NBA mock draft: Intrigue begins with Boston Celtics at No. 3 - USA TODAY Maccabi Tel Aviv's Croatian player Dragen Bender (L) fights for the ball against Hapoel Jerusalem's US player Josh Duncan during a Winner League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem at the Pais Arena in Jerusalem on March 21, 2016.(Photo: THOMAS COEX, AFP/Getty Images) No one would be shocked if Ben … [Read more...]
Dani Rylan, NWHL commissioner, opens up about scandalous offseason
Dani Rylan, NWHL commissioner, opens up about scandalous offseason In March 2016, the first 'leaked' National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) emails made their way to the inboxes of several women's hockey writers. Others followed. They alleged unpaid debts, mismanagement behind the scenes and general chaos for the first-year league. How did NWHL Commissioner Dani Rylan feel about this … [Read more...]
Video: Stephen Curry was awfully excited for his Warriors teammates
Video: Stephen Curry was awfully excited for his Warriors teammates The unanimous MVP has been scintillating for the Golden State Warriors all year, and he was brilliant in limited Game 2 action, but this time it was Stephen Curry's effort on the bench that was so impressive. While he scored 18 points on 11 shots, adding nine rebounds and four assists in 24:43 on Sunday, Golden State's … [Read more...]
Stephen Curry opting out of 2016 Rio Olympics, others may follow
Stephen Curry opting out of 2016 Rio Olympics, others may follow Unanimous NBA MVP Stephen Curry is healthy enough to help pulverize the Cleveland Cavaliers — amassing 18 points, nine rebounds and four assists while playing just half of Sunday's 110-77 blowout in Game 2 of the finals — but he's going to need some rest after going the distance in two straight seasons. In order to recover … [Read more...]
Laila Ali: My father is ‘not suffering anymore’ (The Associated Press)
Laila Ali: My father is 'not suffering anymore' (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Laila Ali says she'll miss her legendary father deeply, but doesn't feel alone in her grief because ''the whole world is sad.'' … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan admits 5 positives in Olympic doping retests (Yahoo Sports)
Kazakhstan admits 5 positives in Olympic doping retests (Yahoo Sports) Kazakhstan says its athletes recorded five positives in retests of doping samples from the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. Kazakhstan's national Olympic committee says five ''A'' samples tested positive and that it has sent representatives to Switzerland to attend analysis of the ''B'' samples. The IOC is retesting samples from … [Read more...]
France tries to resolve strike woes before Euro 2016
France tries to resolve strike woes before Euro 2016 Paris (AFP) – French rail unions held make-or-break talks with employers Monday to try to end a six-day strike that threatens to disrupt the Euro 2016 football championships already clouded by security fears. Tensions were raised on Monday as Ukraine’s intelligence service said it had arrested a Frenchman who was allegedly planning to stage 15 … [Read more...]
After many turnovers, LeBron James looks for a turnaround
After many turnovers, LeBron James looks for a turnaround 11:31 AM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate OAKLAND, Calif. -- LeBron James' assessment of the Cleveland Cavaliers' 110-77 loss to the Golden State Warriors to fall … [Read more...]
Vikings’ Harrison Smith latest young star to sign whopper deal
Vikings' Harrison Smith latest young star to sign whopper deal Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith just signed an extension that almost sets a benchmark for the position. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Smith has signed a five-year, $51.25 million that includes a $10 million signing bonus and $15.27 million fully guaranteed. At an average of more than $10 million per year, Smith … [Read more...]
Draft Preview: NBA Draft Ranks: PF
Draft Preview: NBA Draft Ranks: PF Like last year, the power forwards this year are a very deep group, with a chance that everyone on this list ends up in the first round. As the game changes, this has led to a very diverse group, with a nice combination of big men who can stretch the floor and your “classic” power forward-type. As a group, it is more about upside than the ability to step in … [Read more...]