Bryce Harper may skip Home Run Derby with father nursing injury Those hoping to see Bryce Harper participate in the 2015 Home Run Derby at Great American Ball Park were dealt some potentially disappointing news on Sunday. According to Cincinnati.com's C. Trent Rosecrans, Harper's status for the event is up in the air. Not because of any baseball related concerns or injuries he's suffered, … [Read more...]
Nick Saban’s daughter got married at Bryant-Denny Stadium (Photos)
Nick Saban's daughter got married at Bryant-Denny Stadium (Photos) Nick Saban’s daughter, Kristen, got married this weekend – and did so in true Crimson Tide style. The wedding was held at none other than Bryant-Denny Stadium. Oh, and it apparently featured fireworks and a Rolls Royce, too. So Nick Saban's daughter got married last night. Why am I not surprised at the venue!? ;) … [Read more...]
Olympics-SportAccord chief Vizer resigns after row with IOC (Reuters)
Olympics-SportAccord chief Vizer resigns after row with IOC (Reuters) (Refiles with 'Olympics' in headline) By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN, May 31 (Reuters) - SportAccord president Marius Vizer resigned on Sunday, conceding defeat in a row with the International Olympic Committee over control of international sports federations. Vizer had challenged the IOC's grip on global sports, accusing … [Read more...]
Johnny Manziel involved in incident with fan at golf tournament
Johnny Manziel involved in incident with fan at golf tournament Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel was back in Texas for the AT&T Byron Nelson Classic on Saturday, and something happened. That's about all anyone can agree on. First, let's go to Manziel's agent, per Cleveland.com. Erik Burkhardt said Manziel was harassed by a fellow fan in the gallery, but handled the disturbance … [Read more...]
Gentry leaving Warriors to be Pelicans coach
Gentry leaving Warriors to be Pelicans coach Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print Golden State Warriors associate head coach Alvin Gentry has been hired as the new coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, the team announced. Gentry, 60, and the Pelicans agreed … [Read more...]
Love: Expecting to play opening night with Cavs
Love: Expecting to play opening night with Cavs Dave McMenamin, ESPN.com Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate 0 Shares Print INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Kevin Love expects to be back on the court for opening night of the 2015-16 season and says he will be … [Read more...]
Blackhawks vs. Lightning: How much do you love this Stanley Cup Final matchup?
Blackhawks vs. Lightning: How much do you love this Stanley Cup Final matchup? The Chicago Blackhawks vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning is about as perfect a matchup as you could ask for in the Stanley Cup Final this postseason. Well, save for the Capitals and the Ducks, in a battle to see how could blow four games first. The Lightning are at peak swagger right now. They’ve gone through the two … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Finals Preview Part 1
The Daily Dose: Finals Preview Part 1 Sunday, May 31, 2015 Rome wasn’t built in a day, patience is a virtue, all things come to those who wait, patience is bitter but the fruit is sweet, and yada yada yada. It’s Sunday and yet we still have to wait for Thursday night to get to the NBA Finals. The Cavs will travel to Oakland for Game 1 and try to be just the second Eastern Conference team to … [Read more...]
Khris Davis suffers knee injury striking out, will require surgery
Khris Davis suffers knee injury striking out, will require surgery The Milwaukee Brewers dreadful start to the 2015 season has been dreadful in every way imaginable. Somehow, the news only continues to get worse. In Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, left fielder Khris Davis was the 500th career strikeout victim of right-hander Jeremy Hellickson, which on its own was somewhat … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia stage 21 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia stage 21 results (Reuters) May 31 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Giro d'Italia (Turin - Milan, 178 km) on Sunday 1. Iljo Keisse (Belgium / Etixx - Quick-Step) 4:18:37" 2. Luke Durbridge (Australia / Orica) ST 3. Roger Kluge (Germany / IAM Cycling) +9" 4. Alexander Porsev (Russia / Katusha) 5. Giacomo Nizzolo (Italy / Trek) 6. Luka Mezgec (Slovenia / Giant) 7. … [Read more...]