Floyd Mayweather Jr defends choice of Berto as his final foe (The Associated Press) Floyd Mayweather Jr. began promoting his final fight by doing what he does best. The pound-for-pound king of boxing insisted Andre Berto is a worthy opponent for his grand farewell when they made a joint appearance in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, just over five weeks before they'll meet at the MGM Grand … [Read more...]
Mayweather defends upcoming Berto fight (Reuters)
Mayweather defends upcoming Berto fight (Reuters) By Jahmal Corner LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Floyd Mayweather's latest title defense began outside the ring on Thursday as he fought to validate his upcoming bout against Andre Berto. Mayweather, coming off his victory over Manny Pacquiao in May, is gearing up for what he says will be the final fight of his career on Sept. 12 at the MGM Grand … [Read more...]
Lazzaroni to head US Ski and Snowboard Assn Nordic programs (The Associated Press)
Lazzaroni to head US Ski and Snowboard Assn Nordic programs (The Associated Press) PARK CITY, Utah (AP) -- Robert Lazzaroni has been named the Nordic domestic program director for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. … [Read more...]
World Soccer Talk Radio (8.6.15) Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe interviews
World Soccer Talk Radio (8.6.15) Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe interviews Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with The 2 Robbies — Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle — from NBC Sports. During the interview, The 2 Robbies discuss the most interesting storylines going into the new season, their opinions on Louis Van Gaal and Manchester United, […] Listen … [Read more...]
Rally squirrel inspires Ian Kinsler to belt walk-off home run against Royals
Rally squirrel inspires Ian Kinsler to belt walk-off home run against Royals You would think the Detroit Tigers would have enough motivation to beat the Kansas City Royals without help, but they received some Thursday. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] That help came in the form of a rally squirrel. The rodent made an appearance in the bottom of the eighth inning. At first, the … [Read more...]
Di Maria: Utd wanted to sell me
Di Maria: Utd wanted to sell me Angel Di Maria said Manchester United wanted to sell him and called his departure from Old Trafford a 'collective decision' at his introductory news conference at Paris Saint-Germain earlier on Thursday. The 27-year-old completed his transfer to PSG earlier in the day, signing a four-year contract after moving for a fee of €63 million (£44m), just one year after he … [Read more...]
The NBA’s all-time starting five: Milwaukee Bucks
The NBA's all-time starting five: Milwaukee Bucks You’re in your second semester of AP Basketball History, you love really good teams, and you love lists. With precious little drama left in the NBA’s 2015 offseason, why don’t we hit the barroom and/or barbershop, pour ourselves a frosty mug of Barbicide, and get to arguin’ over each franchise’s most formidable starting five-man lineup. … [Read more...]
For Rose, USA decision indicates change in mindset
For Rose, USA decision indicates change in mindset Nick Friedell, ESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. 0 Shares Print CHICAGO -- Thursday marked the end of another era for … [Read more...]
RB Jamaal Williams withdraws from BYU, will redshirt in 2015
RB Jamaal Williams withdraws from BYU, will redshirt in 2015 Jamaal Williams, BYU’s leading rusher from a year ago, has withdrawn from school and will redshirt the 2015 season, the school announced Thursday. “Jamaal has withdrawn from school for personal reasons and will redshirt the 2015 season,” BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall said in a school news release. “We plan on Jamaal returning for the … [Read more...]
Former champ Lennox Lewis looks to revive Canadian boxing (The Associated Press)
Former champ Lennox Lewis looks to revive Canadian boxing (The Associated Press) Lennox Lewis wants to revive pro boxing in Canada. The former heavyweight champion is the frontman and one of a group of promoters that hopes to take a sport that has faded everywhere in the country expect Quebec and put it back in the national consciousness. ''Montreal has carried the flag for the rest of … [Read more...]