Reawakened Ronaldo up against Croatia at Euro 2016 Lens (France) (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo awoke from his Euro 2016 slumber in time to rescue Portugal from an early exit, but faces a greater challenge against a classy Croatia side that Portugal coach Fernando Santos called “sharks”. Ronaldo made history as the first player to score in four European Championships with a double in a thrilling 3-3 … [Read more...]
Sources: Wolves' push for Bulls' Butler falls short
Sources: Wolves' push for Bulls' Butler falls short 11:41 PM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics The Minnesota Timberwolves aggressively pursued a trade for All-Star guard Jimmy Butler on Thursday night after drafting Kris Dunn, but the talks ultimately fizzled after … [Read more...]
Ibaka shipped to Magic; Oladipo, 2 others to OKC
Ibaka shipped to Magic; Oladipo, 2 others to OKC 11:57 PM ET The Orlando Magic acquired forward Serge Ibaka in a multiplayer trade Thursday night with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder received guard Victor Oladipo, forward Ersan Ilyasova and the rights to power forward Domantas Sabonis, who was taken with the 11th pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night. The Vertical first reported the … [Read more...]
National champion Sam Mikulak on top at Olympic Trials (Yahoo Sports)
National champion Sam Mikulak on top at Olympic Trials (Yahoo Sports) Sam Mikulak is closing in on a second straight trip to the Olympics. Mikulak posted a score of 90.650 to top the first night of U.S. Olympic Trials on Thursday night. Posting the top scores on floor exercise and vault, Mikulak is rounding into form as he tries to spearhead what the Americans hope is a team deep enough to … [Read more...]
Johnson, Boudia earn US Olympic diving spots (Yahoo Sports)
Johnson, Boudia earn US Olympic diving spots (Yahoo Sports) Steele Johnson wouldn't let the reality sink in until after the final dive Thursday night. David Boudia wouldn't let him. Standing off to the side of the 10-meter platform, Johnson realized he and synchronized diving teammate Boudia had such a large lead if they didn't complete their final dive they would still win the final round … [Read more...]
Wales, Northern Ireland to clash for Euro 2016 quarter-final berth
Wales, Northern Ireland to clash for Euro 2016 quarter-final berth Paris (AFP) – Two small, British nations clash for the momentous prize of a Euro 2016 quarter-final berth on Saturday when Real Madrid star Gareth Bale’s Wales meet Northern Ireland in Paris. Wales (population 3.1 million) and Northern Ireland (1.8 million) have never previously appeared at a European Championship finals, but … [Read more...]
Javier Baez nearly makes unbelievable diving play at third
Javier Baez nearly makes unbelievable diving play at third Javier Baez is proving to be one heck of a utility player for the Chicago Cubs. The former top prospect would probably be a full-time starter on most teams, but is relegated to a backup role with Chicago. Despite the reduced playing time, Baez has still been able to produce some incredible plays. He's smashed walk-off home runs, … [Read more...]