Sanchez double leads Chile into Copa America quarters Philadelphia (AFP) – Alexis Sanchez and Eduardo Vargas both scored twice as Chile advanced to the quarter-finals of the Copa America Centenario on Tuesday with a 4-2 victory over Panama. The defending Copa America champions responded to the shock of falling behind to a Miguel Camargo goal after only five minutes with two goals by Vargas … [Read more...]
Wow-worthy moments from Part 2 of ‘O.J.: Made in America’
Wow-worthy moments from Part 2 of 'O.J.: Made in America' ESPN’s five-part documentary, “O.J.: Made in America” continued with Part 2 on Tuesday night, and here are some highlights and wow moments from the second installment (our review of the full series is here): Black community leaders felt O.J. Simpson was "a lost cause.” In our opinion, the issue of race is the most compelling part of … [Read more...]
Saves and Steals: Turmoil in the Capitol
Saves and Steals: Turmoil in the Capitol Turmoil in the nation's capitol! Jonathan Papelbon has hit the disabled list for the first time in his career. Who will fill his shoes? Shawn Kelley is the obvious handcuff. The club has already said they'll handle Kelley carefully since he's a double-Tommy John survivor. Blake Treinen, Felipe Rivero, and Sammy Solis are also candidates for a look. We'll … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Terrific Tillman
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Terrific Tillman Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter. To get back to the postseason this year, the Orioles were going to need a starter or two to step up. So far Chris Tillman is coming through. Tillman continued his fantastic start to the 2016 campaign with a brilliant effort at Fenway Park on Tuesday, holding the Red Sox to one run on five hits and … [Read more...]
Argentina wrap up Copa Group D campaign with win over Bolivia
Argentina wrap up Copa Group D campaign with win over Bolivia Seattle (AFP) – Argentina maintained their 100 percent record at the Copa America Centenario on Tuesday with a 3-0 victory over hapless Bolivia. The tournament favorites, already assured of a quarter-final berth after wins over Chile and Panama, wrapped up their Group D campaign with an easy win at Seattle’s CenturyLink Field. The … [Read more...]
US cycling envious of Iran, Morocco heading to Rio Olympics (The Associated Press)
US cycling envious of Iran, Morocco heading to Rio Olympics (The Associated Press) When riders roll to the start line for the road cycling race on the first official day of the Rio Olympics, more will be wearing Iranian and Moroccan jerseys than those of Team USA. It's a thought that causes Jim Miller plenty of anguish. Miller is the vice president in charge of the elite teams for USA … [Read more...]
Germany focus on Poland for emotional Paris return at Euro 2016
Germany focus on Poland for emotional Paris return at Euro 2016 Paris (AFP) – Old rivalries and fresh memories face Germany when they return to the Stade de France in Paris to face familiar foes Poland in a crucial Euro 2016 clash just seven months after being caught up in last November’s terror attacks in Paris. Die Mannschaft were forced to spend a traumatic night in the dressing rooms at … [Read more...]
US aim to end ‘underdog’ tag in Copa quarters
US aim to end ‘underdog’ tag in Copa quarters Seattle (AFP) – United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann wants his team to shed their “underdog” mentality as they prepare for a Copa America Centenario quarter-final showdown with Ecuador on Thursday. Klinsmann’s side upset the form book by qualifying as winners of Group A, topping a pool that included World Cup quarter-finalists Colombia and Costa … [Read more...]
Mourning N.Ireland battle for Euro survival
Mourning N.Ireland battle for Euro survival Lyon (AFP) – Northern Ireland face Ukraine in Lyon on Thursday with both sides needing a win to keep their Euro 2016 knockout stage dreams alive while the Irish are mourning the death of a young fan. Irish fans plan a round of applause at the Stade de Lyon in the 24th-minute of the Group C clash to pay their respects to Darren Rodgers. The 24-year-old … [Read more...]
Ducks’ GM Murray: Carlyle brings accountability, knows how to win
Ducks' GM Murray: Carlyle brings accountability, knows how to win ANAHEIM -- By firing Bruce Boudreau and hiring Randy Carlyle, Anaheim Ducks general manager Bob Murray sent a message to players, fans, and media alike: the team must win now. "The team, this group, has a little window here; three years, maybe, whatever," said Bob Murray to reporters at Tuesday's press conference to announce … [Read more...]