Globetrotters drop rival Generals as opponent Darren Rovell, ESPN.com Sports Business reporter Close ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC 0 Shares Print The Washington Generals have lost their last game. The Generals' general manager John … [Read more...]
LeBron James and U of Akron to give 4-year scholarships to qualifying students
LeBron James and U of Akron to give 4-year scholarships to qualifying students Despite selling his 2014 return to the Cleveland Cavaliers as a homecoming, LeBron James remained a committed resident of his hometown of Akron, Ohio throughout his four seasons with the Miami Heat. Through his continued residency in the city and the efforts of the LeBron James Family Foundation, the 30-year-old … [Read more...]
Mike Aviles’ daughter, who is battling leukemia, throws out first pitch
Mike Aviles' daughter, who is battling leukemia, throws out first pitch The Cleveland Indians have given their support to infielder Mike Aviles, and his family, all season. Aviles' four-year-old daughter Adriana was diagnosed with leukemia in May, and the team made it clear to Aviles that his family should come first. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] They doubled down on that … [Read more...]
Former Cal safety Bernard Hicks sues school for medical malpractice
Former Cal safety Bernard Hicks sues school for medical malpractice Former California safety Bernard Hicks is suing the university for concussion-related medical malpractice, according to the Daily Californian. Hicks, who played for the Golden Bears from 2004 to 2008, said he sustained multiple concussions during his time with the program and was allowed back on the field too soon, which has … [Read more...]
Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy survive ‘tough’ opening round at PGA
Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy survive 'tough' opening round at PGA SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — The world's top two players went for a walk on Thursday afternoon and each was still smiling by the end. That was a bit of a upset in itself because the round that Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth played together at Whistling Straits was anything but easy. Winds whipped off the shores of Lake Michigan and … [Read more...]
David Lingmerth could be coming into his own in time to come into the Wanamaker
David Lingmerth could be coming into his own in time to come into the Wanamaker SHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- David Lingmerth is starting to come into his own, perhaps just in time to come into posession of the Wanamaker trophy. Lingmerth shot 5-under 67 at Whistling Straits on Thursday to own second alone, a shot behind Dustin Johnson, at the PGA Championship. The score is even better considering the … [Read more...]
Miguel Cotto, Canelo Alvarez finalize Nov. 21 bout in Vegas (The Associated Press)
Miguel Cotto, Canelo Alvarez finalize Nov. 21 bout in Vegas (The Associated Press) Miguel Cotto and Saul ''Canelo'' Alvarez agreed Thursday to fight Nov. 21 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. The fighters' camps have spent several months negotiating the HBO pay-per-view bout, which will be among the year's biggest events in boxing. The fight also is the latest chapter in the long-running … [Read more...]
Martin Tyler interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (8.13.15)
Martin Tyler interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (8.13.15) Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with legendary commentator Martin Tyler. During the interview, Martin Tyler discusses many of his most memorable games in his broadcast career, what one match he would love to call that he hasn’t had the opportunity to do […] Listen to the latest episode of … [Read more...]
‘Free Brady!’ Tom Brady given hero’s welcome in Patriots preseason opener
'Free Brady!' Tom Brady given hero's welcome in Patriots preseason opener There were no league commissioners, independent investigators or courtroom sketch artists to sully Tom Brady on Thursday night. Just a legion of adoring New England Patriots fans who greeted their hero with a rousing ovation in his first game since winning the Super Bowl after an incredible offseason marred by the … [Read more...]
NBA, referees' union reach deal on 7-year CBA
NBA, referees' union reach deal on 7-year CBA Associated Press 0 Shares Print NEW YORK -- The NBA and the National Basketball Referees Association agreed to a seven-year collective bargaining agreement Thursday, brokering the deal a year before the previous contract was set to expire. The referees ratified the agreement at a meeting in Chicago. The deal will begin this season, … [Read more...]