Bogut in Australia's Olympic squad, has time to test fitness (Yahoo Sports) MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Andrew Bogut has been included in Australia's Olympic squad despite concerns over his fitness. … [Read more...]
Newgarden earns IndyCar win in Iowa (The Associated Press)
Newgarden earns IndyCar win in Iowa (The Associated Press) Josef Newgarden had made a habit out of finishing second at Iowa Speedway. Newgarden cruised to a dominant IndyCar victory in Iowa, setting a series record by leading 282 of 300 laps for his first career oval win. It also was the first win of the season for Newgarden, who finished second in Iowa in 2014 and 2015 and just missed … [Read more...]
Euro fans clash with police under Eiffel Tower
Euro fans clash with police under Eiffel Tower 8:50 PM GMT SAINT-DENIS, France -- Paris police report there have been clashes with young troublemakers underneath the Eiffel Tower and that police have used tear gas to disperse them. The clashes happened about 100 metres from a huge fan zone and giant screen displaying the final of the European Championship between France and Portugal. There only … [Read more...]
Ellington, Babbitt, Haslem part of massive Sunday haul for Heat – Sun Sentinel
Ellington, Babbitt, Haslem part of massive Sunday haul for Heat - Sun Sentinel Days after the stunning free-agent departure of Dwyane Wade forever changed the face of the Miami Heat, the team underwent a massive makeover and facelift Sunday. In addition to re-signing power forward Udonis Haslem, who, like Wade, joined the team in 2003, the Heat also traded for New Orleans Pelicans forward Luke … [Read more...]
French police arrest 40 over Euro 2016 violence
French police arrest 40 over Euro 2016 violence Paris (AFP) – French police arrested around 40 people for violence and other offences before and after France’s defeat to Portugal in the Euro 2016 final in Paris on Sunday, police said. Police used tear gas and rounded up supporters who pelted them with bottles at the foot of the Eiffel Tower after they were refused entry to the fan zone, which … [Read more...]
Jeff Blashill gives his take on Red Wings free-agent signings – Detroit Free Press
Jeff Blashill gives his take on Red Wings free-agent signings - Detroit Free Press Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill talks about what the team did in free agency and how they can grow from within. Video by Brandon Folsom, Special to DFP. Second-year coach happy to see the team get younger, but knows it has to get better from within Feb 18, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Detroit Red Wings … [Read more...]
Guapaza gets first US win in River Memories Stakes (The Associated Press)
Guapaza gets first US win in River Memories Stakes (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Guapaza got her first U.S. victory on Sunday, beating Trophee by a half length in the $95,000 River Memories Stakes for fillies and mares on the turf at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
Hollande says France healing around Euro 2016 final
Hollande says France healing around Euro 2016 final Paris (AFP) – President Francois Hollande said Sunday that France’s success at Euro 2016 was helping the country to heal from the Paris attacks and that even the national team had been scarred by the events in November. Authorities are bracing for mass celebrations if France — a country still on high terrorist alert — win Sunday’s final against … [Read more...]
Buzz from Las Vegas Summer League: Day 2
Buzz from Las Vegas Summer League: Day 2 10:43 AM ET Saturday in the desert saw No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons take on No. 2 Brandon Ingram. And last year's No. 2 pick, D'Angelo Russell, drained the game-winner. Here's what was buzzing around the second day of Las Vegas Summer League: Vegas Summer League buzz: Day 1 'Rome wasn't built in a day' Jaylen Brown sat out two games at the Utah Jazz … [Read more...]
France tops Canada, gets last Olympic basketball berth (Yahoo Sports)
France tops Canada, gets last Olympic basketball berth (Yahoo Sports) France earned the final basketball spot in the Olympics, beating Canada 83-74 on Sunday in the championship game of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Manila, Philippines. The French were then drawn along with Serbia into Group A in Rio, placing them in the same pool as the two-time defending champion United States. … [Read more...]