Mark Cuban warns free agents 'a money train' might not be a'comin The NBA has waited two years for the explosion. It had to wait out the official news of the league’s newest national TV contract, and the various plans that were suggested that would smooth out a massive salary cap increase, and it still has yet to learn what the official mark for the 2016-17 salary cap will actually be. … [Read more...]
Jurickson Profar proving to be indespensable for rolling Rangers
Jurickson Profar proving to be indespensable for rolling Rangers Jurickson Profar is supposed to be a future star at shortstop or second base for the Texas Rangers, but since being called up late last month to fill the void created by Rougned Odor’s suspension for fighting, he has proven to be much more versatile than simply a middle infielder. He’s sudddenly resembling Jose Oquendo or Ben … [Read more...]
Euro 2016: Guardian writers' predictions for the tournament in France – The Guardian
Euro 2016: Guardian writers' predictions for the tournament in France - The Guardian [unable to retrieve full-text content]The GuardianEuro 2016: Guardian writers' predictions for the tournament in FranceThe GuardianDaniel Taylor Seeing France, nice weather, fine cuisine and these predictions being used against me. Paul Wilson France. It has proved in the past it can provide a perfect … [Read more...]
Day of history arrives for Bale and Wales
Day of history arrives for Bale and Wales Bordeaux (AFP) – Gareth Bale and Wales will play their inaugural European Championship finals game on Saturday mixing the joy of a special day with nerves over whether they can get back to winning ways. The Group B game against Slovakia will be the first time that a Wales team has appeared at a major tournament since June 19, 1958 in Gothenburg, Sweden, … [Read more...]
LeBron: Ball in Lue's court on if Love should start
LeBron: Ball in Lue's court on if Love should start 1:43 PM 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 INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- LeBron James deferred to his coach, Tyronn Lue, when asked his opinion of whether Cleveland Cavaliers … [Read more...]
Francisco Lindor, Chris Iannetta avoid collision, share a moment
Francisco Lindor, Chris Iannetta avoid collision, share a moment Home plate collisions are scary. The rule that MLB instituted in 2014 (and subsequently clarified later that year due to widespread confusion) helped to cut down the number of home plate collisions, but they can still happen. That's why it was a relief that one was avoided during the Cleveland Indians-Seattle Mariners game on … [Read more...]
MLB Draft Picks 2016: List of Day 1 Selections, Grades and Updated Order – Bleacher Report
MLB Draft Picks 2016: List of Day 1 Selections, Grades and Updated Order - Bleacher Report Lenny Ignelzi/Associated Press The 2016 MLB draft kicked off Thursday with the Philadelphia Phillies having the first shot to add a potential franchise player. The draft is a three-day process that started with the first and second rounds Thursday. Rounds 3 through 10 will take place Friday before the … [Read more...]
Despite struggles, Giancarlo Stanton can still hit the ball hard
Despite struggles, Giancarlo Stanton can still hit the ball hard It has been a nightmarish season for Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton. He's hitting .197/.305/.426 on the year. He has 75 strikeouts, a number that has him tied for seventh most strikeouts in all of baseball. After hitting .253 with eight homers in April, he hit only .173 in May, knocking just four homers. Ten days … [Read more...]
Brazil health minister says Zika not a worry for Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
Brazil health minister says Zika not a worry for Olympics (Yahoo Sports) RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Brazil's new health minister is going on the offensive to dispel worries about the country's Zika outbreak, which has cast a pall over the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Olympics. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Attacking Froome snatches Dauphine lead from Contador (Reuters)
Cycling-Attacking Froome snatches Dauphine lead from Contador (Reuters) June 10 (Reuters) - Chris Froome took over as leader of the Criterium du Dauphine after beating former Sky team mate and now rival Richie Porte in a thrilling finish to stage five on Friday. Tour de France champion Froome accelerated away 2.5 kilometres from the uphill finish in Vaujany and held off Porte (BMC) to claim … [Read more...]