Arsene Wenger complains about summer soccer schedule Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hit out at FIFA’s international summer schedule and believes the move to start the new Barclays Premier League season a week earlier in August was “the wrong decision”. Like many top-flight clubs across Europe, Arsenal … Continue reading → Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hit out at FIFA’s international … [Read more...]
Russell Wilson misses first day of OTAs to attend funeral with Jimmy Graham
Russell Wilson misses first day of OTAs to attend funeral with Jimmy Graham Both quarterback Russell Wilson and newly acquired tight end Jimmy Graham were absent from the first day of the Seattle Seahawks’ organized team activities on Tuesday, but it wasn’t for the usual contract-related reasons players often miss OTAs. According to multiple reports, Wilson accompanied Graham to Miami, … [Read more...]
Two Rockets fans struggle through an awful game of tic-tac-toe
Two Rockets fans struggle through an awful game of tic-tac-toe No NBA franchise has been as closely aligned with the rise of advanced statistical analysis as the Houston Rockets, a thoroughly modern organization built on the precepts promoted by Sloan Sports Analytics Conference co-founder and general manager Daryl Morey, and embodied in the layup/free-throw/3-pointers-generating offensive … [Read more...]
Here’s Slam Dunk champ Zach LaVine alley-oop-dunking footballs
Here's Slam Dunk champ Zach LaVine alley-oop-dunking footballs We briefly break this Tuesday morning from thoroughly covering the Eastern and Western Conference finals to recommend that you spend one minute watching Zach LaVine, spring-heeled Minnesota Timberwolves guard and reigning Slam Dunk Contest champion, alley-oop-dunking footballs: [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams … [Read more...]
OU Sports: Sooners DB possibility picks Auburn – Tulsa World (blog)
OU Sports: Sooners DB possibility picks Auburn - Tulsa World (blog) NORMAN – Blake Countess, an All-Big Ten defensive back at Michigan who graduated and decided to play his final season elsewhere, announced Tuesday he was headed to Auburn. That’s a bit of a blow to Oklahoma, since Countess had planned to visit Norman this weekend according to SoonersIllustrated.com. Subscription required We … [Read more...]
Even weddings aren’t immune to Urban Meyer’s photobombing
Even weddings aren't immune to Urban Meyer's photobombing Urban Meyer spent Memorial Day taking in one of his favorite pastimes — photobombing. Yes, America’s favorite photobombing coach was at it again this past weekend, tainting a picture with a blushing bride. For gosh sake, you'd think master photobomber could shut it down at a WEDDING! @OSUCoachMeyer @AmyHalpin @Nicki_07 … [Read more...]
Alberto Contador shows off climbing skills on Mortirolo (The Associated Press)
Alberto Contador shows off climbing skills on Mortirolo (The Associated Press) Alberto Contador put on a demonstration of his climbing skills on the steep Mortirolo pass and extended his lead in the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday. Spanish rider Mikel Landa posted his second consecutive stage victory after getting clearance from the Astana team to leave behind captain Fabio Aru, … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia classification after stage 16 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia classification after stage 16 (Reuters) May 26 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Giro d'Italia after Stage 16 on Tuesday 1. Alberto Contador (Spain / Tinkoff - Saxo) 65:04:59" 2. Mikel Landa (Spain / Astana) +4:02" 3. Fabio Aru (Italy / Astana) +4:52" 4. Andrey Amador (Costa Rica / Movistar) +5:48" 5. Yury Trofimov (Russia / Katusha) +8:27" 6. Leopold … [Read more...]
Agent: Reds' Cueto to undergo MRI on elbow
Agent: Reds' Cueto to undergo MRI on elbow Twins top prospect Byron Buxton continues to roll through Double-Aby Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com (12:43 pm ET) Twins top prospect Byron Buxton is abusing Double-A pitching so far this season. One of the top prospects in baseball, Buxton ripped his 11th triple of the season and ninth in the month of May on Saturday. Buxton is hitting .267 with five … [Read more...]
Ruben Amaro Jr. calls out Phillies fans: ‘They don’t understand the game’
Ruben Amaro Jr. calls out Phillies fans: 'They don’t understand the game' Normally Ruben Amaro Jr.'s decisions as Phillies general manager are enough to aggravate Philadelphia sports fans. So how do you think fans will react now that Amaro has questioned their baseball knowledge? Discussing trade talks involving his club's veterans, namely Cole Hamels, Jonathan Papelbon, Ryan Howard, and … [Read more...]