NFL Summer Series - Quarterbacks: Status quo or status woe? - Florida Times-Union Starting today and running through July 19, the Times-Union will take a look at all 32 NFL teams in one category. Today: Quarterbacks. July 5: Who has a No. 1 receiver? July 12: Expectations for first-round picks. July 19: Bold predictions. THEY’RE THE FRANCHISE (10) Arizona: The Cardinals were 7-1 and winning in … [Read more...]
Rahal survives pack racing of Fontana for second career win (The Associated Press)
Rahal survives pack racing of Fontana for second career win (The Associated Press) Graham Rahal avoided a penalty despite driving out of pit road with part of his fueling mechanism attached and held on through a wild finish for his second career IndyCar victory. After a frenetic day of racing that culminated with Ryan Briscoe hurtling through the air at the finish, all the drivers wanted to … [Read more...]
Hard Aces wins $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Hard Aces wins $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) Hard Aces charged up the rail to win the $500,000 Gold Cup by a nose over Hoppertunity on Saturday at Santa Anita under Triple Crown-winning jockey Victor Espinoza. Earlier in the day, Espinoza appeared in the winner's circle with Triple Crown champion American Pharoah and then denied Bob Baffert, who trains Hoppertunity … [Read more...]
Kobe says Nance tweet 'water under the bridge'
Kobe says Nance tweet 'water under the bridge' 0 Shares Print Lakers star Kobe Bryant said he has communicated with one of the team's first-round draft picks, Larry Nance Jr., about a tweet Nance posted in 2012 that referred to a sexual-assault case involving Bryant. Nance's tweet, which was deleted within minutes of his selection by the Lakers with the 27th overall pick … [Read more...]
Robinson Cano avoids concussion after being hit by errant throw
Robinson Cano avoids concussion after being hit by errant throw Talk about a tough weekend for injuries around MLB. Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano became the latest to join the list after being struck on the forehead by an errant throw while the Los Angeles Angels were taking mid-inning infield warmups. According to reports, Cano was minding his own business standing atop … [Read more...]
Man Utd set to move for Coleman – sources
Man Utd set to move for Coleman - sources The ESPN FC crew discuss the continued Sergio Ramos rumours to Manchester United, but Steve Nicol does not feel Ramos is worth the cost. Manchester United are ready to make a move for Everton defender Seamus Coleman as they look to solve their problematic right-back spot, sources have told ESPN FC. Louis van Gaal is aiming to strengthen his side's … [Read more...]
76ers' Okafor: NBA remains a big man's league
76ers' Okafor: NBA remains a big man's league Associated Press 0 Shares Print PHILADELPHIA -- Jahlil Okafor is a fan of Steph Curry and enjoyed watching the MVP lead the guard-heavy Golden State Warriors to an NBA championship. He still thinks the best road to a title is through the big man. That's what makes the 6-foot-11 center out of Duke glad to join the Philadelphia … [Read more...]
Bruins' draft picks do little to help in upcoming season – Boston Globe
Bruins' draft picks do little to help in upcoming season - Boston Globe Comments Print Jim Mone/Associated Press Martin Jones, acquired from the Kings, could be Tuukka Rask’s No. 2 — or be traded for a forward or defenseman. SUNRISE, Fla. — After ordinary drafts, the Bruins return to Boston with surplus jerseys and hats. They are insurance for those years when things go cuckoo. This was … [Read more...]
Include Betty wins Belmont’s Mother Goose (The Associated Press)
Include Betty wins Belmont's Mother Goose (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Include Betty swept by the field Saturday to win the $300,000 Mother Goose Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
Women’s World Cup: Australia-Japan, England-Canada TV times and open thread
Women’s World Cup: Australia-Japan, England-Canada TV times and open thread The final two teams to join the United States and Germany in the semi-finals of the 2015 Women’s World Cup will be decided today. The host nation, Canada, is looking to place themselves one step closer to the title and … Continue reading → The final two teams to join the United States and Germany in the semi-finals … [Read more...]