Conor McGregor's showmanship, trash-talking raise The Rock's eyebrow Dwayne Johnson knows a thing or two about what it takes to generate interest on a microphone. It's one of the reasons he is captivated by UFC featherweight title contender Conor McGregor. McGregor, one of the UFC’s hottest prospects, takes on divisional king Jose Aldo at UFC 189 in Las Vegas in July. McGregor has built his … [Read more...]
Bolo wins feature on turf at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Bolo wins feature on turf at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Bolo won the $65,000 feature by 2 3/4 lengths Friday at Santa Anita in his first race since finishing 12th in the Kentucky Derby on May 2. … [Read more...]
Sources: Bulls confident Hoiberg is next coach
Sources: Bulls confident Hoiberg is next coach Nick Friedell, ESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. 0 Shares Print CHICAGO -- The Bulls are quietly confident that Iowa State … [Read more...]
Strasburg leaves after one inning
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World Soccer Talk Radio (5.29.15) Amy Rosenfeld interview
World Soccer Talk Radio (5.29.15) Amy Rosenfeld interview Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with ESPN Senior Coordinating Producer Amy Rosenfeld. She is responsible for all soccer events on ESPN’s linear and digital networks, including the UEFA European Football Championship 2016, … Continue reading → Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer … [Read more...]
Reports: Gentry has second Pelicans interview
Reports: Gentry has second Pelicans interview ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Alvin Gentry, the lead assistant for the Golden State Warriors, had a second interview with the New Orleans Pelicans for their vacant head-coaching position, according to multiple reports. Gentry interviewed with Pelicans executive vice president Mickey Loomis and general manager Dell Demps on … [Read more...]
The Houston Rockets? Gone till November.
The Houston Rockets? Gone till November. It’s hard to be disappointed in the Houston Rockets’ 2014-15 run. It’s true that the team was allowed the luxury of piggybacking an MVP candidate for 81 of its 82 games this season, but this was a campaign that was also fraught with injury and goofball, sometimes polarizing additions that threatened to throw the team off the rails. No amount of 32-7-7 … [Read more...]
Josh Hamilton launches first two home runs of the season
Josh Hamilton launches first two home runs of the season Look out, folks. Not only is Josh Hamilton back in the Texas Rangers lineup, it looks like he's getting locked in quicker than perhaps even the Rangers themselves could have hoped for. After producing just one hit in 10 at-bats and admittedly looking rusty in Cleveland, he looked much more comfortable in his return to Arlington on … [Read more...]
Henrik Lundqvist makes awesome glove-tip save in Game 7
Henrik Lundqvist makes awesome glove-tip save in Game 7 Henrik Lundqvist has only given up five goals in his last six Games 7, all of them victories. Why? Because he does things like this: In the first period of Friday night’s Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final, the New York Rangers goalie faced a defected shot from the point from Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman. The puck … [Read more...]
Real Madrid defender Marcelo ruled out of Copa America
Real Madrid defender Marcelo ruled out of Copa America Real Madrid left-back Marcelo has been ruled out of the Copa America and will be replaced by SC Internactional defender Geferson, according to Brazil coach Dunga. The national team’s doctor was informed by Real Madrid that Marcelo had been carrying … Continue reading → Real Madrid left-back Marcelo has been ruled out of the Copa America … [Read more...]