Boxing great Muhammad Ali in hospital with respiratory issue (The Associated Press) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- A spokesman for boxing great Muhammad Ali says the former heavyweight champion is being treated in a hospital for a respiratory issue. … [Read more...]
German minnows make Ibrahimovic cheeky offer
German minnows make Ibrahimovic cheeky offer Berlin (AFP) – Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been heavily linked to a high-profile transfer to Manchester United, but that hasn’t stopped German minnows Rot-Weiss Oberhausen (RWO) trying to sign the Swedish superstar. The semi-pro club, which plays in Germany’s fourth division, has offered a contract to Ibrahimovic following his release from Paris … [Read more...]
Brock Osweiler passes on Broncos’ White House trip for good reason
Brock Osweiler passes on Broncos' White House trip for good reason Much was made about the awkwardness that Brock Osweiler faced when he was benched last season in favor of Peyton Manning, who helped guide the Denver Broncos to a win in Super Bowl 50. Osweiler handled himself well publicly, but behind closed doors he was said to have not liked the way the team handled replacing him with … [Read more...]
Serena Williams stages epic comeback to reach French Open semis
Serena Williams stages epic comeback to reach French Open semis Serena Williams came back from the brink of elimination Thursday to advance to the French Open semifinals. The world No. 1 dug herself out of a 5-7, 0-1 hole to knock off Yulia Putintseva in three sets. Putintseva, currently ranked No. 60, put Williams on the defensive early on. The 21-year-old was able to dictate the pace of … [Read more...]
Compliance error allows top Baylor recruit to sign elsewhere
Compliance error allows top Baylor recruit to sign elsewhere Baylor’s issues apparently extend into its compliance department. The school confirmed to ESPN Thursday that four-star wide receiver Devin Duvernay – the top-rated signee in Baylor’s 2016 class – is free to sign with another program due to an issue with his National Letter of Intent. The issue? Baylor apparently never properly … [Read more...]
How Sidney Crosby ‘called shot’ on Penguins’ Game 2 OT goal
How Sidney Crosby ‘called shot’ on Penguins' Game 2 OT goal Your browser does not support iframes. PITTSBURGH – Sidney Crosby called the Pittsburgh Penguins’ shot on their overtime goal to win Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. A hockey prophet. The Babe Ruth of puck. Yeah, not so much, said Crosby. “I call 25 faceoffs a game. So I got 24 wrong tonight." But he orchestrated the play. He … [Read more...]
LeBron James and Stephen Curry aren’t classic ‘rivals.’ So what?
LeBron James and Stephen Curry aren't classic 'rivals.' So what? No, Stephen Curry and LeBron James aren’t exactly “rivals” at this point. This isn’t a criticism of either player, nor is this another insipid statement on how today’s super-soft NBA has become too darn collegial for another old man’s tastes. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Nah, it’s … [Read more...]
NBA Finals predictions: SI's picks and potential X-factors, battles and more – Sports Illustrated
NBA Finals predictions: SI's picks and potential X-factors, battles and more - Sports Illustrated Your teams on the go or at home. Personalize SI with our new App. Install on iOS or Android. Revenge is a dish best served cold. After falling to the Golden State Warriors in the 2015 NBA Finals, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves back in the championship series against a … [Read more...]
IOC reviewing final preparations for Rio de Janeiro Games (Yahoo Sports)
IOC reviewing final preparations for Rio de Janeiro Games (Yahoo Sports) IOC leaders are set to review the final stages of preparations for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics amid concerns over the Zika outbreak, delays in completing a key sports venue and challenges posed by Brazil's political and economic crisis. With less than two months before the Aug. 5 opening ceremony in Rio, Brazilian … [Read more...]
Season Preview: Summer Tournament Impacts
Season Preview: Summer Tournament Impacts All summers aren’t created equal. This summer we get to look forward to two excellent international tournaments – Euro 2016 and Copa America Centenario. With the Copa America starting tomorrow (Friday) and Euro squads being finalized, we can start looking ahead to how this summer’s tournaments are likely to impact the top half of the Premier League table … [Read more...]