Bure plans league for retired international stars Pavel Bure's number is retired by the Vancouver Canucks. (USATSI) Hockey Hall of Famer Pavel Bure last appeared in an NHL game during the 2002-03 season before injury issues resulted in a premature end to his career at the age of 31. More than a decade later Bure is leading the charge to help get retired players back on the ice in a competitive … [Read more...]
Harden says Lawson 'more focused than ever'
Harden says Lawson 'more focused than ever' ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print James Harden recently spent some time with new teammate Ty Lawson and came away convinced that the point guard, who reportedly has completed a court-mandated stay in rehab, will be an asset for the Houston Rockets. Harden, who is close with Lawson, told the Houston Chronicle that he "spent … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Eneco Tour final classification (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Eneco Tour final classification (Reuters) Aug 16 (Infostrada Sports) - Final Classification from Eneco Tour on Sunday 1. Tim Wellens (Belgium / Lotto) 26:31:59" 2. Greg Van Avermaet (Belgium / BMC Racing) +59" 3. Wilco Kelderman (Netherlands / LottoNL) +1:17" 4. Philippe Gilbert (Belgium / BMC Racing) +1:40" 5. Fabio Felline (Italy / Trek) +1:48" 6. Andriy Grivko (Ukraine / … [Read more...]
Johan Franzen should call it a career for Red Wings
Johan Franzen should call it a career for Red Wings Johan Franzen has my absolute respect. He’s a 6-4, 230-pound Swedish mule who’s played 600 games for the Detroit Red Wings since coming to the NHL in 2005-06. From 2007-09, he was one of the most dominant playoff performers in recent memory: 59 points in 51 games, as Detroit won two conference titles and the Stanley Cup. And, of course, … [Read more...]
Philip Rivers has agreed to contract extension with Chargers
Philip Rivers has agreed to contract extension with Chargers San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers agreed to a contract extension, news first broken by San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee and confirmed in an announcement from the team on Saturday night. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league today!] The deal is for four years, valued at between $84 million and $85 … [Read more...]
Former rugby star Jarryd Hayne ripped off 53-yard run in fine debut (Video)
Former rugby star Jarryd Hayne ripped off 53-yard run in fine debut (Video) Maybe this Jarryd Hayne thing isn't a gimmick or a sideshow after all. The former Australian rugby star turned NFL running back made his NFL debut for the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday and immediately flashed some rugby-like run skills with a tremendous 53-yard run. It was the longest play of the game for the … [Read more...]
Fox news: Bears' credibility takes a hit with Kevin White injury – Chicago Sun-Times
Fox news: Bears' credibility takes a hit with Kevin White injury - Chicago Sun-Times BOURBONNAIS — If the Bears aren’t going to tell us Kevin White has a stress fracture, what else are they not going to tell us? Does Alshon Jeffery really have a “mild calf strain,” as general manager Ryan Pace told reporters Saturday before practice at Olivet Nazarene. You sure he doesn’t have torn ligaments? … [Read more...]
Brewers minor leaguer comes out as first openly gay player in affiliated ball
Brewers minor leaguer comes out as first openly gay player in affiliated ball David Denson, a minor league first baseman and outfielder in the Milwaukee Brewers organization, has become the first active player in affiliated professional baseball to reveal he is gay. Denson told his story to Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel in a story published Saturday night. Denson credits former … [Read more...]
Arsenal too nice in West Ham loss – Wenger
Arsenal too nice in West Ham loss - Wenger Kevin Palmer Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has suggested that his players were guilty of being "too nice" as they stumbled to a surprise 2-0 defeat against West Ham in their first Premier League game of the season. Wenger's side appeared to be emerging as title contenders as a strong first half of 2015 saw them lift the FA Cup for a second successive … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Sox Batter Felix
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Sox Batter Felix The curse has been lifted. Thanks, Ben Affleck. Fifteen times in a row the Red Sox had tried and failed to win on Ben Affleck’s birthday. That changed Saturday when the Red Sox coasted to a 22-10 win over the Mariners exactly 43 years to the day of Affleck’s birth. Yes, you read that correctly. The Red Sox and Mariners, two cellar-dwelling teams … [Read more...]