Cink turns to Mickelson family for counsel on wife's cancer fight Stewart Cink made a last-minute decision to play at Colonial in this week's Dean & DeLuca Invitational. Last month, Cink announced he was stepping away from the PGA Tour as he and his wife, Lisa, learned she had breast cancer and would be starting treatment. Now weeks into what will be a difficult fight for Lisa, Stewart came … [Read more...]
Mourinho set to take control at United
Mourinho set to take control at United London (AFP) – Jose Mourinho was expected to become Manchester United’s new manager on Friday after reportedly agreeing a deal to take charge at Old Trafford. Mourinho has been in negotiations with United since Louis van Gaal’s sacking on Monday and British media reports on Thursday claimed an agreement is now in place for the former Chelsea manager to … [Read more...]
Jackie Bradley Jr.’s hitting streak comes to an end at 29 games
Jackie Bradley Jr.'s hitting streak comes to an end at 29 games Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr.'s pursuit of Joe DiMaggio's all-time hitting streak has officially come to an end. Bradley went 0-4 during Thursday's game against the Colorado Rockies, ending his current streak at 29 games. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] Bradley had been moved to the leadoff spot … [Read more...]
Report: ESPN’s Chris Berman will retire following 2016 NFL season
Report: ESPN's Chris Berman will retire following 2016 NFL season It's common for this generation of sports fan, and especially those who follow the NFL closely, to pan the work of ESPN's Chris Berman and dismiss him as a has-been who is past his prime. Those folks likely will celebrate the news that Berman, reported by The Big Lead, will retire after the 2016 NFL season. The rest of us will … [Read more...]
Taking command: Garrett Grayson's poise, control showing improvement in second season – The Advocate
Taking command: Garrett Grayson's poise, control showing improvement in second season - The Advocate It's hard to gain confidence from your teammates when they can tell you aren't confident in yourself. It can't be faked. The other faces in the huddle can see through you — especially at quarterback. It's almost impossible to find success when the … [Read more...]
Steven Stamkos back for Lightning in Game 7 vs. Penguins (UPDATE)
Steven Stamkos back for Lightning in Game 7 vs. Penguins (UPDATE) PITTSBURGH – Steven Stamkos is back for the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final. The captain hasn’t played since March 31, out after surgery to correct a blood clot. He’s skated regularly throughout the postseason. He's waited for medical clearance and his coach’s decision to insert him back in the … [Read more...]
DC Commission to WBC: Lucien Bute failed doping test (The Associated Press)
DC Commission to WBC: Lucien Bute failed doping test (The Associated Press) Lucien Bute failed a doping test after his super middleweight title bout against Badou Jack, the World Boxing Council said it was notified by the D. C. Boxing and Wrestling Commission. Bute and Jack fought to a majority draw in the April 30 bout in Washington. The 36-year-old Romanian-born Bute (32-3-1) is a former … [Read more...]
Show Stealer wears down favorite late to win at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Show Stealer wears down favorite late to win at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Show Stealer overhauled 3-5 favorite Two Taps in deep stretch to win the $60,000 feature for fillies and mares by a head Thursday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]
Eyes on 11th Champions League crown, insists Ronaldo
Eyes on 11th Champions League crown, insists Ronaldo Milan (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo insists personal goals will be put to one side as Real Madrid seek to embellish their incredible European record with victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday. Ronaldo, a three-time world player of the year, has never scored a goal at the San Siro but has the chance to match and … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper crushes giant home run to third deck at Nats park
Bryce Harper crushes giant home run to third deck at Nats park Prior to Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper was probably pretty frustrated with his recent performance. The 23-year-old came into the contest hitting just .194 during the month of May, and had only clubbed two home runs. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] That … [Read more...]