Rockets re-sign RFA McDaniels, source says Calvin Watkins, ESPN Staff Writer Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. 0 Shares Print The Houston Rockets re-signed restricted free agent guard K.J. McDaniels … [Read more...]
Marcus Smart's fingers 'feeling better'
Marcus Smart's fingers 'feeling better' Chris Forsberg, ESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Celtics since 2007 Emmy award-winning videographer Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009 0 Shares Print Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart expressed relief Saturday that he dodged a more severe injury when he dislocated two fingers on his right hand Thursday and said he hopes to be healed … [Read more...]
Jose Bautista saves the day after teammates lose ball in sun
Jose Bautista saves the day after teammates lose ball in sun The advantage to having a retractable roof on your stadium is that it allows you to open it up and soak in the sun on a beautiful July afternoon. Of course, the disadvantage to having a a retractable roof is that once you open it up and let the sun in, it can blind you. And when you're a major leaguer attempting to catch a … [Read more...]
Jordan Spieth at British Open: ‘I don’t want to place third. I want to win.’
Jordan Spieth at British Open: 'I don't want to place third. I want to win.' ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Jordan Spieth stood on the 18th tee, the sweep of the Home of Golf before him. He could see the Swilcan Bridge, the R&A Clubhouse, and the spires of St. Andrews before him. He held a share of the lead in the British Open, and he also held a three-wood. He took one more look at that vast … [Read more...]
Irish amateur Paul Dunne leading the British Open
Irish amateur Paul Dunne leading the British Open The Home of Golf has seen most everything, but amateur Paul Dunne gave it something very special on a rare Sunday third round at the British Open. The 22-year-old from Ireland shot 6-under 66 on Sunday at the Old Course to take a share of the lead at 12-under 204, which is the lowest 54-hole total posted by an amateur in the history of the … [Read more...]
Aubameyang is not for sale – Dortmund
Aubameyang is not for sale - Dortmund Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is not for sale amid reported interest from Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. Gabon international Aubameyang, 26, was the top scorer for Dortmund last season with 25 goals in all competitions. RevierSport suggested that the former Saint-Etienne striker was "not averse" to moving to Arsenal or PSG, … [Read more...]
Do new Blackhawks have Stanley Cup winning mentality?
Do new Blackhawks have Stanley Cup winning mentality? The Chicago Blackhawks had this certain inability to lose big and tough games last playoff on their way to the Stanley Cup. Why? It was sort of a simplicity that crept into their game at the right moment. This seemed to permeate up and down Chicago's lineup from superstars to role players. With all the changes to the roster this … [Read more...]
Cycling-Tour director hits out at reporting (Reuters)
Cycling-Tour director hits out at reporting (Reuters) (Recasts, adds quotes, details) By Julien Pretot MENDE, France, July 19 (Reuters) - Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme blamed the media for aggression aimed at yellow jersey holder Chris Froome and his Sky team on Sunday. Froome had urine thrown at him by a spectator on Saturday, four days after his Sky team mate Richie Porte … [Read more...]
Cycling-Greipel wins Tour 15th stage, Froome retains lead (Reuters)
Cycling-Greipel wins Tour 15th stage, Froome retains lead (Reuters) (Writes through) By Julien Pretot VALENCE, France, July 19 (Reuters) - Andre Greipel confirmed he was the sprint king at this year's Tour de France when the German outpowered his rivals to win the 15th stage on Sunday. The Lotto-Soudal rider clinched his third stage win on the Tour this year ahead of his compatriot John … [Read more...]
Jordan Spieth plays himself back in contention at British Open
Jordan Spieth plays himself back in contention at British Open So Jordan Spieth was out of contention at the British Open, right? Five strokes back of Dustin Johnson, who was showing no let up. No way to make up that much ground. Well, he did, and a little more. Spieth went low in Sunday's third round, firing a 6-under 66 to vault himself from 5-under, 5 strokes back to 11-under and the … [Read more...]