Teenager Mor excites Turkey ahead of Euro 2016 Istanbul (AFP) – Emre Mor is just 18, has lived all his life in Denmark and only received Turkish citizenship this year after receiving authorisation from his jailed father. Yet the fleet-footed winger, unknown to most Turkish football fans at the start of 2016, has in just weeks become one of the great hopes for Turkey at the European Championship … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Kurt Busch ascends to the top
Power Rankings: Kurt Busch ascends to the top Welcome to Power Rankings. As always, Power Rankings are far from a scientific formula. In fact, it's the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. Direct all your complaints to us at [email protected] and we'll try to have some fun. 1. Kurt Busch (LW: 3): Busch has been stating a solid case for No. 1 all season. … [Read more...]
Ex-NBA center, 76ers assistant Rooks dies at 46
Ex-NBA center, 76ers assistant Rooks dies at 46 10:46 PM ET Jeff GoodmanESPN Insider Close Joined ESPN as a college basketball Insider in June 2013 Previously wrote for CBSSports.com and FOXSports.com Former NBA center and Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Sean Rooks died Tuesday at the age of 46. "It is with deep sadness and overwhelming grief that we mourn the sudden loss of my son, Sean," … [Read more...]
Social Hour: Mora extension, Tulane helmet, Alabama transfer
Social Hour: Mora extension, Tulane helmet, Alabama transfer Miss something that happened on Dr. Saturday’s social media presence? Well, we’ve got your roundup right here. Don’t let this happen again. Always be in the know by following Dr. Saturday on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. UCLA underachieved by most people’s standards in 2015 (though injuries certainly didn’t help), but that didn’t … [Read more...]
Ex-NBA center, coach Sean Rooks dies at 46
Ex-NBA center, coach Sean Rooks dies at 46 Sad news out of Philadelphia: Former NBA center and Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Sean Rooks died Tuesday at just 46 years old, as first reported by Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated and confirmed by Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. No details on the cause of Rooks' death have yet been reported. "It is with deep sadness and … [Read more...]
Manny Machado punches Yordano Ventura in bench-clearing brawl
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Brock Lesnar granted waiver from four-month drug testing requirement
Brock Lesnar granted waiver from four-month drug testing requirement The UFC Anti-Doping Policy requires fighters who are coming out of retirement, such as former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, to notify the promotion in writing four months in advance of an intended return to competition, and to make themselves available for random testing for four months. Lesnar on Friday agreed to … [Read more...]
Reports: Ex-NBA center, coach Sean Rooks dies at 46
Reports: Ex-NBA center, coach Sean Rooks dies at 46 Sad news out of Philadelphia: Former NBA center and Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Sean Rooks died Tuesday at just 46 years old, as first reported by Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated and confirmed by Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. No details on the cause of Rooks' death have yet been reported. "It is with deep sadness and … [Read more...]
NBA Finals in Las Vegas: Game 3 betting preview, odds and picks – Las Vegas Sun (blog)
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Jackie Bradley Jr. surges into starting spot in AL All-Star update
Jackie Bradley Jr. surges into starting spot in AL All-Star update Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. may no longer be in the midst of a lengthy hitting streak, but that 29-game stretch did enough to draw some attention to the exceptional numbers he's put up this season. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] Major League Baseball released its second update to the … [Read more...]