Stroke for stroke: Phelps edges Lochte at US swim trials (Yahoo Sports) Matching each other stroke for stroke, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte surged to the wall in almost perfect sync. There's one more to go in Rio. In the latest epic of their longtime rivalry - and billed as the last showdown in their home country - Phelps edged Lochte in the 200-meter individual medley at the U.S. … [Read more...]
Curious who's set to make more than Curry?
Curious who's set to make more than Curry? 2:39 AM ET ESPN Stats & Information Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is scheduled to make roughly $12 million next NBA season. The two-time NBA MVP is slated to make considerably less than many of the free agents signing this offseason. Stats & Information takes a look at the list of players who are tentatively scheduled to make … [Read more...]
USA Field Hockey Picks Gonzalez for Rio Olympics – UConn Huskies
USA Field Hockey Picks Gonzalez for Rio Olympics - UConn Huskies July 1, 2016 Complete U.S. RosterSTORRS, Conn. – Coming off a bronze medal finish in the 2016 Hockey Champions Trophy, former UConn standout Melissa Gonzalez has been officially named to the U.S.A. Field Hockey roster for the Rio Olympics this August. It will be Gonzalez’s second time competing in the Summer Olympics, following … [Read more...]
Portugal’s new hero Sanches stirs controversy at young age
Portugal’s new hero Sanches stirs controversy at young age Paris (AFP) – Renato Sanches is being hailed as Portugal’s star of the future but the dreadlocked wonder kid is already causing controversy amid the rave reviews. “Portugal’s prodigal son” and “the golden kid” were two of the headlines after the rags-to-riches teenager’s stunning equaliser and calm from the penalty spot kept Portugal on … [Read more...]
Felix cruises, Sanya says goodbye – and a Bolt from Jamaica (Yahoo Sports)
Felix cruises, Sanya says goodbye - and a Bolt from Jamaica (Yahoo Sports) Allyson Felix ran through the pain. On a night Felix successfully auto-piloted her injured right ankle through 400-meter qualifying to keep her chance at a 200-400 double alive, Richards-Ross bid a tearful adieu to the fans, after pulling up 250 meters into her lap around the track - her hamstring too tight to carry … [Read more...]
Sole search: Berian shines with Nike lawsuit behind him (Yahoo Sports)
Sole search: Berian shines with Nike lawsuit behind him (Yahoo Sports) It's not so much the logo on the outside of the shoes as the feet on the inside that can carry Boris Berian to the Olympics. After Nike dropped its lawsuit against him last week, the 800-meter runner was able to concentrate solely on racing. Berian turned in the fastest time in the first round Friday at the U.S. Track … [Read more...]
Coughlin and Clary bid farewell at US Olympic swim trials (Yahoo Sports)
Coughlin and Clary bid farewell at US Olympic swim trials (Yahoo Sports) Former Olympic champions Natalie Coughlin and Tyler Clary bid farewell at the U.S. swimming trials, although only Clary said he was retiring. Clary is among those who won't be defending the titles they won four years ago in London. ''That's it,'' Clary said, dripping wet after his race. … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Skipping Greinke
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Skipping Greinke It was bad news for Zack Greinke and the Diamondbacks on Friday, but it came with a silver lining. Greinke will miss his next scheduled start Monday with a sore left oblique, but the right-hander reported feeling better Friday and isn't expected to require a trip to the disabled list. Greinke would likely make a start against the Giants next … [Read more...]
Hosts France wary of Iceland pitfall
Hosts France wary of Iceland pitfall Paris (AFP) – Didier Deschamps’ France will be wary of falling victim to the same trap that ensnared England as the Euro 2016 hosts take on rank outsiders Iceland for a place in the semi-finals on Sunday. France are vying for a record-equalling third European Championship title and go into their quarter-final as overwhelming favourites against a country with … [Read more...]