Lampard strikes but N.Y. City downed by Kansas in MLS Los Angeles (AFP) – Frank Lampard scored his fourth goal in five games but it was not enough to stop New York City FC from slipping to a 3-1 defeat at Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer. Former Chelsea and England star Lampard on Sunday stroked in a 14th-minute equaliser for City after Brazilian midfielder Benny Feilhaber had given … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Summer League buzz: Day 3
Las Vegas Summer League buzz: Day 3 11:30 AM ET Sunday in Las Vegas saw No. 1 pick Ben Simmons handle his first back-to-back games. Afterward, Denzel Valentine dubbed Simmons "mini-LeBron." Here's what else was buzzing around the third day of Las Vegas Summer League: Vegas Summer League buzz: Day 2 Vegas Summer League buzz: Day 1 Michael Beasley: elder statesman? Michael Beasley is entering his … [Read more...]
Tim Duncan departs as an all-time great
Tim Duncan departs as an all-time great 11:55 AM ET ESPN Stats & Information Tim Duncan announced his retirement Monday after 19 NBA seasons, five NBA titles and two MVP awards. Stats & Info takes a look at Duncan's career. Statistical highlights NBA History Win Pct Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,074 .688 Robert Parish 1,014 .629 Tim Duncan 1,001 .719 Duncan is one of only three players in … [Read more...]
Jason Groome and Red Sox face Friday deadline – Press of Atlantic City
Jason Groome and Red Sox face Friday deadline - Press of Atlantic City Jason Groome should know a lot more about his baseball future by the end of this week. Thank you for reading and relying on pressofAtlanticCity.com for your news and information. You have now viewed your allowance of free articles. Login Subscribe You must login to view the full content on this page. … [Read more...]
5-on-5: Best rookies, stories and more at summer league
5-on-5: Best rookies, stories and more at summer league 12:00 PM ET NBA Experts Our NBA experts have gotten a good look at all the top young players participating in NBA summer league this week. Which rookie stands out the most? Which teams do summer league best? And what are our panel's best stories? 5-on-5 also welcomes a guest panelist -- Zhang Weiping, former player and head coach of the … [Read more...]
Cycling-Spain’s Rodriguez to end career at end of year (Reuters)
Cycling-Spain's Rodriguez to end career at end of year (Reuters) Joaquim Rodriguez will end his professional career at the end of the year, the Spanish rider said on Monday. "2016 will be my last season as a professional rider. The Katusha rider also has five grand tour podium finishes to his name - three on the Vuelta, one of the Giro d'Italia and one on the Tour de France. … [Read more...]
Spain’s Rodriguez to end career at end of year (Reuters)
Spain's Rodriguez to end career at end of year (Reuters) Joaquim Rodriguez will end his professional career at the end of the year, the Spanish rider said on Monday. "2016 will be my last season as a professional rider. The Katusha rider also has five grand tour podium finishes to his name - three on the Vuelta, one of the Giro d'Italia and one on the Tour de France. … [Read more...]
Predicting the best newcomer in all eight NFL divisions – ESPN
Predicting the best newcomer in all eight NFL divisions - ESPN 7:09 AM ET ESPN.com staff This summer, NFL Nation reporters are answering the biggest questions for every team in divisional roundtables. Monday's question: Who will be the best newcomer? AFC East | AFC North | AFC South | AFC WestNFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC West Mike Rodak, Buffalo Bills reporter: That's not an easy … [Read more...]
Cycling-Froome in yellow but kept in check by Quintana (Reuters)
Cycling-Froome in yellow but kept in check by Quintana (Reuters) * Froome leads Quintana by 23 seconds * Colombian looks comfortable * Duo set for Mont Ventoux battle By Julien Pretot ANDORRA LA VELLA, July 11 (Reuters) - Once again, Chris Froome reached the first rest day of the Tour de France in yellow, but this year, his advantage is much thinner and his main rival Nairo Quintana is … [Read more...]
Griezmann suffers double final agony
Griezmann suffers double final agony Paris (AFP) – Euro 2016 golden boot Antoine Griezmann suffered a second heartbreaking defeat in weeks when France lost to Portugal in Sunday’s final. “It’s frustrating, it sucks, but that’s football,” said the 25-year-old marksman who also missed a penalty when his Atletico Madrid club side lost to arch-rivals Real Madrid in the Champions League final. The … [Read more...]