Toronto students get unexpected response from commissioner Manfred After witnessing the wild Blue Jays-Rangers brawl that included Rougned Odor punching Jose Bautista square in the jaw, the first instinct of some parents or teachers may be to shield their young child or student's eyes from the senseless violence. Not April Stevens though. The fourth grade teacher at Toronto’s Humbercrest … [Read more...]
SuperContest announces administrative fee – ESPN
SuperContest announces administrative fee - ESPN 3:58 PM ET Dave TuleyESPN Staff Writer Close Dave Tuley has covered the Las Vegas race and sports book scene since 1998 and runs his own website, ViewFromVegas.com. LAS VEGAS -- The famous SuperContest will have an 8 percent administrative fee taken out of the prize pool starting this year, the Westgate Las Vegas sports book announced on … [Read more...]
Boxing great Muhammad Ali close to death in hospital: source (Reuters)
Boxing great Muhammad Ali close to death in hospital: source (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. Ali, 74, one of the world's most celebrated athletes, was hospitalized this week for a respiratory ailment. Asked about Ali's condition, the source said: "It's extraordinarily grave. … [Read more...]
Boxing great Muhammad Ali close to death -source close to family (Reuters)
Boxing great Muhammad Ali close to death -source close to family (Reuters) 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. "It's extraordinarily grave. It's a matter of hours," said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity. (Reporting by Ian Simpson; Editing by Sandra Maler) … [Read more...]
Judge: US women’s soccer team has no right to strike (Yahoo Sports)
Judge: US women's soccer team has no right to strike (Yahoo Sports) A federal judge ruled the world champion U.S. women's soccer team does not have the right to strike to seek improved conditions and wages before the Summer Olympics, seeming to end the prospect of an unprecedented disruption by one of the most successful American national teams. The case pits the U.S. Women's National … [Read more...]
Mourinho set to make first Old Trafford appearance
Mourinho set to make first Old Trafford appearance London (AFP) – Jose Mourinho is set to make his first appearance at Old Trafford since being named Manchester United manager in Sunday’s prestigious Soccer Aid charity match. Just nine days after the official confirmation of Mourinho’s appointment, the 53-year-old will be in Manchester to give his support to UNICEF, who use the friendly fixture … [Read more...]
College baseball regionals: Scores, live updates from NCAA tournament – NCAA.com
College baseball regionals: Scores, live updates from NCAA tournament - NCAA.com The 2016 baseball championship is underway, with 64 teams heading to 16 regionals. Each regional will be played Friday-Sunday or Monday with double elimination format and the winners advancing to next week's Super Regional Round. Interactive Bracket | Regional Brackets | Scoreboard Follow the live blog below for the … [Read more...]
Simon Pagenaud wins pole on big day for Penske at Belle Isle (The Associated Press)
Simon Pagenaud wins pole on big day for Penske at Belle Isle (The Associated Press) Simon Pagenaud's only poor showing of the season came at the Indianapolis 500. Pagenaud won the pole for this weekend's first IndyCar race at Belle Isle as Team Penske swept the top three spots in qualifying Friday. Pagenaud, the series points leader, has finished first or second in every race this year - … [Read more...]
Boxing great Muhammad Ali still in fair condition in hospital: report (Reuters)
Boxing great Muhammad Ali still in fair condition in hospital: report (Reuters) (Reuters) - Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali remained in fair condition on Friday while hospitalized for a respiratory issue, a newspaper quoted a spokesman as saying, as speculation swirled about his health. The family spokesman, Bob Gunnell, told the Louisville Courier-Journal that Ali's … [Read more...]
Gabby Douglas: “I don’t care about no stupid bugs.” (Yahoo Sports)
Gabby Douglas: "I don't care about no stupid bugs." (Yahoo Sports) HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Olympic champion Gabby Douglas says the Zika virus won't affect her plans to pursue more gold in Rio de Janeiro. … [Read more...]