Westbrook and Harden out, Cousins in for Team USA at Rio Olympics Two of the NBA's most divisive on-court personalities will not suit up for Team USA at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics this August. Thankfully, another of them looks set to don the red, white, and blue. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook … [Read more...]
Muhammad Ali feted by the famous and fans in final farewell (Reuters)
Muhammad Ali feted by the famous and fans in final farewell (Reuters) By Nick Carey and Steve Bittenbender LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Reuters) - Muhammad Ali was extolled on Friday as a boxer of incomparable grace, a magnetic entertainer and a man of conviction who gave a voice to the oppressed, as a two-day celebration of "The Greatest" came to a rousing end in his Kentucky hometown. At an … [Read more...]
Munoz earns 1st career IndyCar pole at Texas, Dixon is 2nd (The Associated Press)
Munoz earns 1st career IndyCar pole at Texas, Dixon is 2nd (The Associated Press) Carlos Munoz qualified second for the Indianapolis 500 in his IndyCar Series debut. Munoz had a two-lap average of 217.137 mph Friday at the high-banked Texas Motor Speedway to earn the pole just ahead of defending race winner Scott Dixon. After practice, I really wasn't happy with the car,'' Munoz said. … [Read more...]
Andrew Bynum made some bold fashion statements at the NBA Finals
Andrew Bynum made some bold fashion statements at the NBA Finals Andrew Bynum is one of the great what-if basketball players of his generation, a massively talented seven-footer who contributed to two Los Angeles Lakers championships but is mostly (and accurately) viewed as someone who never came close to fulfilling his potential. Bynum ended his career under odd circumstances — as an … [Read more...]
Craig Biggio’s sons shared an unexpected draft moment
Craig Biggio's sons shared an unexpected draft moment The MLB draft is typically a family affair, with loved ones gathering to celebrate a dream that's one step closer to becoming a reality. For baseball Hall of Famer Craig Biggio though, that sense of family pride was taken to a completely different level on Friday as his sons, Cavan and Conor, were able to share a moment that was special, … [Read more...]
England headline Euro 2016 super Saturday
England headline Euro 2016 super Saturday Paris (AFP) – England’s bid to end 50 years without winning a major international tournament takes centre stage at Euro 2016 on Saturday as Roy Hodgson’s men take on Russia. Real Madrid star Gareth Bale leads Wales’ charge against Slovakia, whilst there will be the rare of sight of brothers going head-to-head as Arsenal’s new recruit Granit Xhaka faces … [Read more...]
Love OK'd to play in Game 4; comes off bench
Love OK'd to play in Game 4; comes off bench 9:58 PM ET ESPN.com news services Kevin Love was cleared to play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night but did not start for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The power forward came off the bench to a rousing ovation at the 5:03 mark of the first quarter, entering for Tristan Thompson. The Cavs announced he had been cleared to play about an hour … [Read more...]
Devils acquire Marc Savard’s contract from Panthers
Devils acquire Marc Savard's contract from Panthers The Florida Panthers have traded the contract of Marc Savard and a 2018 second-round draft pick to the New Jersey Devils for minor leaguer forwards Graham Black and Paul Thompson. The 27-year-old Thompson has played three games in the NHL and had 35 points in 56 games last season with Albany of the AHL. Black was drafted in the fifth-round … [Read more...]
‘Ali! Ali!’: The Greatest is laid to rest in his hometown (The Associated Press)
'Ali! Ali!': The Greatest is laid to rest in his hometown (The Associated Press) The Greatest was laid to rest in his hometown Friday after an all-day send-off that was a lot like Muhammad Ali himself - serious at times, but also exuberant, bracingly political, and funny. Ali made one final journey through the city he adored via a fist-pumping funeral procession through the streets of … [Read more...]
Ali’s wife thanks world for love, support since his death (The Associated Press)
Ali's wife thanks world for love, support since his death (The Associated Press) Muhammad Ali's greatest champion thanked the world for its love and support in her first public remarks since his death. The woman who was Ali's partner in promoting the humanitarian ideals that dominated his life after the boxing ring received a standing ovation as she took the stage in an oversized hat that … [Read more...]