Pierre McGuire indicates Mike Richards contract breach occurred at border crossing Did Pierre McGuire out the reason why the Kings terminated the contract of Mike Richards for a “material breach” of his deal? While the NHL on NBC Sports analyst didn’t get into the hard details on TSN 690’s Melnick in the Afternoon show in Montreal, McGuire indicated the incident that led to the Kingss … [Read more...]
PROFILE-Cycling-Pinot hunting Tour de France glory (Reuters)
PROFILE-Cycling-Pinot hunting Tour de France glory (Reuters) By Julien Pretot PARIS, June 30 (Reuters) - Thibaut Pinot owns a pet lamb but on his bike the French climber is more of the predator type and he is looking to administer some hurt to his rivals in this month's Tour de France. The FDJ rider, third overall last year after having won a stage on his debut in the race in 2012, has … [Read more...]
World Soccer Talk Radio (6.29.15) Bobby McMahon interview
World Soccer Talk Radio (6.29.15) Bobby McMahon interview Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Bobby McMahon. Formerly of FOX Soccer Report, and now writing for Forbes as well as appearing on Soccer Central (in Canada) from time to time, Bobby … Continue reading → Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview … [Read more...]
DeAndre Jordan is visiting four teams, including Knicks and Lakers
DeAndre Jordan is visiting four teams, including Knicks and Lakers Despite concerns over his free-throw shooting and ability to score when not catching alley-oops, Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan is absolutely one of the most coveted unrestricted free agents set to hit the market on July 1. Hyper-athletic 26-year-old big men coming off All-NBA Third Team selections rarely become … [Read more...]
Indians' Anderson flirts with perfecto in 1st win
Indians' Anderson flirts with perfecto in 1st win Cody Anderson was perfect through 6 1/3 innings. (Getty Images) Cody Anderson is off to an incredible start to his big-league career. On June 21, he threw 7 2/3 innings of shutout ball in his MLB debut and Monday he got through 6 1/3 perfect innings against the Rays. It was ruined, coincidentally, by former Indians All-Star Grady Sizemore … [Read more...]
Larry Nance Jr. on his Kobe Bryant tweet in 2012: I was sick to my stomach
Larry Nance Jr. on his Kobe Bryant tweet in 2012: I was sick to my stomach EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — In this day and age, saying one controversial thing can have massive repercussions — just ask new Los Angeles Lakers rookie Larry Nance Jr. But following Monday’s rookie introduction press conference, it appears Nance is on his way to getting back into the good graces of the Lakers organization … [Read more...]
Hawks' Korver to undergo surgery on elbow
Hawks' Korver to undergo surgery on elbow Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN Staff Writer Close NBA writer for ESPN.com since 2008 Former contributor and editor at NPR 0 Shares Print Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kyle Korver will undergo surgery Tuesday, his second in about a month, this time to remove loose bodies in his right elbow. Korver underwent surgery on his right ankle May 27 in New … [Read more...]
Indians' Cody Anderson loses perfecto in 7th
Indians' Cody Anderson loses perfecto in 7th Cody Anderson was perfect through 6 1/3 innings. (Getty Images) Cody Anderson is off to an incredible start to his big-league career. On June 21, he threw 7 2/3 innings of shutout ball in his MLB debut and Monday he got through 6 1/3 perfect innings against the Rays. It was ruined, coincidentally, by former Indians All-Star Grady Sizemore with a … [Read more...]
Cycling-Barguil, Yates share common path towards the Tour (Reuters)
Cycling-Barguil, Yates share common path towards the Tour (Reuters) By Julien Pretot PARIS, June 30 (Reuters) - Hot prospects Warren Barguil and Simon Yates have been tipped to win the Tour de France one day, yet neither is riding for a team from their home country as they learn the ropes abroad. France's Barguil, 23, is with Dutch team Giant-Alpecin while Briton Yates, 22, rides for … [Read more...]
Barguil, Yates share common path towards the Tour (Reuters)
Barguil, Yates share common path towards the Tour (Reuters) By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - Hot prospects Warren Barguil and Simon Yates have been tipped to win the Tour de France one day, yet neither is riding for a team from their home country as they learn the ropes abroad. France's Barguil, 23, is with Dutch team Giant-Alpecin while Briton Yates, 22, rides for Australian outfit … [Read more...]