Reports: 2012 champion Pearson withdraws from Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports) BRISBANE, Australia (AP) -- Hurdles gold medalist Sally Pearson has reportedly withdrawn from the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro because of a hamstring injury. … [Read more...]
Franklin, Lochte struggle against rising stars (Yahoo Sports)
Franklin, Lochte struggle against rising stars (Yahoo Sports) Lochte, an 11-time Olympic medalist but slowed by a groin injury, missed out on his second chance to make the team in an individual event with a fourth-place finish in the 200-meter freestyle. There was some consolation: Lochte at least clinched a spot in the 4x200 relay, so he'll be in Rio. Franklin can't say that yet. … [Read more...]
Most-watched Copa America Centenario games on Univision
Most-watched Copa America Centenario games on Univision Out of the top 5 most-watched Copa America Centenario games on Univision this June, four of them featured Mexico. But the game that was the most-viewed was the final between Argentina and Chile, which was watched by 6.8 million people. Meanwhile, the United States did well in the TV viewing numbers, averaging 3.31 million viewers on … [Read more...]
Wade mulls exit as Heat talks stall, sources say
Wade mulls exit as Heat talks stall, sources say 9:02 PM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Dwyane Wade's initial contract discussions with the Miami Heat have not produced a common ground between the parties, which has the All-Star guard preparing to field outside offers when free agency opens … [Read more...]
Source: Lakers not giving up on landing Durant
Source: Lakers not giving up on landing Durant 7:43 PM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 Despite not being on the list of teams scheduled to meet with free agent Kevin Durant, the Los Angeles Lakers have not abandoned their hopes of landing the superstar forward, according to a … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players June 28 – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players June 28 - Heavy.com It's an exciting Tuesday night for baseball! With a full 15 games on the schedule, there's an incredible number of players at your disposal to get you big time points for your daily DraftKings lineup. Some stars are available, and definitely worth picking up based on their match-ups. There are some players you may think of as … [Read more...]
Sources: 76ers to make serious push for Barnes
Sources: 76ers to make serious push for Barnes 6:20 PM ET Marc Stein and Marc J. Spears The Philadelphia 76ers intend to make a serious push for Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Harrison Barnes when the NBA's offseason marketplace opens Friday at 12:01 a.m. ET, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that the Sixers have Barnes high on their list of potential targets and … [Read more...]
Billy Hurley III to skip British Open to attend sister’s wedding
Billy Hurley III to skip British Open to attend sister's wedding Billy Hurley III has made his choice, and he's going to choose family over the British Open. The newly minted PGA Tour winner announced Tuesday that he'll attend his sister's wedding the week of the year's third major instead of making the trip to compete at Royal Troon. The Naval Academy grad earned a spot in the Open after … [Read more...]
Hart: England players deserve the criticism
Hart: England players deserve the criticism 10:43 PM GMT Goalkeeper Joe Hart says England will deserve all the criticism they will receive after crashing out of Euro 2016 with a round-of-16 defeat to Iceland. Hart had already conceded one Iceland goal when he got a palm to Kolbeinn Sigthorsson's weak shot but could not keep it out of the net. The goal held up and Iceland advanced to face France … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: NBA Free Agency: Northwest
Offseason Beat: NBA Free Agency: Northwest Welcome to the first installment of Rotoworld's division-by-division free agency preview. We begin with the Northwest division, exploring the team needs and free agent situations of the Thunder, Trail Blazers, Jazz, Nuggets and Timberwolves. Oklahoma City Thunder Free agents: Kevin Durant (unrestricted), Randy Foye (unrestricted), Dion Waiters … [Read more...]