Cambage, Taylor in Australia's squad for Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports) Former WNBA center Liz Cambage has been included in a 12-strong Australian squad that is aiming to win a medal at a sixth consecutive Olympic women's basketball tournament. This time, the so-called Opals want gold in Rio de Janeiro. Cambage, Laura Hodges and Rachel Jarry return from the squad which lost the semifinals to … [Read more...]
Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist to run in $1M Haskell (The Associated Press)
Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist to run in $1M Haskell (The Associated Press) OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) -- Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist will make his next start at the $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on July 31. … [Read more...]
Joaquim Rodriguez to retire at the end of season (The Associated Press)
Joaquim Rodriguez to retire at the end of season (The Associated Press) Spanish cyclist Joaquim Rodriguez will retire at the end of this season, ending a 17-year career marked by podium finishes at all three Grands Tours. Rodriguez made the announcement on Monday during a rest day in the Tour de France at a news conference organized by his Katusha team. ''I still enjoy this sport so much … [Read more...]
BBC and ITV’s coverage of Euro 2016 fails to impress viewers
BBC and ITV’s coverage of Euro 2016 fails to impress viewers Soccer viewers are short changed by the quality of analysis and punditry they are forced to experience, of this there can be no doubt. The sport has a variety of excellent play-by-play men such as Martin Tyler, who does a great job calling the action and informing viewers about who is doing what. But there’s a lack of decent color … [Read more...]
Warriors' Green arrested after restaurant scuffle
Warriors' Green arrested after restaurant scuffle 3:40 PM ET ESPN.com news services Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was arrested Sunday on assault charges in East Lansing, Michigan. Police told ESPN that Green was arrested at an East Lansing restaurant, Conrad's Grill, and that the victim was a man. Draymond Green averaged 14 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 34.7 … [Read more...]
Eagles rookie NFL player comparisons: Halapoulivaati Vaitai – PhillyVoice.com
Eagles rookie NFL player comparisons: Halapoulivaati Vaitai - PhillyVoice.com Leading up to training camp, as we did last year, we'll be comparing each of the Eagles' rookies to current NFL players. In case you missed the first four Eagles draft picks comps, you can find them below: • Carson Wentz, QB, 1st round • Isaac Seumalo, C/OG, 3rd round • Wendell Smallwood, RB, 5th round Today … [Read more...]
Lakers News, Roster, Rumors: 2016-2017 May See Major Changes As Team Chases Russell Westbrook, Others – International Business Times
Lakers News, Roster, Rumors: 2016-2017 May See Major Changes As Team Chases Russell Westbrook, Others - International Business Times The Los Angeles Lakers are finally in the post-Kobe Era, and there are many reasons to be both optimistic and puzzled by the direction of one of the most successful organizations in professional sports. The free-agent market came and went last week, and general … [Read more...]
Vote: Who has a better legacy — Kobe or Tim?
Vote: Who has a better legacy -- Kobe or Tim? 4:36 PM ET Matt WalksESPN Editor Close Assistant Editor Joined ESPN in 2014 Montana native, Oregon graduate Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan were uniquely linked on the court, as their respective five-title careers intersected and often ran through each other's. Duncan's retirement announcement on Monday means both icons will be gone next year, a … [Read more...]
Aly Raisman earns her spot on US Olympic gymnastics team (Yahoo Sports)
Aly Raisman earns her spot on US Olympic gymnastics team (Yahoo Sports) As the red, white and blue confetti fell inside the SAP Center on Sunday night, Aly Raisman reached out her right hand and called for her fellow new U.S. Olympians to join in on a quick team cheer. At 22, they call Raisman ''Grandma.'' And this determined, ultra-focused grandmother gymnast will be leading the Americans … [Read more...]
Ali’s gloves, Frazier’s jockstrap from famed 1971 fight go on sale (Reuters)
Ali's gloves, Frazier's jockstrap from famed 1971 fight go on sale (Reuters) A jockstrap worn by boxer Joe Frazier when he defeated Muhammad Ali for the combined heavyweight title hit the auction block on Monday, along with the gloves Ali wore in that 1971 bout dubbed the "Fight of the Century." The jockstrap - expected to sell for $10,000 - already met its minimum bid of $5,000 bid by … [Read more...]