England must tighten up their vulnerable defense to win in France next summer Having a solid back four is a thing of the past for England. Over the last two decades the Three Lions have boasted world-class defenders, who were seen as up there with the best in the world. You only have to … Continue reading → Having a solid back four is a thing of the past for England. Over the last two … [Read more...]
Jeremy Lin will join the Charlotte Hornets on a two-year contract
Jeremy Lin will join the Charlotte Hornets on a two-year contract Still one of the most popular players in the NBA, unrestricted free-agent point guard Jeremy Lin has agreed to terms to join the Charlotte Hornets, soon to be his third team in as many seasons. Lin, who turns 27 in August, announced the news on Instagram: He even put up an altered image of himself in a Hornets jersey: … [Read more...]
Sources: Spurs acquire PG McCallum from Kings
Sources: Spurs acquire PG McCallum from Kings 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 San Antonio Spurs, as part of their ongoing roster restructuring, have struck a deal to acquire Sacramento Kings point guard Ray McCallum, according to league sources. … [Read more...]
Indians mascot Slider disappointed by ESPN’s ‘Body Issue’ snub
Indians mascot Slider disappointed by ESPN's 'Body Issue' snub Apparently ESPN's "Body Issue" is a mascot-free zone, which came as both a shock and disappointment to Cleveland Indians' mascot Slider. On Wednesday, Slider took to Twitter to express his feelings over not being selected to appear in the annual issue, while also giving the world a sneak preview of the photos ESPN reportedly … [Read more...]
Fan hit by debris from Austin Dillon crash calls it ‘terrifying experience’
Fan hit by debris from Austin Dillon crash calls it 'terrifying experience' A woman hit by debris from Austin Dillon's car in the nasty last-lap crash during the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona Monday morning said she wondered as Dillon's car was flying into the fence if it was the end of her life. Five fans were treated for minor injuries after the wreck. Pieces of Dillon's car flew towards the … [Read more...]
UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor Crystal Ball Predictions – FOXSports.com
UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor Crystal Ball Predictions - FOXSports.com This Saturday the UFC brings you a lil 11-fight card from Las Vegas that features not one but two world title fights, an incredible main card, and a main card-worthy preliminary set of bouts. In fight parlance - UFC 189 is stacked, from top to bottom. You won't want to miss a single fight this Saturday night, and you won't have … [Read more...]
1999 Denver Nuggets set precedent for the DeAndre Jordan blockade
1999 Denver Nuggets set precedent for the DeAndre Jordan blockade The Los Angeles Clippers have changed the course of free agency with their 11th-hour meeting with free-agent center DeAndre Jordan, once primed to join the Dallas Mavericks but now apparently set to return to Staples Center to maintain the franchise's contender status alongside Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. It's a crazy story … [Read more...]
Lin announces on Instagram he'll join Hornets
Lin announces on Instagram he'll join Hornets ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Jeremy Lin announced just hours before NBA players can sign contracts that he will join the Charlotte Hornets. A source confirmed to ESPN.com that the contract is for Charlotte's biannual exception -- two years and $4.3 million. Lin posted the Hornets logo on his Instagram account to announce … [Read more...]
Evan Gattis hits head-high fastball for home run, impresses Trevor Bauer
Evan Gattis hits head-high fastball for home run, impresses Trevor Bauer Major league hitters are not supposed to swing at head-high fastballs, let alone turn on head-high fastballs and hit them out of the ballpark. With that in mind, Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis is anything but a typical major league hitter. He's a free-swinger with little discipline but immense power. … [Read more...]