Sources: Wade eyes $50M deal; Heat offer $40M 1:40 PM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Dwyane Wade's representatives have told teams that the All-Star is seeking a deal worth around $50 million over two years, currently leaving the salary cap-strapped Miami Heat short, sources told ESPN.com. … [Read more...]
The four best Russell Westbrook trades right now – ABC News
The four best Russell Westbrook trades right now - ABC News Russell Westbrook can leave Oklahoma City a year from now.Is this the time to trade him -- before he can walk away?What deals would make the most sense?Our NBA Insiders give their top four moves -- while two writers argue against a trade.Lakers get: Westbrook, Steven Adams and OKC's 2017 first-round pick.Thunder get: D'Angelo Russell, … [Read more...]
Kuchar’s final putt could have Olympic ramifications (Yahoo Sports)
Kuchar's final putt could have Olympic ramifications (Yahoo Sports) Matt Kuchar finished with a 12-foot birdie at the Bridgestone Invitational, which had no bearing on the outcome but still had a few ramifications. It cost Jordan Spieth enough world ranking points that Dustin Johnson moved ahead of him to No. 2 by the slimmest of margins. Whether he earns a spot in Rio de Janeiro is now … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de France points classification after stage 4 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de France points classification after stage 4 (Reuters) July 5 (Gracenote) - Points Classification Tour de France after Stage 4 on Tuesday 1. Peter Sagan (Slovakia / Tinkoff) 147 2. Mark Cavendish (Britain / Dimension Data) 142 3. Marcel Kittel (Germany / Etixx - Quick-Step) 137 4. Andre Greipel (Germany / Lotto) 87 5. Bryan Coquard (France / Direct Energie) 83 6. Alexander … [Read more...]
Kittel wins Tour de France Stage 4 in a sprint to Limoges (The Associated Press)
Kittel wins Tour de France Stage 4 in a sprint to Limoges (The Associated Press) German rider Marcel Kittel claimed the fourth and longest stage of the Tour de France after a mass sprint on Tuesday. Kittel, who returned to the Tour with a new team after injuries and illness ruled him out last year, began his final surge for the line a little too early for comfort. It was Kittel's ninth … [Read more...]
Mourinho chasing Fergie’s Champions League record
Mourinho chasing Fergie’s Champions League record Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Jose Mourinho said the Manchester United job had come at just the right time in his life and he would be targeting legend Alex Ferguson’s two Champions League trophies. The 53-year-old self anointed ‘special one’ — who replaced the sacked Louis van Gaal as united boss at the end of last season — was facing the … [Read more...]
Henderson, 76ers reportedly agree to contract
Henderson, 76ers reportedly agree to contract 11:53 AM ET ESPN.com news services Veteran shooting guard Gerald Henderson has agreed to a two-year, $18 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, The Vertical is reporting. Henderson, 28, averaged 8.7 points and 2.9 rebounds off the Trail Blazers' bench last season. His role in Portland likely will be filled by Evan Turner, who agreed to a … [Read more...]
Russia names Olympic track hopefuls in doping appeal (Yahoo Sports)
Russia names Olympic track hopefuls in doping appeal (Yahoo Sports) MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia has named 68 athletes it wants to send to the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro if its global ban from track and field is lifted. … [Read more...]
Draft Analysis: Drafting WR Heavy Isn't a Fad
Draft Analysis: Drafting WR Heavy Isn't a Fad The landscape of fantasy football has shifted recently. Wide receivers have supplanted running backs as the position of choice when investing your high draft capital. Per Fantasy Football Calculator, just five running backs are in the top-12 in ADP for standard leagues while just 11 of the top-24 players being selected are running backs. Just back … [Read more...]
Pau Gasol confirms 'new chapter' with Spurs
Pau Gasol confirms 'new chapter' with Spurs 10:57 AM ET ESPN.com news services Pau Gasol on Tuesday confirmed that he has agreed to sign a contract with the San Antonio Spurs. In a tweet Tuesday, Gasol said he was "looking forward to this new chapter." After many days of a lot of thinking, I've decided to join the @spurs!Looking forward to this new chapter with the best aspirations! … [Read more...]