Mike Dunleavy relinquished his bench duties.

Union leader: NFL lockout in 2011 quite possible

NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith paints a bleak picture of the league’s labor situation.

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant has a sprained ankle

Kobe Bryant does not participate in practice, opting for treatment.

New Jersey Devils acquire winger Ilya Kovalchuk from Atlanta Thrashers

The Devils have won the Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes, acquiring from the superstar winger from the Thrashers on Thursday night, a source close to the deal told ESPN.com.

LaDainian Tomlinson thinks his time with San Diego Chargers is done

LaDainian Tomlinson says he believes he has played his last game as a San Diego Charger.

Ovie tallies 500th point; Caps win 12th straight

Nicklas Backstrom’s third-period, power-play goal — his fifth point of the night — snapped a tie and gave the Capitals a 6-5 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday that extended the Capitals’ winning streak to a team-record 12 games.

New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul to miss 4-6 weeks after knee surgery

New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Thursday afternoon for a meniscal repair, the team said in a news release.

Scandal hasn’t hurt Tiger Woods’ standing in terms of name brand value

Despite Tiger Woods’ problems surrounding his adultery scandal and lost corporate sponsors, the world’s No. 1 golfer remains the top athlete brand as ranked by Forbes.

Northern Trust Open: Dustin Johnson shoots 7-under 64 to lead at Riviera

One week before defending his title at Pebble Beach, Dustin Johnson is off to a flawless start at Riviera. He shot a 7-under 64 for a one-shot lead over Andres Romero among early starters in the Northern Trust Open.

13-year-old quarterback David Sills commits to USC

The teen from Bear, Del., has committed to play at USC, according to his private quarterback coach Steve Clarkson.