Final honor for Celia Sasic a reminder of women’s soccer’s loss Amid the inevitable retirements to come out of this summer’s Women’s World Cup, there was one absolute stunner. True, while United States’ international Lauren Holiday’s announcement was, for some, premature (she’s only 27 year’s old), it had been rumored since early spring, when the National Women’s Soccer League season was about … [Read more...]
Brandon Jennings is cool with coming off the Pistons bench
Brandon Jennings is cool with coming off the Pistons bench The Detroit Pistons' decision to extend guard Reggie Jackson for five years at $80 million struck many as one of the most controversial moves of the NBA offseason. That's partially because it wasn't clear that Jackson stood as a substantial upgrade over the man he replaced in the starting lineup. Though he is no one's idea of a … [Read more...]
Solomon: Can Cincy, Va. Tech fine players?
Solomon: Can Cincy, Va. Tech fine players? Inside College Sports is a weekly notebook looking at issues occurring off the field in college sports -- big business, court cases, NCAA governance, health and safety, etc. Have a tip, idea or question about a certain topic? Email me at [email protected]. Cincinnati coach Tommy Tuberville and Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster … [Read more...]
Oriol Servia to drive Justin Wilson’s No. 25 Honda in finale (The Associated Press)
Oriol Servia to drive Justin Wilson's No. 25 Honda in finale (The Associated Press) Justin Wilson's race car will be back on track for the IndyCar season finale. Andretti Autosport announced Thursday that series veteran Oriol Servia will drive Wilson's No. 25 Honda at Sonoma Raceway this weekend. Wilson died Monday, a day after a piece of debris from another car struck him in the head at … [Read more...]
All Run wins Del Mar feature by 3 lengths (The Associated Press)
All Run wins Del Mar feature by 3 lengths (The Associated Press) DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- All Run won the $40,000 feature by three lengths Thursday at Del Mar. … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: What off week? Pit road, Darlington and throwbacks
Happy Hour: What off week? Pit road, Darlington and throwbacks Throughout the week you can send us your best questions, jokes, rants and just plain miscellaneous thoughts to [email protected] or @NickBromberg. We'll post them here and have a good time . Welcome to an off week edition of Happy Hour. Got anything planned for the weekend? We'll likely watch both the Xfinity and Truck … [Read more...]
Christian Ehrhoff signing adds more Slava Voynov questions for LA Kings
Christian Ehrhoff signing adds more Slava Voynov questions for LA Kings Where does Christian Ehrhoff fit with the Los Angeles Kings? And does his arrival mean the end of Slava Voynov with Los Angeles? Those are two important questions that have been asked since Ehrhoff signed a one-year $1.5 million contract with the Kings on Sunday. It seemed to truly signal the final Hollywood chapter for … [Read more...]
Ken Griffey Jr. catches fish and rides a moped in new Macklemore video
Ken Griffey Jr. catches fish and rides a moped in new Macklemore video In case you weren't already aware, popular rapper Macklemore is from Seattle. He's made that well known, writing a song about late Seattle Mariners broadcaster Dave Niehaus, as well as receiving his own bobblehead from the club. Macklemore continued to profess his love to his hometown, and his favorite team, Thursday, … [Read more...]
City tender 'astonishing' De Bruyne offer
City tender 'astonishing' De Bruyne offer Manchester City have made an "astonishing" salary offer to Kevin De Bruyne, Wolfsburg's director of sport Klaus Allofs has revealed. Allofs, speaking in Monaco after the Champions League draw, said negotiations with City over a move had come closer to an agreement -- there have been reports the Bundesliga want £54 million as a transfer fee for … [Read more...]
Report: Possible Jan. return for Cavs' Irving
Report: Possible Jan. return for Cavs' Irving ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print The "freak play" that fractured Kyrie Irving's kneecap and led to season-ending surgery in June could keep the point guard out for a few more months. Irving's rehab is going smoothly, sources told Northeast Ohio Media Group, and the Cleveland Cavaliers will slowly work him back into playing … [Read more...]