Clippers vs. Lakers final score: 3 things we learned from round one of the battle of Los Angeles

No, not the Rage Against the Machine album.Jamal Crawford has rarely met a shot he didn't like, and that wasn't about to change with the Clippers and Lakers tied with just over a minute left on Friday night. Blake Griffin backed down Carlos Boozer in the post before kicking out to Crawford for his third three-pointer of the night, this one the dagger that would put the Clippers up for good.Behind a huge game from Griffin, the Clippers knocked off...

Magic Johnson can't bring himself to say the word "Lakers"

This was actually just a typo, but still.I loved the reverse dunk by the future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant in the first half of the Clippers vs. Clippers game!— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 1, 2014 He's talking about this reverse dunk. The Lakers are losing, but we can confirm that they are actually playing, regardless of whether Magic Johnson will acknowledge it.It's gonna be a long season.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://i...

Johnny Manziel curses out refs during Cavaliers game

Cover your ears, kids! More like Johnny Foul Language.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1wPb...

Halloween at a Tulane-Cincinnati blowout is strange

It's a blowout in the road team's favor, and it's Halloween, so the crowd is a few hundred dissatisfied people in costumes in sections all by themselves. http://ift.tt/1wPSGI1 — CJ Fogler (@cjzero) November 1, 2014 from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1wPS...

Larry Sanders almost scores on own hoop after winning jump ball

Wrong way, Larry! "Just kidding, you guys"from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1wmd...

Kobe Bryant throws down a reverse dunk past the Clippers

The Lakers might be horrific this year, but Kobe will not stop being Kobe. Still got it. That said, the Lakers are *already* down double digits in the first quarter.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1wmd...

Derrick Rose injury: Bulls star twists ankle vs. Cavaliers

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose went to the locker room during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night after rolling his ankle in the second quarter. Rose played in the third quarter but was not re-inserted back in the game in the fourth quarter.The ankle injury Rose sustained was in 2nd quarter. Came back in 3rd. Only had 2 points in 9 minutes during that frame.— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) November 1, 2014 We'll update...

Kyrie Irving wonders if Cavs-Bulls is what the playoffs is like

You know how announcers say games have a "playoff atmosphere?" Kyrie Irving wants to know what that is. So badly.Kyrie Irving is a star in the NBA, but has never played in the playoffs before. Now that he's on LeBron's team, he wants to know what that's like: We imagine he was joking a bit, but... no, Kyrie. This is the second game of the season. It is not the playoffs. This is just a really awesome game between two really good teams. You'll learn...

Taj Gibson injury: Bulls forward twists ankle vs. Cavs

Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson fell to the floor after rolling his ankle early in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Gibson would leave the game and was showed walking to the locker room.We'll update this story as it develops.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/13pY...

Watch LeBron James freeze out Dion Waiters at the end of the half

The funniest part of this play? It might be that Mike Dunleavy somehow ended up blocking LeBron's shot. Cavs-Bulls rules.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1u3P...

Torrey Smith's 5-month-old son is dressed up like his dad for Halloween

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The Bulls deny Kevin Love at the rim twice

It's only been a few minutes, and this budding Bulls vs. Cavs rivalry already looks like it's going to be amazing.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/10bU...

Daniel Bryan awards Hunter Pence WWE belt at Giants parade

Trophies are for squares; belts are for champions.It's no secret that WWE superstar Daniel Bryan has been supporting the San Franscisco Giants all postseason long. Bryan even showed up to the team's championship parade on Friday, prepared with a special gift!It's @WWEDanielBryan & @HunterPence at @SFGiants' Victory Parade! #YesYesYES! @MLB #OctoberTogether http://ift.tt/1G35VcA — WWE (@WWE) October 31, 2014 The belt!! The dream!! Thank you...

LeBron James' Halloween costume is an ad

LeBron dressed up for Halloween because he's a fun guy who does fun things and also he must've gotten paid so much to do this. He's Flo, the only person currently in more commercials than LeBron! You might mistake us pointing out that he got paid for this as hating, but, honestly, we're just trying to make sure you acknowledge his hustle. We wish somebody would pay us to wear funny junk. Hell, we'll dress up as whatever you want for $50 plus cost...

Bulls announcer Bill Wennington is calling the game as a horrifying clown

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NHL Friday: Halloween night features Red Wings-Kings, Ducks-Stars

Tricks and treats await with a playoff rematch highlighting a light schedule.The frenetic NHL season doesn't slow down, even for Halloween. Four games are on tap on Friday, early enough for the hockey to get done with in time for whatever holiday plans you have.The biggest matchup of the night is probably Anaheim-Dallas at 8:30 p.m. E.T. It's the first time the two clubs have met since a boisterous first-round playoff series last spring. Considering...

High school kid scores crazy bicycle kick

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER RULES! This kid is in high school. He is a teenager. He plays on a field that has a track around it, football lines on the field and goalposts behind the net. He is not supposed to score bicycle kick goals from 18 yards.Too bad. He did it. He's awesome.Logan Shytle, you're all kinds of amazing and easily the best high schooler I have seen this season*.* Note: He is the only one, but he's still the best. from SBNation.com - All...

Nick Young is Rick James from Chappelle's Show for Halloween

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Tony Kornheiser dresses up as Donald Sterling's girlfriend

Never a dull moment on PTI.Tony Kornheiser certainly went with a unique approach to his Halloween costume.Kornheiser is V Stiviano for Halloween http://ift.tt/1tJizbE — Michael David Smith (@MichaelDavSmith) October 31, 2014 The ESPN personality decided to dress up as the once girlfriend of former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Nice touch with the trademark visor.Fellow PTI host Michael Wilbon went a little less creative and chose to...

Joe Maddon hired as Cubs manager, will be introduced Monday

The Chicago Cubs officially hired Joe Maddon as its new manager on Friday, and will introduce the former Tampa Bay Rays manager in a news conference on Monday, the team announced. Maddon is the 54th manager in Cubs history.Former manager Rick Renteria, who has two years remaining on his contract, was fired earlier on Friday.Maddon, 60, exercised an opt-out clause in his contract with the Rays on Oct. 24, a provision that was triggered when Tampa...

Jimmy Butler turns down Bulls extension offer

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NASCAR Texas 2014: Ryan Newman focused on consistency, not winning

Ryan Newman knows he doesn’t need to win a race to win the championship.Although winless, don't tell Ryan Newman he can't prevail in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. He doesn't care nor does it matter."A championship is still a championship, and the trophy doesn't have the number of wins underneath it," Newman said Friday at Texas Motor Speedway. "If we win the championship that would be great in any form or fashion."When the Chase began Newman was...

Jeremy Hill becomes a must-start in fantasy with Giovani Bernard ruled out

Giovani Bernard will not play against the Jaguars on Sunday. We break down the fantasy implications.Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard will not play against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. He suffered a hip injury in Week 8 and is not expected to miss much time beyond this week.With Gio out, it'll be running back Jeremy Hill getting the featured work at tailback. Hill has been the goal-line back on the season and has three scores....

The Brady/Manning Bowl: A preview of the greatest rivalry ever

It's the best game of the year. Here's a primer for what to watch for on Sunday.We're required to remind you that these strong takes are PARODY. Sorry, not sorry. All spelling errors are intentional, we think. -Ed. Happy Friday the 31th folks. Its Holloween which is the scariest time to be a parent what with all the razorblades in apples that Im handing out as my right to discipline children the way I was disciplined as a child. Real quick one common...

New York City Marathon 2014: Events, times and schedule for the weekend

The New York City Marathon is back, but the event is more than just Sunday's race, which has been run annually since 1970 - save for a 2012 cancellation due to Hurricane Sandy. The weekend-long event begins Friday, and here is a look at the busy weekend for one of the premiere distance running events in the world.Things get started on Friday night with opening ceremonies, with several runners partaking in the ceremony at Central Park. Saturday will...

Charles Barkley: 'Shaq is always naked in my dreams'

"It's an awful sight, too." Charles Barkley appears to be joking, but who even knows.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/109N...

American League offseason preview

Your team by team guide to each club's biggest contract hurdles, potential free-agent defections, and desperate, aching, bleeding needs.Los Angeles Angels (98-64)Biggest free agent: Jason GrilliBiggest contract decision: Garrett Richards' first year of arbitrationBleeding need: A reliable starting pitcher, because C.J. Wilson is only being paid like one at this point.The Angels had the best record in baseball in 2014, but it still wasn't enough to...

NHL scores: Devils defeat shootout demons, Hossa reaches career milestone

The Devils and Marian Hossa had wonderful Thursday evenings.New Jersey's long, agonizing and generally confusing local nightmare is overThe Devils defeated the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Thursday via the shootout, snapping an 18-game shootout losing streak dating back more than a year. More specifically, it had been 599 days since the Devils last won a shootout. It was the most random and befuddling streak in recent hockey history.And now it's over. After...

NHL schedule 2014: Times, TV schedule and how to watch Friday's games online

The frenetic NHL season doesn't slow down, even for Halloween. Four games are on tap on Friday, early enough for the hockey to get done with in time for whatever holiday plans you have.The biggest matchup of the night is probably Anaheim-Dallas at 8:30 p.m. E.T. It's the first time the two clubs have met since a boisterous first-round playoff series last spring. Considering the Stars went after Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry relentlessly for six games,...

Saints head coach Sean Payton calls Thursday night games 'foolish'

The Super Bowl-winning coach is not happy about the way his team's schedule broke down these past two weeks.New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton is not happy about playing a Thursday night game after a Sunday night showdown. He made it clear by not making himself or any players available for interviews to NFL Network following the Saints 28-10 win over the Carolina Panthers, according to Katherine Terrell of the Times-Picayune.Payton was not mad...

Good morning, everything is terrible (except for the rapping Mavericks)

Let's abandon sadness and fear with horrible rhymes and TOO MUCH MONTA.SIGN UP FOR OUR NBA NEWSLETTERGet news, links and Ziller's #hottakes in your inbox every weekday morning.Email Good morning. Let's basketball.FIRST, THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE NBA RIGHT NOW: This Mavs video featuring a rapping Dirk Nowitzki, Monta Ellis and Chandler Parsons. Simply incredible.THE KING IS DEAD: LeBron had a pretty yikesville re-debut in Cleveland and the...

What to watch this weekend in the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga - October 31

Premier League La Liga Bundesliga Serie A (click to expand schedule) Premier LeagueSaturday, November 108:45 ET Newcastle United vs. Liverpool video 11:00 ET Arsenal vs. Burnley video 11:00 ET Chelsea vs. Queens Park Rangers video 11:00 ET Everton vs. Swansea City video 11:00 ET Hull City vs. Southampton video 11:00 ET Leicester City vs. West Bromwich Albion video 11:00 ET Stoke City vs. West Ham United video Sunday, November 208:30 ET Manchester City vs. M... Continue reading… from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1wkl...

Mark Ingram, Jimmy Graham stand out for fantasy owners in Saints' Week 9 win

Thursday Night Football was a one-sided battle this week. Hopefully, your roster favored the Saints' side. We break down the fantasy implications.The New Orleans Saints improved to 4-4 as they rolled to a 28-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers. With a 14-0 lead at halftime, the Saints maintained a decent lead for the majority of Thursday night's matchup.Drew Brees and Mark Ingram led the way with two touchdowns each against the Panthers. Let's...

NASCAR Texas 2014 schedule: 3 days in Fort Worth

The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup is down to its final three races to determine the 2014 champion. The first of those final three races comes this weekend in Fort Worth with the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.Jeff Gordon currently leads the Chase standings, looking for his second win at Texas Speedway, and his first since 2009. Ryan Newman, in second place and three points behind Gordon, last won in Fort Worth in 2003.ESPN2 will provide...

Giants World Series parade 2014 live stream: How to watch online, TV schedule, radio and more

The Giants are celebrating like it's 2010, or maybe even 2012. Either way, here's how you can watch it.A million people are expected to attend the Giants' World Series championship parade in downtown San Francisco on Friday.The City by the Bay's streets will be filled with orange and black on the perfect day for such attire. The Halloween parade, which will travel along a 1½-mile stretch on Market and McAllister streets, begins at 3 p.m. ET and could...

Giants parade route: Market Street trek starts at Steuart, ends at City Hall

How many beers can Madison Bumgarner shotgun in a mile and half? We're about to find out!The San Francisco Giants are celebrating again. The little engine that could has become a flat-out dynasty, and it's getting ready to flood the streets of San Francisco for the third time in five years.The club's championship parade will make a 1½-mile trek from the intersection of Market and Steuart, continuing west on Market before turning right onto McAllister....

Steve Ballmer scared the crap out of his son

This guy is seriously too hyped to be out in public. Someone's gonna get hurt, and it might be him: from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1zPJ...

DeAndre Jordan reintroduces Lob City

When DeAndre Jordan dunks, DeAndre Jordan DUNKS. He threw down a bomb after grabbing this beautiful alley-oop from Chris Paul: We've missed you, Lob City.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1vmI...

Russell Westbrook injury: Thunder star questionable to return after hurting hand

Russell Westbrook exited the Thunder's game with the Los Angeles Clippers in the second quarter with a hand injury. The Thunder have said Westbrook is questionable to return:Official word on Westbrook is a right hand injury. His return is questionable.— Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry) October 31, 2014 We'll update this story as it develops.from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/10DD...

Russell Westbrook has verbal confrontation with fan while headed to locker room

Russell Westbrook checked out of the first half of Thunder-Clippers after suffering what appeared to be a right hand injury. On his way into the tunnel to get checked out, Westbrook heard something from a fan and got into what appeared to be a heated conversation: from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1rYm...

Saints vs. Panthers 2014 final score: 3 things we learned from New Orleans 28-10 win

The Saints defense stifled Carolina and the offense rode a scoring splurge just before halftime to roll to a division win.The New Orleans Saints used a late second-quarter scoring surge to turn a low-scoring stalemate into a comfortable win on Thursday Night Football. The Saints scored twice in the final three minutes of the first half to take a two-touchdown lead and held Cam Newton in check down the stretch to win 28-10 over the Carolina Panthers.Mark...

Guy videobombs FSU-Louisville postgame with creepy eyebrow moves

Wait for it. Waaaait for iiiiit: "What'd you do at work today, honey?""Oh, just took a break from snapping photos so I could creep out a live national television audience."from SBNation.com - All Posts http://ift.tt/1vmE...

Team turmoil aside, Lewis Hamilton on brink of F1 World Championship

Despite a season spent feuding with his Mercedes teammate, Lewis Hamilton is closing in on a second Formula One championship.As Formula One prepares for what has become its annual fall voyage to the United States, Lewis Hamilton is amidst both the most successful and most controversial season of his career.While Hamilton has won nine grand races, including four straight heading into Sunday's U.S. Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin,...