Durant, Anthony lead U.S. Olympic hoops team 10:44 AM ET ESPN.com news services The United States has announced its selection of the 12-player roster, led by Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony, that will try to win the Americans' third straight men's basketball gold medal at the Olympics. Durant and Anthony are the only players with Olympic experience after a number of stars, including LeBron … [Read more...]
Cycling-Thermal cameras to be used to detect motors on Tour (Reuters)
Cycling-Thermal cameras to be used to detect motors on Tour (Reuters) Thermal cameras will be used at the Tour de France to detect motors in bikes, the French Sports Secretary of State said on Monday. In a joint news conference with Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme, French cycling federation president David Lappartient and International Cycling Union (UCI) head Brian Cookson, … [Read more...]
Russian sports minister says 67 athletes appeal to CAS: Ifx (Reuters)
Russian sports minister says 67 athletes appeal to CAS: Ifx (Reuters) MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Monday that 67 athletes have filed legal suits to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over a doping ban from international competition, Interfax news agency reported. (Reporting by Polina Devitt; writing by Vladimir Soldatkin) … [Read more...]
Paris Saint-Germain part company with coach Blanc
Paris Saint-Germain part company with coach Blanc Paris (AFP) – Laurent Blanc left his role as Paris Saint-Germain coach on Monday, the French Ligue 1 champions announced, without revealing any financial details. French sports daily L’Equipe had said on Thursday that Blanc would pocket 22 million euros ($24m) as part of his severance package. “My collaboration with PSG ends today,” said Blanc, … [Read more...]
Carl Edwards beats AJ Allmendinger for pole at Sonoma
Carl Edwards beats AJ Allmendinger for pole at Sonoma Carl Edwards looks like he's a heavy favorite at Sonoma. Edwards was fast in both practice sessions Friday and put up the fastest lap of Saturday's qualifying session in both the first and second rounds, beating AJ Allmendinger for the pole. Allmendinger, the pole winner last season, provisionally posted the fastest lap of the final … [Read more...]
What We Learned: NHL Draft report card for every team
What We Learned: NHL Draft report card for every team BUFFALO, N.Y. — It's still not always easy to tell whether the Calgary Flames are going to make actual good decisions at any given time In general they're trending in the right direction, away from trading for Brandon Bolligs and signing Deryk Engellands, and toward identifying Jakub Nakladals and locking up Michael Froliks. They also … [Read more...]
Source: Six teams booked to meet with Durant
Source: Six teams booked to meet with Durant 9:33 AM ET ESPN.com news services Kevin Durant and his representatives have added free-agency meetings with the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers, a league source confirmed to ESPN's Chris Broussard. The three additions join previously reported plans for face-to-face talks with the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs and … [Read more...]
Lin seeking 'home' after 5 teams in 6 seasons
Lin seeking 'home' after 5 teams in 6 seasons 8:59 AM ET After bouncing around the NBA for much of his career, free agent Jeremy Lin hopes to find a place to call home this summer. "I've played six years in the NBA; I've played on five different teams. I've played for two D-League teams -- so seven cities in six years. I'm tired of boxes, I'm tired of moving companies, and I want to … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB picks for June 27 – Fantasy CPR
DraftKings MLB picks for June 27 - Fantasy CPR Jun 17, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (47) throws a pitch during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports DraftKings MLB picks for June 27 There are ten games today, including the slugging Blue Jays taking a trip to Coors Field. Most … [Read more...]
Lionel Messi retires as Chile stun Argentina in Copa America
Lionel Messi retires as Chile stun Argentina in Copa America East Rutherford (United States) (AFP) – Lionel Messi sensationally announced his retirement from international football after Argentina crashed to defeat against Chile in the Copa America Centenario final. A crestfallen Messi on Sunday confirmed his decision to quit after yet another agonizing near-miss with Argentina, who have now … [Read more...]