Newcastle United unveil home shirt for 2015-16 season: Official [PHOTOS] Newcastle United have unveiled their home shirt for the 2015/16 season. The new home shirt will be worn for the first time in Sunday’s Barclays Premier League game against West Ham United. For the sake of Newcastle United supporters, they’ll … Continue reading → Newcastle United have unveiled their home shirt for the … [Read more...]
Aaron Hernandez in trouble for being lookout in prison fight
Aaron Hernandez in trouble for being lookout in prison fight It appears Aaron Hernandez is keeping himself busy during his life sentence by being a lookout for prison fights. Hernandez, the former New England Patriots tight end was convicted of murder this year, is in trouble after acting as a lookout for a fight among two inmates, CNN reported. CNN, citing a law enforcement source, said the … [Read more...]
Okafor says No. 1 draft spot 'more for the fans'
Okafor says No. 1 draft spot 'more for the fans' ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Center Jahlil Okafor doesn't seem to mind where he goes in the NBA draft as long as it's to a team that he feels is the right fit. Center Jahlil Okafor led Duke to the national championship as a freshman. Bob Donnan/USA TODAY Sports"I don't know that I should go No. 1," Okafor told SI … [Read more...]
Yankees place Ellsbury (knee) on 15-day DL
Yankees place Ellsbury (knee) on 15-day DL Brewers OF Gerardo Parra batting .436 in last 21 gamesby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (10:49 am ET) Brewers outfielder Gerardo Parra had two singles, two runs and two walks during an 8-1 win Tuesday at Detroit. He also struck out once. Parra now has five multihit games in May. He has been on an offensive blitz since late April. Parra is batting .436 … [Read more...]
NBA Draft Lottery: Timberwolves Get First Pick, Knicks Fall to Fourth – New York Times
NBA Draft Lottery: Timberwolves Get First Pick, Knicks Fall to Fourth - New York Times General Manager Steve Mills, center, of the Knicks, who had a 55.8 percent chance of a top-three pick. By SCOTT CACCIOLA May 19, 2015 Steve Mills, the general manager of the Knicks, leaned back in his chair and sighed as ESPN went to its final commercial break Tuesday night during the N.B.A.’s annual … [Read more...]
Michigan State’s Drake Martinez wins Big Ten appeal
Michigan State's Drake Martinez wins Big Ten appeal Michigan State signee Drake Martinez will be able to play for the Spartans in the fall after he won his appeal to the Big Ten for immediate eligibility. Martinez, a junior college transfer linebacker, was originally precluded from playing in 2015. While he spent the 2014 season at Saddleback College, he was at Nebraska in 2013. His brother, … [Read more...]
Marcus Kruger daggers Ducks in triple OT thriller
Marcus Kruger daggers Ducks in triple OT thriller ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks showed their depth in their Game 1 win over Chicago. In Game 2, the Blackhawks showed they also have some depth and energy up and down their lineup. From top to bottom, the Blackhawks got contributions from their big guns and their lesser-known quantities to knot their Western Conference Final 1-1 with the … [Read more...]
Olympics-Truth “too shocking” for IOC but pressure must stop-Vizer (Reuters)
Olympics-Truth "too shocking" for IOC but pressure must stop-Vizer (Reuters) By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN, May 20 (Reuters) - SportAccord president Marius Vizer has urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to end pressure on federations to withdraw their membership of his organisation after he criticised the Olympic body last month. Vizer, who heads the international judo federation … [Read more...]
Greg Norman declines Open berth in last year of eligibility
Greg Norman declines Open berth in last year of eligibility This July is the last time Greg Norman is exempt into the Open Championship. He's taking a pass on playing at St. Andrews, ceding his spot to another player. A two-time Open champion (1986, '93), Norman is exempt until age 60, which he is now. However, R&A rules would force Norman to qualify for the Open another way once he turns … [Read more...]
Rockets' Howard will undergo MRI on left knee
Rockets' Howard will undergo MRI on left knee Calvin Watkins, ESPN Staff Writer Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. 0 Shares Print OAKLAND, Calif. -- Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard is … [Read more...]