Farrakhan details Muhammed Ali's ties to Nation of Islam (The Associated Press) Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan spoke of his own history with Muhammad Ali on Sunday, recounting the boxer's courage both in the ring and out of it, but lamenting the late heavyweight champion's shift toward mainstream Islam. In a speech that lasted more than two hours at the Chicago-based movement's … [Read more...]
Froome warms up for Tour by winning Dauphine for 3rd time (The Associated Press)
Froome warms up for Tour by winning Dauphine for 3rd time (The Associated Press) Chris Froome warmed up for the Tour de France by winning the Criterium du Dauphine stage race for the third time on Sunday. It may prove to be a good omen for Froome, because his other Dauphine wins were in 2013 and 2015 - the years he also won the Tour, which starts July 2. ''It's a massive satisfaction to … [Read more...]
Joey Logano dominates restarts, wins at Michigan
Joey Logano dominates restarts, wins at Michigan If you're an aspiring driver learning how to excel on restarts, make sure you study the hell out of Joey Logano's win at Michigan on Sunday. Logano led 138 of 200 laps thanks to his incredible restarts throughout the entire race. Yes, Logano had the track position on the restarts, but his acceleration relative to the rest of the field was … [Read more...]
Klay on LeBron: Guess his feelings just got hurt
Klay on LeBron: Guess his feelings just got hurt [unable to retrieve full-text content]Klay on LeBron: Guess his feelings just got hurt … [Read more...]
Stephen Curry wants you to know his awful shoes are actually cool
Stephen Curry wants you to know his awful shoes are actually cool NBA MVP Stephen Curry finally broke out in the NBA Finals on Friday with 38 points in the Golden State Warriors' highly impressive Game 4 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Yet going up 3-1 in the series and putting himself in decent position to claim his first Finals MVP trophy did not allow Curry to transcend the sharpest … [Read more...]
The most interesting nugget from every team after the 2016 MLB Draft – CBSSports.com
The most interesting nugget from every team after the 2016 MLB Draft - CBSSports.com Following three days and 1,216 total selections, the 2016 First Year Player Draft is finally complete. The Phillies made California prep outfielder Mickey Moniak the No. 1 pick, and the Cardinals made California prep outfielder Jeremy Ydens the No. 1,216 pick. Here is the final positional tally: Now that the … [Read more...]
Spain backs scandal-hit De Gea, says Ramos
Spain backs scandal-hit De Gea, says Ramos Toulouse (France) (AFP) – Spain have rallied round goalkeeper David De Gea over sex scandal claims and are focused on defending their European title, key defender Sergio Ramos said Sunday. Vincente Del Bosque’s men begin their bid for a record third successive European Championship title against Group D opponents the Czech Republic in Toulouse on … [Read more...]
Warriors will miss Green on both sides of the ball
Warriors will miss Green on both sides of the ball 4:29 PM ET ESPN Stats & Information Draymond Green is suspended for Game 5 of the NBA Finals for excessive flagrant fouls. He is the first player suspended in the NBA Finals since Jerry Stackhouse in 2006 (1 game for a flagrant foul on Shaquille O'Neal). Green has made his presence felt on both sides of the ball. Green fills up the stat … [Read more...]
Charlie Blackmon continues to be an underappreciated star
Charlie Blackmon continues to be an underappreciated star When you hear talk about the Colorado Rockies outside of Denver, the conversation often focuses on superstars such as Nolan Arenado, Carlos Gonzalez and most recently rookie Trevor Story. When it's not on them, then it's typically on their perpetually troubled pitching staff. It doesn't leave much room for fans outside Colorado to get … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Final Game 6 Preview: 5 keys for Sharks vs. Penguins
Stanley Cup Final Game 6 Preview: 5 keys for Sharks vs. Penguins SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Stanley Cup will be in the building (again) as the Pittsburgh Penguins face the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night, trying to win their fourth championship. No Tomas Hertl again for the Sharks, as he’s still out with a lower-body injury. Here are five keys for Game 6, as the Sharks continue to push for a … [Read more...]