Jon Jones' manager says UFC star may not fight in Octagon again The future of former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been up in the air ever since he was stripped of his title by the UFC after an alleged felony hit-and-run at the end of April. Jones, who is essentially undefeated (sans a technicality early in his career) is widely regarded as the greatest MMA fighter to ever … [Read more...]
Juventus’ achievements the result of collective effort, says Carlos Tevez
Juventus’ achievements the result of collective effort, says Carlos Tevez Juventus striker Carlos Tevez says his team’s achievements are the result of the collective effort of everyone involved at the legendary Italian club. Despite being one of Europe’s top teams in recent years, many experts consider Juventus underdogs heading into today’s Champions … Continue reading → Juventus striker … [Read more...]
NFL draft recap: Who won? Who lost? What were the Eagles thinking?
NFL draft recap: Who won? Who lost? What were the Eagles thinking? Grandstanding: A Yahoo Sports podcastSubscribe via iTunes & Leave A Review The NFL draft is now fading in the rear-view mirror, and that means we can arbitrarily assign passing and failing grades without even seeing a down of football. Here to help us do that on Grandstanding, the Yahoo Sports podcast, is the same cat who … [Read more...]
St. Louis Cardinals are off to their best start since 1899 at 19-6
St. Louis Cardinals are off to their best start since 1899 at 19-6 There's no disputing the place the St. Louis Cardinals hold in baseball lore. They have won 11 World Series titles and they've had some of the game's greatest players, from Stan Musial in the the 1940s and '50s to Albert Pujols in the '00s. That makes it difficult to leave a mark on St. Louis' storied history, though the 2015 … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring John Wall’s ascent
The 10-man rotation, starring John Wall's ascent A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Prada's Pictures. Wonderful work from Mike Prada on how John Wall has shredded the Toronto Raptors and, now, Atlanta Hawks by not … [Read more...]
Mike Conley upgraded to questionable for Warriors-Grizzlies Game 2
Mike Conley upgraded to questionable for Warriors-Grizzlies Game 2 After missing his team's loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley has been upgraded from "doubtful" to "questionable" for Tuesday's Game 2, increasing his chances of suiting up for the Grizz a week and a half after suffering a facial … [Read more...]
Here’s what submissions won’t be North Dakota’s new nickname
Here's what submissions won't be North Dakota's new nickname The University of North Dakota is looking for a new nickname after phasing out its previous "Fighting Sioux" one. It reached out to the public for ideas on the new nickname and well, you can guess that there were a ton of entertaining choices. It released the list of official candidates and non-candidates for selection on Monday, … [Read more...]
John Calipari hints that platooning hurt Kentucky’s recruiting
John Calipari hints that platooning hurt Kentucky's recruiting If the perception before this spring had been that John Calipari can land whichever recruits he wants, that changed in a hurry the past few weeks. All five of Calipari's primary targets during the spring signing period selected other schools over Kentucky, forcing the Wildcats to scramble to identify second-tier options. The … [Read more...]
Foxx says anthem performance was not ‘a sin against America’ (The Associated Press)
Foxx says anthem performance was not 'a sin against America' (The Associated Press) Jamie Foxx is defending his national anthem performance at the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight against online criticism. On ''Entertainment Tonight'' Tuesday, Foxx says that his earpiece fell off just before he started to sing ''The Star-Spangled Banner.'' He said he had to follow the accompanying … [Read more...]
Boxing-Mayweather open to rematch with Pacquiao – report (Reuters)
Boxing-Mayweather open to rematch with Pacquiao - report (Reuters) Floyd Mayweather added another wrinkle to the fallout of his fight against Manny Pacquiao by saying he would be open to a rematch after the Filipino southpaw recovers from shoulder surgery, according to an ESPN report on Tuesday. Mayweather has one fight remaining on his Showtime contract and has repeatedly said he intends … [Read more...]