Ben Arfa joins French champions PSG Paris (AFP) – France international midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa has signed a two-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain from Ligue 1 rivals Nice, the French champions announced Friday. “Paris Saint-Germain is happy to announce the signing of Hatem Ben Arfa’s contract until June 30, 2018,” the club said on its Twitter account. The former Newcastle and Marseille winger … [Read more...]
NBA free-agent tracker: Every deal so far
NBA free-agent tracker: Every deal so far Jul 1, 2015 Free-agency season is in full swing in the NBA. Here's the latest look at the deals that have gone down this summer, with plenty of updates to come. Free agency: Reports | Top 25 | Full list | Forecast JULY 1 DEALS Beal to re-sign with Wizards for max The Washington Wizards have agreed to a deal with Bradley Beal, according to sources. … [Read more...]
Cooney: Free-agent talent is out there for Sixers – Philly.com
Cooney: Free-agent talent is out there for Sixers - Philly.com THIS IS the most exciting free-agent period since the Sixers' breakdown and rebuild plan began three years ago. Beginning Friday, teams around the NBA can contact free agents, and with more than $60 million under the salary cap, the 76ers have a shot at becoming big players in free agency. As with the players the Sixers will be … [Read more...]
2016 NBA free-agent tracker
2016 NBA free-agent tracker Jul 1, 2015 Free-agency season is in full swing in the NBA. Here's the latest look at the deals going down this summer, with plenty of updates to come in what promises to be a busy offseason. Free agency links: Reports | Top 25 | Full list| Forecast JULY 1 DEALS Whiteside says he'll return to Heat Hassan Whiteside announced he will stay in Miami. The Heat big man … [Read more...]
D-Day remembered as Tour de France kicks off in Normandy (The Associated Press)
D-Day remembered as Tour de France kicks off in Normandy (The Associated Press) The D-Day and World War II history that is embedded in the culture of Normandy is earning extra spotlight this weekend when the Tour de France opens with two stages in the region. The first stage also passes through Sainte-Mere-Eglise, where American paratrooper John Steele dangled from a clock tower after his … [Read more...]
Mechanical dopers could have bikes confiscated mid-stage (The Associated Press)
Mechanical dopers could have bikes confiscated mid-stage (The Associated Press) SAINT-LO, France (AP) -- Tour de France cyclists suspected of using hidden motors will be stopped even in the middle of a stage, UCI president Brian Cookson said on Friday. The International Cycling Union is deploying a magnetic resonance test and thermal cameras to catch any cheats. ''We can do the tests at … [Read more...]
Giggs to leave United — reports
Giggs to leave United — reports London (AFP) – Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs will leave Old Trafford after rejecting Jose Mourinho’s offer of a reduced backroom role, according to British media reports on Friday. Giggs is the most decorated player in United’s illustrious history and he amassed a record 963 appearances and 35 major trophies before going on to serve as an assistant to David … [Read more...]
Whiteside announces he will return to Heat
Whiteside announces he will return to Heat 7:56 AM ET ESPN.com news services Hassan Whiteside will return to the Miami Heat, he announced Friday on The Players' Tribune. "I've played on eight teams since college -- from Reno to Sioux Falls to Sichuan, China," Whiteside said in his post. "I am not ready for there to be a ninth." Entering the summer, Heat president Pat Riley repeatedly said … [Read more...]
Grevers ponders future after final swim at US trials (Yahoo Sports)
Grevers ponders future after final swim at US trials (Yahoo Sports) Matt Grevers was usually overshadowed on the powerful U.S. swimming team, coming along in an era that also included Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte. Grevers still managed to make quite a mark. After winning four golds and six medals overall at the last two Olympics, Grevers sounded as if his career was over Thursday, just … [Read more...]
Olympics-Bitter London lesson drives Yadav on path to Rio (Reuters)
Olympics-Bitter London lesson drives Yadav on path to Rio (Reuters) By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI, July 1 (Reuters) - Vikas Krishan Yadav has learned from the bitterest experience that he can leave nothing to chance in the Olympic ring and it is a lesson the Indian boxer will carry with him to the Rio Games. Four years ago, the then 20-year-old welterweight thought he had clinched a place … [Read more...]