Jaguars GM Dave Caldwell offers reassurances aobut prized draft picks Ramsey, Jack - Florida Times-Union Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell reiterated a familiar refrain on Friday when it comes to the health of prized rookies Jalen Ramsey and Myles Jack. Don’t worry. The Jaguars are counting on Ramsey and Jack to add a dynamic element to their revamped defense this season. Ramsey was selected … [Read more...]
Lord Nelson wins feature by 3 1/2 lengths at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Lord Nelson wins feature by 3 1/2 lengths at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Lord Nelson won the $55,000 feature by 3 1/2 lengths Friday at Santa Anita, winning after a five-month layoff for trainer Bob Baffert. … [Read more...]
Sharrah headlines USA Cycling BMX Long Team field for trials (Yahoo Sports)
Sharrah headlines USA Cycling BMX Long Team field for trials (Yahoo Sports) Corben Sharrah headlines a seven-man field named by USA Cycling to the men's BMX Long Team that will compete at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. The trials will take place on June 11 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California. Sharrah, a top contender, was an automatic nomination to the trials, … [Read more...]
Sharrah headlines USA Cycling BMX Long Team field for trials (The Associated Press)
Sharrah headlines USA Cycling BMX Long Team field for trials (The Associated Press) Corben Sharrah headlines a seven-man field named by USA Cycling to the men's BMX Long Team that will compete at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. The trials will take place on June 11 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California. Sharrah, a top contender, was an automatic nomination to the … [Read more...]
Paraguay ready to defy rankings at Copa America
Paraguay ready to defy rankings at Copa America Orlando (AFP) – Paraguay’s veteran goalkeeper Justo Villar says FIFA’s rankings undervalue his team and believes they can defy expectations and once again make a real impact in the Copa America Centenario tournament. Paraguay have the lowest FIFA ranking of the four teams in Group A, sitting behind third-ranked Colombia, Costa Rica and the United … [Read more...]
Doris Burke is tired of Gregg Popovich’s short answers
Doris Burke is tired of Gregg Popovich's short answers San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is now widely recognized as one of the best coaches in NBA history, but he's perhaps best known in a cultural context for his very short answers to reporters in mid-game interviews and post-game press conferences. It's part of Popovich's personality, and a large number of fans eat it up. At … [Read more...]
Toronto students get unexpected response from commissioner Manfred
Toronto students get unexpected response from commissioner Manfred After witnessing the wild Blue Jays-Rangers brawl that included Rougned Odor punching Jose Bautista square in the jaw, the first instinct of some parents or teachers may be to shield their young child or student's eyes from the senseless violence. Not April Stevens though. The fourth grade teacher at Toronto’s Humbercrest … [Read more...]
SuperContest announces administrative fee – ESPN
SuperContest announces administrative fee - ESPN 3:58 PM ET Dave TuleyESPN Staff Writer Close Dave Tuley has covered the Las Vegas race and sports book scene since 1998 and runs his own website, ViewFromVegas.com. LAS VEGAS -- The famous SuperContest will have an 8 percent administrative fee taken out of the prize pool starting this year, the Westgate Las Vegas sports book announced on … [Read more...]
Boxing great Muhammad Ali close to death in hospital: source (Reuters)
Boxing great Muhammad Ali close to death in hospital: source (Reuters) Former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali was close to death in a Phoenix-area hospital on Friday, a source close to the family said. Ali, 74, one of the world's most celebrated athletes, was hospitalized this week for a respiratory ailment. Asked about Ali's condition, the source said: "It's extraordinarily grave. … [Read more...]
Boxing great Muhammad Ali close to death -source close to family (Reuters)
Boxing great Muhammad Ali close to death -source close to family (Reuters) June 3 (Reuters) - Former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali was close to death in a Phoenix-area hospital on Friday, a source close to the family said. "It's extraordinarily grave. It's a matter of hours," said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity. (Reporting by Ian Simpson; Editing by Sandra Maler) … [Read more...]