Okafor, Noel rumors show that the Sixers' 'Process' is truly over - Yahoo Sports (blog) View photo.Jahlil Okafor could be the odd center out in Philly. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)The end of "The Process" for the Philadelphia 76ers was always sure to claim several victims beyond its leader, ex-general manager Sam Hinkie. The new regime headed by Bryan Colangelo plans to win … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Optimal Saturday lineups for Yahoo daily baseball
Daily Dime: Optimal Saturday lineups for Yahoo daily baseball Per the usual protocol, two of our experts are taking a shot with Saturday's slate. Before finalizing rosters, be sure to watch the weather and stay on top of MLB lineups. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now!] Andy Behrens P Noah Syndergaard, NYM, $57 (vs. LAD) P Carlos Rodon, CWS, $39 (at KC) C Tyler Flowers, Atl, … [Read more...]
Corps de Ballet wins turf feature at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Corps de Ballet wins turf feature at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Corps de Ballet closed with a rush to win the $58,000 feature by a half-length Friday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]
Hardy, Anderson win swim events at Speedo Grand Challenge (Yahoo Sports)
Hardy, Anderson win swim events at Speedo Grand Challenge (Yahoo Sports) IRVINE, Calif. (AP) -- Jessica Hardy won the 100-meter breaststroke Friday night at the Speedo Grand Challenge tune-up meet before next month's U.S. Olympic swimming trials. … [Read more...]
Urias struggles in debut
Urias struggles in debut NEW YORK -- This was not the debut the Dodgers and Julio Urias imagined. Urias, who is arguably the best prospect in all of baseball, did not make it out of the third inning in his first big league start Friday night. He allowed three runs in 2 2/3 innings against the Mets at Citi Field. We saw flashes of what makes Urias such a highly touted prospect Friday. His … [Read more...]
Inside Jay Z's high-end boutique athlete agency – Chicago Tribune
Inside Jay Z's high-end boutique athlete agency - Chicago Tribune The elevator goes up to the 39th floor, and through a pair of double doors, a neon paper airplane glows on the wall. Staffers pass through the lobby dressed stylishly casual, as if they're heading to brunch or maybe a concert. There are few hints about the businesses that weave together these cubicles and glass offices - plus … [Read more...]
Thornton, Matthews among final World Cup of Hockey roster picks – Bangkok Post
Thornton, Matthews among final World Cup of Hockey roster picks - Bangkok Post NEW YORK - Joe Thornton, whose 20-year wait to reach the Stanley Cup Final ends Monday, was among four NHL finalists selected Friday to complete rosters for the World Cup of Hockey. Joe Thornton, #19 of the San Jose Sharks, was chosen for Team Canada for the World Cup of Hockey The 36-year-old San Jose Sharks center, … [Read more...]
Rashford’s rise no surprise for England boss Hodgson
Rashford’s rise no surprise for England boss Hodgson Sunderland (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Roy Hodgson insisted Marcus Rashford’s dream debut for England came as no surprise after the Manchester United sensation staked his claim for a Euro 2016 place with a record-breaking strike in a 2-1 win over Australia. England manager Hodgson had claimed the world would be watching to see if Rashford could … [Read more...]
Biyombo in line for suspension after flagrant foul
Biyombo in line for suspension after flagrant foul 9:56 PM ET Ohm YoungmisukESPN Staff Writer Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of Michigan State University.Follow him on Twitter … [Read more...]
Julio Urias struggles in MLB debut, but better days are ahead
Julio Urias struggles in MLB debut, but better days are ahead The eyes of the baseball world were focused on Citi Field on Friday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers paid a visit to the New York Mets. There were several reasons for this added attention. It's the first time these two teams have met in New York since last October's contentious NLDS, which included Chase Utley injuring Ruben … [Read more...]