MarshalThe NBA has an exploding sneaker epidemicverified_publisherSB Nation - Seth RosenthalIt's a wonder no one's gotten hurt yet. On February 26, Manu Ginobili planted his foot while shuffling defensively, only to find that his foot had shot through the bottom of his shoe, separating the upper from the sole: His sneaker ended up looking like an anklet: Just over a week later, the Warriors …
MarshalAnthony Davis reaches into heavens for alley-oopverified_publisherSB Nation - Ben SwansonYe Shammgods! What more can you say about the potential dominance of Anthony Davis? After an impressive rookie season, he's improved further even with a hand fracture, ready to become a very real force to be reckoned with. That's in realtime. Let's slow it down and give our brains some more time for …
MarshalMessi Contract Dispute Could See Argentine Leave BarcelonaBleacher Report - Jerrad PetersLionel Messi’s contract negotiations have become so muddled it no longer seems inconceivable that the four-time Ballon d’Or winner could depart Barcelona. Indeed, it may just be a matter of time. Messi, who last extended his contract in 2012, is asking for a hefty raise and full control over his …
MarshalPotential Exit of Carles Puyol Is Chance for Barcelona to Fix Defensive IssuesBleacher Report - Rik SharmaIn December, Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo published a story which said that Barcelona centre-back Carles Puyol is considering retirement at the end of the season. The veteran defender is 35 now and by the end of the season will be 36. Previously he has told the Spanish media that he wanted to …
MarshalDale Earnhardt's Daytona 500 Win Lifts All Of NascarForbes - Kurt BadenhausenDale Earnhardt Jr. won the Daytona 500 Sunday night after the Great American Race was delayed for six hours and 22 minutes because of rain. It marked Earnhardt’s second Daytona 500 win and comes after three runner-up finishes in the last four years. Earnhardt was one of the betting favorites going …
MarshalConflicting Reports Surround Diego Maradona Reportedly Coming out of RetirementBleacher Report - Nick AkermanDiego Maradona will resume his playing career with Argentine side Deportivo Riestra, according to reports. The tiny team, who currently play in the country's fifth tier, are set to welcome the World Cup winner and former national team manager onto the pitch, as reported by Ed Malyon of the …