History-man Guerrero sinks Haiti Seattle (AFP) – Peru striker Paolo Guerrero overtook Teofilo Cubillas as his country’s top goal scorer, scoring a diving header to sink Haiti 1-0 in their Copa America Centenario clash. Guerrero, a talismanic figure for the Peruvians who was tournament top scorer in both the 2011 and 2015 editions of the Copa America, pounced on 61 minutes to break Haiti’s … [Read more...]
Bad ice forces changes for Penguins in Game 3
Bad ice forces changes for Penguins in Game 3 SAN JOSE, Calif. – It was close to 90 degrees outside the Shark Tank in the hours leading up to Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night. Lots of sweaty people, walking into the arena rocking teal jerseys. But you didn’t need a meteorologist to gauge that heat – you just needed to step on the ice to know that the conditions outside had … [Read more...]
Muhammad Ali to be buried in Louisville after local hero’s sendoff (Reuters)
Muhammad Ali to be buried in Louisville after local hero's sendoff (Reuters) Muhammad Ali's hometown of Louisville will honor the former boxing champion on Friday with a procession through the Kentucky city and public funeral at a sports arena, a tribute befitting a local hero who achieved global stature as a humanitarian. The public service for Ali, one of the most celebrated figures of … [Read more...]
Muhammad Ali, in his own words (Reuters)
Muhammad Ali, in his own words (Reuters) (Reuters) - Muhammad Ali was not only a boxing champion, he was a championship talker. Following are some quotations from Ali: * "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." * "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up." * "Boxing is a lot of white men watching two black men beat each other up." * "At home I am a … [Read more...]
New York writer rips Derek Jeter’s tribute to Muhammad Ali
New York writer rips Derek Jeter's tribute to Muhammad Ali Former New York Yankees star Derek Jeter was among the millions to pay tribute to Muhammad Ali on Saturday. Jeter wrote a brief, but seemingly heartfelt message on the Players' Tribune website, sharing what Ali had meant to him on a personal and professional level. [Related: Marlins say Muhammad Ali's family is not angry about … [Read more...]
Why Barcelona are truly going to miss Dani Alves
Why Barcelona are truly going to miss Dani Alves Dani Alves’ departure after an eight year stay at Barcelona was recently confirmed by the club, with Serie A juggernauts Juventus his likely next port of call. No doubt Barcelona supporters will be reeling at the loss. Whilst the right-sided wizard is now considered a veteran at the age of 33, their aren’t too many that can claim to be better in … [Read more...]
Marshawn Lynch sends San Jose Sharks onto ice in Game 3 (Video)
Marshawn Lynch sends San Jose Sharks onto ice in Game 3 (Video) SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Sharks returned home in an 0-2 hole against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2016 Stanley Cup Final. They needed something to rally them. Needed that extra level to elevate their game. Needed that … Beast Mode. Enter Marshawn Lynch, the recently retired Seattle Seahawks great, whose unstoppable … [Read more...]
A sad day for George Foreman with his friend now gone (The Associated Press)
A sad day for George Foreman with his friend now gone (The Associated Press) ''We were like one guy,'' Foreman said. Not that Foreman had to be told, because he was a convert ever since shortly after the night in Africa 42 years ago that changed everything. It was going to be easy pickings for Foreman, a way to earn a big payday and get on with the business of fighting real fighters. … [Read more...]
Beholder wins Grade 1 Vanity Mile for 8th straight victory (The Associated Press)
Beholder wins Grade 1 Vanity Mile for 8th straight victory (The Associated Press) Short or long race, slow or fast pace, Beholder just keeps on winning. The three-time Eclipse Award-winning mare beat Stellar Wind by 1 1/2 lengths Saturday in the Grade 1 Vanity Mile at Santa Anita, extending her victory streak to eight races. ''Just another great effort,'' trainer Richard Mandella said. … [Read more...]
NBA-LeBron and fellow players praise Ali for his huge influence (Reuters)
NBA-LeBron and fellow players praise Ali for his huge influence (Reuters) * James calls boxer the 'first icon' * West says Ali had 'God-like presence' * Cavaliers coach Lue 'idolized that guy' June 4 (Reuters) - The death of boxing great Muhammad Ali was a huge talking point on Saturday for players competing in the NBA Finals, and prompted the Golden State Warriors to begin their morning … [Read more...]