TNT honors Craig Sager's cancer fight with special socks, ties As part of their ongoing effort to show support for colleague Craig Sager's fight against acute myeloid lymphoma, the crew behind TNT's broadcast of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors are sporting a pair of sartorial tributes to the legendary sideline reporter. … [Read more...]
Jackie Bradley Jr. extends hit streak to 28, halfway to Joe DiMaggio
Jackie Bradley Jr. extends hit streak to 28, halfway to Joe DiMaggio Jackie Bradley Jr. didn't give us much time for drama Tuesday night. The Boston Red Sox outfielder extended his hit streak in the second inning, with a double off the Green Monster. That means Bradley has now hit safely in 28 consecutive games, which is an impressive feat. But it's merely halfway to Joe DiMaggio's famous … [Read more...]
Mutombo denies he let Biyombo use finger wag
Mutombo denies he let Biyombo use finger wag 7:58 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Toronto Raptors center Bismack Biyombo has claimed that Dikembe Mutombo had given him permission to use Mutombo's signature finger-wag celebration, but Mutombo says that's not the case. "I don't know when that conversation took place," Mutombo told TMZ on Tuesday. "Him and I need to talk this … [Read more...]
Serena Williams’ quest for a French Open title just got easier
Serena Williams' quest for a French Open title just got easier Hours after No. 3 Angelique Kerber was upset in the opening round, another top women’s player exited the French Open field at Roland Garros on Tuesday. Fifth-seeded Victoria Azarenka was forced to retire midway through the third set against Karin Knapp after a right knee injury proved to be too much to bear. The early exits of … [Read more...]
Francisco Vargas, tainted meat and the slippery PED slope in boxing (Yahoo Sports)
Francisco Vargas, tainted meat and the slippery PED slope in boxing (Yahoo Sports) It seems fair to allow Vargas to compete on June 4 against Orlando Salido, but his positive Clenbuterol test underlines a larger problem in boxing. … [Read more...]
Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC, USA to televise 325½ hours from Rio (Yahoo Sports)
Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC, USA to televise 325½ hours from Rio (Yahoo Sports) NBCUniversal networks Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC and USA will combine to televise 325 1/2 hours of programing from the Rio Olympics this summer. NBC said Tuesday that Bravo will air the Olympic tennis competition for the third time. This is the sixth time it has telecast Olympic competition. … [Read more...]
Column: McGregor vs Mayweather, a freak show with precedent (The Associated Press)
Column: McGregor vs Mayweather, a freak show with precedent (The Associated Press) The freak show that Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor are talking about will almost surely never happen, and for that anyone who would even consider opening their wallet to pay for it should be grateful. For any number of different reasons, it is about as likely to happen as Rhonda Rousey fighting … [Read more...]
Lukaku wants Chelsea return – sources
Lukaku wants Chelsea return - sources 12:24 PM GMT Miguel Delaney Romelu Lukaku wants to go back to Chelsea this summer, sources close to the player have told ESPN FC, with the Blues already favourites for his signature if he leaves Everton. Lukaku, 23, said recently that he has made up his mind over his future and wants to move to a higher-profile club in order to take the next step in his … [Read more...]
Pavelski on fire; Letang’s recent struggles (Puck Headlines)
Pavelski on fire; Letang's recent struggles (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. Did you think Jon Hamm was going to miss this game? Neither did we! #stlblues #StanleyCup … [Read more...]
Magic Johnson really thinks Kobe Bryant’s the greatest Laker ever
Magic Johnson really thinks Kobe Bryant's the greatest Laker ever When he took the mic at Staples Center last month to introduce Kobe Bryant before the final game of his illustrious 20-year NBA career, Magic Johnson made his feelings known. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] "We are here to celebrate greatness, for 20 years," Johnson said. "Excellence, … [Read more...]