Boxing-Tyson lands knockout blow against professionals at Rio (Reuters) By Guan Yongning BEIJING, May 25 (Reuters) - Mike Tyson has branded the Amateur International Boxing Association's (AIBA) decision to let professional fighters take part in the 2016 Rio Olympics as "ridiculous" and "foolish". Professional boxers would feature at the Olympic games as long as a constitutional change went … [Read more...]
Yankee Stadium is killing New York City FC
Yankee Stadium is killing New York City FC There are no two ways about it. New York City FC’s meltdown on Sunday against the New York Red Bulls was one of the most embarrassing and least forgivable performances in MLS history. That NYCFC got blanked 7-0 at home in a derby is shocking enough, but the manner of the team’s capitulation only served to compound horrors. The Pigeons conceded four … [Read more...]
Jim Craig on selling “Miracle” gold medal, hockey inspirations (Puck Daddy Q&A)
Jim Craig on selling "Miracle" gold medal, hockey inspirations (Puck Daddy Q&A) Second thoughts? Jim Craig hasn’t had any. The goaltender for the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” hockey team isn’t getting cold feet about deciding to part with some cherished memorabilia from the Team USA's gold medal winning run in Lake Placid, New York 36 years ago. After trying to sell a 19-piece lot that included his … [Read more...]
Little fan's Steven Adams costume is perfect
Little fan's Steven Adams costume is perfect 8:09 AM ET Jackson Alexander print Oklahoma City center Steven Adams has never been more relevant. Between his improved play in the playoffs, and being at the heart of the Draymond Green kick controversy, Adams is quickly becoming a household name. So a young fan used Adams' burgeoning fame to showcase a perfect depiction of the New … [Read more...]
MLB Picks: FanDuel MLB Picks and Pivots for May 25 (Main) – Fantasy CPR
MLB Picks: FanDuel MLB Picks and Pivots for May 25 (Main) - Fantasy CPR DraftKings Early MLB Picks For May 25 by Mike Marteny DraftKings Late MLB Picks For May 25 by Mike Marteny Feb 23, 2016; Lakeland, FL, USA;A sunflower seed bucket and baseballs near second base during the Detroit Tigers spring training camp at Joker Merchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports … [Read more...]
Lightning lose goal, lose pucks and lose chance to end Penguins
Lightning lose goal, lose pucks and lose chance to end Penguins TAMPA, Fla. – It happened again. The Tampa Bay Lightning, with a chance to close out their opponent in the Eastern Conference Final, lose Game 6 on home ice. All the Lightning talked about leading up to Tuesday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins were the lessons they learned from last season’s blowout loss to the New … [Read more...]
Manchester United hold day two of talks with Mourinho
Manchester United hold day two of talks with Mourinho London (AFP) – A second day of negotiations to make Jose Mourinho the next manager of Manchester United are taking place Wednesday ahead of an expected announcement that he will take the job this week. The former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager has agreed personal terms on a three-year deal with a likely annual salary of more than £10 million … [Read more...]
Curry: 'This isn't how we're going to go out'
Curry: 'This isn't how we're going to go out' 5:47 AM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM print OKLAHOMA CITY -- Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green vowed that their record-setting team won't go out meekly … [Read more...]
Real Madrid stars thriving under Zidane’s free reign
Real Madrid stars thriving under Zidane’s free reign Madrid (AFP) – Just five months into his first senior managerial role, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is already living up to the unenviable task of matching his credentials as one of the finest players of his generation. Fourteen years on from the sumptuous volley that rippled a rain-soaked net at Hampden Park in Glasgow to hand Real their … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Crosby, Murray lead Penguins in Game 6
NHL Three Stars: Crosby, Murray lead Penguins in Game 6 No. 1 Star: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins Crosby scored what would end up being his third game-winning goal of the postseason to give the Penguins a 3-0 lead with 26 seconds left in the second period. It was the 49th postseason goal of his career. He also added an assist on Kessel’s opening tally. No. 2 Star: Brian Boyle, Tampa … [Read more...]