Peyton Manning, Tony Gonzalez, Marshall Faulk up for college HOF Peyton Manning sure feels like a lock for the College Hall of Fame. The former NFL MVP and Tennessee quarterback leads the list of nominees for the 2017 induction class for the college football hall. The 2017 class will be inducted in January before the College Football Playoff National Championship. Joining Manning on the … [Read more...]
Brent Burns and his odyssey to hockey oddity
Brent Burns and his odyssey to hockey oddity PITTSBURGH – The puck took a funny hop. Carl Hagelin, one of the fastest skaters on the planet, turned on his jets and began chasing it. “I just saw him start skating and I said, 'Oh God. I don't know why he's doing that,’” said San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns. “Then, I saw it behind us." So Burns started chasing after the Pittsburgh … [Read more...]
Celtics extend contracts for Ainge, Stevens
Celtics extend contracts for Ainge, Stevens 11:47 AM ET Chris ForsbergESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Celtics since 2007 Emmy award-winning videographer Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009 The Boston Celtics have given extensions to president of basketball operations Danny Ainge and coach Brad Stevens, the team announced Wednesday. "Danny and Brad represent exactly what the Boston Celtics stand … [Read more...]
The Numbers Game: 2016 NBA Finals Preview
The Numbers Game: 2016 NBA Finals Preview The NBA Finals are set to begin on Thursday, pitting a locked-in Cavaliers team against a record-setting Warriors team that survived a 3-1 deficit to escape the Western Conference finals. Golden State is only the 10th team in league history to come back from a 3-1 hole, giving them a wave of momentum heading into the Finals, but LeBron and the well-rested … [Read more...]
Francisco Rodriguez reveals he had Zika virus during offseason
Francisco Rodriguez reveals he had Zika virus during offseason Detroit Tigers closer Francisco Rodriguez has advice for athletes traveling to Rio de Janeiro for the upcoming Olympic Games: learn about the Zika virus before you go. And Rodriguez would know, because he has battled Zika himself. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] Rodriguez revealed to ESPN.com that he had … [Read more...]
KU wants suit by ex-rower alleging rape by football player dismissed
KU wants suit by ex-rower alleging rape by football player dismissed The University of Kansas has asked for the lawsuit against it by a former rower at the school to be dismissed. Daisy Tackett filed a Title IX suit against the school after she said she was sexually assaulted by a former football player in the Jayhawker Towers dorm. KU filied a motion for dismissal Friday. “The incident is … [Read more...]
Olympics-Professional boxers to compete at Rio – AIBA (Reuters)
Olympics-Professional boxers to compete at Rio - AIBA (Reuters) * AIBA votes to allow professional boxers at Olympics * Vote passed with 95 percent in favour * Move criticised by some professionals (updates with more quotes, details) By Karolos Grohmann LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 1 (Reuters) - Professional boxers will compete at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics after the international … [Read more...]
Boxing body votes to let top pros fight at Rio Olympics (The Associated Press)
Boxing body votes to let top pros fight at Rio Olympics (The Associated Press) Professional boxers can compete at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, if they qualify. An overwhelming vote Wednesday by the sport's governing body, known as AIBA, allows any boxer to try to qualify next month and earn selection for their national team. ''At the moment it is difficult to anticipate (how many), but … [Read more...]
Olympics-Professional boxers to compete at Rio Games -AIBA (Reuters)
Olympics-Professional boxers to compete at Rio Games -AIBA (Reuters) Professional boxers will compete at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics after the international boxing association AIBA approved a constitutional change on Wednesday, its president said. AIBA boss Ching-Kuo Wu said the change of the AIBA constitution was approved with 95 percent in favour, paving the way for professionals to fight … [Read more...]
Cavaliers must limit number of Warriors shots to upset them
Cavaliers must limit number of Warriors shots to upset them 10:00 AM ET Sharon Katz and Ben Alamar ESPN's Basketball Power Index gives the Cleveland Cavaliers only a 25 percent chance of beating the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Given that steep hill to climb, the Cavaliers have to craft a game plan that takes advantage of their strengths and the matchups that favor them, while … [Read more...]