Joshua knocks out Breazeale to defend IBF heavyweight title (The Associated Press) Anthony Joshua defended his IBF heavyweight title by knocking out Dominic Breazeale in the seventh round Saturday, ending his American challenger's unbeaten record. It was only the second time in the 26-year-old Joshua's career than he has required more than three rounds to see off an opponent. ''I'm tired … [Read more...]
Iceland’s ‘Gunnar’ on England’s Euro 2016 radar
Iceland’s ‘Gunnar’ on England’s Euro 2016 radar Nice (France) (AFP) – England coach Roy Hodgson is keeping a wary eye on the powerful throw-ins of Iceland’s bearded captain Aron Gunnarsson ahead of their Euro 2016 clash. “You’d have to be a bit blind not to realise that Gunnarsson is a weapon for them,” said Hodgson ahead of the David v Goliath match in Nice on Monday. “He doesn’t only throw the … [Read more...]
St. James: Datsyuk trade allows Red Wings to charge into free agency – Detroit Free Press
St. James: Datsyuk trade allows Red Wings to charge into free agency - Detroit Free Press Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Many believe Detroit will go hard after Stamkos, and now that have much more financial flexibility to do so Steven Stamkos(Photo: Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sports) BUFFALO, N.Y. – Now that the Detroit Red Wings can swagger to market … [Read more...]
Crazy fan runs on field, nearly disrupts play at Safeco Field
Crazy fan runs on field, nearly disrupts play at Safeco Field Just when we think we've seen everything, crazy Saturday night baseball hits us with another gem. In what may be the weirdest moment we've seen all season, a fan not only ran on the field during the Cardinals-Mariners game at Safeco Field in Seattle, he nearly disrupted a live play in the outfield. go mariners … [Read more...]
Sobo's Musings: Parades, Rookie Receivers, and Joe Thomas' Greatness – Scout
Sobo's Musings: Parades, Rookie Receivers, and Joe Thomas' Greatness - Scout The afterglow of a Cleveland championship and ensuing parade has yet to diminish. The city remained in a fervor days after the Cavaliers finally broke the 52-year curse. It was truly a special moment for the city and an amazing experience. Yet, the inevitable happened. Even those at the parade openly asked: Can … [Read more...]
Thurman outpoints Porter to defend WBA welterweight belt (The Associated Press)
Thurman outpoints Porter to defend WBA welterweight belt (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Keith Thurman defended his WBA welterweight title Saturday night with a 12-round unanimous decision over Shawn Porter in a fierce bout. … [Read more...]
National champion Sam Mikulak leads US men’s gymnastics team (Yahoo Sports)
National champion Sam Mikulak leads US men's gymnastics team (Yahoo Sports) Sam Mikulak, Jake Dalton and John Orozco are heading back to the Olympics. Naddour and Brooks, alternates on the 2012 men's gymnastics team, will join Mikulak, Dalton and Orozco in Rio de Janeiro in August after earning a spots on the U.S. team Saturday night. Orozco returns to the Olympics as a specialist … [Read more...]
Iceland tightrope beckons for England in Euro 2016 last 16
Iceland tightrope beckons for England in Euro 2016 last 16 Chantilly (France) (AFP) – Opportunity knocks for Iceland and potential disaster looms for Roy Hodgson’s England in their David-and-Goliath last 16 clash at Euro 2016 on Monday. For Iceland, whose population of 330,000 makes them the smallest country to have qualified for a major tournament, the game in the Mediterranean city of Nice … [Read more...]