Barcelona defend Messi social media campaign Barcelona (AFP) – Barcelona have defended their campaign on social media in support of Lionel Messi after the Argentine superstar’s 21-month prison sentence for tax fraud. “We are involved in a controversy in which there is the feeling that FC Barcelona has committed a tax crime whereas that is not the case,” said club spokesman Josep Vives on Monday. … [Read more...]
On the Sixers, the salary cap, and Kevin Durant – Philly.com (blog)
On the Sixers, the salary cap, and Kevin Durant - Philly.com (blog) Salary caps are supposed to be the great equalizers, egalitarian mechanisms enforced to prevent big-revenue teams such as the Lakers and Knicks from purchasing their championships on the open market. We use the term "big revenue" instead of "big market" because sports are increasingly becoming a national game, lessening the … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: Tim Duncan and Mailbag Podcast
Rotoworld Podcasts: Tim Duncan and Mailbag Podcast Monday, July 11, 2016 There's always the next Kobe, the next Jordan, the next LeBron and countless others, but not Tim Duncan. We'll talk about how he impacted the game with some fantasy spin. We'll also take a lot of questions about Summer League, talk some sleepers, and a lot more in this edition. Here's the podcast: Mike Gallagher has … [Read more...]
Portugal heroes return to Lisbon after Euro 2016 triumph
Portugal heroes return to Lisbon after Euro 2016 triumph Lisbon (AFP) – The Portugal football team led by Cristiano Ronaldo returned home to a heroes’ welcome Monday after their upset triumph over France in the Euro 2016 final. Tens of thousands of fans waited for the team at Lisbon airport when their special flight arrived. There have been joyous nationwide celebrations since the 1-0 win at the … [Read more...]
Twitter reacts to Tim Duncan's retirement
Twitter reacts to Tim Duncan's retirement 12:25 PM ET Sam Henken San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan announced his retirement early Monday after 19 seasons with the team that picked him first overall in the 1997 NBA draft. He's considered one of the greatest players in league history, and many took to Twitter to pay respect to Duncan's career, legacy and impact on the league. … [Read more...]
After first wave of free-agent deals, a new mantra is afoot – NBA.com (blog)
After first wave of free-agent deals, a new mantra is afoot - NBA.com (blog) In This Week's Morning Tip: Trepidation Follows Mozgov. That is not the name of a new indie band. It is the current emotional state of the NBA's fan base, and not a few of its teams, after a week of seemingly insane contracts to marginal talent, the formation of another super team -- this one in Golden State -- and the … [Read more...]
Spurs legend Duncan announces retirement
Spurs legend Duncan announces retirement 12:46 PM ET ESPN.com news services After five NBA titles, two NBA MVP awards, 15 All-Star appearances and a spot on many lists as the greatest power forward of all time, San Antonio Spurs star Tim Duncan is calling it a career. After 19 seasons and five rings with the Spurs, Tim Duncan is calling it a career. Marc Stein looks back at the Big … [Read more...]
Froome finally endears himself to fans at Tour de France (The Associated Press)
Froome finally endears himself to fans at Tour de France (The Associated Press) Chris Froome is finally receiving acclaim from fans alongside the roads of the Tour de France. It's quite a turnaround from last year, when Froome was booed, spat upon, and had urine thrown on him. The atmosphere out on the road has been fantastic,'' Froome said on Monday on the race's first rest day. … [Read more...]
Cycling: No nonsense Yates enjoying new approach to Tour de France (Reuters)
Cycling: No nonsense Yates enjoying new approach to Tour de France (Reuters) By Julien Pretot ANDORRA LA VELLA (Reuters) - Adam Yates is riding the Tour de France aiming for the general classification for the first time and so far he has been doing pretty well thanks to a no-nonsense approach to the three-week race. Going into the first rest day, the Orica-Bike Exchange rider is second … [Read more...]
British cyclists take over Tour de France during 1st week (The Associated Press)
British cyclists take over Tour de France during 1st week (The Associated Press) Chris Froome has the yellow jersey, Mark Cavendish has won three sprint stages, and Adam Yates sits second in the overall standings. It has been a very successful start to the Tour de France for British cyclists. ''It's definitely not a fluke,'' Froome said on Monday as the peloton enjoyed its first rest day, … [Read more...]