Ian Poulter out four months with foot injury Ian Poulter will miss the next four months with a foot injury, endangering his chances of playing for Europe on this fall's Ryder Cup team. The Englishman has been dealing with an arthritic joint in his right foot for months. The condition has devolved to the point that that it's difficult to walk and practice. The 40-year-old has been unable to … [Read more...]
Euro 2016 Groups D, E and F previews: EuroCopa Soccer Podcast
Euro 2016 Groups D, E and F previews: EuroCopa Soccer Podcast Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the daily digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer, Robert Hay Jr. and Kristan Heneage to preview the teams in Euro 2016 Group D — Croatia, Czech Republic, … [Read more...]
DC rapper about $20M short of $20M goal to bring Kevin Durant home
DC rapper about $20M short of $20M goal to bring Kevin Durant home Paper routes just don't pay like they used to, I guess. Maryland-based rapper Paperboy Prince, a diehard Washington Wizards fan named for his days delivering local newspapers in suburban Prince George's County, is trying to raise $20 million to lure free agent star Kevin Durant back to his hometown — a goal relayed to the … [Read more...]
NBA Mock Draft: 76ers switch from Brandon Ingram to Ben Simmons at No. 1 – CBSSports.com
NBA Mock Draft: 76ers switch from Brandon Ingram to Ben Simmons at No. 1 - CBSSports.com I've had Brandon Ingram above Ben Simmons for a while. But all signs now point to Philadelphia leaning toward Simmons with the first overall pick, and that's why there's a change at the top of this mock draft. Another development: I removed Furkan Korkmaz. That doesn't mean I believe there are 30 prospects … [Read more...]
Softball team for Broadway musical ‘Hamilton’ is undefeated
Softball team for Broadway musical 'Hamilton' is undefeated By now, you may have heard of a little Broadway musical called "Hamilton," about the life (and death) of founding father Alexander Hamilton. It's a smash hit, and it's poised to win a slew of awards at next week's Tonys. Like many workplaces, they have a softball team made up of cast, crew, bartenders, and ushers from their theater. … [Read more...]
New Era and Topps team up for first-of-its-kind baseball card set
New Era and Topps team up for first-of-its-kind baseball card set For the first time, you may open a pack of baseball cards and find one that contains a swatch from a cap worn by Bryce Harper. Or Buster Posey. Or Andrew McCutchen. Or Marcus Stroman. New Era Cap and Topps announced on Friday a first-of-its-kind baseball card set that will appeal to both cap lovers and baseball-card … [Read more...]
England a work in progress says Harry Kane
England a work in progress says Harry Kane London (AFP) – Harry Kane admits England’s spluttering attack still has plenty of room for improvement ahead of their Euro 2016 opener. Roy Hodgson’s side wrapped up their preparations for the tournament in France with a 1-0 win over Portugal at Wembley on Thursday and the main talking point of a drab display was the lack of cohesion between England’s … [Read more...]
Pressing Questions: Is Ameer Abdullah a workhorse?
Pressing Questions: Is Ameer Abdullah a workhorse? The NFL regular season kicks off in less than 14 weeks. Between now and then, fans of the virtual game will closely watch quarterback competitions, mull muddy backfields, and ruminate over rehab related timetables. To honor this summer-long quest for clarity, each week I’ll be highlighting one of fantasy’s most pressing questions. Today’s … [Read more...]
Big 12 reverses course on Baker Mayfield rule
Big 12 reverses course on Baker Mayfield rule By the time you're reading this, the Big 12 might have changed its mind again. A day after the Big 12 upheld a rule regarding transfers within the conference, the conference amended the rule proposal and held a re-vote. Thursday, the conference voted 7-3 in favor of the new rule and as a result, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield now has two … [Read more...]
Screaming Eagles have two first-round picks in Saturday's draft – The Guardian Charlottetown
Screaming Eagles have two first-round picks in Saturday's draft - The Guardian Charlottetown © T.J. Colello/TC Media Charlottetown Islanders defenceman Will Thompson, left, keeps Phélix Martineau of the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles in check during Monday's Quebec Major Junior Hockey League game in Sydney, N.S. With a potential 11 spots up for grabs on the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles roster … [Read more...]