Marbury getting his own museum in Beijing 11:56 AM ET ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print Stephon Marbury is so big in China that he's been immortalized with his own statue and postage stamp. Now a museum dedicated to the former NBA star is set to open next week. Marbury attended the grand opening for the 300-square foot museum in Beijing on Monday. It is scheduled to open to the … [Read more...]
Calder Watch: Artemi Panarin leads, but could defensemen spoil?
Calder Watch: Artemi Panarin leads, but could defensemen spoil? Calder Watch is an occasional feature that looks at the NHL rookie of the year race, whose victor receives the Calder Trophy. Hence, Calder Watch. The Current Finalists Artemi Panarin, Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane’s 26-game point streak doesn’t happen without the contributions of linemates Artem Anisimov and especially … [Read more...]
Japan picks new design for Tokyo 2020 Olympic stadium – Inquirer.net
Japan picks new design for Tokyo 2020 Olympic stadium - Inquirer.net This artist rendering provided by the Japan Sports Council shows the inside of the new stadium design for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics proposed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and construction companies. Japan has selected a new design for a lucrative construction of the main stadium. The government announced Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, … [Read more...]
NFL Power Rankings: This Jets season could end in heartbreak
NFL Power Rankings: This Jets season could end in heartbreak Haven't the New York Jets fans suffered enough? The Jets are having a season that even the most optimistic fan probably didn't see coming. They're 9-5. Ryan Fitzpatrick is having a nice season. Todd Bowles is doing a heck of a job in his first season as Jets coach. That's awesome, right? Ah, but this is the Jets, one of the … [Read more...]
Miserable with Nets, D-Will considered retiring
Miserable with Nets, D-Will considered retiring 7:57 AM ET ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print Deron Williams was so miserable playing with the Nets that he considered walking away from the game. "It took a lot out of me, man, those three years. Some of the hardest in my life," Williams told Yahoo Sports. "Made me question if I even wanted to play basketball when I was done with … [Read more...]
Cycling-2017 Tour de France to start in Dusseldorf (Reuters)
Cycling-2017 Tour de France to start in Dusseldorf (Reuters) LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The German city of Dusseldorf will host the Grand Depart of the 2017 Tour de France, the organisers announced on Tuesday. The city council voted 40-39 in favour of applying last month after London withdrew for cost reasons. It will be the first time for 30 years that Germany has hosted the Grand Depart, … [Read more...]
2017 Tour de France to start in Dusseldorf (Reuters)
2017 Tour de France to start in Dusseldorf (Reuters) The German city of Dusseldorf will host the Grand Depart of the 2017 Tour de France, the organizers announced on Tuesday. The city council voted 40-39 in favor of applying last month after London withdrew for cost reasons. … [Read more...]
Tour de France to start from Germany in 2017 (The Associated Press)
Tour de France to start from Germany in 2017 (The Associated Press) The Tour de France will start from the German city of Duesseldorf in 2017. Tour organizers say it will be the fourth time in the race's century-old history that cycling's showpiece starts in Germany. The last time the three-week race started from Germany was in 1987, when the Grand Depart took place in West Berlin. … [Read more...]
Pass or Fail: Minnesota North Stars jerseys return in alumni game
Pass or Fail: Minnesota North Stars jerseys return in alumni game Minnesota had to wait several years for an NHL outdoor game despite, you know, having the actual climate for an outdoor hockey game. But if they had just told the rest of the hockey world that outdoor game-equals-North Stars heritage jerseys, they would have gotten one in roughly under a millisecond. The Minnesota Wild … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klopp's first Liverpool signings?
Jurgen Klopp's first Liverpool signings? 3:07 AM GMT Chris Borg 0 Shares print The winter window draws closer with each passing day, and the transfer rumour mill is starting to pick up steam. As always, Transfer Talk has the latest and greatest. See all the summer deals here. TOP STORY: Klopp's first signings On the evidence of his side's 3-0 defeat at Watford, Liverpool manager … [Read more...]