Boxing great Muhammad Ali near death in Arizona hospital -source (Reuters) (Adds background on career, impact) By Ian Simpson June 3 (Reuters) - Former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali was close to death in a Phoenix-area hospital on Friday, a source close to the family said, as speculation swirled about his health. Ali, one of the best-known figures of the 20th century, was … [Read more...]
Alexander Steen out 4-6 months after shoulder surgery
Alexander Steen out 4-6 months after shoulder surgery St. Louis Blues forward Alexander Steen underwent shoulder surgery and will be sidelined the next four-to-six months the team announced Friday. The short end of that timeframe that would make him ready for Oct. 3, right before the likely start of the NHL’s regular season. The long range estimate has Steen out until early December. His … [Read more...]
Lue tells LeBron to 'pick up the pace' on offense
Lue tells LeBron to 'pick up the pace' on offense 10:44 PM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books OAKLAND, Calif. -- Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is pushing LeBron James to pick up the pace in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in hopes it can jump-start an offense that struggled in a Game 1 loss to … [Read more...]
Anthony Rizzo teases former teammate after embarrassing throw
Anthony Rizzo teases former teammate after embarrassing throw We wouldn't blame Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo if he felt invincible. After all, he's a man living his dream, playing every day for a Cubs team that seems destined to make history. Unfortunately, he's neither invincible nor invisible on the field, as evidenced by the embarrassing throw from Arizona Diamondbacks … [Read more...]
Jaguars GM Dave Caldwell offers reassurances aobut prized draft picks Ramsey, Jack – Florida Times-Union
Jaguars GM Dave Caldwell offers reassurances aobut prized draft picks Ramsey, Jack - Florida Times-Union Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell reiterated a familiar refrain on Friday when it comes to the health of prized rookies Jalen Ramsey and Myles Jack. Don’t worry. The Jaguars are counting on Ramsey and Jack to add a dynamic element to their revamped defense this season. Ramsey was selected … [Read more...]
Lord Nelson wins feature by 3 1/2 lengths at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Lord Nelson wins feature by 3 1/2 lengths at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Lord Nelson won the $55,000 feature by 3 1/2 lengths Friday at Santa Anita, winning after a five-month layoff for trainer Bob Baffert. … [Read more...]
Sharrah headlines USA Cycling BMX Long Team field for trials (Yahoo Sports)
Sharrah headlines USA Cycling BMX Long Team field for trials (Yahoo Sports) Corben Sharrah headlines a seven-man field named by USA Cycling to the men's BMX Long Team that will compete at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. The trials will take place on June 11 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California. Sharrah, a top contender, was an automatic nomination to the trials, … [Read more...]
Sharrah headlines USA Cycling BMX Long Team field for trials (The Associated Press)
Sharrah headlines USA Cycling BMX Long Team field for trials (The Associated Press) Corben Sharrah headlines a seven-man field named by USA Cycling to the men's BMX Long Team that will compete at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. The trials will take place on June 11 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California. Sharrah, a top contender, was an automatic nomination to the … [Read more...]
Paraguay ready to defy rankings at Copa America
Paraguay ready to defy rankings at Copa America Orlando (AFP) – Paraguay’s veteran goalkeeper Justo Villar says FIFA’s rankings undervalue his team and believes they can defy expectations and once again make a real impact in the Copa America Centenario tournament. Paraguay have the lowest FIFA ranking of the four teams in Group A, sitting behind third-ranked Colombia, Costa Rica and the United … [Read more...]
Doris Burke is tired of Gregg Popovich’s short answers
Doris Burke is tired of Gregg Popovich's short answers San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is now widely recognized as one of the best coaches in NBA history, but he's perhaps best known in a cultural context for his very short answers to reporters in mid-game interviews and post-game press conferences. It's part of Popovich's personality, and a large number of fans eat it up. At … [Read more...]