Andre de Grasse wins men's 100 meters at Bislett Games (Yahoo Sports) OSLO, Norway (AP) -- Andre de Grasse won the 100 meters at the Bislett Games in 10.07 seconds Thursday, with a trio of Americans finishing right behind the Canadian. … [Read more...]
Horse racing: Exaggerator ready for ‘huge’ Belmont run – trainer (Reuters)
Horse racing: Exaggerator ready for 'huge' Belmont run - trainer (Reuters) (Reuters) - Exaggerator ended any Triple Crown suspense at this year's Belmont Stakes by handing Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist his first career loss at the Preakness, but the dark bay colt has more to prove in Saturday's $1.5 million race. Exaggerator, the 9-5 early favorite for the 148th Belmont, is primed to … [Read more...]
Ali remembered in prayer as an icon who pushed for unity (The Associated Press)
Ali remembered in prayer as an icon who pushed for unity (The Associated Press) As the faithful chanted a Muslim prayer in unison, dignitaries and fans stood shoulder to shoulder to honor a man who used his celebrity to push for peace among races, religions and cultures. On phones and screens around the globe, thousands more joined the service from afar through streams and broadcasts, … [Read more...]
Euro 2016 bracket
Euro 2016 bracket Download our free Euro 2016 bracket. With it, you can stay on top of all of the scheduled games from June 10 to July 10. Euro 2016 features many of the best teams on the planet that will be vying to win one of the most competitive tournaments in the world. Unlike other Euro 2016 brackets, we’ve created one that is printer-friendly (formatted in PDF). It’s easy to read, and … [Read more...]
Colin Kaepernick says he’s oh-so-happy to still be with the 49ers
Colin Kaepernick says he's oh-so-happy to still be with the 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick ended up staying with the San Francisco 49ers, even though it seems like neither side wanted that. The 49ers didn't want to sell low and trade Kaepernick to the Denver Broncos for a lesser draft pick than they wanted. When Denver picked Paxton Lynch in the first round, that ended the trade talks. … [Read more...]
Jeff Teague says he played this season with a bad knee injury
Jeff Teague says he played this season with a bad knee injury The Atlanta Hawks face a major decision this summer at point guard, where they have two fairly effective players who would start at the position for many NBA teams. Both 27-year-old Jeff Teague and 22-year-old Dennis Schröder are set to become free agents in the 2017 offseason, as well, which means that it would behoove the Hawks … [Read more...]
A front-row seat to David Ortiz’s farewell tour
A front-row seat to David Ortiz's farewell tour SAN FRANCISCO — There’s no missing David Ortiz. When Big Papi’s around, you know it, either by his booming voice, his contagious laugh or his larger-than-life presence. When he walks into the clubhouse or the dugout, you don't see him, you feel him. Such was the scene Tuesday at AT&T Park. Ortiz wasn’t even in the starting lineup, but he was … [Read more...]
NBA Mock Draft 2016: Washington's Marquese Chriss soars into top 10 – CBSSports.com
NBA Mock Draft 2016: Washington's Marquese Chriss soars into top 10 - CBSSports.com The more I talk with sources around the NBA, the more I'm convinced that Marquese Chriss - a former borderline top-60 prospect in his high school class who played only one so-so season at Washington before entering this draft - really is going to be selected in the top 10 this month. Yes, he could go third … [Read more...]
Manny Machado, Yordano Ventura suspended for actions during brawl
Manny Machado, Yordano Ventura suspended for actions during brawl Major League Baseball has decided Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado's action were only half as bad as Rougned Odor's. Yordano Ventura's actions, on the other hand, were slightly worse. Machado has received a four-game suspension and a $2,500 fine for punching Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura after being … [Read more...]
Ex-Indiana DB pleads guilty to felony drug charges
Ex-Indiana DB pleads guilty to felony drug charges Nearly a year after his arrest on multiple drug charges, former Indiana defensive back Antonio Allen was sentenced Thursday. According to the Indianapolis Star, Allen, who led the Hoosiers in tackles in 2014, will serve “concurrent sentences of four years home detention, with probation to follow, and 100 hours of community service” after … [Read more...]