Offseason Beat: NBA Free Agent Tracker We're off an running! You're going to see all sorts of rumors on our Player News Page, so it might be a little information overload for those looking just to see what deals are done at a quick glance. If you just want to see the agreements, this is the place for you. Remember, players can't officially sign anything until July 6, but it should be considered … [Read more...]
Competitive fields head to gate in third Olympics for BMX (The Associated Press)
Competitive fields head to gate in third Olympics for BMX (The Associated Press) In 2008, Strombergs swept through the competition from the quarterfinals. Now 29, Strombergs will be one of the older competitors at the Rio Olympics, where the average age of a rider skews closer to the early-to-mid 20s. Strombergs does have that Olympic pedigree , though. … [Read more...]
Ledecky poised to win 3rd individual title at US swim trials (Yahoo Sports)
Ledecky poised to win 3rd individual title at US swim trials (Yahoo Sports) Katie Ledecky set herself up to swim a third individual event in Rio, qualifying fastest for the 800-meter freestyle at the U.S. trials Friday. Ledecky made a name for herself by winning the 800 free four years ago in London. Ledecky is in line to match Debbie Meyers' sweep of the 200, 400 and 800 freestyles at the … [Read more...]
Strong harness field for $500,000 Ben Franklin Stakes (The Associated Press)
Strong harness field for $500,000 Ben Franklin Stakes (The Associated Press) WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) -- Always B Miki and Freaky Feet Pete join 2015 Horse of the Year Wiggle It Jiggleit on Saturday in the $500,000 Ben Franklin Stakes at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono. Always B Miki, a 5-year-old stallion, has won eight of 10 races since returning from injury last October. Freaky Feet Pete … [Read more...]
Euro 2016 quarter-final – Belgium 1 Wales 1 at half-time
Euro 2016 quarter-final – Belgium 1 Wales 1 at half-time Lille (France) (AFP) – Wales captain Ashley Williams cancelled out Radja Nainggolan’s stunning opener for Belgium to send the teams into half-time level at 1-1 in Friday’s Euro 2016 quarter-final in Lille. Nainggolan hammered a thunderous long-range strike past Wayne Hennessey in the 13th minute at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, but Williams … [Read more...]
Sources: Parsons chooses max deal from Grizzlies
Sources: Parsons chooses max deal from Grizzlies 3:59 PM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Forward Chandler Parsons has agreed to a four-year maximum contract with the Memphis Grizzlies worth a projected $94.8 million, league sources told ESPN. How is NBA … [Read more...]
Jacksonville Jaguars offseason review and 2016 preview – Bolts from the Blue
Jacksonville Jaguars offseason review and 2016 preview - Bolts from the Blue They are not fearsome predators yet, but they aren't weak little kittens anymore either. They have a QB and seem to have a plan. What can the Bolts expect from their Week 2 opponent? Quite A Splash The Jags finished 2015 with a 5-11 record, a couple of potential wins squandered, and questions about whether Gus Bradley … [Read more...]
Scout's take: NBA exec talks Bucks draft picks, free agency, Ellenson and Stone – OnMilwaukee.com
Scout's take: NBA exec talks Bucks draft picks, free agency, Ellenson and Stone - OnMilwaukee.com Published July 1, 2016 at 1:01 p.m. In last week's NBA Draft, the Bucks picked two players who are, seemingly, very different and whose selections generated, similarly, very different reactions around the league – at least in terms of media grades and fan discussion. With the 10th overall … [Read more...]
Rudisha 3rd in Kenya Olympic trials, still makes Rio team (Yahoo Sports)
Rudisha 3rd in Kenya Olympic trials, still makes Rio team (Yahoo Sports) Olympic champion David Rudisha was beaten into third place in the 800 meters at the Kenyan trials on Friday but the world-record holder was still selected to defend his title in Rio de Janeiro. Rudisha finished behind former world junior champion Alfred Kipketer and Ferguson Rotich, who is Rudisha's nemesis this year. … [Read more...]
Most-watched Copa America Centenario games on FOX Sports
Most-watched Copa America Centenario games on FOX Sports Now that we’ve been able to collect all of the TV ratings data for Copa America Centenario, we can now reveal the most-watched Copa America Centenario games that were televised on FOX Sports. Not surprisingly, the USA-Argentina semi-final was the most-watched game. Also, other than the Copa America Centenario final, the US Men’s National … [Read more...]