Storrs, CT (SportsNetwork.com) – The University of Connecticut and head men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie have agreed to a five-year, $15 million contract extension, the school officially announced Thursday. Ollie led the Huskies to a 32-8 overall record in 2013-14, […]
Brooklyn, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams is scheduled to undergo surgery on both of his troublesome ankles, the team announced Thursday in a statement. Williams will have the procedures performed on Tuesday by Dr. Martin O’Malley, […]
Elmont, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome galloped for the first time at Belmont Park Thursday morning in spite of a sloppy track. One day after taking a jog over the 1 1/2-mile Belmont track, […]
Denver, CO (SportsNetwork.com) – San Francisco Giants reliever Santiago Casilla is expected to miss about a month after straining his right hamstring during Wednesday’s game against the Colorado Rockies. Casilla sustained the injury while running out a ground ball in […]
Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Thursday that forward Beau Bennett underwent successful wrist surgery. The procedure was performed by Dr. Thomas Graham at the Cleveland Clinic. Expected recovery time is four months. Bennett totaled three goals and […]
Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Washington Nationals have recalled pitcher Blake Treinen from Triple-A Syracuse to make his second big league start on Thursday against the Pirates. In four games (one start) for the Nationals this season, Treinen has allowed […]
Baltimore, MD (SportsNetwork.com) – The Cleveland Indians placed pitcher Zach McAllister on the 15-day disabled list among a slew of roster moves prior to Thursday’s matchup with the Baltimore Orioles. The Tribe also recalled pitcher T.J. House from Triple-A Columbus, […]
Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates activated catcher Russell Martin from the 15-day disabled list on Thursday. The 31-year-old backstop sustained a strained hamstring in a 1-0 Pirates’ loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on April 25. Prior to […]
Baltimore, MD (SportsNetwork.com) – The Baltimore Orioles placed closer Tommy Hunter on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, retroactive to Wednesday, with a left groin strain. In his first season as Baltimore’s primary closer, Hunter has gone 1-1 with a 6.06 […]
Uniondale, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The New York Islanders and goaltender Jaroslav Halak agreed to a four-year contract on Thursday. Multiple reports state the new pact is worth $18 million for the duration with an average annual value of $4.5 million. […]