Team pays tribute to cyclist who died in Gent-Wevelgem race (The Associated Press) The Wanty-Gobert team has paid tribute to cyclist Antoine Demoitie who died after an accident during Sunday's stage of the Genk-Wevelgem classic. The team confirmed the death early Monday, posting a black-and-white photograph of the 25-year-old Belgian cyclist with the text ''Antoine Demoitie 1990-2016'' on … [Read more...]
Cubs fan enlists the help of Kris Bryant to ask date to prom
Cubs fan enlists the help of Kris Bryant to ask date to prom Asking a date to prom has become quite the event. You can't simply show up on a doorstep with a bunch of flowers and expect to receive a "yes." These days, you have to be unique. You have to be creative. You have to do something no one has ever thought of before. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for $40K | Expert … [Read more...]
South Alabama’s kicker lands on NCAA bowl eligibility committee
South Alabama's kicker lands on NCAA bowl eligibility committee South Alabama kicker Aleem Sunanon is the lone student on an NCAA committee tasked with deciding what record is deemed bowl worthy. Sunanon, who graduated in December with a bachelor's degree in professional health sciences and is currently working on his master's in public administration with a concentration in health care, is … [Read more...]
England goalkeeper Jack Butland faces Euro KO after breaking ankle
England goalkeeper Jack Butland faces Euro KO after breaking ankle England goalkeeper Jack Butland fractured his ankle in Saturday’s 3-2 victory over Germany in Berlin, casting a doubt over the Stoke City player’s hopes of making Euro 2016. The 23-year-old, standing in for injured first-choice keeper Joe Hart, was hurt just before half-time on Saturday and was replaced by Fraser […] England … [Read more...]
NHL Playoff Death Watch: Blackhawks clinch, Penguins solidify
NHL Playoff Death Watch: Blackhawks clinch, Penguins solidify Since we're down to the final moments of postseason life for teams in contention, Puck Daddy solemnly begins a daily countdown to annihilation. The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to earn separation from the wild card bubble. Their overtime win over the New York Rangers pushed their total to 92 points, three ahead of the New York … [Read more...]
Los Angeles billboard kicks St. Louis when it’s down over Rams
Los Angeles billboard kicks St. Louis when it's down over Rams Poor St. Louis. The Rams have packed up for Los Angeles, having turned their back on their home for the past 20-plus years. And now one business in the Rams' new city is taking shots at its old one. Ouch, bro. That's kind of cold. I mean, if it's baseball, hockey or toasted raviolis we're talking about, maybe we've got a … [Read more...]
It sure seems like the Kings are all done with George Karl, thanks
It sure seems like the Kings are all done with George Karl, thanks At 29-44, the Sacramento Kings have not yet been eliminated from playoff contention. However, they enter Monday's action 6 1/2 games out of the Western Conference's No. 8 seed with nine games remaining, so let's be grown-ups and acknowledge that Sacramento's season will be over in 2 1/2 weeks. Somehow, against all odds, it … [Read more...]
The $15 million free agent: Braves release Nick Swisher
The $15 million free agent: Braves release Nick Swisher The Atlanta Braves just weren't ready for the Nick Swisher experience. Despite his hefty $15 million price tag, Swisher was released by the club Monday. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for $40K | Expert rankings | Mock draft ] Due to Swisher's hefty salary, the move looks surprising. That's not really the case, though. Swisher has … [Read more...]
AP Derby Top 10: Japan-based Lani headed to Kentucky Derby (The Associated Press)
AP Derby Top 10: Japan-based Lani headed to Kentucky Derby (The Associated Press) Lani is about to embark on a 7,380-mile journey back to his old Kentucky home for a chance to Run for the Roses. … [Read more...]
Cavs to rest LeBron on Tuesday against Rockets
Cavs to rest LeBron on Tuesday against Rockets 3:44 PM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate print INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- LeBron James might have already switched into his so-called playoff mode, but that doesn't mean … [Read more...]