Ohio State signee Mirko Jurkovic signs with Georgia after academic issue Offensive lineman Mirko Jurkovic, a three-star prospect from IMG Academy, tweeted Monday that he was attending Georgia this fall after originally committing to Ohio State. According to the Columbus Dispatch, Jurkovic was denied admission to Ohio State because of academics, but apparently Georgia’s academic requirements … [Read more...]
10 things we learned from MLS Gameweek 18
10 things we learned from MLS Gameweek 18 Here are the ten things we learned from week eighteen of the MLS season. 1. Seattle Strikes A Blow To Save Its Season There is no torture in soccer like the torture of being unable to score goals. That’s what … Continue reading → Here are the ten things we learned from week eighteen of the MLS season. 1. Seattle Strikes A Blow To Save Its Season … [Read more...]
Your winners and losers from the NBA’s 2015 free agent turn
Your winners and losers from the NBA's 2015 free agent turn It seems a bit daft to declare a set of winners and losers after less than a week of the NBA’s official offseason, but after a few dozen free agent agreements and quite easily the busiest first day in the league’s free agent history, one can’t help but stand back and take stock. Presuming your spine is straightened out after hours … [Read more...]
Chris Sale looking to set record while facing former mentor Mark Buehrle
Chris Sale looking to set record while facing former mentor Mark Buehrle Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale will take the mound Monday with a lot at stake. If he can strike out 10 or more Toronto Blue Jays, Sale will set a major-league record with nine consecutive games with double-digit strikeouts. The pressure is going to be on in more than one way, however. The Blue Jays have been the … [Read more...]
Froome in charge after crash-marred Tour de France third stage (Reuters)
Froome in charge after crash-marred Tour de France third stage (Reuters) By Julien Pretot HUY, Belgium (Reuters) - Chris Froome seized early control of the Tour de France, the 2013 champion snatching the yellow jersey after a crash-marred third stage won by Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez on Monday. Katusha rider Rodriguez had the best kick up the punishing Mur de Huy, where the Fleche Wallonne … [Read more...]
Spieth: British Open ‘dampened’ without defending champion McIlroy
Spieth: British Open 'dampened' without defending champion McIlroy Jordan Spieth found out on Monday about Rory McIlroy's ankle injury just like the rest of us: on social media. McIlroy ruptured a ligament on the outside of his left ankle while playing soccer with friends on July 4. He's already withdrawn from this week's Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open and his British Open title … [Read more...]
Boxing-Fury to meet world champion Klitschko in October (Reuters)
Boxing-Fury to meet world champion Klitschko in October (Reuters) Unbeaten British boxer Tyson Fury will get a shot at the world heavyweight title in October after agreeing terms for a meeting with champion Wladimir Klitschko. The 39-year-old Ukrainian's WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO crowns will be on the line when the pair meet in the German city of Duesseldorf. "Don't matter where this fight is, … [Read more...]
Tour de France Stage 3 at a glance (The Associated Press)
Tour de France Stage 3 at a glance (The Associated Press) HUY, Belgium (AP) -- A brief look at the 3rd stage of the Tour de France on Monday: … [Read more...]
Sources: Gasol stays with Griz for max $110M
Sources: Gasol stays with Griz for max $110M Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print The Memphis Grizzlies and star center Marc Gasol have agreed to a five-year max contract worth an estimated $110 million, sources told ESPN. The deal includes a player … [Read more...]
Summer of Spurs rages on: David West to sign in San Antonio for veteran minimum
Summer of Spurs rages on: David West to sign in San Antonio for veteran minimum As if the Summer of Spurs could get any more spectacular, GM R.C. Buford may have just made his biggest coup of all in a first week of July that's already seen its share of fireworks in San Antonio, agreeing to a deal with free agent forward David West for the veteran minimum, according to NBA.com's David … [Read more...]