Report: Mickelson tied to money laundering, gambling case Phil Mickelson wired millions of dollars to a middleman, who then laundered that money on Mickelson's behalf as part of "an illegal gambling operation which accepted and placed bets on sporting events," according to a report from ESPN's Outside the Lines. According to the report, Mickelson transferred the money to 56-year-old Greg … [Read more...]
Cycling-Dutch government seeks to prevent police protest during Tour (Reuters)
Cycling-Dutch government seeks to prevent police protest during Tour (Reuters) The Dutch government on Monday sought a court injunction to prevent police officers from blocking the route of the Tour de France to draw attention to a wage dispute. The race starts in the Dutch university town of Utrecht on Saturday and will conclude in Paris after 21 days and 3,360 kilometres (2088 miles). … [Read more...]
Arsenal announce signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech for fee believed to be £11 million
Arsenal announce signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech for fee believed to be £11 million Petr Cech has completed his protracted move to Arsenal on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee following 11 seasons and nearly 500 appearances with London rivals Chelsea. The 33-year-old has been one of the mainstays of the Roman Abramovich … Continue reading → Petr Cech has completed his … [Read more...]
Lakers decline Hill's 2015-16 option, sources say
Lakers decline Hill's 2015-16 option, sources say 0 Shares Print The Los Angeles Lakers will not be picking up their $9 million team option on forward Jordan Hill, league sources told ESPN. The Lakers have an interest in re-signing Hill during free agency, but the move was made at the moment to help add salary cap space as the Lakers enter free agency in pursuit of several … [Read more...]
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Hockey Hall of Fame 2015 debate!
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Hockey Hall of Fame 2015 debate! LISTEN HERE! [And if that doesn't work, try here.] It's a (I don't like Mondays) edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Star: Chris Johnston of Sportsnet. • NHL Draft preview. • Hockey Hall of Fame! • Hockey News and Views Question of the … [Read more...]
Warriors pick up team option on Speights' deal
Warriors pick up team option on Speights' deal ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print The Golden State Warriors on Monday exercised their $3.8 million club option on Marreese Speights' contract for the 2015-16 season. Marreese Speights will be back with the Warriors next season as the team exercised their club option on his contract. AP Photo/Ben MargotSpeights, 27, appeared in … [Read more...]
Report: Dwyane Wade opts out of contract, will enter free agency
Report: Dwyane Wade opts out of contract, will enter free agency Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade has elected to decline the $16.1 million player option he holds for the 2015-16 season and enter the market this July as an unrestricted free agent, according to ESPN.com's Ramona Shelburne. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Wade, 33, will be able to negotiate … [Read more...]
Top 2015 NHL Draft picks with fantasy value – BlueJackets.com
Top 2015 NHL Draft picks with fantasy value - BlueJackets.com Rookies can make a major impact on fantasy teams and can lead to long-term success in dynasty and keeper leagues. Seven players from the 2014 NHL Draft class played in at least one regular-season game in 2013-14. That group was made up of defensemen Aaron Ekblad (Florida Panthers) and Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers), and forwards David … [Read more...]
10 Degrees: Predicting AL and NL All-Star teams full of surprises and snubs – Yahoo Sports
10 Degrees: Predicting AL and NL All-Star teams full of surprises and snubs - Yahoo Sports Predicting All-Star teams takes a fair bit of role-playing, first into the minds of the fans selecting the starters, then into those of the players who pick the reserves and finally into the heads of the managers that fill out the remainders of the roster. Surely the most enjoyable portion of the … [Read more...]
Notre Dame RB Greg Bryant reportedly suspended four games
Notre Dame RB Greg Bryant reportedly suspended four games Notre Dame running back Greg Bryant has been suspended for the first four games of the 2014 season, according to BlueandGold.com. The suspension, which is reportedly a result of a team rules violation, will keep the redshirt sophomore out for games against Texas, Virginia, Georgia Tech and UMass. Bryant, a five-star recruit in 2013, … [Read more...]