Dispute between Chris Algieri and promoter Joe DeGuardia carries on (Yahoo Sports) Algieri is upset because DeGuardia takes a 50-50 split, which is extremely high in favor of the promoter for a fighter on the ex-champion's level. … [Read more...]
Dan Boyle profanely chases Larry Brooks out of interview
Dan Boyle profanely chases Larry Brooks out of interview TARRYTOWN, NY – If this was Dan Boyle’s final day as a New York Rangers defenseman, he made it a volcanic one. The Rangers players met the media at their practice facility for the final time after their five-game elimination at the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins. One of the most anticipated interviews was Boyle, the 39-year-old … [Read more...]
A’s minor-leaguer Sean Murphy dead unexpectedly at age 27
A's minor-leaguer Sean Murphy dead unexpectedly at age 27 Oakland Athletics minor leaguer Sean Murphy died unexpectedly on Monday, the club announced. The 27-year-old pitcher spent six seasons in Oakland's minor-league system after being drafted in the 33rd round in 2010 out of Keystone College in Pennsylvania. He showed the most promise in 2013, going 10-9 with a 3.94 ERA. He worked his way … [Read more...]
StaTuesday: Recent No. 27 overall picks in the NFL Draft – FOXSports.com
StaTuesday: Recent No. 27 overall picks in the NFL Draft - FOXSports.com There's one sure thing about the NFL Draft -- there is no sure thing. The draft is littered with players performing up to, below and beyond expectations. And this includes the first round, the most glamorous of all the picks. No player is guaranteed to be a star, no matter when they were taken. Another thing to keep in mind … [Read more...]
Roger Goodell ‘pleased’ with Brady appeal decision (of course)
Roger Goodell 'pleased' with Brady appeal decision (of course) In the least shocking news you will see today, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell thinks the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit got things right Monday when it reinstated Tom Brady's four-game suspension for L'Affaire Deflategate and basically ruled that Article 46 of the collective bargaining agreement means Goodell can do … [Read more...]
Warriors' Kerr wins NBA Coach of the Year honor
Warriors' Kerr wins NBA Coach of the Year honor 12:49 PM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics print Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors has won the NBA's Coach of the Year award for the 2015-16 season, it was announced Tuesday. Kerr is expected to receive the … [Read more...]
Nicklaus believes Spieth’s Masters collapse could be good for him
Nicklaus believes Spieth's Masters collapse could be good for him Jack Nicklaus knows a little something about winning major championships. He won 18. And he knows something about winning majors at a young age. He had won three majors before he turned 24. So, Nicklaus' message to Jordan Spieth after his Masters collapse should be one he takes to heart. "He's got a long future in front of … [Read more...]
Jon Izagirre wins Tour of Romandie prologue in rain, cold (The Associated Press)
Jon Izagirre wins Tour of Romandie prologue in rain, cold (The Associated Press) LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS, Switzerland (AP) -- Jon Izagirre of Spain won a chilly, rain-swept prologue of the six-day Tour of Romandie on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de Romandie prologue results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de Romandie prologue results (Reuters) April 26 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Tour de Romandie (La Chaux-de-Fonds - La Chaux-de-Fonds, 3.9 km) on Tuesday 1. Jon Izagirre (Spain / Movistar) 5:33" 2. Tom Dumoulin (Netherlands / Giant) +6" 3. Michal Kwiatkowski (Poland / Team Sky) +7" 4. Geraint Thomas (Britain / Team Sky) 5. Gorka Izagirre (Spain / Movistar) +8" 6. … [Read more...]
Corey Crawford stops Fabbri, Tarasenko as Hawks knot Game 7
Corey Crawford stops Fabbri, Tarasenko as Hawks knot Game 7 The St. Louis Blues’ early 2-0 lead was erased by the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 7. And Chicago goaltender Corey Crawford is doing his best to try to not allow St. Louis to score again. Midway though the second period, Crawford made several incredible saves shortly after the Blackhawks tied the game on an Andrew Shaw power play … [Read more...]