Jose Reyes: 'I stand up for the terrible mistake that I made' Sunday was a day of firsts for New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes. Yes, he would be making his 2016 debut for one of the team's minor-league clubs, but he would also have to face the media for the first time since his domestic violence arrest last November. Reyes was arrested and charged after allegedly grabbing his wife by the … [Read more...]
Boudia, Cook take hard path to earning Olympic diving spots (Yahoo Sports)
Boudia, Cook take hard path to earning Olympic diving spots (Yahoo Sports) David Boudia and Kassidy Cook couldn't wait to share their Olympic moments Sunday. Cook hugged everyone in sight. Now the defending Olympic champion in men's 10-meter and America's comeback kid in women's 3-meter will head to Rio as teammates after winning the final events at this year's U.S. Olympic diving trials. … [Read more...]
Shh She’s Ours wins $75,000 Desert Stormer II at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Shh She's Ours wins $75,000 Desert Stormer II at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) Shh She's Ours led all the way to win the $75,000 Desert Stormer II Stakes for fillies and mares by 1 1/4 lengths Sunday at Santa Anita. Ridden by Victor Espinoza, Shh She's Ours ran six furlongs in 1:07.75 and paid $29.60, $4 and $3.20 at 13-1 odds. Shh She's Ours won her fourth in a row for trainer Jim … [Read more...]
Phelps drops 200 free at Olympic trials; will swim 4 events (Yahoo Sports)
Phelps drops 200 free at Olympic trials; will swim 4 events (Yahoo Sports) OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Michael Phelps is dropping the 200-meter freestyle at the U.S. swimming trials, leaving the 18-time Olympic gold medalist with four events. … [Read more...]
Minnows grab slice of Champions League pie
Minnows grab slice of Champions League pie Paris (AFP) – It is barely a month since Real Madrid lifted the Champions League trophy, Euro 2016 is only now warming up and the rest of the continent’s footballers have their feet up at the beach. But Europe’s premier club competition revs up all over again this week with the first qualifying round, the opening salvos of a glamour tournament that will … [Read more...]
This Martin Prado post-game interview may give you nightmares
This Martin Prado post-game interview may give you nightmares Miami Marlins infielder Martin Prado may have played the hero during Sunday's 6-1 win over the Chicago Cubs, but he certainly looked like a villain during his post-game interview. Prado was the star of the contest, hitting a three-run double in the eighth inning to put the nail in the Cubs' coffin. Because of that hit, Prado was … [Read more...]
NBA and WNBA become first pro leagues to march in NYC Pride Parade
NBA and WNBA become first pro leagues to march in NYC Pride Parade The NBA and WNBA made professional sports history this Sunday by becoming the first leagues to march in and hold a float in the New York City Pride Parade. NBA commissioner Adam Silver, NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum, and WNBA president Lisa Borders marched alongside a group of league employees in support and celebration … [Read more...]
Michigan State's Miles Bridges a projected mid-1st-round NBA pick – Detroit Free Press
Michigan State's Miles Bridges a projected mid-1st-round NBA pick - Detroit Free Press The Michigan State signee participated in the Jordan Brand Classic Friday in New York. Video by Lauren Shute/Special to DFP. Bridges headlines Tom Izzo's talented incoming freshman class; Who do the Pistons take? Miles Bridges competes in the boys three-point shootout contest during the … [Read more...]
Rio mayor delivers last major Olympic Park installation (Reuters)
Rio mayor delivers last major Olympic Park installation (Reuters) Rio de Janeiro's mayor handed a still not entirely finished cycling arena to organizers on Sunday, inaugurating the last major installation in the Olympic Park just over a month before the summer games begin. Organizing committee representatives said temporary installations and decorations would be completed in coming days, … [Read more...]
US rowers get anti-microbial training suits for Rio waters (Yahoo Sports)
US rowers get anti-microbial training suits for Rio waters (Yahoo Sports) U.S. Olympic rowers will be given a new, high-tech training suit with anti-microbial features designed to protect them against water pollution in Rio de Janeiro. Athletics apparel maker Boathouse Sports says the new, seamless one-piece suit is knitted with an anti-microbial finish. Testing last year by The Associated … [Read more...]