Jackson runs with heavy heart, silver bullet around neck (Yahoo Sports) Bershawn Jackson's dad used to call him a speeding bullet. Jackson's dad, Jeffrey Felton, died of a heart attack in October at the age of 53. Jackson's tribute to the man who rarely missed a track meet is to wear a hollowed-out silver bullet filled with his dad's ashes when he competes. … [Read more...]
Thunder center has brilliant alternative to burning Durant jersey
Thunder center has brilliant alternative to burning Durant jersey 12:33 AM ET Jackson AlexanderESPN Editor Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter has come up with a mechanism for disgruntled OKC fans to deal with the loss of Kevin Durant -- and it involves the celebration of a new Thunder player. Don't waste and burn anymore jerseys #ThunderNationHere is a good idea 😬 Lol … [Read more...]
Independiente stun Boca in Copa Libertadores semi-final
Independiente stun Boca in Copa Libertadores semi-final Quito (AFP) – Ecuadoran minnows Independiente del Valle upset Argentinian giants Boca Juniors 2-1 in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final clash. Independiente, playing in the semi-finals of South America’s most prestigious club competition for the first time, on Thursday came from a goal down to give themselves a fighting … [Read more...]
Griezmann is France’s new ‘Mr Extra’
Griezmann is France’s new ‘Mr Extra’ Marseille (AFP) – He rejected comparisons with Michel Platini but Antoine Griezmann is fast becoming a France legend after a two-goal haul against Germany fired the hosts into Sunday’s Euro 2016 final against Portugal. Amid the controversial absence of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, France have found a new hero in the diminutive striker. With six goals … [Read more...]
Danny Ainge: Celtics aren't done making noise this summer
Danny Ainge: Celtics aren't done making noise this summer 11:17 PM ET Chris ForsbergESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Celtics since 2007 Emmy award-winning videographer Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009 SALT LAKE CITY -- Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge was preparing to catch a flight home Thursday night to put the finishing touches on the largest free-agent … [Read more...]