Boxer Jermain Taylor enters plea to Arkansas battery charge (The Associated Press) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Boxer Jermain Taylor has pleaded innocent by reason of mental disease or defect to a charge that he assaulted a man at a rehabilitation center where Taylor was being treated. … [Read more...]
Listen to Soccer Morning from 9-10:15am ET with Tom Marshall and Seth Vertelney
Listen to Soccer Morning from 9-10:15am ET with Tom Marshall and Seth Vertelney Today’s Soccer Morning features an interview with Tom Marshall (ESPN FC) and Seth Vertelney (Goal.com). Both guests will discuss last night’s exciting Gold Cup games. You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World Soccer Talk LIVE page at www.worldsoccertalk.com/live. … Continue reading → Today’s Soccer … [Read more...]
Here are some MLB predictions we regret and some we still feel good about
Here are some MLB predictions we regret and some we still feel good about We're not too proud to admit that sometimes — OK, oftentimes — our preseason predictions don't come to fruition. We're not alone in this. Baseball is tough to predict. Just when you think you know the one team that surely won't contend in the AL Central, the Minnesota Twins are in second place at the All-Star break. … [Read more...]
Report: Texas AD asked to change his ‘personal style’
Report: Texas AD asked to change his 'personal style' Texas athletic director Steve Patterson's management and interactions with others have rubbed enough people the wrong way that he's been asked to adapt, per a report. The Dallas Morning News cited three sources that said Patterson has been asked to change his "personal style." The AD's management approach has been criticized as he's been … [Read more...]
The Latest: Rain and hail pounds Tour de France (The Associated Press)
The Latest: Rain and hail pounds Tour de France (The Associated Press) Hailstones the size of peas are pelting the finish line at the Tour de France about an hour before riders scale the last Pyrenean climb in this year's race. The deluge at the finish should refresh those who were suffering as the thermometer climbed into the 30s Celsius (90 Fahrenheit) but could also make roads slick on … [Read more...]
British Open Round 1: Spieth and DJ rolling, Tiger stumbling
British Open Round 1: Spieth and DJ rolling, Tiger stumbling ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — It's a beautiful day in Scotland for pretty much everybody except Tiger Woods. Grab your coffee and let us take you through what's happened at the 144th British Open while you were asleep. • Short version: Jordan Spieth is near the top of the leaderboard again. What more do you need to know? • All right, … [Read more...]
Seattle needs to drop NBA fantasy for NHL reality: Columnist
Seattle needs to drop NBA fantasy for NHL reality: Columnist There’s no question that Seattle is going to be in the mix for NHL expansion, and there’s no question the NHL has been desirous to put a team there. The obstacle, as we’ve detailed before, is that the city currently has a deal for a SoDo district arena for an NBA-first facility; meaning that the return of pro basketball to the area … [Read more...]
Stephen Curry wins Best NBA Player, Best Male Athlete at 2015 ESPYs
Stephen Curry wins Best NBA Player, Best Male Athlete at 2015 ESPYs Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry racked up another pair of accolades at the 2015 ESPY Awards on Wednesday evening, earning recognition as the year's Best NBA Player and Best Male Athlete to go along with his 2014-15 NBA Most Valuable Player Award and NBA championship. (That's going to be one crowded mantel.) … [Read more...]
The Latest: Armstrong admits to ‘hard feelings’ about him (The Associated Press)
The Latest: Armstrong admits to 'hard feelings' about him (The Associated Press) Lance Armstrong says he understands there are ''hard feelings'' toward him in the cycling world that will go on for a long while. The Texan, who was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for doping, spoke to reporters Thursday before taking part in a charity ride in southern France on the same roads Tour … [Read more...]
Rodgers won't replace Sterling
Rodgers won't replace Sterling Mike Whalley Liverpool have no need to sign a direct replacement for winger Raheem Sterling following his move to Manchester City, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. Sterling completed his move to City on Tuesday in a deal worth up to £49 million, ending a long and fractious transfer saga. Rodgers insisted on Monday that his relationship with the England … [Read more...]