Boxing-Briton Adams claims maiden World Championships gold (Reuters) Great Britain's Nicola Adams won the 51kg gold at the AIBA World Championships on Friday to complete her collection of international medals. Adams, who became the first female boxer to win an Olympic title at the 2012 London Games, had previously won three silver medals at the world championships. … [Read more...]
Briton Adams claims maiden World Championships gold (Reuters)
Briton Adams claims maiden World Championships gold (Reuters) (Reuters) - Great Britain's Nicola Adams won the 51kg gold at the AIBA World Championships on Friday to complete her collection of international medals. Adams, who became the first female boxer to win an Olympic title at the 2012 London Games, had previously won three silver medals at the world championships. … [Read more...]
Big clubs need big managers, boasts Man Utd boss Mourinho
Big clubs need big managers, boasts Man Utd boss Mourinho London (AFP) – Jose Mourinho boasted that giant clubs needed the best managers as he took over at Manchester United on Friday. Mourinho said he wanted to bury the past three years at Old Trafford, which saw David Moyes and then his own mentor Louis van Gaal struggle to emulate the title-studded success achieved by legendary manager Alex … [Read more...]
Laine, Haula added to Finland’s final World Cup roster
Laine, Haula added to Finland's final World Cup roster Team Finland announced their final roster decisions for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey tournament. High-end prospect Patrik Laine stood out amongst Finland’s picks. He is considered one of the top players available in the 2016 NHL Draft and a potential sleeper choice for the No. 1 overall pick. Interestingly the team brain trust led by … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Urias Arrives
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Urias Arrives Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter. It’s been over 10 years since we’ve seen a teenage starting pitcher in the majors. That streak is about to come to an end. The Dodgers will call up 19-year-old Julio Urias from Triple-A Oklahoma City to make his major league debut on Friday against the Mets at Citi Field. He’s replacing Alex Wood, … [Read more...]
Every Power 5 College Football Team's Most Explosive Playmaker – Bleacher Report
Every Power 5 College Football Team's Most Explosive Playmaker - Bleacher Report Harry How/Getty Images Football is the ultimate team game, as regular contributions are necessary from a slew of players in order to achieve success. The best college football teams are ones who are talented and accomplished across the board, not just in one or two areas. Yet on every team there's that one … [Read more...]
Outdoors: Rick's fishing picks – North Platte Telegraph
Outdoors: Rick's fishing picks - North Platte Telegraph High water around the region is still creating a challenge for many anglers, but here are a few spots where the angling action is good: » Lake McConaughy — Walleye anglers are still catching fish. You need a boat and a good sonar to be effective, but walleye are being caught in Martin Bay and Arthur Bay. Deep diving crankbaits in a … [Read more...]
Martin Truex Jr. wins pole for Coca-Cola 600
Martin Truex Jr. wins pole for Coca-Cola 600 Entering 2016, Martin Truex Jr. hadn't won a pole since 2012. He now has two this season. Truex posted the fastest lap in the third round of qualifying at Charlotte on Thursday and will start first in Sunday night's Coca-Cola 600. Truex's first pole of the season came at Kansas, a race he dominated. However his chances at victory were derailed … [Read more...]
Bale finally at home with Real Madrid stardom
Bale finally at home with Real Madrid stardom Madrid (AFP) – On the eve of his second Champions League final since joining Real Madrid, Welsh star Gareth Bale admitted he is more at home with the fame and demands at the world’s richest club. Bale’s time in the Spanish capital has been marked by severe highs and lows. He instantly made himself a hero in his debut season with goals in the … [Read more...]
Westbrook laughs off question on Curry defense
Westbrook laughs off question on Curry defense 3:24 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 OAKLAND, Calif. -- Stephen Curry became the target Thursday night for the second time during the Western Conference finals of what could be perceived as a … [Read more...]