Patriot Games: Army reservist wins pole vault on July 4 (Yahoo Sports) Army reservist Sam Kendricks now gets to represent his country in a whole new way. On the Fourth of July, the second lieutenant captured the pole vault crown with a U.S. Track and Field Trials record jump that earned him an Olympic spot for Rio. ''I love to have the colors (of the flag) in my hands,'' Kendricks said. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Meares to lead Australian cycling assault on Rio (Reuters)
Cycling-Meares to lead Australian cycling assault on Rio (Reuters) Double Olympic champion Anna Meares will lead Australia's track cycling assault at the Rio de Janeiro Games where she will bid to defend her sprint gold and win the team title with Stephanie Morton. Morton edged out Kaarle McCulloch, who took bronze with Meares in the team sprint at London, in the 16-member track team … [Read more...]
Bump and Run: Luck Strikes it Rich
Bump and Run: Luck Strikes it Rich The buildup to Kevin Durant’s landmark deal with the Golden State Warriors delivered all the drama you could ask for in a mid-summer blockbuster (even Tom Brady was involved!). Andrew Luck’s contract extension with Indianapolis last week had none of that. It was as predictable as fireworks on the 4th of July and a lot less exciting. Colts owner Jim Irsay spilled … [Read more...]
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 5 – Fantasy CPR
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 5 - Fantasy CPR MLB DFS: Stud and Steal of the Day July 4th by Allan Morancie Mar 30, 2015; Jupiter, FL, USA; A fan wears a hot dog hat during a game between the Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 5 Welcome to the … [Read more...]
Antoine Griezmann leads French goals charge at Euro 2016
Antoine Griezmann leads French goals charge at Euro 2016 Montpellier (France) (AFP) – He boasts a Germanic name, Portuguese roots and learned his football in Spain, but France are counting on Antoine Griezmann’s loyalty to take them to a Euro 2016 triumph. Going into Thursday’s semi-final with Germany, the 25-year-old Atletico Madrid striker is the tournament’s leading scorer with four goals. … [Read more...]
Simmons exits summer league debut with cramps
Simmons exits summer league debut with cramps 11:51 PM ET Chris ForsbergESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Celtics since 2007 Emmy award-winning videographer Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009 SALT LAKE CITY -- Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons, the No. 1 pick in last month's draft, battled cramping in both legs during his NBA summer league debut and needed assistance from the court in the fourth … [Read more...]