Portland Trail Blazers 2016 NBA free agency rumors, news: Latest on Festus Ezeli, Brian Roberts & more - OregonLive.com NBA free agency continues this week after a rocky start for the Portland Trail Blazers who have seen several of their free agent targets sign contracts with opposing teams. There was a flurry of activity Friday afternoon, with Chandler Parsons opting to sign with the Grizzlies … [Read more...]
‘Dragon-slayer’ Ronaldo shatters Wales big night at Euro 2016
‘Dragon-slayer’ Ronaldo shatters Wales big night at Euro 2016 Lyon (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo became the “Dragon-slayer” as his record-equalling ninth European Championship goal helped power Portugal past Real Madrid teammate Gareth Bales’ Wales and into the Euro 2016 final. Ronaldo brilliantly rose above the Wales’ defence to score his country’s first goal in the 2-0 win in front of 50,000 fans … [Read more...]
Wade has committed to join Bulls, sources say
Wade has committed to join Bulls, sources say 10:00 PM ET Ramona Shelburne, Marc Stein and Brian Windhorst Free agent Dwyane Wade has committed to joining the Chicago Bulls, sources said Wednesday night. "He's home," one source close to Wade said of the Chicago native. The Bulls had been gaining momentum on landing Wade and believed they had a trade partner willing to take on Jose Calderon to … [Read more...]
Offseason Low Down: Silva's Team Fantasy Previews
Offseason Low Down: Silva's Team Fantasy Previews Evan Silva breaks down every NFL team from a fantasy perspective heading into the 2016 season.Arizona CardinalsAtlanta FalconsBaltimore RavensBuffalo BillsCarolina PanthersChicago BearsCincinnati BengalsCleveland BrownsDallas CowboysDenver BroncosDetroit LionsGreen Bay PackersHouston TexansIndianapolis ColtsJacksonville Jaguars (Coming … [Read more...]
Second-round NBA picks hope to defy odds – Virginian-Pilot
Second-round NBA picks hope to defy odds - Virginian-Pilot ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Just two weeks into his NBA career, Orlando Magic rookie center Stephen Zimmerman isn't quite sure how he will fit in with his new team. What the 19-year-old, who was taken by the Magic in the second round of last month's draft, knows is he is willing to do whatever is required while sitting behind the veteran lineup … [Read more...]
Second-round NBA picks hope to defy odds – Fredericksburg.com
Second-round NBA picks hope to defy odds - Fredericksburg.com ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Just two weeks into his NBA career, Orlando Magic rookie center Stephen Zimmerman isn't quite sure how he will fit in with his new team. What the 19-year-old, who was taken by the Magic in the second round of last month's draft, knows is he is willing to do whatever is required while sitting behind the veteran … [Read more...]
4-star OL Kai-Leon Herbert picks Michigan with 'Walking Dead' video – Detroit Free Press
4-star OL Kai-Leon Herbert picks Michigan with 'Walking Dead' video - Detroit Free Press Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Five-star recruit Tedarrell Slaton, left, and four-star Kai-Leon Herbert are both major targets for the Wolverines, and both experienced Michigan's Big Man Camp on Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Ann Arbor.(Photo: Courtesy of Isaiah Hole, … [Read more...]
Nibali’s off-day makes things clearer at Astana (Reuters)
Nibali's off-day makes things clearer at Astana (Reuters) By Julien Pretot LE LIORAN, France (Reuters) - Italian Vincenzo Nibali started the Tour de France looking to assess his form after a grueling Giro d'Italia and he came up with a tough answer on Wednesday -- he is not quite there yet. The 2014 Tour champion has been tasked with helping his young compatriot Fabio Aru, but he was not … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de France mountain classification after stage 5 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de France mountain classification after stage 5 (Reuters) July 6 (Gracenote) - Mountain Classification Tour de France after Stage 5 on Wednesday 1. Thomas De Gendt (Belgium / Lotto) 13 2. Greg Van Avermaet (Belgium / BMC Racing) 11 3. Jasper Stuyven (Belgium / Trek) 5 4. Andriy Grivko (Ukraine / Astana) 5 5. Paul Voss (Germany / BORA) 2 6. Rafal Majka (Poland / Tinkoff) 2 … [Read more...]
Kidney transplant recipient wants Rio trip despite Zika (Yahoo Sports)
Kidney transplant recipient wants Rio trip despite Zika (Yahoo Sports) Defending Olympic champion Aries Merritt rushed back from a kidney transplant to be ready for Rio. Qualifying in the 110-meter hurdles at Olympic Track and Field Trials begins Friday. Should Merritt make the U.S. team, he said he won't think twice about racing in Rio even though the mosquito-borne virus could pose a … [Read more...]