Skiles tells Magic he's stepping down as coach 10:45 AM ET ESPN.com news services print After only one season, Scott Skiles is leaving the Orlando Magic. "After much thought and careful consideration, I and I alone, have come to the conclusion that I am not the right head coach for this team," Skiles said in a statement released by the team. "Therefore, effective immediately, I … [Read more...]
Gatlin hopes for solid Shanghai race in build-up to Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
Gatlin hopes for solid Shanghai race in build-up to Olympics (Yahoo Sports) Justin Gatlin's last competition in China ended in huge disappointment-he came second to Usain Bolt not once, but twice, in both the 100 and 200 meters at last year's world championships. Gatlin won't face Bolt again until later this season, but his mind is firmly on his longtime rival as he prepares for his first … [Read more...]
Feliciano Lopez says he’s skipping Olympics in Rio (Yahoo Sports)
Feliciano Lopez says he's skipping Olympics in Rio (Yahoo Sports) Spanish tennis player Feliciano Lopez says he will not play at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The 23rd-ranked Lopez wrote on his Twitter account that he has decided to focus on his preparations for the summer tournaments in the United States. Lopez, who would likely be eligible to make it to the tournament in Rio, played at … [Read more...]
Dortmund sign French prospect Ousmane Dembele from Rennes
Dortmund sign French prospect Ousmane Dembele from Rennes Berlin (AFP) – French young player of the year Ousmane Dembele has joined Borussia Dortmund from Rennes, the German Bundesliga team said on Thursday. The 18-year-old winger, a French youth international, has signed a five-year contract with the German giants. Dembele has been a revelation for Rennes this season, scoring 12 goals and … [Read more...]
Video: Adam Silver keeps it real (awkward) with Stephen Curry
Video: Adam Silver keeps it real (awkward) with Stephen Curry This just goes to show you, even when your the coolest dude on the planet — the first unanimous NBA MVP in history — you can still feel like the world's biggest dweeb when someone leaves you hanging. When that someone is NBA commissioner Adam Silver — probably not the first guy on anyone's list of cool dudes — and the … [Read more...]
Strat-O-Matic creates new cards for Bryce Harper and Bartolo Colon
Strat-O-Matic creates new cards for Bryce Harper and Bartolo Colon The most wonderful thing about baseball is never knowing what you'll see on a given day. In one game, you might witness history, such as we did Wednsday in Max Scherzer's 20-strikeout game. In another, you might witness futility, such as the A's allowing at least 13 runs for the third straight game in Boston. In another … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: To The Max
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: To The Max Follow @drewsilv and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. "Strikeouts are sexy," Max Scherzer told the media in his postgame press conference Wednesday night at Nationals Park. "To punch out 20 batters is sexy.” Around here we tend to agree. Scherzer became the fifth pitcher in Major League Baseball history to tally 20 strikeouts in a start Wednesday against … [Read more...]
English,josh norman redskins,josh norman panthers split,josh norman dave gettleman,josh norman dan snyder,josh … – Monday Morning Quarterback
English,josh norman redskins,josh norman panthers split,josh norman dave gettleman,josh norman dan snyder,josh ... - Monday Morning Quarterback WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thunderclouds dim a sleepy Monday afternoon in the nation’s capital, and with Congress in recess, D.C.’s newest power player roams the Capitol building undisturbed. Josh Norman, the cornerback who commanded a five-year, $75 million … [Read more...]
Frank de Boer quits as Ajax coach
Frank de Boer quits as Ajax coach The Hague (AFP) – Ajax coach and former Dutch international Frank de Boer announced on Thursday he was quitting the Amsterdam club after failing to win the Dutch title. “Frank de Boer is quitting as Ajax trainer. He told the club’s board in a meeting,” Ajax said in a statement issued in Amsterdam. De Boer’s announcement comes after Ajax drew 1-1 against minnows … [Read more...]
Blues rout Stars in Game 7, advance to Western Conference Final
Blues rout Stars in Game 7, advance to Western Conference Final A three-goal first period powered the St. Louis Blues to a 6-1 win in Game 7 over the Dallas Stars to send them to the Western Conference Final for the first time since 2001. It was a quick start for St. Louis after Robby Fabbri’s second goal of the series gave the Blues a 1-0 lead 5:23 into the game. It appeared the Stars had … [Read more...]