The Phillies just keep on losing and losing A week ago, I wrote about the Philadelphia Phillies free-falling back to normal. At that point, on June 16, their June record was 4-10. Seven days later, their record is -- you guessed it -- 4-17. Those seven games haven't been against the most fearsome teams in baseball, either. They played one game against the Toronto Blue Jays, and then faced … [Read more...]
David Sills set to transfer from West Virginia
David Sills set to transfer from West Virginia West Virginia quarterback/wide receiver David Sills is transferring. West Virginia issued a statement about Sills' departure Thursday morning. "We appreciate everything David has done for the Mountaineer football program," WVU coach Dana Holgorsen said in a statement. "He has done everything asked of him and has been a great teammate. He has … [Read more...]
Boxing-Joshua has a lot of weaknesses, says title opponent Breazeale (Reuters)
Boxing-Joshua has a lot of weaknesses, says title opponent Breazeale (Reuters) British boxer Anthony Joshua's weaknesses will be exposed when he defends his IBF world heavyweight title, his opponent Dominic Breazeale has said as the American returns to London for the first time since his 2012 Olympics nightmare. Olympic champion Joshua, who won the world heavyweight crown in only his 16th … [Read more...]
Florida Panthers sign Keith Yandle to seven-year $44.5M contract
Florida Panthers sign Keith Yandle to seven-year $44.5M contract The Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Keith Yandle to a seven-year contract worth $44.5 million. This comes to a $6.35 million salary cap hit per-season. Yandle’s deal was reported by ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Yandle has a no-movement clause the first six years of his deal. In the last … [Read more...]
Ben Affleck goes on profane anti-NFL deflate-gate rant
Ben Affleck goes on profane anti-NFL deflate-gate rant "Any Given Wednesday," Bill Simmons' new HBO show, debuted on Wednesday night with searing hot fire courtesy of Simmons' fellow Bostonian Ben Affleck. The grizzled Batman unleashed a deflate-gate rant for the ages, scorching the NFL, Roger Goodell, and pretty much anyone outside of a two-mile bubble around Gillette Stadium. Here, check … [Read more...]
Vardy spurns Gunners, commits to Leicester
Vardy spurns Gunners, commits to Leicester Leicester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Jamie Vardy gave a huge boost to champions Leicester on Thursday by rejecting an offer from Arsenal to sign a new contract. The 29-year-old striker — presently on duty with England at the Euro 2016 finals — agreed to an improved four year contract offer from ‘The Foxes’ and spurning Arsenal’s advances after they … [Read more...]
Draft Preview: Isaacson's Final Mock Draft
Draft Preview: Isaacson's Final Mock Draft The NBA Draft is tonight, and it’s time for my final mock draft. We’ve already seen some things shake up a bit, as Utah traded away their lottery pick yesterday to Atlanta, and Chicago dealt Derrick Rose to the Knicks. From all signs, this will just be the beginning of what should be a very active draft, especially with four teams each holding three … [Read more...]
Boxing- Klitschko calls for Fury’s suspension from the ring (Reuters)
Boxing- Klitschko calls for Fury's suspension from the ring (Reuters) Britain's world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury should be banned from boxing for his "Hitler like" comments, former champion Wladimir Klitschko has said, as the two prepare to face off in a re-match in Manchester next month. Fury, 27, who beat Klitschko to take the WBA, WBO and IBF belts in November last year, caused … [Read more...]
Klitschko calls for Fury’s suspension from the ring (Reuters)
Klitschko calls for Fury's suspension from the ring (Reuters) (Reuters) - Britain's world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury should be banned from boxing for his "Hitler like" comments, former champion Wladimir Klitschko has said, as the two prepare to face off in a re-match in Manchester next month. Fury, 27, who beat Klitschko to take the WBA, WBO and IBF belts in November last year, caused … [Read more...]
Barry Trotz takes home 2016 Jack Adams Award
Barry Trotz takes home 2016 Jack Adams Award The third time was the charm for Barry Trotz as he was named the winner of the 2016 Jack Adams Award Wednesday night at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas. "I think to me I’ve always been about team and when you do win it, anything you win in this league – there’s individual trophies and all that but you need everybody around you," Trotz said. "To me … [Read more...]