Scotland provide final football test for Euro hosts France Metz (France) (AFP) – After preparations overshadowed by off-field controversy and injuries to key players, Euro 2016 hosts France play their final pre-tournament friendly against Scotland in the north-eastern city of Metz on Saturday. Les Bleus’ prospects of winning a major competition on home soil — just as they did at Euro 84 and the … [Read more...]
Report: Griz hire Bickerstaff as associate coach
Report: Griz hire Bickerstaff as associate coach 8:30 PM ET ESPN.com news services The Memphis Grizzlies have hired former Houston Rockets interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff as an associate head coach, according to a report by the Memphis Commercial Appeal on Thursday. Bickerstaff, 37, will coach alongside David Fizdale, who was introduced as Memphis' head coach this week. Bickerstaff was an … [Read more...]
After 2016, Patriots' future murky as cap and free agency questions loom – Sports Illustrated
After 2016, Patriots' future murky as cap and free agency questions loom - Sports Illustrated Your teams on the go or at home. Personalize SI with our new App. Install on iOS or Android. It’s no secret that the Patriots have been the model of consistency under Bill Belichick, especially in recent years. After going through a bit of a transition period (by their standards) during the latter … [Read more...]
Gatlin gets another win and perfect practice for facing Bolt (Yahoo Sports)
Gatlin gets another win and perfect practice for facing Bolt (Yahoo Sports) Gatlin held off a late challenge from fellow American Ameer Webb to win the 100 meters in 9.93 seconds Thursday at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea meet. Webb crossed second in 9.94 and European record holder Jimmy Vicaut of France was third in 9.99. ''I felt Ameer out there. … [Read more...]
Heading to Rio for street race, Gatlin not concerned by Zika (Yahoo Sports)
Heading to Rio for street race, Gatlin not concerned by Zika (Yahoo Sports) Justin Gatlin is already on his way to Rio de Janeiro and he's not concerned about the Zika virus. After winning the 100 meters at the Golden Gala meet in Rome on Thursday, Gatlin's next event is a street race in Rio on Sunday. The American sprinter should be back for the Rio Games in August as a top medal … [Read more...]
Pigot joining Ed Carpenter Racing for road, street courses (The Associated Press)
Pigot joining Ed Carpenter Racing for road, street courses (The Associated Press) Indy Lights champion Spencer Pigot is joining Ed Carpenter Racing and will drive the No. 20 car for the remaining road and street course events on this year's IndyCar schedule. ECR announced the move Thursday, with two races coming up this weekend at Belle Isle's street course in Detroit. ''I'm very excited … [Read more...]
Heartbreak behind him, John Orozco eyeing Olympic return (Yahoo Sports)
Heartbreak behind him, John Orozco eyeing Olympic return (Yahoo Sports) There was a time in John Orozco's life when he'd see his phone buzz immediately after a meet and try not to roll his eyes. Because Damaris Orozco needed to check in. Needed to share in his joy when things went well and provide a pep talk when they did not, a ritual Orozco sometimes indulged out of duty more than … [Read more...]
Giggs set to leave Man United – source
Giggs set to leave Man United - source 6:38 AM GMT Arindam Rej Ryan Giggs is set to end his 29-year association with Manchester United by turning down a reduced role on Jose Mourinho's coaching staff, a source close to the Welshman has told ESPN FC. Mourinho is expected to bring assistants Rui Faria and Silvino Louro into his backroom staff, leaving no place for Giggs, who acted as Louis van … [Read more...]
Rookie heroes fueling Penguins’ Stanley Cup run
Rookie heroes fueling Penguins’ Stanley Cup run PITTSBURGH – Call it rookie pride. “Oh yeah. There’s a ton of it in here,” said Bryan Rust of the Pittsburgh Penguins, standing in the team's dressing room after Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night. For years, the Penguins struggled with finding the right supporting cast for its collection of star players. They would look … [Read more...]
Art Briles speaks out for first time since firing from Baylor
Art Briles speaks out for first time since firing from Baylor A week after he was removed from his position as Baylor head coach, Art Briles has spoken publicly for the first time. In a statement released to News 10 in Waco, Briles expressed sympathy for the victims of sexual assault and admitted he “would have done certain things differently.” Baylor announced its intent to fire Briles last … [Read more...]