Draymond Green's watching Game 5 with Bay Area hero Marshawn Lynch As part of the terms of his suspension for Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals on Monday night, Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green is — despite his best efforts — not allowed to be in Oracle Arena to watch his teammates try to close out the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second straight year to defend their title and … [Read more...]
Report: Wolves offering No. 5 pick in a trade package for Bulls' Jimmy Butler – CBSSports.com
Report: Wolves offering No. 5 pick in a trade package for Bulls' Jimmy Butler - CBSSports.com The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to make big progress right out of the gate under new coach and president Tom Thibodeau, according to reports. The Wolves have a young core of great talent in Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns with Zach LaVine, and the No. 5 pick in this year's draft. But … [Read more...]
Russia, Slovakia bid to put pressure on England at Euro 2016
Russia, Slovakia bid to put pressure on England at Euro 2016 Lille (France) (AFP) – Fresh from holding England in Marseille in their Euro 2016 Group B opener, Russia face Slovakia in Lille on Wednesday knowing a win would all but secure progression to the last 16. Russia’s opening game on Saturday was overshadowed by the trouble that flared in the city of Marseille and in the stands at the Stade … [Read more...]
Report: Positive exam offers hope for 2016 for Ravens’ Perriman
Report: Positive exam offers hope for 2016 for Ravens' Perriman The news may not not be so bad for Baltimore Ravens receiver Breshad Perriman. On Saturday, it was reported that Perriman suffered a partially torn ACL in his left knee on Thursday during one of the Ravens' OTA practices, as he was catching a pass; it was a non-contact injury. Perriman didn't immediately know anything was wrong; … [Read more...]
Bob Melvin offers unique spot for Draymond Green to watch Warriors
Bob Melvin offers unique spot for Draymond Green to watch Warriors If the Golden State Warriors win the NBA championship Monday, they'll have to do so without forward Draymond Green. Green was suspended for the contest after striking Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James in the groin (an injury baseball players have become all too familiar with lately). Per the rules of his suspension, … [Read more...]
Sources: Wolves interested in trading for Butler
Sources: Wolves interested in trading for Butler 8:30 PM ET Marc Stein Close ESPN Senior Writer • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics Close ESPN Senior Writer Senior NBA Writer for ESPN.com ESPN Insider NBA Draft Analyst since 2002 Writes ESPN's NBA Draft Top 100 and Lottery Mock Draft The Minnesota … [Read more...]
Rondo: Tension-filled Kings never jelled as team
Rondo: Tension-filled Kings never jelled as team 7:45 PM ET ESPN.com news services Rajon Rondo said Monday on ESPN's The Jump that the Kings never jelled as a team last year and the tension between DeMarcus Cousins and the coaching staff was unlike anything he has experienced in his NBA career. The 30-year-old point guard, who will be a free agent this offseason, said the Kings "didn't … [Read more...]
Eye injury created an unlikely Olympic path for Jay Shi (Yahoo Sports)
Eye injury created an unlikely Olympic path for Jay Shi (Yahoo Sports) The shirt, with blue short sleeves and U-S-A written above red Olympic rings, remained stashed in the back of Jay Shi's closet yet at the forefront of his thoughts. It was a goal, only to be pulled off the hanger when a spot on the U.S. Olympic Shooting Team was his. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de Suisse stage 3 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de Suisse stage 3 results (Reuters) June 13 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Tour de Suisse (Grosswangen - Rheinfelden, 192.6 km) on Monday 1. Peter Sagan (Slovakia / Tinkoff) 4:31:17" 2. Michael Albasini (Switzerland / Orica) ST 3. Silvan Dillier (Switzerland / BMC Racing) 4. Maximiliano Richeze (Argentina / Etixx - Quick-Step) +3" 5. Juergen Roelandts (Belgium / Lotto) … [Read more...]
Source: Kidd set to get 3-year, $18M extension
Source: Kidd set to get 3-year, $18M extension 6:25 PM ET ESPN.com news services The Milwaukee Bucks are close to reaching a three-year contract extension with coach Jason Kidd, according to multiple reports. It is expected to be announced in the next few days. Yahoo! Sports first reported the extension talks. Jason Kidd is close to finalizing a contract extension with the Bucks, according to … [Read more...]