Suns ink 2016 NBA Draft picks Bender, Chriss and Ulis - Arizona Sports (registration) (blog) From left to right, Phoenix Suns' second-round draft pick Tyler Ulis and first-round draft picks Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss are introduced to the media, Friday, June 24, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) The Phoenix Suns announced Thursday they have formally signed 2016 NBA Draft picks … [Read more...]
Double the fun? Merritt moves on in quest for Olympic double (Yahoo Sports)
Double the fun? Merritt moves on in quest for Olympic double (Yahoo Sports) LaShawn Merritt considers his 200-meter races more of a lark than anything else. Already qualified for the Olympics in his ''real'' race, the 400, Merritt pulled away for an easy victory in the opening round of 200-meter qualifying at the rain-soaked U.S. Olympic Trials on Thursday, posting the night's third-best … [Read more...]
Griezmann double sends determined France to Euro 2016 final
Griezmann double sends determined France to Euro 2016 final Marseille (AFP) – Antoine Griezmann took up the mantle as challenger-in-chief to Cristiano Ronaldo with two goals that crushed world champions Germany and saw France into Sunday’s Euro 2016 final against Portugal. A penalty awarded seconds before half-time caused turmoil in the German camp. Griezmann took his chance and added a second … [Read more...]
Heat facing life without Wade: 'I'll get over it'
Heat facing life without Wade: 'I'll get over it' 8:53 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. ORLANDO, Fla. -- Justise Winslow can't believe Dwyane Wade … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de France youth classification after stage 6 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de France youth classification after stage 6 (Reuters) July 7 (Gracenote) - Youth Classification Tour de France after Stage 6 on Thursday 1. Julian Alaphilippe (France / Etixx - Quick-Step) 30:23:49" 2. Warren Barguil (France / Giant) +6" 3. Wilco Kelderman (Netherlands / LottoNL) 4. Adam Yates (Britain / Orica) 5. Louis Meintjes (South Africa / Lampre) +17" 6. Eduardo … [Read more...]
IOC considers Stepanova bid to run as neutral athlete in Rio (Yahoo Sports)
IOC considers Stepanova bid to run as neutral athlete in Rio (Yahoo Sports) In a shift in position, the IOC opened the door on Thursday to the possibility of Russian whistleblower Yulia Stepanova competing as a neutral athlete at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Until now, the International Olympic Committee had said Stepanova would be represented by the Russian flag if deemed eligible to … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de France team classification after stage 6 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de France team classification after stage 6 (Reuters) July 7 (Gracenote) - Team Classification Tour de France after Stage 6 on Thursday 1. BMC Racing (United States) 91:08:23" 2. Team Sky (Britain) +3:36" 3. Movistar (Spain) +4:12" 4. Tinkoff (Russia) +4:47" 5. Astana (Kazakhstan) +7:17" 6. AG2R (France) +8:21" 7. FDJ (France) +8:55" 8. Trek (United States) +12:28" 9. … [Read more...]
UFC Fight Night 90 preview and predictions – Campus Sports
UFC Fight Night 90 preview and predictions - Campus Sports Three nights, 33 fights, a handful of title fights and one city. It all really kicks into full swing on Thursday night with UFC Fight Night 90 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In the main event, UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos returns to the cage to defend his title against Eddie Alvarez. The shot at UFC gold is a … [Read more...]
Cycling’s whistleblower: Sports may never be fully clean (The Associated Press)
Cycling's whistleblower: Sports may never be fully clean (The Associated Press) One of the most high-profile whistleblowers on the international anti-doping front believes cycling's problems could linger for another decade or more and isn't sure sports will ever reach a point where clean competition is guaranteed. Frankie Andreu, who blew the whistle on teammate Lance Armstrong years before … [Read more...]
Cavendish overtakes Hinault with 29th Tour win (Reuters)
Cavendish overtakes Hinault with 29th Tour win (Reuters) By Julien Pretot MONTAUBAN, France (Reuters) - Mark Cavendish cemented his status as the Tour de France's greatest sprinter when he claimed his 29th stage victory in the race in Thursday's sixth leg. The 142nd triumph of his professional career put the Briton in outright second place on the list of all-time Tour stage winners ahead … [Read more...]