Dressing room row lifted France – Griezmann Lyon (AFP) – A half-time dressing room bustup inspired France to come back and win their Euro 2016 match against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday, two goal hero Antoine Griezmann said. “We had a bad first half but a few things were said at half-time,” Griezmann said of the heated exchanges between the tournament hosts who fell behind to a Robbie Brady … [Read more...]
Texas lands 2 more former Baylor signees (Update)
Texas lands 2 more former Baylor signees (Update) Update: June 26 - 11 a.m. ET Texas has added yet another former Baylor signee. This one shouldn't be much of a surprise. According to multiple outlets, Donovan Duvernay committed to the Longhorns on Saturday night. Donovan, a three-star athlete, is the twin brother of Devin Duvernay, who signed with UT earlier in the week. Great way to … [Read more...]
Jose Altuve literally fell 90 feet short of a cycle
Jose Altuve literally fell 90 feet short of a cycle Just about everything is going right for the Houston Astros these days. Following Saturday's 13-5 dismantling of the Royals, they've now won seven straight games overall, they've moved to a season-best three games over .500, and in the last two games alone have scored 26 total runs. They're definitely hot, but it hasn't all been smooth … [Read more...]
Alex Radulov keeping his talents in KHL next season: Report
Alex Radulov keeping his talents in KHL next season: Report When we last left Alexander Radulov, the 30-year-old former Nashville Predators sniper was leaving the Kontinental Hockey League after four seasons for the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings were courting him, offering him a one-year deal in the neighborhood of $5 million, according to MLive.com. Radulov, however, had a different number in … [Read more...]
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury denies doping allegation (Reuters)
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury denies doping allegation (Reuters) World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has denied an allegation of doping after a British Sunday newspaper said he was under investigation. "We are baffled by today's story in the Sunday Mirror," said a statement issued by the boxer's promoter Hennessy Sports. "Tyson Fury absolutely denies any allegation of doping. … [Read more...]
Boxing-Fury denies doping allegation (Reuters)
Boxing-Fury denies doping allegation (Reuters) World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has denied an allegation of doping after a British Sunday newspaper said he was under investigation. "We are baffled by today's story in the Sunday Mirror," said a statement issued by the boxer's promoter Hennessy Sports. "Tyson Fury absolutely denies any allegation of doping. … [Read more...]
Iceland’s ‘army’ have already won at Euro 2016 – coach
Iceland’s ‘army’ have already won at Euro 2016 – coach Nice (France) (AFP) – Iceland’s players are “winners” regardless of the outcome of Monday’s Euro 2016 last 16 clash with England, but victory would change their lives “forever”, joint-coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Sunday. Iceland’s population of 330,000 makes them the smallest nation ever to have qualified for a major tournament and they … [Read more...]
The 10 most awkward 2016 NHL Draft rookie photos (Gallery)
The 10 most awkward 2016 NHL Draft rookie photos (Gallery) BUFFALO, NY – One of our favorite moments of the 2016 NHL Draft in Buffalo was when the Philadelphia Flyers announced they were taking “Daniel Bernhardt” when they meant “David Bernhardt” and then someone at their draft table said “my bad” afterwards. Because “awkward” is a mandatory part of the draft experience. Especially when it … [Read more...]
Key relievers playing big role in Astros recent turnaround
Key relievers playing big role in Astros recent turnaround It took them until mid-June, but the Houston Astros finally look like a factor in the American League. After two dominant wins against the Kansas City Royals this weekend, the Astros have now won seven straight and are a season-best three games over .500. Granted, they're still nine games behind the division-leading Texas Rangers, … [Read more...]
Red Wings see top pick Dennis Cholowski as 'elite thinker' who can play in any situation – MLive.com
Red Wings see top pick Dennis Cholowski as 'elite thinker' who can play in any situation - MLive.com The analysts on NBC Sports Network called Dennis Cholowski, the Detroit Red Wings' top pick in this year's NHL draft, a project. Tyler Wright disagrees. The Red Wings director of amateur scouting doesn't think Cholowski was a reach just because he played Tier II hockey last season in the … [Read more...]