Basel loss will hit Klopp’s Liverpool recruitment: McManaman London (AFP) – Liverpool’s failure to qualify for the Champions League will make it harder for manager Jurgen Klopp to attract leading players to the club, according to former Anfield favourite Steve McManaman. Liverpool could have secured a return to Europe’s top competition by beating Sevilla in Wednesday’s Europa League final in … [Read more...]
Patric Hornqvist leaves Game 3 after blocking Killorn shot (Video)
Patric Hornqvist leaves Game 3 after blocking Killorn shot (Video) Pittsburgh Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist missed the last 7:06 of Wednesday’s Game 3 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning after blocking a shot in his left hand. Hornqvist dropped his stick and skated off the ice immediately after taking a blast from Alex Killorn. He went down the tunnel of Amalie Arena into the … [Read more...]
Feisty Lani to become first Japan-based horse in Preakness (The Associated Press)
Feisty Lani to become first Japan-based horse in Preakness (The Associated Press) In the weeks leading up to the Kentucky Derby, Japan-based Lani acted like a tourist on vacation. All of this would have been cause for concern for his handlers if the temperamental bad boy didn't charge to a ninth-place finish in the Derby after being bumped at the outset. Now, after a calming two weeks at … [Read more...]
Villa to be ‘most famous club in China’ after $87m swoop
Villa to be ‘most famous club in China’ after $87m swoop London (AFP) – Aston Villa revealed ambitions to become the most popular team in China after Harvard-educated businessman Tony Jiantong Xia snapped up the relegated club for a reported $87 million. The “Villains” crashed out of England’s Premier League after winning only three times this season, but they will have their fingers crossed for … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Crosby, Kessel crush Lightning in Game 3 win
NHL Three Stars: Crosby, Kessel crush Lightning in Game 3 win No. 1 Star: Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh Penguins The Penguins’ sniper scored a goal and added an assist as his line drove the play for Pittsburgh in their Game 3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. In this series, Kessel has two goals and four points in three games. Kessel also leads the Penguins in playoff scoring with 16 points in 13 … [Read more...]
Warriors' Curry says elbow is fine after hard fall
Warriors' Curry says elbow is fine after hard fall 2:44 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's grotesquely swollen right elbow isn't of significant concern to the Golden State Warriors. "The elbow's fine," … [Read more...]
Report: More allegations against Baylor football
Report: More allegations against Baylor football More allegations of assault involving Baylor football players have come to light. USATSI A new report from ESPN's Outside The Lines has unearthed details about new allegations of assault -- both sexual and physical -- against former Baylor football players, as well as methods the Waco Police Department used to shield the allegations from public … [Read more...]
Aubameyang to snub Van Gaal's Man United?
Aubameyang to snub Van Gaal's Man United? 10:42 PM GMT Jack Rathborn The summer transfer window will be opening before you know it, and rumours around the world are picking up steam. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: United fear Van Gaal will drive Aubameyang away Manchester United's decision on … [Read more...]
The Walk Off: Surprising Phillies keep pressure on division foes
The Walk Off: Surprising Phillies keep pressure on division foes Welcome to The Walk Off, the nightly MLB recap from Big League Stew. Here we'll look at the top performers of the night, show you a must-see highlight and rundown the scoreboard. First, we start with a game you need to know about. We've crossed the mid-point of May, and the Philadelphia Phillies still aren't going away. … [Read more...]
Justin Verlander reaches milestone, hits stride in Tigers’ win
Justin Verlander reaches milestone, hits stride in Tigers' win Since his first full season in 2006, Justin Verlander has been a face of the Detroit Tigers franchise along with Miguel Cabrera and a key catalyst for all of their success. During his tenure, the Tigers have won four division championships, appeared in five postseasons and won two American League pennants. On a personal level, … [Read more...]