Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. could be more than a band in the future Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. is a band. There's a possibility there could also be a Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. human being in the future too. Friday, Dale Earnhardt Jr., who got engaged to girlfriend Amy Reimann last week in Germany, was asked about the possibility of having children. And Junior answered in the affirmative. “I think the … [Read more...]
Report: 76ers paid Pelicans $3M over Holiday
Report: 76ers paid Pelicans $3M over Holiday ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print The NBA forced the Philadelphia 76ers to pay the New Orleans Pelicans $3 million last season for failing to disclose a leg injury to Jrue Holiday that has limited his playing time for two years, The Philadelphia Inquirer has reported. Philadelphia traded Holiday to New Orleans on the night of the 2013 … [Read more...]
Bob Costas to apologize to Pedro Strop for insensitive commentary
Bob Costas to apologize to Pedro Strop for insensitive commentary In one of the most unexpected and undeniably awkward stories of the season, broadcasting legend Bob Costas found himself in hot water Friday night after going off on a bizarre and insensitive diatribe about Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop. Costas was on the call for MLB Network's broadcast of the Cubs-Cardinals game in St. … [Read more...]
NFL Summer Series – Quarterbacks: Status quo or status woe? – Florida Times-Union
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...]