Russian champ Isinbayeva applies to compete in Rio Games (Yahoo Sports) MOSCOW (AP) -- The All-Russia Athletic Federation says two-time Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva has applied to the IAAF for permission to compete in the Rio de Janeiro Games. … [Read more...]
Wales ‘will attack with our lives’, Coleman says of Euro 2016 match
Wales ‘will attack with our lives’, Coleman says of Euro 2016 match Lille (France) (AFP) – Wales are not thinking about themselves as underdogs ahead of their Euro 2016 quarter-final with heavily fancied Belgium, manager Chris Coleman asserted on Thursday. Having qualified for a major tournament for the first time since 1958, Wales defied expectations by topping their group above England and … [Read more...]
Will all the King's men return to Cleveland?
Will all the King's men return to Cleveland? 11:32 AM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate CLEVELAND -- After all the champagne corks had been popped, cigars had been lit and hugs had been shared, LeBron James stood in the … [Read more...]
Doctor who failed to revive Cameroon footballer faces homicide charge
Doctor who failed to revive Cameroon footballer faces homicide charge Bucharest (AFP) – The Romanian public prosecutor on Thursday said a doctor had been charged with homicide for not attempting to resuscitate Cameroon international footballer Patrick Ekeng, who died of heart failure last month. Ekeng, 26, collapsed shortly after coming on as a substitute for Dinamo Bucharest in a league game … [Read more...]
Nets waive PG Jack after attempts to trade him
Nets waive PG Jack after attempts to trade him 4:43 PM ET The Brooklyn Nets have waived point guard Jarrett Jack, the team announced Thursday. The Nets tried to trade Jack but were unable to do so. They had a Thursday deadline on Jack's $6.3 million team option, of which just $500,000 was guaranteed. The Nets are on the hook for that $500,000 partial guarantee unless another team claims Jack off … [Read more...]
NBA free agency: Latest news and highlights
NBA free agency: Latest news and highlights 2:16 PM ET With the clock ticking to the start of NBA free agency, the updates are rolling in from around the Association. Keep track of all the latest here from our team of reporters: 3:43 p.m. ET: Quote machine Evan Turner is drawing interest from both the New Orleans Pelicans and the New York Knicks, with the latter expected to meet with the … [Read more...]
Will all the King's men return to Cleveland this summer?
Will all the King's men return to Cleveland this summer? 11:32 AM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate CLEVELAND -- After all the champagne corks had been popped, cigars had been lit and hugs had been shared, LeBron James … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: NBA Free Agency: Atlantic
Offseason Beat: NBA Free Agency: Atlantic Welcome to the third installment of Rotoworld's division-by-division 2016 NBA free agency preview. Next up is the Atlantic division, exploring the team needs and free agent situations of the Celtics, Knicks, Nets, Sixers and Raptors. Previous previews: Northwest Division (Ryan Knaus) Pacific Division (Ethan Norof) Salary info from spotrac.com … [Read more...]
Five-star center picks Western Kentucky over higher-profile schools – Yahoo Sports
Five-star center picks Western Kentucky over higher-profile schools - Yahoo Sports View photo.Western Kentucky coach Rick Stansbury (AP)Whether as the head coach at Mississippi State or an assistant at Texas A&M, Rick Stansbury has shown he can attract elite prospects to high-major programs. Now the new Western Kentucky coach is proving he can also do it at a less prestigious … [Read more...]
Double trouble? Ankle injury has Felix on edge for trials (Yahoo Sports)
Double trouble? Ankle injury has Felix on edge for trials (Yahoo Sports) Allyson Felix is supposed to be cementing her track legacy this summer. Instead, she comes into U.S. Olympic trials hobbling, unsure and simply hoping for third place. On a slow, painful comeback from a freak injury to her right ankle, the most decorated female sprinter in U.S. history will have to grit out spots on … [Read more...]