Suns ponder multiple options with 3 first-round picks - FOXSports.com PHOENIX -- After a sixth straight season of watching playoff basketball rather than playing it, the Phoenix Suns face a multitude of choices with three first-round picks in Thursday night's draft -- No. 4, No. 13 and No. 28. A trade of some sort is a distinct possibility. The top two picks are considered sure things -- Ben … [Read more...]
England hold no fear for Iceland boss Lagerback in Euro 2016
England hold no fear for Iceland boss Lagerback in Euro 2016 Annecy-le-Vieux (France) (AFP) – Boasting a personal six-game unbeaten record against England, Iceland co-coach Lars Lagerback insists his side won’t be overawed by facing a selection of Premier League stars in their Euro 2016 last 16 clash Monday. Lagerback enjoyed plenty of success against England in nine years as Sweden coach and … [Read more...]
Robillard holds on to win Belmont Park feature (The Associated Press)
Robillard holds on to win Belmont Park feature (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Robillard held off Itsonlyactingdad by a neck Friday to win the $85,000 allowance feature for fillies and mares on the turf at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
Shawn Porter ready to seize spotlight after years of being ‘the other guy’ (Yahoo Sports)
Shawn Porter ready to seize spotlight after years of being 'the other guy' (Yahoo Sports) Porter has been largely unappreciated in his career, but he can change that in a big way with a win against Keith Thurman. … [Read more...]
Podcast: How the USGA messed up at the U.S. Open & how to fix it
Podcast: How the USGA messed up at the U.S. Open & how to fix it The USGA's handling of the Dustin Johnson fifth green situation at the U.S. Open was, well, not good. We explain why in detail and try to figure out how to prevent something like this from happening again. We also talk about why we're OK with Rory McIlroy skipping the Olympics over fears of Zika. Be sure to subscribe to our … [Read more...]
Jason Day will ‘re-evaluate’ golf career when he turns 40
Jason Day will 're-evaluate' golf career when he turns 40 SPRINGFIELD, N.J. -- Jason Day doesn't sound like a guy who is long for a long career in golf. The world No. 1 said Wednesday at PGA Championship media day at Baltusrol Golf Club that he'll stop at the age of 40 to decide if he'll press on, or if he'll walk away from the sport. "When I get to 40, I'm going to re-evaluate everything … [Read more...]
What type of coach will lead the Las Vegas NHL team?
What type of coach will lead the Las Vegas NHL team? LAS VEGAS – When Barry Trotz coached the Nashville Predators, he could have pushed a more rigid defensive system in the team’s early years after expansion. This may have led to more wins, but Trotz knew it wouldn’t attract more fans as the Predators tried to cement themselves in a non-traditional hockey market. "As a coaching staff two … [Read more...]
Suit alleges Dez Bryant left rental ‘littered with trash and feces’
Suit alleges Dez Bryant left rental 'littered with trash and feces' The owner of a home in DeSoto, Texas is suing Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant after he says Bryant left the home in terrible condition after he moved out earlier this year. Reporting via court documents filed last week, the Dallas Morning News writes Texas state Rep. Royce West is seeking between $100,000 and $200,000 in … [Read more...]
Draft Analysis: 2016 NBA Draft Tracker
Draft Analysis: 2016 NBA Draft Tracker Thursday, June 23, 2016 Complete results from the 2016 NBA Draft are posted below. Scroll down to see the details of each in-draft trade. Click on each player’s name for full pick analysis. For instant analysis on every player picked, refresh Rotoworld's NBA Player News page. A hoops fanatic, Jared Johnson has been a member of the Rotoworld team since … [Read more...]
LeBron says no to Olympics; Melo, others a go
LeBron says no to Olympics; Melo, others a go 5:55 PM ET ESPN.com news services The United States men's Olympic basketball team is taking shape. Star LeBron James confirmed Thursday that he won't be a part of it. James, fresh off leading an MVP performance in the NBA Finals for the champion Cavaliers, told Cleveland.com on Thursday that he won't join coach Mike Krzyzewski & Co. in Rio de … [Read more...]