Italy v Spain – five things we learned Paris (AFP) – Italy dumped out the reigning champions Spain at Euro 2016 on Monday, winning their last 16 tie 2-0 at the Stade de France. Here AFP Sports looks at five things we learned from the match: Conte coaching masterclass Written off before the tournament began, Italy are more than the sum of their parts and that is in large part down to their coach … [Read more...]
Bulls rookie Denzel Valentine will wear Michael Jordan’s old number
Bulls rookie Denzel Valentine will wear Michael Jordan's old number When Michael Jordan returned to the NBA in the early spring of 1995, it was hardly a surprise. He’d been flirting with the idea for months, the baseball team he was slumming with was in the middle of a players’ strike, and he was still technically under contract with the Chicago Bulls. By the time he issued his famous “I’m … [Read more...]
Yankees president rips media for asking if they’ll sell at trade deadline
Yankees president rips media for asking if they'll sell at trade deadline Since many contenders around baseball are already dreaming of adding either Andrew Miller or Aroldis Chapman to their bullpens, it's safe to say a good chunk of the league thinks of the New York Yankees as trade-deadline sellers as we getting closer to July. The Yankees are 37-37. They're eighth in the AL wild-card … [Read more...]
Browns offseason report: Can Robert Griffin III, Hue Jackson change fortunes – USA TODAY
Browns offseason report: Can Robert Griffin III, Hue Jackson change fortunes - USA TODAY New Browns QB Robert Griffin III has struggled with injuries and inconsistency since being offensive rookie of the year in 2012.(Photo: Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports) An offseason again has brought a major overhaul to the Cleveland Browns. Gone are quarterback Johnny Manziel, coach Mike Pettine, center Alex … [Read more...]
USA Cycling relying on high-tech training tools ahead of Rio (The Associated Press)
USA Cycling relying on high-tech training tools ahead of Rio (The Associated Press) USA Cycling is pushing the limits of training technology in the run-up to the Rio Olympics, first with a revolutionary track bike that took years of design, then with proprietary hardware and software they can use to better gauge how well their athletes are training in the months leading up to the Summer … [Read more...]
Football’s Alves begins new chapter with Juventus
Football’s Alves begins new chapter with Juventus Rome (AFP) – Brazil international Dani Alves on Monday signed a two-year deal with Juventus, the Italian Serie A champions announced. The 33-year-old full-back left Barcelona in June at the end of his contract, after eight seasons with the Catalan giants that produced 23 trophies. “Dani Alves is bianconeri,” Juve declared in a statement, hailing … [Read more...]
ESPN reveals its World Cup of Hockey coverage plans
ESPN reveals its World Cup of Hockey coverage plans One of the biggest storylines from the revival of the World Cup of Hockey is the revival of the NHL’s relationship with ESPN. It’s not always been the smoothest relationship: The lowball offer that led the NHL to cast its lot with Comcast and NBC; the lack of coverage through the years because it wasn’t an ESPN rights property; and, going … [Read more...]
The Royals have spent June being ferociously streaky
The Royals have spent June being ferociously streaky All teams are prone to streaky play. But the Kansas City Royals have taken that to a whole new level in June. Looking at the games they've played, it's almost like they can only win or lose in streaks. You can watch the Royals try to turn one win into a two-win streak when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals, and you can watch it for free … [Read more...]
A game was delayed when no one could figure out a chunk of dirt
A game was delayed when no one could figure out a chunk of dirt During the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, play was stopped in the bottom of the fifth inning when a large piece of dirt mysteriously appeared on the mound. Well, it wasn't actually all that mysterious. The mound is made of dirt, as is the rest of the baseball field. But for a few … [Read more...]
Cavs secure White House invite, so long as J.R. Smith wears a shirt
Cavs secure White House invite, so long as J.R. Smith wears a shirt When @POTUS calls, you answer.Watch as Coach Lue receives a ring from the @Whitehouse.https://t.co/m9xkCRCBqf— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) June 24, 2016 In what must have been the saddest moment of David Blatt's career, President Barack Obama phoned Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue to congratulate him on the team's NBA … [Read more...]