Benches clear after NCAA's most infamous bat-flipper strikes again Edgar Michelangeli has become the college baseball version of Jose Bautista in the past few weeks. And by that we don't mean he's proven himself to be one of the most consistent hitters in the game. Nope, the University of Miami third baseman has become the NCAA's most infamous bat-flipper. And just like Bautista's iconic … [Read more...]
NBA Finals in Las Vegas: Game 5 betting preview, odds and picks – Las Vegas Sun (blog)
NBA Finals in Las Vegas: Game 5 betting preview, odds and picks - Las Vegas Sun (blog) [unable to retrieve full-text content]Maddux Sports (blog)NBA Finals in Las Vegas: Game 5 betting preview, odds and picksLas Vegas Sun (blog)Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, third from right, is held back Friday, June 10, 2016, as he argues with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, left, during … [Read more...]
Oklahoma’s governor makes Kevin Durant an offer he cannot refuse
Oklahoma's governor makes Kevin Durant an offer he cannot refuse The Thunder's season ended in devastating fashion after Oklahoma City took a 3-1 lead against the Warriors in the Western Conference finals, only to lose to Golden State in seven games, and now OKC superstar Kevin Durant holds the future of the franchise in his palm as he embarks on free agency. In times of need, we turn to … [Read more...]
Observations: Ben Simmons is the easy choice at No. 1 over Brandon Ingram – CBS sports.com (blog)
Observations: Ben Simmons is the easy choice at No. 1 over Brandon Ingram - CBS sports.com (blog) Ben Simmons is an easy choice for the top pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. The element of debate is one to be expected when you're talking about putting the future of an NBA franchise in the hands of one player, but when you really break things down, there's no way that Duke's Brandon Ingram should be … [Read more...]
Longtime Florida AD Jeremy Foley announces retirement
Longtime Florida AD Jeremy Foley announces retirement After 25 years serving as Florida’s athletic director, Jeremy Foley has announced his retirement. Foley, 63, informed his staff and UF head coaches of his decision Monday morning, the school said. Foley will serve as athletic director until October 1 and then assume the role of “Emeritus Athletics Director.” "After a long period of … [Read more...]
England fans blame Russians amid fresh Euro 2016 fears
England fans blame Russians amid fresh Euro 2016 fears London (AFP) – English fans involved in bloody clashes before and during England’s match with Russia at the weekend insisted Russian hooligans and French police were to blame, as fears mounted of fresh violence to come. As images of the unrest which marred Saturday’s 1-1 draw between England and Russia continued to feature prominently in … [Read more...]
Golden State rallies around Draymond Green, the mad Warrior
Golden State rallies around Draymond Green, the mad Warrior 11:28 AM ET Ethan Sherwood StraussESPN Staff Writer Close Covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN.com Contributes to ESPN's TrueHoop blog Hosts TrueHoop TV Live OAKLAND, Calif. -- When recounting Draymond Green's reaction to the news he had been suspended for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr simply … [Read more...]
Cavs focused on Game 5, not on Draymond Green's suspension
Cavs focused on Game 5, not on Draymond Green's suspension 10:40 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 OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Cleveland Cavaliers will begin their pursuit of what has been a historically impossible feat -- … [Read more...]
Love and war of words: Warriors verbally battle with LeBron James
Love and war of words: Warriors verbally battle with LeBron James Word spread quickly of Warriors forward Draymond Green's suspension from Game 5 of the NBA Finals for his dust-up with Cavaliers superstar LeBron James, and because opinions are like punches to another man's groin when he knocks you down and steps over you, everyone has one brewing inside them. Former NBA hothead Stephen … [Read more...]
Lifelong Cubs fan Bill Murray says ‘This is the year’
Lifelong Cubs fan Bill Murray says 'This is the year' It's always fun when celebrities are hardcore baseball fans. Jon Hamm loves the St. Louis Cardinals. Paul Rudd is a lifelong Kansas City Royals fan. Kevin James bleeds New York Mets' blue and orange (and don't you question him about it). But they all fall short of legendary actor and comedian Bill Murray, lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and … [Read more...]