Practice speed nets Dale Earnhardt Jr. the pole at Daytona A Saturday afternoon thunderstorm in the vicinity of Daytona Beach meant Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start first in Sunday's Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Qualifying ended up being cancelled and the grid was set by the speeds in Friday's first practice session. Junior was fastest. So he's got the pole. He's joined on … [Read more...]
Tackling Tech: Up Front with 7 Technology Challenges for the NFL | New … – Patriots.com
Tackling Tech: Up Front with 7 Technology Challenges for the NFL | New ... - Patriots.com The NFL took a large leap forward last year in implementing new technologies to enhance and advance the playing, viewing and marketing of the game. This year the league is currently wrestling with tech-fueled capabilities that present complex challenges. Some items such as Twitter and apps are not new … [Read more...]
NBA notebook: Aldridge picks Spurs – WPTZ The Champlain Valley
NBA notebook: Aldridge picks Spurs - WPTZ The Champlain Valley Free agent power forward LaMarcus Aldridge made his decision Saturday and will sign a four-year, maximum contract with the San Antonio Spurs. Aldridge, who turns 30 on July 19, announced the news on Twitter: "I'm happy to say I'm going home to Texas and will be a Spur!! I'm excited to join the team and be close to my family and … [Read more...]
LaMarcus Aldridge reportedly picks Spurs over Suns | FOX Sports – FOXSports.com
LaMarcus Aldridge reportedly picks Spurs over Suns | FOX Sports - FOXSports.com Updated JUL 04, 2015 4:45p ET LaMarcus Aldridge is heading back home to Texas and the San Antonio Spurs are heading back to the top of the list of favorites in the Western Conference. One of the most coveted free agents on the market picked the Spurs over several suitors, including the Lakers, Heat, Rockets, … [Read more...]
Blazers fire assistant coach over Aldridge reveal
Blazers fire assistant coach over Aldridge reveal ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Telling an Indiana television station that LaMarcus Aldridge would be leaving the Trail Blazers has cost a Portland assistant coach his job. Kim Hughes lost his job with the Portland Trail Blazers after telling a television station last week that LaMarcus Aldridge would be leaving the team. Mark … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Position Player Picks for July 4 … – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Position Player Picks for July 4 ... - Bleacher Report Gregory Shamus/Getty Images MLB will celebrate Independence Day with a full slate dispersed throughout the day. With start times ranging from 11:05 a.m. to 10:10 p.m. ET, daily fantasy gamers will have ample opportunities to work around the holiday. A specific slate will dictate a DraftKings strategy … [Read more...]
Tour de France 1st stage at a glance (The Associated Press)
Tour de France 1st stage at a glance (The Associated Press) UTRECHT, Netherlands (AP) -- A brief look at the 1st stage of the Tour de France on Saturday: … [Read more...]
Lakers agree to deal for Hibbert, sources say
Lakers agree to deal for Hibbert, sources say Marc Stein Close ESPN Senior Writer • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics Ramona Shelburne Close ESPN Senior Writer Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News 0 Shares Print The Lakers and Indiana Pacers have agreed to a … [Read more...]
Sources: LeBron talks quiet as Cavs work deals
Sources: LeBron talks quiet as Cavs work deals Brian Windhorst, ESPN.com Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books 0 Shares Print The Cleveland Cavaliers are busy on several fronts as they attempt to solidify their roster. But for the moment that does not include talks with free agent LeBron James, sources told ESPN.com. James' … [Read more...]
Durant 'in great space,' plans to be ready by Aug.
Durant 'in great space,' plans to be ready by Aug. 0 Shares Print ORLANDO, Fla. -- With a two-day break in his rehab process to recover from a third surgery on his right foot, Kevin Durant came here to take in some summer league basketball and support the Oklahoma City Thunder. "I've been in OKC since the season ended, since I had surgery," Durant said. "These are my two off … [Read more...]