Keys adds to unprecedented glitz and glamour of San Siro final Milan (AFP) – American R&B star Alicia Keys will make history by becoming the first artist to sing live at a Champions League final opening ceremony that promises unprecedented glitz and glamour on Saturday. Record ten-time champions Real Madrid host city rivals Atletico Madrid at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium, commonly known as the … [Read more...]
Penguins Game 7 newbies try to keep nerves in check
Penguins Game 7 newbies try to keep nerves in check PITTSBURGH – Bryan Rust wouldn’t necessarily call it a pregame nap. Not when he expected to spend the majority of it staring at the ceiling of his room, nervous anticipation for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final consuming him. This is the first Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 7 for several Penguins players; some of whom are youngsters … [Read more...]
Ravens brought in former star Ray Rice to speak to team’s rookies
Ravens brought in former star Ray Rice to speak to team's rookies The Baltimore Ravens supported Ray Rice after his domestic violence incident in Atlantic City two years ago, until the infamous video of Rice punching his then-fiancee (now his wife) was published. Then the team cut him. it seemed like the team cut him somewhat reluctantly, however, because the pressure was too great to keep … [Read more...]
Hector Olivera suspended through Aug. 1 under domestic violence policy
Hector Olivera suspended through Aug. 1 under domestic violence policy Atlanta Braves outfielder Hector Olivera has been suspended by Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred through Aug. 1, a total of 82 games, under the league's domestic violence policy. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] Olivera was arrested in April following a domestic dispute at a hotel in … [Read more...]
MLB taking artifacts on the road in first-ever Hall of Fame tour
MLB taking artifacts on the road in first-ever Hall of Fame tour Your browser does not support iframes. Major League Baseball used two iconic symbols of America’s pastime Thursday to introduce an unprecedented effort with the National Baseball Hall of Fame to share the game’s rich history with its fans. Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully narrated a video reading lines from … [Read more...]
Report: Rougned Odor’s suspension reduced after appeal
Report: Rougned Odor's suspension reduced after appeal Rougned Odor's suspension for clocking Jose Bautista is losing a small bit of its punch. According to MLB Network's Jon Heyman, Odor's suspension will be reduced from eight games to seven after his appeal to the league office. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] Odor propelled the ugly brawl between the Toronto Blue Jays … [Read more...]
NASCAR takes away downforce for Michigan and Kentucky races
NASCAR takes away downforce for Michigan and Kentucky races Two Sprint Cup Series races this summer will feature even more tweaks designed to take away downforce from the cars. NASCAR said Thursday that the races at Michigan on June 12 and Kentucky on July 9 would feature changes to the splitters and spoilers on the cars. The spoilers will be an inch shorter (2.5 inches) and the splitters … [Read more...]
Baylor board chair: Investigation findings ‘shocked and outraged us’
Baylor board chair: Investigation findings 'shocked and outraged us' The chairman of the Baylor Board of Regents didn't mince words when discussing the findings of an independent investigation to how it handles Title IX investigations and other compliance issues. “We were horrified by the extent of these acts of sexual violence on our campus. This investigation revealed the University's … [Read more...]
5 of the most dominating Indianapolis 500 performances
5 of the most dominating Indianapolis 500 performances As we count down to Sunday's 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, we're taking a look back at some of the biggest memories from the historic race. We continue our series by looking at drivers who dominated the Indianapolis 500 and won. It's a happy change from our five disappointments on Wednesday. • Billy Arnold, 1930: Arnold's … [Read more...]
Stephen Curry and LeBron James headline the 2015-16 All-NBA Team
Stephen Curry and LeBron James headline the 2015-16 All-NBA Team Golden State guard Stephen Curry and Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James, to the surprise of absolutely nobody, will headline the NBA’s 2015-16 All-NBA Team. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The reigning two-time NBA MVP, in yet another unanimous vote, and the two-time NBA … [Read more...]