Roy Yates interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (1.14.16) The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Roy Yates, a lifelong Liverpool supporter and the founder of the Reds In America newsletter and website. During the interview, Roy discusses his memories of being in Istanbul for the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final, what it was […] The latest episode of World … [Read more...]
West: Kobe will be missed globally by millions
West: Kobe will be missed globally by millions 1:48 AM ET print OAKLAND, Calif. -- As the Lakers' general manager who helped engineer a trade that brought Kobe Bryant to Los Angeles, Jerry West had a daily first-hand view of a budding 17-year-old who would extend the good fortune of a legendary franchise and help rekindle a post-Michael Jordan NBA. West, now an executive board member … [Read more...]
Penguins deny NY Post report that ownership feud killed sale
Penguins deny NY Post report that ownership feud killed sale The Pittsburgh Penguins released a statement on Thursday, disputing a New York Post* report that a dispute between co-owners Ron Burkle and Mario Lemieux “called off the sale” of the team. According to the Post’s sources, Burkle, who owns about 20 percent of the team, turned down a bid to sell the team that Lemieux, who owns 40 … [Read more...]
Spurs overtake Cavs with 4th quarter run, stay undefeated at home
Spurs overtake Cavs with 4th quarter run, stay undefeated at home The San Antonio Spurs entered Thursday night's highly anticipated game against the Cleveland Cavaliers having trailed for just 54 seconds in the fourth quarters of their first 22 home games. The final period vs. Cleveland more than doubled that total while confirming that San Antonio is very, very difficult to beat at the AT&T … [Read more...]
Snedeker, Singh among five first-round co-leaders at Sony Open
Snedeker, Singh among five first-round co-leaders at Sony Open Vijay Singh turned back the clock in Thursday's opening round of the Sony Open in Hawaii. Playing in the early wave, the 52-year-old Fijian shot 7-under 63 at Waialae Country Club, a score that ultimately held up to share the first-round lead with four other players, including Brandt Snedeker, Kevin Kisner, Ricky Barnes and … [Read more...]
Chile break off talks with Sampaoli, begin looking for new coach
Chile break off talks with Sampaoli, begin looking for new coach Copa America winners Chile are looking for a new coach after the national federation called a halt Thursday to its negotiations with Jorge Sampaoli, a Chilean official announced. The federation’s Gaspar Goycoolea said after four meetings the federation had taken the view that “it was impossible to reach an agreement” […] Photo … [Read more...]
Jimmy Butler’s 53 lead Bulls’ comeback over Sixers in OT win
Jimmy Butler's 53 lead Bulls' comeback over Sixers in OT win All-Star guard Jimmy Butler has taken over as the Chicago Bulls' leading star early this NBA season. If there were any remaining doubt about his importance to the team, he erased it in Thursday's visit to the Philadelphia 76ers. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Butler set a new career-high … [Read more...]